http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog New products, gift giving tips and more! Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:18:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Use unusual papers. Old maps are a great way to wrap men’s gifts.  Newspapers are always fun. Wrap children’s gifts in the funny papers. Stamp cool images on kraft or butcher paper or even paper grocery bags (don’t forget to let the ink dry).  Let your kids use crayons to ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=72                  News Facts           In 2008, The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program, called Friendly Town, gave close to 5,000 New York City boys and girls, ages six to 18, free summer experiences in the country and the suburbs. Volunteer host families shared their friendship and homes for two weeks or more ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=70 Look for our new mugs just in at Serendipity. Great selection. See our Fun Mugs! Great sayings like This Day was a Total Waste of Make-Up, I'm Always Late but I Look Good, Put your Big Girl Panties on and Deal with It and more!  ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=69 I was thinking about my mother, JoAnn, today and this was one of her favorite poems and one that she taught. It's a fun poem and I hope you like it, too! This is Just to Say William Carlos Williams    I have eaten the plums  that were in the icebox    and which you were probably saving for breakfast          Forgive me  they were ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=67 We found the perfect product to make you giggle! It is the Tattoo Sleeves. Here are some pictures from Take It From Us:                These are a must-see!           http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=66 Thanks to my friend, Anna of misosouper I found out about a new site called Spoonflower. There you can create your own custom fabric. It is just the coolest thing! You need to create an account before you can upload your designs on Spoonflower but it is easy. They require ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=64 I must admit I couldn't really see the point of this thing called twitter but everyone is doing it so I thought I would give it a try. It is social networking but you are very limited in sending out messages or what twitter calls tweets. That actually is the beauty ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=63  Coming Soon - We are excited to be offering the brilliant artwork of Sue Zipkin. From Sue's website, here is some background information and insight into Sue's designs. Sue Zipkin has created a national following for her unique watercolor designs. Her innovative color combinations and playful artwork bring a fresh sophistication ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=62 It doesn't matter if you are rooting for the Cardinals or the Steelers (or even if your team isn't playing), Super Bowl Sunday is always fun!     We always have our good friends, Dale and Pat and April and Dave come for the big game! I spend all Saturday evening decorating for the big ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=61 It’s that time of year when everyone resolves to make some changes. But if you shoot too high or try to go it alone, you just may be creating a set-up for yourself. Take a look at some strategies that may help to make this year’s resolutions a reality. Keep your ... http://www.serendipitycollections.com/blog/?p=60