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Macy’s Friends & Family Discount Event & Coupon

This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. We’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your holiday list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.

This is a cool new feature, because it means you never need to leave your house to get all your holiday shopping done. Plus, with all these bloggers offering gifts related to their blog topics, you’re sure to find one or two lists to adore.

You can start here at Then at Declutter It, where I’ve got oodles of time management and organization minded gift ideas (plus some fun extras).

Then head over to Tree Hugging Family where I’ve got a big ol’ eco-shop full of gift ideas that can help you and your family stay green all year long. Lastly, at Offbeat Homes I’ve got a gift shop full of strange and unique gift ideas (plus of course, plenty of cool house related items).

Other amazing holiday shops around the channels… 

Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.

At All Holiday Cafe Katelyn has set up all kinds of amazing holiday minded gifts – stuff to make you and yours feel extra merry.

Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent.

Mary Emma from One Book Two Book shares a suggest shopping list for the avid reader and artist on your list.

Everyone knows what to get a jewelry lover – but do you know what to get one who loves to make jewelry? Cyndi at Jewelry and Beading has the answer!

Cherie at Diabetes Notes shares gift ideas to keep those visions of sugar plum fairies dancing for the diabetics on your list.

Chloe at The Doggy Blog shares an adorable wish list as written to Santa Paws.

Christine at Mad Cropper knows how to please those who are crazy about scrapbooking during the holiday season.

Quilters anyone? This unique craft makes for the tougher shopping experience – but that’s so yesterday considering we have a pro in our corner. Let Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork help you pick out the perfect gift.

Angela from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 provides a list of gifts for the breastfeeding mother on your list.

So maybe giving kitchen appliances isn’t the best idea – but what about a cool and unique Cooking Gadget? I’d say your bound to surprise the cook on your list with something from Cyndi’s list.

Peggy at Lively Women has put together a list of gift ideas for the health conscious female on your list.

Christine at Our One Heart shares tips and gift ideas to keep that Bride-to-Be happy during the Christmas season.

Tracee at BlogFabulous has put together an amazing store displaying gift ideas for the woman’s woman.

Christmas is for everyone and shopping for an Alzheimer’s patients can present a challenge – allow Mary Emma at Alzheimer’s Notes helps you overcome that challenge and get on to the joys of the season.

Do you have a fabric-aholic or a needlehead on your Christmas list? Don’t get them the same old boring sing-song gift – let Chloe at Tangled Thread help you pick the perfect gift.

Unique gift ideas for the mixed media art lover on your list is what Cyndi from Layers Upon Layers has on display.

Have an aspiring to advanced chef on your list this year? Cyndi at Busy Family Meals has an extensive list to cover every stage of cooking from beginner to pro.

Eliza has pieced together a shop that covers mom, dad and baby at Babylune. Why leave anyone out?

Heather at The Food Bowl is taking care of pets and their people with a fun list that’s bound to connect you with the perfect gift.

Did someone say chocolate? Heather at Chocolate Bytes did! Our resident chocolate expert has put together sweetest gift shop you won’t want to miss.

Who says married couples are boring? Check out the letters to Santa as shared by Marc and Marye of Marriage Actually and see what might appeal to the married couple on your list.

Don’t forget about that single and dating friend or relative! We all know how difficult it can be to buy for them – Lucky for us we have Dating Dames and the Dames have the answers.

It’s never too early to start buying for your favorite gardener and Linette at Mother Earth’s Garden has a wonderful list to help you decide.

Linette at Play Library is haring the Best of Toys list this year – check out what’s hot and get to buying! We know how quick those hot toys sell out every year.

Have someone on your list who always hosts the best parties? Surprise that person with a unique gift as recommended by Linette at She Knows Parties!

Marcie from One Book Two Book and A Child Chosen shares a wonderful shopping list she’s broken down by age groups and hobbies.

Whether it’s tea or coffee you are looking for, Marye from Kettle and Cup has unique gift ideas that’s sure to add a little spice to your favorite hot beverage.

Haven’t figured out just how to shop for the junk lover and crafter on your list? Let Peggy from Junk Creation assist you with your selection.

Susan from Grounded Fitness has a little something for the health and fitness buff on your shopping list.

And last but certainly not least, Gayla has compiled a list of MomGadget Favorites – A Year in Review 2008 instead of a storefront for you to shop.

From all of us at Lifestyles – Health & Wellness

We wish you and yours a very Merry Holiday Season and a wonderful 2009!

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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza with b5media Lifestyles, Health and Wellness Channels

You’re sure to find something cool to adore in this guide.

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Declutter It Holiday Gift Shop Is Open…

First of all, yes, the book really is this cute. I love the style and bright color. Face it, if you need to get organized, the last thing you need is to lose your darn guidebook. You won’t lose this one.

Basic facts about Organize Now!: 

• Organize Now! Is pratical without being dull. Not simply a how-to, there are loads of action steps included.
• The action steps and advice given are for short projects. This is cool, because when you’re first trying to get organized, a HUGE project seems, well, huge. Small steps are best for organizing newbies and that’s what this book dishes up.
• Besides smaller action steps there are also some great long-term goals included, but they totally won’t overwhelm you.
• I was actually kind of impressed that Jennifer found so many things to organize. This book covers the basics, such as bill paying systems, kids toys, and home spaces, but then went on to cover some completely non-typical organizing topics, like organizing your holiday, pregnancy, and how to organize after a loss. Many of these topics you don’t see in other books.

How the book is set up:

Hardback but spiral bound so it opens flat – perfect because it allows you to follow the tips, check them off, and take notes.

The book is broken into 7 major headings. Under each heading are smaller projects that go with the major heading. Example:

Then each smaller heading, for example, Organize Your Home Office, is broken down into four pages – an intro to the project, the weeks goals in a checkoff list format, helpful tips, and a very cool stay organized page that offers ideas for keeping your office organized at various intervals (once a month, every 3-6 months, once a year). There’s also a spot for personal notes.

Here are some image examples, so you can see the format (PS yeah they’re a little fuzzy, but I’m a blogger, not a photographer – sadly):

Visually – this is hands down the prettiest organizing book I’ve ever seen. Each section has it’s own special colors and design. This is part of the intro – look at the flowers!

And each chapter has a different fun paper design:

Overall book review score: 

PLUS

I’m giving this book six out of five stars. Why…

• Mainly because it actually kept me interested and I read a lot of organizing books, so keeping me interested in a new one, well, tough job. I think the visual appeal had a lot to do with that.
• This is the perfect book for folks new to organizing. I’d probably go so far to say, that this might be the only book you’d need.
• There were no surprises; each chapter was organized just like the last.
• There was no annoying hook. So many decluttering and organizing books have some oddball hook, motto, or slang that peppers the entire text (which is SO annoying). This was no nonsense, simple, get it done organizing advice.
• Lastly, it’s a great deal – (under $11 at Amazon) you can’t beat it.

Get the book, get organized, and stay organized – you can thank me later. Get the book, Organize Now!

Visit Jennifer’s site and blog

[images via my little old camera and Jennifer's site]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Organize Now! Possibly the Only Organizing Book You Need…

This is a totally handy little purse organizer. The beauty of the Original Purse Organizer is that you organize it once, then simply transfer it from bag to bag. So say you have three purses, you don’t have to transfer contents, simply transfer this purse organizer.

Product stats:

• “Fits any standard or large-size handbag.
• Roomy pockets hold most of your items, including a cell or PDA. There’s even has a special pocket for business cards.
• Everything is in plain sight and accessible.
• Items slip easily in and out of their pockets.
• A handy clip & tether secure your keys.
• Stands upright outside your handbag.
• Soft fabrics protect eyeglasses against scratches.”

A great gift idea for someone who needs to declutter her purse, or someone who love being organized. Comes in fabric and luxury ultra suede (shown above) plus there are plenty of color choices.

$19.95 – Original Purse Organizer (BUT right now they’re having a Winter 2008 Holiday Sale – 25% Off Every Item, so this is even a better deal)

+ Joey Junior Products

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Holiday Gift Guide: Something for the Organized Gals

TRUST ME – they do not have an organizer like this. Wait until you see what the butt does!

OMG. Too funny; but oddly, very nicely organized. The perfect gift for the neat freak on your list. It also comes in blue and green.

$13.99 – Desk Top Butt Station

+  Stupid.com

[images via Stupid.com]

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Holiday Gift Guide: Ha ha ha ha ha!

Here’s a fun gift for kids, that will actually make them want to pick up their books. The P’kolino Book Buggee is a pull along toy and book holder. A child could even use this at the end of the day to wheel around and pick up toys. Plus, it’s so darn cute. 

$44.99 – P’kolino Book Buggee

+ Modern Tots

[image via Modern Tots]

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Holiday Gift Guide: P’kolino Book Buggee