May 2009 Archives

Pearl Paint is probably the most famous craft store in New York City.  They even have one location dedicated to home and crafts at 42 Lispenard Street (downtown). Its huge selection and good prices brings in tons of artists and craft makers.  They do have several stores throughout the country, you can see them here.

 

Beach lovers can celebrate the official beginning of summer at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, where families and friends come together each year to celebrate Memorial Day.

Sandestin is hosting a great line up of Memorial Day free events. Join the fun at The Village of Baytowne Wharf beginning Friday, May 23 through Memorial Day, Monday May 26.

    -   On Saturday and Sunday, children can cool off on the Roaring River
        Slide in the Village from 10 am to 8 p.m.
    -   At 6 p.m. each evening, bring the kids for crafts and sandcastle
        building until 9.

    -   On Friday, bring a blanket and come out and watch the movie "Hannah
        Montana" under the stars, where 3-D glasses will be provided.
    -   Additional events include live music on Friday and Saturday from
        Coconut Radio, a three piece acoustic group.
    -   On Saturday, listen to a Pops concert 8 p.m. in cooperation with the
        Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra Guild.
    -   On Sunday, don't miss the annual Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks
        extravaganza at 9:15 p.m.
    -   The extended weekend concludes on Monday at 2:30 p.m. with a 30-
        minute program to salute veterans.

Admission to all events are free. Sandestin also offers a terrific value on overnight accommodations including a 25 percent discount on selected room types, plus other free offers like two free zipline passes or even free breakfast for two with overnight accommodations at the Bayside Inn. Call 1-866-91-BEACH or book online for additional savings at www.sandestin.com. Please mention codes 2292ET or 2292EU.

There are many benefits of staying at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort including many free amenities including bike rental, complementary tennis, kayaks, canoes, boogie boards, fitness center for adults, and resort tram transportation. Beautifully appointed accommodations range from studios hotel rooms with a mini fridge and microwave to condos, villas and houses will full kitchens and dining rooms.

Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort for all seasons and for all ages on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Sandestin invites guests to a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,600 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations like no other Destin vacation rentals. A member of the Beaches of South Walton, the resort has more than seven miles of sugar white sand beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, and 65,000 square feet of meeting space. Also at Sandestin is the Village of Baytowne Wharf, the pedestrian village featuring boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest, a world leader destination resorts.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Michaels, North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, announces it will host a week of free Mother's Day events beginning Saturday, May 2, through Sunday, May 10, so that families and kids of all ages can make personalized gifts from the heart to give Mom on her special day.

The events, in all 1000+ U.S. and Canada stores, will feature Michaels' Top 5 Mother's Day personalized projects: picture frames, decorated T-shirts, jewelry, cards and paper flower bouquets. Other workshops include keepsake corsages, keepsake plates and coupon books moms can redeem with her kids for chores and favors.

Handmade gifts are proving to be popular this year as people strive to save money and focus on their families. In a recent Michaels consumer survey, 83 percent said they see homemade gifts and family time as two of the 'bright spots' during our rough economy.

"We know families are very busy and these free workshops will give them an easy, convenient and inexpensive way to make Mother's Day special on any budget," said Michaels' Chief Marketing Officer Stuart Aitken. "Our customer survey showed that more than 90 percent of people said a thoughtful, handmade gift would be valued, and moms especially treasure gifts made for them by their children."

The events will be held on weekends beginning May 2nd and May 9th, and in the evenings Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8 to give people plenty of opportunities to bring in the kids to make gifts. The events culminate on May 10, Mother's Day, with an in-store cookie-decorating event where the whole family can decorate cookies to eat or take with them.

The events are free to attend and a complete schedule can be found at www.michaels.com/mothersday. The site also has dozens more Mother's Day project ideas with complete instructions and materials lists, plus Michaels gift cards available for purchase.

Source: Michaels