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Shopping? Mom’s the word…

Published on April 29, 2011 in HAYNEEDLE. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

As Mother’s Day approaches (and it is), take a moment to remember she who is responsible for your, well, being. Whether you’ll be shopping for your own mother, the mother of your children, or the mother of all gifts, there’s no doubt you realize how irreplaceable she is. To keep her in your thoughts as you search for special gifts this spring, we’d like to share some of our favorite quotes about mothers… enjoy!

“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”
- Tenneva Jordan

“All mothers are working mothers.”
- Unknown

“God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.”
- Rudyard Kipling

Insanity is hereditary; you get it from your children.
- Sam Levenson

There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
- Chinese Proverb

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.

- Washington Irving

There’s still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for yo mama, so be sure to get it right. Whether you shop with us at Hayneedle or not, please make sure to remember just how special mothers are. Happy Mother’s Day!

Doggie Dream Holiday Wish List

Published on December 10, 2010 in HAYNEEDLE and PETS & ANIMALS. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Looking for the perfect present for your furry best friend?
Want to get a great gift for the dog lover on your list?
Look no further!
From the Modern Dog to the Pup Princess at Hayneedle you are sure to find an amazing gift for any pup personality. Here are some of my favorite picks to get you started!

The Modern Dog

  1. Contemporary canines will snooze in style with the Modern Dog Bed. This bed is sure to be a classy yet comfy conversation piece for this pet pal.
  2. Add some flair to doggie dining with this contemporary Raised Double Bowl Diner – a high dining experience for even the most delicate pup palate.
  3. The Zen Haus Black Crate is one decorative den that will be sure to keep fido cozy and safe when he is ready for some rest and relaxation. This crate has so much style it doubles as an end table!

Modern Dog Bed

The Pup Princess

  1. Every princess needs a throne and this Posh and Pink Pet Tent is sure to make any pup princess feel like royalty.
  2. No bland wire crates for this pup! The Pink Two Door Pro Valu Crate will make it clear a princess has arrived.
  3. When the weather outside is too hot, too cold or too rainy a true pup princess will be sure to resist a trip outdoors. For those dainty debutants try The Pet Loo – an easy to clean indoor pet bathroom system made of synthetic grass!

Puppy Tent

The Sporting Dog

  1. After a long day out and about, this dog needs a cozy place to rest his tired paws. The Fatboy Doggie Lounge is sure to send him right to dreamland. Since this bed is moisture resistant and has a removable cover (available in 10 fresh colors) you will be sure to love it too!
  2. When your car doubles as a travel kennel, convert your hatchback or SUV into roomier accommodations. This Vehicle Pet Barrier has a door built in which is perfect for a quick pat on the head when your backseat passengers can no longer resist those puppy dog eyes!
  3. Any owner of a sporting dog knows that some days it can be virtually impossible to keep this dog cooped up inside for long. The Dog Palace Heated Dog House will give this dog a warm place to rest when he’d rather stay outside and play on those cold winter days.

Dog Bed

Need ideas for the other pets in your life? From Fish to Ferrets, Birds to Rabbits Hayneedle Pets & Animals selection has everything their heart desires!

Enjoy your pet pal!

Happy Holidays,

Lisa E

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Hayneedle’s 12 Days of Giveaways!

Published on December 3, 2010 in HAYNEEDLE. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The turkey’s gone, the in-laws are gone (for now), and visions of sugar plums are beginning to form. All of this can only mean one thing… Holiday Shopping. But before you stand shivering in line at the mall, put this in your corncob pipe – we’re making present planning more pleasant with a little scavenger hunt.

Beginning Monday, Dec. 6, we’ll blog clues every day to lead you to a featured Hayneedle product. When you find it, post the answer on our Facebook page and get entered to win that item! The following day, we’ll announce the winner and clue you in to the next item. Be sure to tell your web-savvy friends – more participation might just mean more giveaways!

Here’s how it works –

When you see this on a product page,

You Found It

you found it! Post that product on our Facebook page and you’re automatically entered to win it.

Each daily giveaway item will be announced at 10:00 am. Submissions will be accepted via Facebook until 11:59 pm that same night. Winners will be announced the following day on this blog at 9:30am.

Good Luck! See you Monday!

Part II of the Veggie Garden

Published on August 24, 2010 in HAYNEEDLE. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Thanks to everyone who watched the video about the setup of my raised garden bed and vegetable garden! I started out using the bamboo hooks with the intention of using wire to string the tomato plants for support.  But some friends who grow veggies thought that could be cumbersome and a lot of extra work. While they were still small enough, I switched out to tomato cages.  I’m so glad I did because WOW, did these tomato plants grow big!

Frame-It-All 8 x 8 Rectangle Polyethylene/Wood Fiber Raised Garden

I live in Nebraska, which means unpredictable weather.  A couple of weeks ago we had quite the thunderstorm with super high winds. I was at my step-mom’s house when a storm struck (we were making a pesto pasta dish out of fresh basil from the garden). After the storm passed I called home to Jason to see if our power was still on and if everything was okay. The words I was dreading came out: “Your garden looks destroyed.”

I came home after the storm had passed and ran out to the garden to see all of the tomato plants blown over. Thank goodness for the tomato cages; none of the plants broke! The winds did break a metal tomato cage, but I was able to wire it together. I have to tell you, these plants are pretty resilient.

Vegetable Garden

For my first garden I’m feeling pretty lucky to have so much success.  I really think the compost soil mix helped to get the young plants what they needed to grow.

I’m excited to tell you that I got my first tomatoes from the vegetable garden about 2 weeks ago! I never really appreciated the fresh taste of a tomato until now. I can’t stop eating them. The first day when we got the tomatoes I’m pretty sure I ate about 10. Rather than hogging all of the tomatoes, I brought some in to work to share. I’m pretty sure you eventually could get a stomachache from eating too many tomatoes, but I’m taking my chances.

Now that I’ve grown some amazing vegetables I’m going to try my hand at canning. Stay tuned!

-Cayden

Creating a Garden Oasis

Published on July 23, 2010 in HAYNEEDLE and PATIO & GARDEN. 7 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

This summer has turned out to be extraordinarily busy for me!  Isn’t this when we’re all supposed to go on vacation?  Well, until I am able to really get away, I’ll practice what I preach and find the opportunities to relax any moment I can. As I say time and time again, in the words of my father, Eduardo Sr., “it’s all about balance!”

For me that balance includes taking care of my career, my family, my friends and myself, and deciding when to give each area the priority!  For others, especially those having to deal with any kind of health issue, finding balance can be daunting.

Ten years ago, my sister Monica was diagnosed with lupus.  It’s a strange condition that still remains a mystery to those who have to live with it as well as to the medical community at large.  Lucky for my sister, she has been dealing with what seems to be a somewhat “manageable” form of lupus. Similar to others afflicted with the disease, my sister’s lupus seems to be triggered by stress. People with lupus have what are called “flare ups” when the immune system seems to go on overdrive and starts to fight itself.  Sounds complicated, right?  Well, my sister was in the midst of a flare up prior to getting married. I wanted to assist her in her planning to ease the stress, so I helped with much of the coordination.  I also composed some original music for her ceremony.

Over the last decade I have become an advocate of lupus awareness and have been doing what I can to support The Lupus Foundation of America.  They have been a great resource of information for my family. This fall, I will be honored to serve as host for their annual Butterfly Gala in New York City.

Recently, I chose my sister’s backyard as the site for the webisode entitled, “Creating a Garden Oasis”.  But before we shot the webisode, I needed to do a bit of a makeover for her!  This is what the garden looked like before the makeover…

…and this is what it looked like after the makeover!

The changes were subtle and fairly inexpensive, but the difference was obvious!  It became the perfect garden oasis for our webisode and a place where my sister could relax!

My niece, Monet, makes a guest appearance in this webisode as my co-host!  Here we are walking Hazel in the park.

The whole experience made such a valuable impression on Monet, she decided to document it in a piece of art she made for me.  This is her artistic interpretation of being with me in front of the camera!

As I mentioned earlier, I composed music for my sister’s wedding.  One of the musical pieces is called “Velas”, which means candle in Spanish.  The piece of music is the background music for this webisode.  I hope you enjoy it!