Real Gloss

What’s a great gift for someone just out of college who isn’t yet much of a cook but wants to get better at making their own food and having guests over?  Other than the link to realgloss.com, give the gift of a slow cooker.  They are easy to use and make delicious food – all of the ingredients go in and with a little patience, you’re all done.

They can also be more affordable than investing in Le Cruset pieces while accomplishing many of the same goals.  Many of my friends have been introduced to the fun of cooking with these great appliances.

Crock-Pot 6-1/2-Quart Programmable Touch Screen Slow Cooker

Cuisinart PSC-350 3-1/2-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

And for a little direction for these new chefs…

More Make it Fast, Cook it Slow

The New Slow-Cooker

Would you give a slow cooker as a gift?

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Searching for a creative holiday gift that will add spunk to a home while also playing music?  Check out these cute iPod docking stations! They’re fun even when they’re not playing music and will make a great point of conversation for family and friends.  Bright colors and emotive features.  Great for anyone on your list, from teenagers to adults.  Plus, they include remote controls and 360 degree surround sound.

Speakal In red, white, or blue on Amazon!

iPanda iPanda iPanda!

iPig iPig iPig!

Don’t forget the tunes!

Which is your favorite!

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Perfect holiday gift? Right here.

A set of 4 Stoneware Le Creuset Cocottes in Black and White with a Le Creuset Mini Cocotte Recipe book.

So cute, so useful.

Great for a holiday gift, or a wedding registry. Black tie affair? Give a Black tie gift.

The set is available on Amazon for $80.

This set is stoneware. I have heard amazing things about stoneware in terms of ease of moving from hot to cold, but have also heard some complaints that stoneware is just not cast iron. Which side of the debate do you fall on? Would love to hear your thoughts!

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The Le Creuset PG4160-1002 Stoneware Petite Pumpkin Casserole, Flame is extremely adorable. It is also fantastic for baking, perhaps a mini pumpkin bread? mini pumpkin pie? mini pumpkin chocolate cake? Keywords: mini and pumpkin! The petite ware can hold about 10-12 ounces, safer to stay on the small side though.

Not up for baking with your petite ware? This makes the cutest sugar or salsa / side dip holder as well. Perfect for the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest season.

Available on Amazon for $30. What would you use your petite pumpkin for? Please share in the comments!

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Just as a pancake mix needs a little air to breathe, so to does your kitchen. Add that breath of fresh air by stirring in the calm-restoring Caribbean Blue Le Creuset 2-Quart Batter Bowl.

This batter bowl has a wide enough mouth for very easy stirring. The spout allows for spill free pouring.

A perfect holiday or wedding gift for anyone who loves (or likes) to bake (or to eat baked goods)!

Pancakes anyone? Available for $36 on Amazon. Let me know if you would use this batter bowl, or if there is another one you would recommend! Thanks!

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Came across these Le Creuset Stoneware Cobalt Ramekins today on Amazon. It occurred to me that for $10 each, what a perfect gift (holiday or wedding or just because!) idea. Just one, a set of two, a set of four, a set of eight… anything goes! Choose all Cobalt Blue or mix and match colors! A fun way to give a creative gift that is still guaranteed to please.

Available for $10 on Amazon. Does anyone out there have a molten chocolate cake recipe to share?!

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Continuing on the quest for the perfect dress for the holiday season today a few favorites in radiant red!

The Red-y of Not dress is bright and full of life, but tame and classic to be well regarded at any family gathering. Available on Modcloth for $99. Totally retro, totally fun.

Are you Red-y and Rarin’ to go for the holidays? Then this mam, is your dress! Red hot and fun – this one is sure to turn heads! Only $79 at Modcloth! Swoon!

It is hard to not feel gorgeous in the Make it Count dress, the sleek lines and shiny fabric can turn any gal into the belle of Thanksgiving! Also a great dress for anyone who loves math! Available for $128 at Modcloth.

Do you have a favorite red dress for the holiday season? Please share!

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Are you ready to choose out holiday cards? Here are a few fun ideas from HelloLucky! to get you started. Let me know what you think!

The Word Bubble Custom Photo Card – available in Green or Red. I love that you can have fun choosing your picture, and a fun caption. Lots of creative potential with this card!

The San Francisco City Custom Photo postcard. Such a cute cityscape, plus you can include a family picture! All around fun!

The Top Ten of 2010 Card. Are you a family that laughs all year long? Commemorate those hardy-har-hars with this Top Ten list! After all, 2010 will be the year of the Top Ten list!

New York Postcard with custom photo! Shown here in fuchsia, I am just in love with the adorable design!

Check out more amazing designs over at HelloLucky! – which do you love?

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Check out these designs from Tiny Prints. Ready for this? Orders can be delivered in 2 days!!! You still have time to order an adorable invitation and get them out to your guests! So cute, so fun!!

I have found a few of my favorite Thanksgiving invitations to share!!

The Gobble Gobble:

The Leaf Banner (bunting is very in this season!):

Pie Season!! Mmmm!

These are just a few of the many fabulous and fun designs over at Tiny Prints! Almost makes you want to throw a Thanksgiving bash even if you were not planning to…

Which is your favorite design! Share in the comments!

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Getting ready to buy a gift for that special someone who loves loves loves to cook / bake / eat? Head over to Cooking.com right now and with the coupon code C94834 get $20 off your purchase of $150! Amazing savings right now! Let me know what item you are coveting from Cooking.com!

I am planning this year to get cooking gear for everyone on my list. Luckily I get to share whatever I get my husband This is also a great offer if you are looking to do some registry completion!

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