We love Halloween around our house, and of course that means that our dog, Baby, gets in on the fun as well. Just look at this adorable clown costume from GW Little that she recently got the chance to review!

It comes with a cute hat, but our dog just wouldn’t leave it on. She loves clothes, but not always hats! The hat did look so fun while it was on though. I hope that we can get her used to it in time for Halloween, it really makes the costume complete, but you can see that it’s still very cute, even without the hat.

This is a high quality costume, much nicer than many of the costumes for people that I have seen. It is very easy to put on, with leg holes for the back legs, and a snap front closure. The “pajama” style of the outfit looks adorable when the dog is walking around. Of course it is also made to be pet friendly, with plenty of room for your dog to do it’s business without getting the costume dirty.

GW Little has a lot of fun costumes for your dog! If they are all as nice as this one, which I am sure they are, the hardest part will be choosing just one! Everything from cheerleader to taco, there is something fun for any small dog. I love the pirate costume, and of course, we think the clown costume is awesome. It’s so much cuter in person too!

Be sure to visit the GW Little website to see all the great costumes and other Halloween items for your dog. Also, be sure to enter your dog in to the Halloween photo contest!

I was lucky enough to get a gift card to spend at Tiny Prints last year. I ordered some very fun, personalized note cards for myself. Not only are they great for those quick notes I sometimes want to write, but I loved the quality and service that I got from them. So, when they wanted to be a sponsor on our blog to help promote their holiday cards, I jumped at the chance to help spread the word about them! They have an amazing selection of cards, but there is one that caught my eye… a New Year’s card that features a penguin to cut out and stand up! How fun is that?!

What I didn’t know is that sending cards for New Years is actually a big deal in Japan and in some other parts of the world too. I really like the idea, and may be ordering these for our holiday season card this year. The Precious Penguin cards come ready to mail with envelopes, and can be personalized with your message. They were also designed by DwellStuido.

Be sure to check out their full selection of holiday cards, invitations, and stationary. They truly have so many options, there is something for everyone.

Chuck is the first wastebasket of it’s kind. Made from 100% recycled cardboard and printed with low VOC water-based inks, it’s a wastebasket that you can feel good about buying. Why? Because once you are done using it, it can be recycled!

Mine has been perfect for collecting the recyclables in my office. Not only does the Chuck look nice, but it has a handy hole for easy lifting. It was also fun to get, because it came flat packed, we got to put it together. A few folds and tabs later and it was assembled with no tools, glue, or tape.

The Chuck is available in the leaf pattern, which we got to review and just love. They will soon come in a variety of designs, and you can even have your own design made if you like (with a min. order of course, but still very cool for an office or team). They are also affordable, at $11.99 each. Right now you can buy them through their website, Chuck4Life.

Here is a little bit about the company:

It may be hard to believe that the inspiration for a cool waste paper basket originated from something as simple as walking by a pile of cardboard left over from the custom manufacturing of boxes. But it is true. Chuck developed by studioCRANK was born out of necessity.

A very cool product for the eco-conscious person! I am very happy to have my Chuck in my office space.

If you are looking for a fun way to surprise someone, Sock Grams are the perfect solution. What is a Sock Gram? They are fun, novelty socks, sent through the mail to your loved ones. They come in a variety of styles, including holidays, and even toe socks. Each comes with a special card where your message will appear.

I was really happy when the package arrived. It’s hard to miss, in a bright metallic package. It looked so happy compared to all the regular mail and bills. I couldn’t wait to get it inside and open it up. When I opened it, I was not disappointed! A hilarious pair of socks that look like shoes (with socks coming out even) were waiting for me. They are nice quality socks as well as being a lot of fun. Perfect for the coming change in the weather!

These would make great Halloween treats; no cavities, no calories.  Each Sock Gram is delivered with a special bonus – foot balm for adults or a pack of stickers for the kids. I got a chance to try the foot balm, and it was really nice on my dry, summer worn feet.  Be sure to check out the  fall specials – Back to School, Halloween, and Thanksgiving – online at www.sockgrams.com.

Your Songs is the latest album release from Harry Connick Jr. If you enjoy Harry Connick Jr’s music, keep reading, a chance to win a copy is at the end of this post!

The album features iconic songs from other artists being performed by Harry. The music is a little different than the original song, but not by much. As always, Harry’s voice sounds great. Here is a listing of the songs you will find on the disc, and who performed them the first time around:

• All The Way (Frank Sinatra)
• Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
• Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
• And I Love Her (The Beatles)
• (They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters)
• Besame Mucho
• The Way You Look Tonight
• First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
• Your Song (Elton John)
• Some Enchanted Evening
• And I Love You So (Don McLean)
• Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett)
• Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
• Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)

It’s a truly great collection of well known and loved songs. I really liked the variations that were made to the songs, enough to be a bit different than the original, but without changing the song completely. I also liked how the choices of songs blended together very nicely. It’s a very sweet, mellow, album that is perfect for putting on to relax, or for a romantic evening.

Would you like a chance to win a copy for yourself? Here is what you need to do:

Leave a comment on this post before Thursday October 1st, 2009 (by midnight MST). Please be sure that your email is correct as the winner will be notified by email. You may comment once a day until the giveaway ends. Thanks, and good luck!

Some fun links: A video featuring a behind the scene look at ‘Making of’ the album, Harry’s website, and you can even be a fan of Harry’s on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/harryconnickjr!

You can also catch Harry on some upcoming TV shows:

• 9/25 – Oprah “Live Friday”
• 9/28 – Today Show
• 9/29 – The View
• 9/30 – Imus in the Morning
• 9/30 – Letterman
• 10/1 – Today Show
• Week of 10/5 – Rachael Ray

*This giveaway is now closed, congrats to Heidi, who said “His concert promoting “She” was the first concert I ever went to. I’ve been a fan since high school. I’m so glad he’s done another album!”*