Body Arts Teddy Bear (sold separaretly)
I know what you are thinking? Do I feel cuddly? Well, do ya punk?
Each adorable Body Arts Teddy Bear from the NeatoShop is made of soft patchwork fabric and features various body modifications. Tattoos, body piercing, and mohawks! Oh, my!
The Body Arts Teddy Bears are available in Chocolate and Gray. Buy both and make your day.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Plush Toys.
Lord of the Rings Night Light (sold individually)
Middle-earth during the daytime is a beautiful place, but let's face it, at night the place can be kind of creepy. Keep the Orcs and other scary things away with a Lord of the Rings Night Light from the NeatoShop.
The Lord of the Rings Night Lights are available in:
Each night light is precious. You will be mesmerized by their beautiful hand painted details. Fulfill your destiny and collect them all.
Hello Kitty Metal Studded Handbag
Attention Hello Kitty fans! Are you on the prowl for the purr-fect handbag? You need the Hello Kitty Metal Studded Handbag from the NeatoShop this edgy, faux patent leather bag is in the shape of Hello Kitty's Head. The purse features a metal studded front and bow. A chain and faux patent leather handle finish off the look.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fantastic Hello Kitty items and fun Bags & Totes.
Are you looking for a fun and easy way to release your inner mermaid? You need the Starfish Hair Clip from the NeatoShop. This fantastic hair accessory is designed to look like an actual sea star.
The Starfish Hair Clip is handmade by local artisans. It is made out of lightweight resin and features beautiful hand-painted details. No two are exactly alike.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Apparel & Accessories.
Zombies make great garden gnomes, because they are soft spoken creatures who really love spending time outdoors. You will often find zombies slowly wandering around neighborhoods thinking about nothing in particular. Sure, they may stop to pick a brain or two. And, they may even try to convert you into a like minded nature goer. In general, however, they are just go lucky folks without a care in the world. Invite a Zombie Gnome from the NeatoShop into your garden and experience firsthand how these undead friends can really liven-up your yard.
The Zombie Gnome is a garden decoration shaped like a zombified gnome. It is made of terracotta and features weather resistant paint.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Zombie items.
Are you having trouble coming up with the words to convey and illustrate the mysterious and magical unicorn? Let the Unicorn Lover Magnetic Poetry kit from the NeatoShop help you smash away at your writers block and release unleash your inner writer. This spirited kit contains over 200 words to help you describe your favorite mythical creature.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Magnets and fantastic Unicorn items.
Are you a genius in the kitchen. Protect yourself from and your clothes from villainous spills with the Iron Man Be The Hero Apron from the NeatoShop. This full-length, adult-sized apron is perfect for engineering crazy culinary experiments.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Aprons and fantastic Iron Man items.
Spider-Man Collapsible Water Bottle
Are your spider instincts telling you that you need to get hydrated? Let the Spider-Man Collapsible Water Bottle from the NeatoShop leap into action. This 12 oz. plastic water bottle is collapsible so that you can fold it up and slip it into your spider suit when you are all done.
The Spider-Man Collapsible Water Bottle is BPA free, lightweight, and durable. It features a convenient keychain hook.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Water Bottles and fantastic Spider-Man items.
F-ck Off, I'm Shopping Coin Purse
Know someone who takes their shopping very seriously? Get them the F-ck Off, I'm Shopping Coin Purse from the NeatoShop. This cheeky little pouch features a colorful fabric liner and tassel zipper pull. It is the perfect place for them to house all that pesky loose change,
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Wallet, Purses, & Coin Bags.
Are you looking for the perfect outfit for your favorite little buckaroo? You need the Baby Cowboy Layette Set from the NeatoShop. This adorable 2-piece set features a soft cap shaped like a cowboy hat and cowboy themed body suit. The comfy one piece body suit will make your little whipper snapper look like they are wearing a checkered shirt, jeans, belt, and cowboy boots. Yeehaw!
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Baby & Tot items.
Natural Magic: The Lore of the Forest Pendant Necklace
The Natural Magic: The Lore of the Forest Pendant Necklace from the NeatoShop is a truly eye-catching piece of jewelry. It is designed to look like the eye of an Ent, a giant talking tree like being and one of the oldest and wisest beings in the dark world of the Middle Ages.
The Natural Magic Necklace allows you to always keep an eye on someone you love. The necklace is handcrafted in England and is made of pewter. It features a realistic acrylic eye. Swarovski crystals accent this striking piece.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fascinating Jewelry.
My husband thinks I have never met a museum I didn't like, and he's probably right. I admit it, I am a little bit of a museum junky. I blame it on my parents who never saw something rusty or old that they didn't want to stop and look at. I would probably collect old and rusty things too, but they freak my husband out. Where I see history, he sees tetanus. So instead of hanging around swapmeets, I settle for going to museums.
As a California native, I have spent years driving past The Autry National Center located in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles. The museum is directly across the street from the Los Angeles Zoo and you can see the striking campus from the freeway. I have always wanted to go, but for one reason or another I was never able to make it inside. All that changed a few Saturdays ago.
The Autry National Center is a museum dedicated to the diverse people of the American West. It has over 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts. The museum is a great way for kids to learn more about California and the Wild West.
Of course the museum has plenty of things behind glass for the whole family to look at, but there are plenty of hands on activities for little kids as well. Outside is small garden with waterfall and an area where children can try their hand at panning for gold.
Inside, there is a Family Discovery Gallery in the museum where children can touch, play, and learn about a Chinese American family from the 1930s. The gallery is based on the real See Family and is broken up into several small sections representing the family's home, antique store, and restaurant. The kids can try on costumes, play with toys, make a meal in the homes kitchen, or run the mock restaurant.
If you have an hour to spare, I highly recommend attending a docent-lead tour. The docents are incredibly nice and knowledgable. They also have the keys to the touch carts.
Each touch cart is themed and houses several items for the kids to hold and try on. On our tour, the kids learned about Mountain Men, Native American Indians, and Cowboys. They were able to touch animal pelts, view artifacts up-close, and try on a few pieces of clothing.
Museum outings like this can be pricey, so many of you will be happy to know that the museum offers free Tuesday every second Tuesday of the month. They also offer admission discounts to various credit card holders and bank users, so don't be afraid to ask.
It is worth noting that The Autry website boasts a series of special family events on Sundays. The events are themed and include additional kidcentric activities.
Happy Museum going!
Marie Antoinette Salt & Pepper Shakers
Has your search for the perfect table finery left you feeling distraught, overwhelmed, and a little like an outsider? Don't lose your head. All you need is the charming Marie Antoinette Salt & Pepper Shakers from the NeatoShop. This beautiful glazed ceramic salt and pepper shaker set features Marie Antoinette. Her head is one shaker and the body is another. Magnets hold the two pieces together.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more regal Salt & Pepper Shakers.
Some would argue that bacon is the most important meal of the day. Now even when you aren't cooking your favorite meat you can still cook with your favorite meat. The Bacon Spatula Turner from the NeatoShop is a flexible nylon spatula turner shaped like tasty strips of bacon. The handle is made of sturdy brushed stainless steel.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more deliciously fun Cooking Stuff.
Are you exhausted from a hard day of clan feuding? Kick back and relax on the front porch with the Mini Moonshine Jar Shot Glass from the NeatoShop. This tiny mason jar is perfect for those who like their fighting clean and their moonshine in moderation.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Barware & Cocktail items.
Are you looking for a safe and subtle way to express the edgier side of your personality? You need the Out On Bail Socks from the NeatoShop. This dangerously fun pair of crew socks features black and white stripes and the text, "Out On Bail."
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Footwear.
Have you been hunting for the perfect robe for your favorite mostly nocturnal animal. Capture the Lion Hooded Bathrobe from the NeatoShop.This sunny-yellow terry bathrobe looks like a cheerful lion. The lion's mane is made of beautiful orange and white grosgrain ribbon. Hopefully after spending a relaxing evening in this adorable bathrobe your little lion will sleep well tonight.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Baby & Tot items.
They say apples don't fall from pear trees. That's why you have decided to embrace the fact that you are your Mother's Daughter with the That's Why Lip Balm from the NeatoShop. This deliciously fun apple pie flavored lip balm is perfect for keeping your lips soft and moisturized. Now you can avoid getting chapped lips as you utter all those phrases that you swore you would never say to your own children.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Personal Care items.
Mother's Day is May 12th. This year get Mom the Because I Said So Bangle from the NeatoShop. This stylish hand carved, inked, and polished bracelet features the text, "Because I said so, that's why." It is the perfect way to show Mom that you were actually listening.
The Because I Said so bangle is made of natural resin. It comes with a handsome gift pouch with embroidered details.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Apparel & Accessories.
We have all heard about snow days, but have you ever heard about a sun day? In the beautiful, but rainy state of Washington a spring day filled with sunshine is something to truly celebrate.
The Bellingham Christian School in Bellgham, Washington has canceling school on May 2, 2013 because exceptionally nice weather is forecasted for the area.
To celebrate an exceptionally nice day of the spring season, to promote positive school culture and just for fun, Bellingham Christian School has decided to cancel school due to good weather.
Typically we cancel school for bad weather, so why not have some fun and cancel school due to fabulous weather? For us Washingtonians, it’s just as significant we figure. Our student body and staff are looking forward to a nice day to bask and play in the spring sun, which may end up happening May 2nd, and if not then we will hope for May 3rd. We encourage the students to get outside and play.
If you believe the weather man, it's supposed to be a lovely 70 degrees and sunny in Bellingham.
Brett Cihon of Q13Fox has more: Link
Photo: Rainbow-Sunglasses from the NeatoShop
An unidentified serial killer terrorized impoverished areas of London in 1888. He has come to be known the world over as Jack the Ripper.
The gruesomely beautiful Jack's Tally Necklace from the NeatoShop features the names of the locations where the canonical five murder victims were discovered. Mary Ann Nichols was found on Buck's Row, Annie Chapman on Hanbury Street, Elizabeth Stride on Dutfield's Yard, Catherine Eddowes on Mitre Square, and Mary Jane Kelly on Miller's Court. Two blood stained knives adorn the necklace in remembrance of how the victims were killed. A Swarovski mourning stone sits at the center while blood red crystals drip from the bottom of the piece. This striking necklace is sure to thrill any true ripperologist.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more unusual Jewelry.
Mother's Day is coming. This year make Mom feel like a true fairy princess with the Castle Stationery Gift Set from the NeatoShop. This regal set comes with :
The Castle Stationery Set is perfect gift those who enjoy giving detailed instruction on how the kingdom should be run.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more fun Stationery.
Graduation time is coming. This year give your favorite grad the Walking Graduation Cap from the NeatoShop. This adorable plush toy looks like a graduation cap with tassel. When you push the button the cap walks and plays a rock version of Pomp and Circumstance.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Gifts for Grads.
Mother's Day is May12th. This year give your hard working Mom the perfect desk accessory. The Revolving Photo Frame from the NeatoShop holds up to 6 4x4 photos. The cube revolves slowly around the base so that she can always be surrounded by her favorite family memories.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Home Decor items.
My 6-year-old loves, loves art. Her favorite artist hands down is Vincent van Gogh, but after a recent trip to the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), she discovered the work of Pablo Picasso and was inspired by his use of shapes and colors. What resulted was a collection of work known as My Micasso Family.
Without further ado I present to you My Micasso Family by my favorite 6-year-old artist, the truly divine, Miss M.
Self portrait
Little Brother
Little Sister
Mommy
Daddy (aka Mr. Neatorama)
If you are ever in the Los Angeles area and are looking for something fun to do with kids, I highly recommend a trip to LACMA. LACMA has an youth program known as Arts for NexGen LACMA. This is a free youth membership program for anyone ages 17 and under. Membership includes free general admission to the permanent collection galleries and some of the special traveling art exhibitions. The best part is that each youth member can bring one adult guest for free.
Do your socks give the right impression about you? Express your artistic side with the Starry Night Socks from the NeatoShop. This beautiful pair socks is perfect for those who are crazy about Vincent van Gogh.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Footwear.
Do you know someone who could use a little help picking themselves up, dusting themselves off and moving on? Give them a little help and encouragement with the Lip Gloss Wipes from the NeatoShop. This motivating pack of wet wipes features the following words of wisdom, " Fire up that lip gloss, grab your big girl shoes and kick this day in its sunshiny ass."
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Health & Wellness items.
Leopard Sunglasses (sold individually)
Summer is coming. Are you looking for a way to release your inner beast? Capture the Leopard Sunglasses from the NeatoShop. This spot on accessory is available in: blue, grey, orange, tortoise, and red. Buy them all and make it a wild set.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more striking Eyewear.
Do you hear that? I think it's the pitter-patter of little feet wearing something super sweet from the NeatoShop.
Have you been endlessly hunting for that illusive practical, yet fun, gift for your favorite baby monster? Come forward and behold the amazing Clover The Sock Monster from the NeatoShop. This fantastic baby gift set features a plush monster eating and wearing four pairs of baby socks.
Be sure to check out the NeatoShop for more great Baby & Tot items.
