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Monday, May 30th, 2011 | Author:

We love playing games and here are some of our favorites. The ones featured here are portable and perfect for barbecues, picnics, vacations, and short trips and camping. They also make a great give-away at your next company picnic or event.

Dominoes & More in a Travel Pouch $13.75

  • Dice Games
  • Card Games
  • Dominoes Game
  • Includes Mini Double Six Dominoes, Deck of Cards, 5 Wooden Dice & Cotton Cloth Pouch with Drawstring
  • Game Instructions Included for 12 Games: Dominoes, Dice 1000, One-O-Five, Three Dice Game, Twenty-One, Going to Boston, Chicago, Gin Rummy, War, Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, 52 Card Pick-Up

Description:

Another traveler’s companion that is as important as your passport. There are many games that can be played with the five wooden dice, dominoes, and a deck of cards. We have narrowed it down to our favorite twelve, but the combinations are endless! It’s no wonder dice and card games have survived since ancient times… they’re fun, and the games that can be played are numerous. Enjoy! History: These three game components are rich in ancient history and have evolved into great classic games of the present. Dice games have been played by many ancient cultures – archaeological digs date them back to 6000 BC. The “leaf game,” played during the Tang Dynasty of 9th Century China, is considered the grandfather to the modern-day “playing cards.” Dominoes, conventionally made from ivory or bone, are descendants of dice. The “bones” became known as dominoes from their resemblance to the style of a half-mask featuring a black and white pattern called domino.

Cribbage

Cribbage

12-in-1 Travel Game Pouch $13.75

  • Dice Games
  • Card Games
  • Cribbage Game
  • Includes Cribbage Board, Pegs, Deck of Cards, 5 Wooden Dice & Cotton Cloth Pouch with Drawstring.
  • Game Instructions Included for 12 Games: Cribbage, Dice 1000, One-O-Five, Three Dice Game, Twenty-One, Going to Boston, Chicago, Gin Rummy, War, Go Fish, Crazy 8’s, 52 Card Pick-Up

Description:

This traveler’s companion is as important as your passport. There are many games that can be played with the five wooden dice, a cribbage board, and a deck of cards. We have narrowed it down to our favorite twelve, but the combinations are endless! It’s no wonder dice and card games have survived since ancient times… they’re fun, and the games that can be played are numerous. Enjoy!

History: These three game components are rich in ancient history and have evolved into great classic games of the present. Dice games have been played by many ancient cultures – archaeological digs date them back to 6000 BC. The “leaf game,” played during the Tang Dynasty of 9th Century China, is considered the grandfather to the modern-day “playing cards.” The game of cribbage, invented by an English Poet, evolved from the card game “Noddy” during the 1600’s.

Tic tac toe

Tic tac toe

Tic-tac-toe $31.65

  • Wooden Board – 10″
  • Wood Game Pieces – X & Os
  • Instructions
  • Wonderful Table Top Game

Description:

This is a beautiful wooden set perfect for any coffee table, that transforms the traditional pencil and paper game into a fun tactile one that will be enjoyed for hours. Tic-tac-toe has been enjoyed by children for centuries, and is known as Noughts & Crosses in the United Kingdom. Played on a 3 x 3 grid, it is a simple game for two (X & O, X plays first) and the winner successfully places three marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row. Grid marks found etched in surfaces throughout the ancient Roman Empire suggest the game Terni Lapilli may have been the original Tic-tac-toe. Interestingly, with roots in an ancient world, Tic-tac-toe was the very first computer game in the world!

Solitaire

Solitaire

Marble Solitaire – 5″ Travel Size $13.75

5″ Solid Wood Game Board

  • Marbles Store Inside the Board with Sliding Magnetic Closure
  • Great Travel Size
  • 33 Blue Marbles and Instructions
  • 1+ Players

Description:

Legend has it, the inventor of this game had plenty of time on his hands…he was an unfortunate French nobleman imprisoned in the Bastille during the French Revolution. Another legend claims the game was invented by the French mathematician, Pelisson, to entertain Louis XIV, “The Sun King” who ruled from 1643 – 1715. It is remarkable The Sun King found time to do anything else! This humble game of strategy has challenged and stumped mathematicians, royalty, and the run of the mill game-player for centuries. It’s no wonder that Solitaire has captivated so many throughout the years.

Nine Mens Morris

Nine Men's Morris

Nine Men’s Morris $13.75

  • 5″ Solid Wood Game Board
  • Marbles Store Inside the Board with Sliding Magnetic Closure
  • Great Travel Size
  • 9 White Marbles / 9 Black Marbles and Instructions
  • 2 Players

Description:

Nine Men’s Morris is an abstract strategy board game for two players that emerged from the Roman Empire. The game’s popularity peaked in Medieval England. Our version of this historic game is beautifully crafted from wood. The pieces, “or men”, store neatly inside the game when not in play.

Cat & Mouse Mouse

Cat & Mouse Mouse

Cat & Mouse – 5″ Travel Size $13.75

5″ Solid Wood Game Board

  • Marbles Store Inside the Board with Sliding Magnetic Closure
  • Great Travel Size
  • 6 Assorted Colored Marbles, 1 die and Instructions
  • 2-6 Players

Description:

Cat & Mouse is a simple game of luck. While in the lead, the other players are chasing you from the board, thus naming the lead marble the Mouse and all the other players the Cats. The Cats are chasing the Mouse! With the luck of an opponent’s roll, they can bump you back to the beginning and replace you as reigning Mouse of the game! More players equal more activity and fun!

Wooden Dice

Wooden Dice

Wooden Dice Box and 8 Wooden Dice  $13.75

8 Wooden Dice (19mm)

  • Instructions for 10 dice games
  • Magnetic Closure
  • Wooden Box Measurements 3.5” x 3.5” x 1.5”

Description:

This old-world, palm-sized wooden treasure box contains 8 wooden dice. Dice can be found in almost every culture in the world, and the number of games that can be played with a set of dice are limitless. Dice games, by their very nature, tend to rely much more on luck than skill. So, if you are feeling lucky, this wooden set is perfect for you.

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | Author:

While gift giving can be confusing, and advice abounds for the ill-knowledged gift hunter, lets face it, the top 10 list of this holiday season’s best gifts may not suit every type of gift-giving circumstance.  For example, what about gifts meant for more than one person?

Gift giving is not solely about following the latest trends.  The first thing to consider is WHO you’re giving to and what your relationship means to that “who”.  You may find that actually, your relationship is with a couple, not just a single person, and you can’t leave one or the other out when it comes to presenting the perfect gift. So why not go with a couples gift?  Ah-ha – the best solution!

A couple’s gift needs to satisfy the likes of both personalities, be neither too feminine, or masculine, and should be something they both can make use of.  So, here are some ideas!

Show tickets: this is great for couple that never spends time together.  Pick something fun, maybe even a comedy, but avoid ballets that will bore the man or racecar driving that will have the lady gawking.

Romantic dinners:
you can either do this with the skill of your hands by preparing a candlelit dinner for the couple, or with the touch of your heart by getting them a gift certificate to spend at a fancy restaurant.  You might score brownie points by finding out if they got engaged at a restaurant, and taking them back to that very same spot!  Or, you can go really interesting and opt for dinner cruise tickets, where the couple can dress up for a night out on the water.

Personalized goods:  embroidery of initials on towels, names on mugs and engraved metal pieces are something that can always be used around the home and will always remind them of you.  Plus, they’ll keep hands off each other’s property!

Kitchen knick-knacks:
while a new knife set will only work if you know for sure the couple needs it, things like a brie baker, fancy cork screw or fondue set are always treats to have when serving up special food experiences during the holidays and throughout the year.

Passion helpers: there’s nothing like ‘love in the air’, and you can offer it in elegance with essential oil kits meant for spiking up the heat between lovers, and chocolate brushes for….well you know!

Gourmet treats: when in doubt, always remember that the way to a couple’s heart is through their taste buds.  Gift baskets with gourmet food items will always be of value because you know they’ll get used up!

Finally, remember that with all the above suggestions, a true couple’s gift may have to come with a free baby-sitting coupon as well!  Don’t forget, it’s the experience you’re giving them that will count more than the object you’re giving.

Friday, October 29th, 2010 | Author:
Holiday Gifts - Dreams do come true...

Holiday Gifts - Dreams do come true...

Sunday, December 06th, 2009 | Author:

Gift Ideas for your Favorite People

 

Say `Thank You’, `Merry Christmas’ or just send a greeting that says `Happy Holidays’… we aim to please and impress your friends, family and business associates.  Don’t have the time to shop or to wrap? Just visit our website or call us and we can help.

Below are some of our customer favorites for great gift ideas.   One call or click is all you need to do to take care of your holiday gift giving.

 

 

 

 

 

For the gang at the office

For the Executive

 Desk ClockExecutive Desk Box with Pewter Inlay

For the Home Owner

 Vintage Glass BowlCeramic Tapa Plates

For the Diva

 Inspiration 8 Tube VaseThe Opulent Collection

For the Gadget Guru

 Dualit ToasterLeatherman Wave Tool

For the Devoted Grandparent

 Chilcotin HamperBamboo tray with Bountiful Wishes

For the Adventurer

 BBQ CoolerCanada A Visual Journey

For the Movie Fan

 Beer Basket - The Magnificent SevenWorldly Wishes

For the Travel Enthusiast

 Frank Lloyd Wright: San Marcos Hotel Desk GlobeManning Park

For the Sports Fan

 Stadium SeatBuccaneer - The Ultimate Tailgaiting Cooler