I have always been in love with Hawaii, even though I still haven’t gotten a chance to visit it in person! My parents used to live there, and so we have always had a bit of a connection. Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and the people are great! So, if you are like me and want a taste of the islands, but can’t afford a trip over, then Hawaiian Kine Stuff is the website for you!

They have everything, from shirts, to dashboard hula girls (and guys), and even Hawaiian style shirts for your dog! We got a dashboard hula girl from them recently and let me tell you, it’s the real deal! It’s got great details, and it’s nice and solid. It’s not like what you find in the shops around here, this is a hula girl that’s going to last!

They also shipped very fast, and were great with their customer service. If everything else on the site is as nice of quality as our hula girl, which I suspect it is, then we can say the site is very wish list worthy! So, if you need some great Hawaiian goods in your life (and who doesn’t) be sure to check out Hawaiian Kine Stuff.

This has got to be one of the coolest products! The SmartShopper is a grocery shopping list maker that lives on your refridgerator (or wall) ready and waiting for you to speak the items you need into it! Then, once your list is made all you have to do is hit print and it creates an organized list for you to take to the grocery store!

We have loved ours so much, everyone likes to use it, which means that nothing ever gets forgotten because it didn’t get written down. The SmartShopper comes with 2,500 preloaded items, but you can also add your own specialized items. The voice recognition is really great, and works best when there isn’t any background noise. It runs on 4 AA batteries and is a great style for any kitchen decor.

If you are interested in buying a SmartShopper they are offering an exclusive promo code: YH70381 until December 31 to receive $5 off. Also, all orders placed between now and December 31 will receive free ground shipping. But one lucky reader will get their SmartShopper for free by entering our contest!

• Visit the SmartShopper website, then leave a comment on this post before 9:00pm (MST) on Sunday December 28th, 2008, telling us why you would like to win a SmartShopper.
• You may enter once a day until the contest closes.
• Be sure to fill in your email address because the winner will be contacted by email. The winner will then have 2 days to respond, or a new winner will be chosen.

This truly is a wish list worthy item, we have loved how easy it has made keeping up with our grocery shopping! And it’s a lot of fun to use as well! Good luck to those who enter, you will love it if you win!

*this giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted by email*

We recently got an email about a Coffee company that is doing a little more to help preserve public lands. Good Earth Coffee will donate $1.00 for each online pledge they receive to The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit environmental organization. The Trust for Public Land conserves landscapes, parks, gardens, and natural areas for Americans to enjoy nationally and locally.

New Study Shows a Trip to the Coffee Shop Takes an Alarming Toll on the Environment

Americans are going green in many ways, but when it comes to coffee, they’re still in the dark. According to a new, independent survey by Kelton Research commissioned by Good Earth Coffee, 67% of consumers who frequent coffee shops admit to discarding their used paper cups into a regular trash can — and not into a recycling bin. That’s 28 billion cups (100 million pounds of paper) every year that end up in landfills.

Not only is home-brewed premium coffee less expensive and great tasting, it is also more convenient. Nearly three in four coffee drinkers say it’s easier for them to brew coffee at home than get a cup from a coffee shop. And 73% believe they are more likely to get a fresher cup of coffee at home – and one that’s better tasting. That’s because 60% of all coffee drinkers find their coffee tastes better when it’s in their favorite mug.

The survey also shows that Americans may need more education about the environmental impact of their coffee shop visits. Some 42% of Americans falsely believe it takes less time for a paper cup to decompose (20 years) than a newspaper (2 weeks). What’s more, the vast majority of paper coffee cups cannot be recycled or composted because the cup is coated with a thin plastic layer of unrecyclable material.

Take the Good Earth Coffee ‘Brew at Home’ Pledge

About Good Earth Coffee

Good Earth® Coffee is a premium indulgence created for everyday coffee lover enjoyment. Made with USDA certified organic ingredients, Good Earth’s Sienna, Mystic and Sedona blends are produced with the finest grade 100% Arabica coffee beans, hand-picked in Asia, Africa and South America. The team behind Good Earth Coffee takes great care to ensure the purity and authenticity of every delicious cup. Good Earth Coffee is owned by the Tata Group, the largest India-headquartered multinational in North America. The Tata Group also owns Eight O’Clock Coffee and the Tetley and Good Earth brands of tea. To learn more about Good Earth Coffee or find out where to purchase in your area, visit www.goodearthcoffee.com.

So, why not take the pledge to brew at home? Help preserve public lands, save money, and have a tasty beverage, all at the same time. Sounds wish list worthy to us!

It’s an oldie, but a goodie! The crock pot has been making a comeback, and with good cause. It is my favorite thing in the entire kitchen, in fact, we have two! One like the photo above, and a smaller one. The best thing in the world is to be able to put something in, and leave for the day knowing that dinner will be ready to eat when we get home.

If you haven’t joined the slow cooker revolution yet, what are you waiting for? This site has Crock-Pot Slow Cookers from $9.99, and trust me, once you start using a slow cooker regularly, you will wonder why you waited so long! It’s worth the investment!

Pardon the pun, but these cupcake toppers take the cake! Such a cute and easy way to dress up cupcakes for Halloween.

I especially love the spider topper, although that ghost is a close second! Click the photo to be taken to the website. These are on our Halloween party wish list for sure!