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October 8-21, 2006
ephemerala
October 8-21, 2006
New Items
Lots of New Items for Kids!
Toys ahoy, plus candy. Woohoo! Turn the kids loose on the site
this week!
Bug Clickers
Cute and inexpensive. These are metal clickers with assorted bug
designs on them. Awesome little gifts for kids--use them in Halloween
goody bags and as stocking stuffers.
Wire Puzzles
Another inexpensive item. Little puzzles made from sturdy wire.
You loved 'em as a kid. Solutions are included with each puzzle.
Inflatable Globe Ball
Cool toy that can be used as an educational tool.
Jacob's Ladder
Mesmerizing classic wood toy. I can't stop playing with mine!
Bird & Animal Puzzles
A set of two jigsaw puzzles of the USA, one with common birds and one with
common animals found in certain states.
USA Puzzle Map
Something every kid should have. Classic puzzle of the United States,
showing state and capitals, and large cities.
Wood Block Puzzles
These are trickier than they look! A 4-inch frame holds
several geometric wooden puzzle pieces. Fit them all in if you
can! Sure to give many hours of fun or frustration, depending on your
outlook and patience level.
Weather Station
This is so awesome. This isn't even a toy, really; it's a cool little
Weather Channel in a box. Mount it somewhere outside, and you'll always
know the temperature, wind direction & speed, wind chill factor, and
rainfall. We look at ours every day.
Wood Xylophone
Nice little instrument. Not exactly symphony quality, but I can play
the theme from Star Wars on it with no trouble. Comes with two
mallets.
Rock Candy Sticks
No pictures on these yet, but you've seen them before. Sticks of
crystallized sugar in assorted colors and flavors. Choose from a
glittering array of "gems."
Coming Soon
New Beads:
(But I'm not sure yet what they are. When we get things cleared up
around here, I'll pull them out, dust them off, and list them for your beading
pleasure.)
Tons of New Chip Beads:
Purple Shell, Sky Quartz, Seraphinite, Bronzite, Chrysocolla, Chrome
Diopside, Gem Silica, Herkimer Diamond, Imperial Topaz, Larvikite, African Green
Jasper, Bauxite, Clay, Tektite, Brown Zebra Jasper, Gaspeite, Fossil Coral,
Black Water Jasper, Green Prase
Bone Perfume Bottles
Assorted Beaded Bracelets & Necklaces
Stone "Egg" Rings
Mood Rings
Bamboo Wind Chimes
Large and Tiny Herkimer Diamonds
Fossil Shark's Teeth
Selenite Wands
Quartz Crystal Points
Solitaire Boards for Marbles
Educational Toys
(Several more we have not yet listed...)
Mahogany Wood Masks
Bamboo Walking Sticks
Didgeridoos
(Yikes. We've got some serious listing to do.)
Stone Fun Facts
Jade
** "Jade" is an all-purpose name that encompasses
two main types of gemstone: Jadeite and Nephrite. Jadeite is the rarer of the
two, and comes in a variety of colors, including white, green, red, blue-green,
brown, purple, and yellow. The highly prized deep green Imperial Jade is a form
of Jadeite. Nephrite is more common, tends to stay in the green range, and it
often used for carvings due to its smoothness. (Jade is often dyed to enhance
its color.)
** A sacred stone to the Chinese and Mayans, Jade is said to
bless everything it touches. Often found in religious carvings, it is thought to
be the symbolic link between mankind and the spiritual world, and is highly
prized for spiritual growth. It promotes wisdom, peace, harmony, and devotion to
one's higher purpose. It also promotes confidence, self reliance, and
self-sufficiency, and aids in building dreams into realities.
** The Chinese
call jade the yu, which is a word that applies to all precious things. It
is the Chinese Royal Gemstone.
** Also known as the Dream Stone, Jade placed
under the pillow at night will promote lucid dreaming. It is also said to be the
concentrated essence of love, and is a good stone to give to a lover. Jade's
ability to promote calm in chaotic environments makes it a good stone for
parents of active children to carry. (Quick, give me some Jade!)
** The stone
known as New Jade is actually a non-Jade stone called Serpentine. It looks a lot
like light, sea green jade, and hence it is called Jade.
** Jade can be used
as alternate birthstones for March and August, and is given for the 12th, 30th,
and 35th wedding anniversaries.
Please see our Stone Fun Facts
here:
News & Stuff
New Page
We've created a new "Toys" page, where we've put some of our
new items, plus relocated some other items from around the site. All of
the toys are unique and interesting, and for the seriously cool kids only.
Check it out!
Halloween Ideas!
We like to give toys and baubles in goody bags for Halloween rather than
just candy. You'd be surprised what a good reception you get when you
offer something different--we've had people come back the next day to tell us
how much they liked our goody bags! I am re-running the page on Halloween
ideas, with some new suggestions. All of these items are low-cost, small,
and really neat, and will make yours the coolest house on the street.
Secret Santa Program
We've gotten a few responses to our Secret Santa program, but are still
looking for more! If you'd like to join in the fun of a secret exchange,
please sign up on our Secret Santa page. The name drawing will be held on
December 5, so you've got plenty of time, but really, why wait?
Fortnightly Sale
Gift Certificate Discounts!
I'm just so gaga over the new Gift Certificate redemption function!
I've been giving Ephemerala Gift Certificates to everyone I know. (I may
even put them in the Halloween goody bags!) This week, you can save a
little on Gift Certificates. All Gift Certificates are 20% off. This
means that you buy a Gift Certificate for 20% less than its face value. A
good time to stock up for the holidays, or just use them yourself for the
discount.
This Fortnight's Sale is good through October 21,
2006
Penny Sale
Every two weeks, I hide a new special offer somewhere on my online
site. This listing will offer a certain product for ONE CENT, with any
purchase of $10.00 or more. The item and its location will change every
two weeks, so be sure to look often. Simply go to my online store
site:
and browse until you find the hidden listing. Add it to your cart,
along with the rest of your $10.00+ order, and it will be included for just a
penny. Happy Hunting!
(Recent keen-eyed customers got a TUMBLED GEMSTONE for a
penny. What will you be able to get this week?)
Insider's Special
2 For 1 Cabochon Pendants!
This week, for every Sterling Silver Cabochon Pendant you buy, I'll throw
in an extra one FREE. Just browse the Cab Pendants, buy the one(s) you
like, and we'll double your order. Limit of five (5) free pendants per
order. As usual, drop me a line to let me know of your super mega
subscriber status so I won't forget the free pendants.
This Fortnight's Insider's Sale is good through October 21,
2006
Last Fortnight's Top Sellers
(You know you want to be just like everyone
else!)
1. Gemstone Marbles (second fortnight)
2. Gemstone Eggs
3. Herkimer Diamond Beads
4. Turquoise Chip Beads
5. Charoite Chip Beads
6. Chrysoprase Chip Beads
7. Red Aventurine Chip Beads
8. Carved Stone Pendants
9. Sapphire Chip Beads
10. Chrysocolla Chip Beads
That's it for this issue. Talk to you
again in two weeks.
--Suzanne Dallapè
eBay user ID: ephemerala
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