My grandson who turned five just a couple of weeks ago has been on my mind all night. He is on my mind a lot regardless, simply because he's my little buddy and one of the very most wonderful things in my life (my granddaughter and kids ranking right up there as well!), but tonight my daughter related a story to me that has left me smiling and warm inside.
Christmas through the eyes of a child, not just any child, this child, my grandson who always manages even when he's not trying, to make me see just how creative he is, how thoughtful and caring.
Tonight, on his own, he got out five little white paper bags and proceeded to make Christmas presents for his family. I can't tell you what is in his daddy's paper sack because his daddy was at work when the rest of the gifts were opened and so his remained unopened the last I heard.
For his mommy, he gave a can of caffeine free diet Coke and some stickers. Pretty thoughtful as she loves the diet Coke and being a teacher I guess he knows she uses stickers a lot.
For his baby sister who is 1 1/2, he gave a cracker and a picture he drew of a fairy. She loved it. Crackers are her very favorite, so again, he put in a lot of thought and the gift was a success. For his dog he gave several dog treats. The dog loves anything and everything, even things a goat wouldn't probably eat, so again, the gift was met with great appreciation.
Now this is where it gets a bit funny.
The family has a fish, a huge old fish, a lone fish in an aquarium, a fish that supposedly can live for more than 15 years, and it has already been around for at least ten that I am aware of. My son in law got this fish while he was in college, in fact, one time over the years the fish actually jumped out of the tank, landed on the floor, and they thought it was dead. So, they were in no big rush to scoop it up and "dispose" of it. When they finally did about 15 minutes later they realized it was actually still alives so they threw it back into the fish tank and the fish remains alive to this day, years and years later.
So, what DOES a five year old give to this fish, this fish that had no name until he named it Lyle one day not that long ago? What can a little boy possibly give to his fish Lyle for Christmas that can fit into a white paper sack? I must say he did indeed put thought into this gift. For Lyle the fish, he gave his movie, The Night Before Christmas, so Lyle can watch it from inside his tank. Now tell me that's not cute!
I can hardly wait to hear tomorrow what his daddy got in his sack.
It's a good lesson for all of us. Give what you know someone likes. Give something that is "them", that they are interested in, that they can relate to, that shows thought was put into it.
Wishing you success in finding that special gift for that special person in your life, whether it's your grandson, your spouse, your daughter, your friend.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
$1 Ground Shipping on Orders $45 or More
That's right! You can still get the $1.00 on orders of $45 or more ground shipping offer by using coupon code ONEDOLLARGRD at checkout! Don't delay as time is running out. You can still get all your T-shirts in time for Christmas delivery using the $1 ground shipping coupon code. Order your shirts and apparel by December 15th 3 p.m. PST to get your order by December 25th!
Here's some great T-shirt gift ideas from our galleries!
If he loves football, which most guys do, he'll get a kick out of this stick figure Football ringer T-shirt!
Chihuahua Lap Dog T-shirt by toddlersplace
Here's a unique baseball design perfect for your son or nephew the baseball player!
Line Drawing Baseball by sport_shop
The holidays are a great time to show that special teacher you appreciate her whether she's your child's teacher or your daughter the teacher. Here's an inspiring design!
USA Proud Veteran by USAmilitary
If she spends a lot of time gardening, tending to the plants, she'll love our Garden Goddess T-shirt!
Here's some great T-shirt gift ideas from our galleries!
If he loves football, which most guys do, he'll get a kick out of this stick figure Football ringer T-shirt!
If she loves pink, stick figures, and is a cowgirl, she'll love receiving this adorable stick figure Ride Em' Cowgirl design T-shirt!
The little farmer will love this cute stick figure Farm Animals T-shirt!
If she's a dog lover, especially crazy about Chihuahuas, she's sure to love our Chihuahua Lap Dog T-shirt!
Chihuahua Lap Dog T-shirt by toddlersplace
Here's a unique baseball design perfect for your son or nephew the baseball player!
Line Drawing Baseball by sport_shop
The holidays are a great time to show that special teacher you appreciate her whether she's your child's teacher or your daughter the teacher. Here's an inspiring design!
And don't forget those who served! Our USA Proud Veteran T-shirt is a great gift for someone who served to let them know you appreciate all they've done!
USA Proud Veteran by USAmilitary
If she spends a lot of time gardening, tending to the plants, she'll love our Garden Goddess T-shirt!
What's your sign? We have a great selection of horoscope sign T-shirts and gifts at Horoscopes and Astrology T-shirts and Gifts.
Is your sister, friend, daughter, brother, into helping to keep the earth clean? This is a great gift idea for them!
These are just a small sample of the more than 5,000 designs we have available in our galleries. You're sure to find something unique that fits everyone on your gift list, and ordering now will save you on shipping. Remember to use coupon code ONEDOLLARGRD at checkout and get ground shipping until December 15th for just $1.00!
Shop Peacock Cards T-shirts and Gifts and save on shipping!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
$4 off mugs code MUGSONZAZZLE Dec. 9
All mugs are $4 off today, December 9th only! Mugs are a great gift idea, and Union Eight has a great selection of mugs for everyone on your gift list whether you're looking for a keepsake mug for a new mom, new bride and groom, for grandma who loves baking, the car enthusiast, oboe player, or next door neighbor who loves geocaching. Not only will you find a great selection of designs, but you can also choose the mug style you want whether it's a standard white mug, a frosted glass mug, or a travel mug in white or stainless steel. You can even change the handle color and inside color on the mugs to blue, green, black, red, yellow, etc. Check out some of the great designs at Union Eight and save $4 on mugs by using coupon code MUGSONZAZZLE at checkout. One day only so get them today!
$4 off December 9 only. MUGSONZAZZLE at checkout.
Mugs are $4 off today, December 9th only. MUGSONZAZZLE at checkout!
$4 off mugs December 9th only. MUGSONZAZZLE at checkout.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
One Day Sale $5 off T-shirts!
ONE DAY ONLY, MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8TH!
$5 off shirts
Wear is the love? Give the gift of custom apparel this season
with a Zazzle shirt!
Shop Union Eight for a great variety of T-shirts, all $5 off one day only, Monday, December 8th! Check out some of the awesome T-shirts you'll find in Union Eight galleries!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Big Sale Announcement!
Take advantage of this special two day sale and save big! Just click on the banner to visit our participating stores!
Last day of the sale today!
Check out some of the great products from Union Eight and save, save, save!
And that's just a little taste of what you can find in Union Eight galleries! Check out Union Eight for the very best designs this holiday season!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
My Favs, Their Favs, Part Four
As you may know if you've been following my blog for the past several days, I've been browsing the galleries of Union Eight gallery keepers and choosing three of my favorite designs of theirs, then showing you each designers own three favorites. Today I'm browsing the galleries of Teewit which has an amazing selection of baby designs, designs for grandparents in every imaginable sense of the word, awesome maternity T-shirts, great T-shirts and gifts for moms and dads, aunts and uncles, and cool designs you can easily customize yourself! I have browsed the galleries of Teewit before and blogged about some of the designs, and I can say that if you are looking for some humorous baby or maternity designs, you will find a great selection! Teewit is on sale at lowest prices for the year today, November 19th, so get them while they're on sale!
Here's my three favorites from Teewit!
Here's my three favorites from Teewit!
Ok, now let's take a look at the three favorite designs of the owner of Teewit. I haven't yet looked to see what they are, but I'm pretty sure at least one of hers will match mine as it's quite a unique parody design!
As predicted, the Makin' Doo Parody T-shirt is also one of her favorites. I can see why as it's such a creative and oh so cool design!
If you're in the mood for some online holiday gift shopping, check out the galleries of the members of Union Eight. We have family friendly gifts for everyone on your list. We are so excited to be featured on zazzle.com this week on their main page under World Famous Brands! Just look for the beautiful red Union Eight logo!
Remember, at Zazzle you can change the color of the T-shirt, you can change the T-shirt to a hoodie or a tank top or a baby T-shirt with the same design. You can add text to your item to personalize it. It's easy, fast, and can be done on the spot before ordering! And Zazzle now accepts paypal as a payment option, great news for those who don't like to use credit cards! And if that's not great enough news, you can get FREE BASIC SHIPPING on orders of $45 or more until December 6th by using coupon code HOLIDAYSHIPS at checkout!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Union Eight Announcement and Sales
Something big has been taking place behind the scenes that has left us really excited! Peacock Cards has teamed up with seven other graphic artists/entreprenuers from around the United States to form Union Eight, the first large scaled cooperative formed in the print on demand arena. This unique co-op approach at penetrating the online marketplace will help to bring you the best selection, the best designs, on the best products available anywhere. To kick off this exciting event, Union Eight members are offering you several days of sales. Our prices have never been lower and will never be lower than what we are offering in select galleries Monday, November 17th through Wednesday, November 19th.
Union Eight members will be holding special sales with prices the lowest of the season today
Monday, November 17th through Wednesday, November 19th.
Lowest prices of the season at Stick
Figures Shop on Monday, November 17th, at Toddler's
Place on Tuesday, November 18th, and at Christmas
Shop on Wednesday, November 19th!
Lowest prices of the season 3 Day Sale at Small
Potatoes Gallery.
Lowest prices of the season 3 Day Sale at All
Sagart Shops.
Lowest prices of the season at Cowpie
Creek
on Monday, November 17th, at Stick
People on Tuesday, November 18th, and at Veggie
Shirts on Wednesday, November 19th!
Lowest prices of the season 3 Day Sale at Funny
Maternity T-Shirts and Funny
Baby T-Shirts and More.
You can also get FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on orders of $45 or more through 12-05-08 by using coupon code HOLIDAYSHIPS at checkout!
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