The Afternoon

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 20:39:00 +0000

Everything new at The Afternoon we've shared with you on our blog, in our store at Midtown Crossing in Omaha, by phone, on Facebook and Pinterest.

But our blog has done it's time.

Visit us on Facebook and Pinterest for all the current promotions. Check out our Shoptiques Boutique. Sign up for our email specials while in our store. Or just stop by to scoop up a favorite Mystery Bag.

Thanks,
The Afternoon
800.290.1679

Cooking from the Farmer's Market

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 15:44:00 +0000

Favorite time of the year in Nebraska - when the fresh, bi-color corn is ready! The Midtown Crossing Farmer's Market is loaded this Sunday with the freshest in produce from farms around Omaha! Come enjoy.

Just a few of the kitchen gadgets to pick up at The Afternoon to make the most of summer produce:

relaxingly slow.... sloths....

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 09 Jul 2016 15:19:00 +0000

such cute creatures with no where to go in a hurry....

more sloths....

call the store, or not, for sloths... 800.290.1679

oooohhhhh, it's a sloth kinda day

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:15:00 +0000

Make all of 2017 a bit slower with a Sloths calendar to mark the days...

Available in store or by phone at 800-290-1679.

Wiggle like an octopus...

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 20:55:00 +0000

From a book about Octopus to Octeapus tea infuser, octopus' to wiggle and giggle...

Octopus Book

Octopus Wall Hook

Salt and Pepper Shakers

Octeapus Tea Infuser

Octopus Candle Holder

Krak 'em Octopus Bottle Opener

Ready for the Beach? So should be your wine...

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:44:00 +0000

Bring a bit of fun to the beach or just your home bar!

Available in store or call us (800)290-1679.

We have some very special selections for that very special couple.

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:43:00 +0000

So many ideas, so little time!

If you need help shopping, check in with our staff - they love to shop! 800-290-1679

I spy gifts for Dad!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:56:00 +0000

Not a problem at The Afternoon! Gift ideas online or in store to fit any budget.


Tabletop Telescope - perfect accent for any den or man cave


Cape Horn Anchor - every stack of paper needs an anchor

Circa Baseball Game - nothing better with Dad than yelling "Play Ball!!"

Find just the perfect gift is easy at The Afternoon.

Get Hooked

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 01:41:00 +0000

The wall hook has come a long way since the bare nail in the wall (from those lean college years). Express your creative side with one of these fanciful, uncommon hooks and hangers.

Check out our online collection or shop in store! Don't see what you're looking for? Give us a call 800-290-1679.

Shopping for Dad is easy at The Afternoon!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 20:35:00 +0000

Dad. Brother. Uncle. Nephew. Best friend since high school. Give the great guys in your life something special, unique, maybe even a little silly. Let them know how much you appreciate them!

How about a clock?

Something for the bar?

The kitchen is always a great idea

Shop in store, online or call us! We're here to help 800-290-1679.

Perfect Wedding "Blues"

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Thu, 19 May 2016 20:52:00 +0000

Whether you are seeking the perfect wedding present or a quick shower gift - when the bride loves blue we have lots of ideas!!

Mushroom Garden Sculpture

Penguin and Igloo Salt-and-Pepper

Light Up Ampersand

Cyan Design Edmonton Vase

Presto Wall Clock

De-Stress

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 14 May 2016 20:09:00 +0000

All the rage! Our newest Color Therapy, an Anti-Stress Coloring Book, is just the latest example of our striving to be the best in books!

Document Your Creative Self!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Fri, 06 May 2016 20:06:00 +0000

Pour ideas, doodles, and dreams into these hand-illustrated pages to spark creativity.

Designed in NYC by artist Kate Neckel, this journal is quirky, encouraging, and tough enough to handle all kinds of mistakes. It's a fresh and irresistible take on creative how-to, packed with inspiring prompts and perfect for would-be artists of all types.

Available in store at The Afternoon or on our Shoptiques webstore!

Grad Gifts 2016!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 18:25:00 +0000

Grad gifts sometimes are just as easy as a gift of money - but if you know the person, getting a fun dorm or apartment gift can go oh, so far! And, we can help you shop! In store, by phone at 800-290-1679 or online - store/shoptiques!

How about?

A fun wall hanging?

Our "Success" wall hanging is under $35, light weight fabric and rolls up to fit in a suite case.

Something fun for the kitchen?

Our popular Joseph Joseph line has great ideas like this cutting board. Or check out their exception kitchen gadgets and knives.

Check out Mu towels, hot pads, scrubbers and aprons. And our fun selection of kitchen utensils!

For the aspiring artists, check out our Buddha Boards! Now available in a travel version (perfect for the backpack!)

Copper Is In!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:41:00 +0000

Copper is everywhere! Its a great counterpoint to the new grey tones, so expect to see it from wall decor, clocks, picture frames and even martini glasses!

The Afternoon has so many great ways to shop - at our stores in Midtown Crossing Omaha or Mall of America. Online at Shoptiques. Or by phone - (800) 290-1679.

Copper Martini Glass

Wall Decor

Octopus Table Lamp

Bronze Stag Sculpture

Greeting Spring

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:36:00 +0000

Our Farmhouse Fresh Fluffy Bunny shea butter is light and lightly scented! Buy online at our Shoptiques store or at one of our retail locations.

Our "Forever in Bluejeans Bunny" is ready to hop into your home - and your heart! Online or in store.

As cuddly as a bunny can come! From his little pink nose to his fluffy purple tail, our Jellycat Bashful Bunny is an Easter delight. Online or in store.

The Essential Mug!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:15:00 +0000

Wrap your fingers into the ergonomically designed mug to let the heat from the liquid warm your hand. Clay in Motion's unique Handwarmer© Mugs are an essential for morning coffee and tea.

Inspired by nature, the Handwarmer mugs comes in a variety of color combinations. All are hand-thrown and glazed pottery, so color pattern will vary.

Ideal Christmas present for anyone with poor circulation or arthritis. Customers have also purchased for people with weak hand strength or those that have a hard time holding a handle.

One customer bought a second mug for her mother-in-law with rheumatoid arthritis. The mother-in-law loved her Handwarmer Mug so much she wouldn't transport from Florida to Nebraska in the spring as she was too afraid it would break! That was a major score for the daughter-in-law.

Call The Afternoon for exact selection and left hand version availability. 800-290-1679

Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe.

Last Minute? No Worries....

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 18:51:00 +0000

The Afternoon has so many gift choices that last minute is no problem!

Here are a few ideas:

Books - The Afternoon has a collection of unique books! Travel scrap books, traditional stories, children's book, coloring books, cookbooks, journals, coffee table books.... The Afternoon book selection is fun, unique and creative.

Picture Frames - The picture frame has come a long way from a simple rectangle of wood or metal. From multi-frames to mobile frames to cascading fotofalls, the picture frame is now art itself, design to complement and enhance the subject of your pictures. Go ahead, be a little daring - try a frame you've never seen or used before. So many possibilities...

Games - Everyone loves games! Whether it's trivia games, dice games, card games, strategy games, children's games, adult's games, educational games, or just plain silly games, The Afternoon has the games for you. Peruse our current selection of games and buy an old favorite to share with a friend, or pick out something new to excite and entice at your next game night!

Kitchen Gadgets - Having gadgets in the kitchen is like having power tools in the basement - they call to you, "make something great!" Here you will find gadgets you know and new ones you never thought of from Norpro, Fox Run, Kuhn Rikon, Silvermark, OXO, Fred, Adagio, Trudeau, Zyliss and many more. Try something fun like a Folding Omelet Pan, Chefn' Pop Top Popcorn Popper, or a Creme Brulee Torch. Grab your ingredients and start your engines!

Clocks - Timeless clock design has nothing over time WITH design. Our clock collection represents lots of styles, and prices. From contemporary to traditional, a clock is a great gift.

It's late but still time to shop at one of our stores, order online or call for personal assistance! (800) 290-1679

What to do with my Moscow Mule Mugs?

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:22:00 +0000

Get out your Copper Moscow Mule mugs or come get some from The Afternoon. Serve up this fun cocktail for Holiday Gatherings, Christmas Eve, or Thursday night after work.

Holiday Mule

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 cocktail

Calories per serving: 192

Fat per serving: 0.0g

Ingredients

1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
1 1/2 oz gin or vodka
2 oz chilled ginger beer
1 rosemary sprig
orange slice, for garnish
sugared cranberries, for garnish

Instructions

Combine simple syrup, cranberry juice, and gin. Pour over ice and top with ginger beer. Serve garnished with rosemary, orange wedge and sugared cranberries, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories 192
Total Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 13mg
Potassium 19mg
Total Carbohydrates 20.5g
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 0.0g

Garnish

To make the sparkling sugared cranberry garnish, bring 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water to a simmer over low heat. Remove from heat before it starts to boil, pour the syrup over two cups of cranberries, and refrigerate overnight. Drain the cranberries the next day and let them dry a few minutes until tacky. Roll them in superfine sugar and let dry in a single layer for an hour or two.

Perfect idea for New Year's Eve parties and "First Christmas Party of the Year" in January!

We found this recipe at Home Sweet Jones. Use this or create your own.

The Afternoon for Art Lovers

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 17:02:00 +0000

There is nothing more unique than the art we showcase from all over the world! Personally selected by our buyers. Perfect for the unique Christmas gift.

Monkey Lamps. Kept white to add a unique look to any wall.

Sari Sari Dream Masks Handcrafted in Bali,Indonesia

Bike Gears re-purposed to Wall Hooks

Shopping for Her...

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:29:00 +0000

Your mom, your grandmother, your sister, your niece, your co-worker....we all know a special woman who deserves the very best this Christmas! Here are just some ideas to help celebrate HER!

Shopping for Him...

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Sat, 12 Dec 2015 01:47:00 +0000

Dad. Brother. Uncle. Nephew. Best friend since high school. Give the great guys in your life something special, unique, maybe even a little silly this Christmas.. all from The Afternoon.

Unique Gift Ideas...

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:16:00 +0000

for the small entry, studio apartment or dorm room... Our Flip Hook is a fun and unique Christmas gift idea!

Let them guess what's in that fun shaped box, gift wrapped free at The Afternoon!

Shop online - multi-color or espresso

Did you know this about Stonewall Kitchen?

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:43:00 +0000

Did you know Wild Maine Blueberry Jam was the very first product ever created by Stonewall Kitchen - and the inspiration for their booming gourmet foods business?

Michele Cole’s history with Stonewall Kitchen reaches back to the early days, when two young entrepreneurs named Jonathan King and Jim Stott had the bold idea to launch a specialty food business in Maine after creating their famous Wild Maine Blueberry Jam. It should be noted that Maine in 1991 was not exactly the epicenter of entrepreneurship: the local economy was struggling and the state was probably best known that year for ‘The Perfect Storm,” which ravaged the eastern seaboard and left thousands without power. But for King and Stott, it was the beginning of a love affair with gourmet food that has helped establish Maine’s reputation as a glowing constellation of innovative chefs and artisan foodmakers.

After more than twenty years of developing recipes for jams, chocolates, marinades, marmalades and buttered scones, Stonewall Kitchen’s resolve for the importance of flavor remains as strong as it did on day one. Product developer Michele Cole is unequivocal about the role that taste and ingredients have played in the success of the Stonewall Kitchen brand. She is as passionate as ever about her company’s founders and her role at Stonewall Kitchen today. Michele possesses a kind of lyrical reverence for food. When describing flavors, she often closes her eyes and seems to tap into a deep well of sensory experience. Her relationship with food transcends language and her tenure at Stonewall Kitchen could be summed up as a 20-year quest for the perfect gourmet creation.

As it turns out, Michele’s pursuit could also be viewed as the search to match or daresay rival the company’s very first product. Indeed, Stonewall Kitchen’s Wild Maine Blueberry Jam is not only the company’s very first creation, but remains their top selling product.

To put it all into perspective, Stonewall Kitchen’s production team churns up and simmers (boils?) its famous wild blueberry jam recipe once a month, averaging upwards of 35,000 13-ounce jars per batch. By the end of 2015, they expect to fill 40,000 jars per month. This does not take into account the popular Mini Wild Blueberry Jam, which averages 20,000 jars every 6 weeks. In total, Stonewall Kitchen is producing over a half-million jars of Wild Blueberry Jam per year. In the process, they are helping to spread the passion and appetite for Maine’s 10,000-year-old berry.

It was a pure pleasure to learn the story behind this simple, unadulterated jam, not to mention how one very special recipe in a beautiful glass jar, could spearhead Stonewall Kitchen’s two-decade long success story.

What are the values that customers associate with your brand?
Our customers are coming to us looking for high quality and authenticity. That is what we’re all about and it’s what they expect from us.
What are the key considerations that go into making Stonewall Kitchen foods?
Well, one thing is for sure, we are always looking to get a hold of the very best ingredients and we taste all kinds of them. Flavor is always number one for Stonewall Kitchen. We don’t do “regular.” We’re a specialty food company and every ingredient that we use has to pass our palate.
What do people seem to love about the Wild Blueberry Jam?
As soon as people taste it, they know they are enjoying something really different and really extraordinary. When people try it for the very first time, you can see from their expression just how special it is.
As a chef, what do you love about Wild Blueberries?
The Wild Blueberry is one of those truly exceptional fruits. It’s sweet, it’s tart, its got mineral notes, it’s juicy, and it’s not ordinary. There’s simply nothing like it. It’s just one of the best things in the world, and on top of that, it’s loaded with antioxidants.

Does using a frozen berry make it harder or easier from your standpoint as a chef?
Frozen Wild Blueberries are so easy to work with and the IQF (individually quick frozen) process really ensures that the quality remains intact. Wild Blueberries are great in sauces, jams and in baked goods, partly because they are small, and also because they freeze really well and thaw really well. A frozen Wild Blueberry is the second best thing, short of standing in a field and picking them yourself.
So the Wild Maine Blueberry Jam has become a staple for Stonewall Kitchen?
Wild Maine Blueberry Jam is the heart of our company. It’s how people identify us. There’s even a company policy at Stonewall Kitchen that states we simply cannot run out of Wild Blueberry Jam. Running out of Wild Blueberry Jam is our version of a tragedy.
Tell us the story of how the jam recipe was developed.
The Wild Maine Blueberry Jam got its start when founders Jim and Jonathan were going to farmers’ markets and bringing home products to test over a tiny stove in their home. They were experimenting with Wild Blueberries and Jim was trying to replicate the filling for his Aunt Pearl’s blueberry pie. Eventually, they ended up with this perfect recipe that uses Wild Blueberries, just a little bit of sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. Basically that is the very same recipe we use today.
What does the Wild Maine Blueberry Jam mean to your company today?
The Wild Maine Blueberry Jam is how we got our start as a specialty food company. It was those little Wild Blueberries that kicked it off. The Wild Maine Blueberry Jam has become the gold standard – everything else that we make at Stonewall Kitchen has to meet that high standard.

The Afternoon proudly carries Stonewall Kitchen food items in store at Mall of America and Midtown Crossing in Omaha. Call to order by phone: (800) 290-1679.

Or check out Stonewall Kitchen kitchen gadgets! Pancake Puff Maker or Doughnut Maker.

Top 10 Gifts from UMBRA!

noreply@blogger.com (eSales Girl) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:01:00 +0000

These Top 10 Gift Ideas from UMBRA are such great gift ideas!

Find UMBRA at both The Afternoon stores in Midtown Crossing in Omaha and Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Shop online at our main store or visit our unique selection at Shoptiques.

Need personal shopping? Call us! (800) 290-1679.

Free shipping on order over $100!