catching fireflies fun and unique gifts

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This little guy will keep your brown sugar from going hard! And IF it already has become a job for only Popeye to bust through, then this cute bear will soften things up real nicely for you. You just soak him in water for a bit and place inside your brown sugar container and VIOLA! Soft and workable brown sugar just in time to make those luscious Chocolate Chip Cookies to give to your bloggy friend Jodi, who just shared with you such an amazing little gadget!

Thanks Jodi for spreading the word about our helpful bear!

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You're secret is safe with us, Charlie.

Sniff around @ Catching Fireflies. ($6)

Thanks Barkability for digging around our site and finding this treasure!

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Little appetizer plates for the top of your wine glass. Brilliant. Now you aren't stuck grazing by the food table because you don't have a free hand. Bonus: They are made out of Acacia wood. Which, I had never heard of, but just googled and it is environmentally friendly. So funny. I know some boys that might need to be gifted a set of these at Christmas.

Thanks Mixed Handbag for chatting up our terrific tapas plates!

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Oh too cute!  A collection of adorable salt n' pepper kissing pooches to decorate your picnic table. I love the chihuahua one (because I have a chihuahua!) but there are other doggies to choose from - doxies, boston terriers, bulldogs, labs - and even a few non-dogs, like turtles, frogs and piggies.  $13.95 at Catching Fireflies

Thanks birdies for showcasing our puppies in love!

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Playing with your food is mandatory with the Food Face plates from Catching Fireflies! Kids can create their own faces with peas, potatoes, anything. Add a little fun to dinner, and maybe even get them to eat their veggies without a lot of griping! $11.50

Thanks gals for featuring our funny food plate!

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Wine Glass Top Appetizer Plates ($17 for 4) are one of those head-smacking “Why didn’t we think of that before? We’d be RICH!” ideas. Carved from lustrously grained, strong Acacia wood (which, btw, is an environmentally friendly, sustainable wood source), these twee appy plates are designed to sit atop a standard sized wineglass. Not only will it help keep your vino from sloshing about, but you’ll have one hand free to gesture extravagantly at parties as you expound on the state of the world at large… or at least who you think should win So You Think You Can Dance. (and why Mary Murphy’s screams could wake the dead.)

Thanks gals for chatting up our wonderful wine plates!

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This stapler not only looks great, but comes with a non slip grip disguised as scales.  $16.95 at Catching Fireflies.  

Thanks birdies for chatting about our helpful alligator.

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For the Car-Buff Dad: Crap Cars

Suitable for both dads who are into cars and those who have owned some jalopies, Crap Cars ($15) is sure to please. The book highlights “the cheapest, the tackiest, and the most mechanically inept” models, including those from manufacturers like Porsche, BMW, Renault and Rolls-Royce. Available at CatchingFireflies.com.

Thanks for spreading the word about our hip book.

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The Magnetic Propane Tank Gauge, which can be found at Catching Fireflies, is a perfect gift for any dad who loves to grill. This American made gauge will let you know when your tank is full, half-full, or when it is time to refill, and fits all RV and BBQ tanks. At only $3.75 it fits any budget as well.

Thanks gals for spreading the word about our snazzy grilling gadget!

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Cuteness in the Kitchen

I thought I would share some lovely kitchen things I have found on the Internetz lately... Lovebird S&P shakers! SO CUTE! I am determined to have somebody buy me these (hint hint wink wink, anyone? Bueller)

 

Thanks Alyssa for chirping about our cute birdies.