Do you know why the day of shopping following Thanksgiving was coined, “Black Friday”? Back in the 1960s, “Black” had referred to retail shops moving from “red” (loss) to “black” (profit), according to how accounting records were kept. Black Friday has only gotten bigger and better throughout the years, and you are going to need to prepare for it the best way possible if you want to snag any awesome deals. Karma Kiss has you covered, let’s do this! 1.Jot down a list of those things that you absolutely want, second options if you don’t get those “absolutely need” items, then things that you may like, but won’t flip out about if you don’t bring them home. From what we’ve seen, most folks go for the electronic items, so if a new flat screen is on your list, go for..

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We’re rapidly coming up on Black Friday, the most ominous shopping day of the year. Instead of spending your Thanksgiving eve up at 3am and out in the cold waiting to snag deals on gifts, stay indoors under a warm blanket and shop online! Our Black Friday experience will be the perfect end to a wonderful day full of food and merriment. You’ll thank us later — we guarantee it! For Kitchen Lovers Everyone knows someone who loves to cook. Why not offer them a change of scenery when it comes to fresh ground pepper with the Fred & Friends Pepper Grinder Daily Grind? Each twist from this stainless-steel grinder covered in European beechwood brings a touch of pepper to a meal. For smaller wannabe chefs, teach them where their favorite food comes from with Sow & Grow: Pizza Chef...

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In an election month, all adult eyes turn towards the President and the elections taking place. In the forties, Teddy Roosevelt changed that focus for the eyes of children to be on the stuffed teddy bear name in his honor. On November 19th, we celebrate Have a Party With Your Bear Day. What better way to get away from all the politics of the world than to have a picnic or tea party with a soft, cuddly friend? Play the Bear Card Before you can Have a Party With Your Bear Party, you need to have the perfect card for your guests (bear or otherwise). What better card to bring some silliness to a Wednesday than a Calypso Cards Ten Pounds Younger Card card? You can read it to yourself after you dine on biscuits and tea or Hershey Bars..

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Be kind, rewind. While the familiar 90’s video store slogan is technologically out of date, being kind never goes out of style. On November 13th, celebrate World Kindness Day. A little pay it forward never hurt anyone and it was always nice to have a rewound VCR tape. To help remind you to be kind on World Kindness Day, we suggest a little shopping. For the person who has everything For the person who has everything “kind”, leave the Kindness & Compassion Greeting Card, Necklace & Charm in their mailbox. A 14K gold-plated charm necklace combined with a card expressing the sentiment of “Kindness & Compassion – These are the gifts you share with the world. Thank you”. For the Eco-Friendly friends For friends that are kind to the environment, the Thank You Card – Green Owl is the perfect way to..

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Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather, feast, and be thankful for each other’s company. It’s also a time when the host putting on Thanksgiving dinner could go a little cuckoo from the planning, table setting, cooking, entertaining and beyond! Relieve some of that holiday stress by bringing over the perfect gift for your Thanksgiving host. They’ll be so excited to get these gifts, they may just be tempted to whip up another pumpkin pie — and that’s a win-win for everyone! Before Thanksgiving Dinner Begins Chances are there’ll be some kind of cocktail hour before Thanksgiving dinner is served. Help them out by giving the BAR10DER All-in-One Home Bartending Tool, which covers every alcoholic base you could want covered. Peel a twist in a martini, muddle the right herbs, squeeze out fresh juice, uncork a dazzling..

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Let’s be honest about it. When Thanksgiving rolls around, how many of us are reflective of the reasons that this honored day is celebrated? Sure, we enjoy the turkey, the football games and even the company of our loved ones. But in addition to the revelry, this celebration is also about being appreciative (thankful!) of the blessings in our lives. With this, when you think about it, one of the best ways you can show your thankfulness, especially towards loved ones, is with a small gift of some kind. While Christmas and birthdays are more readily associated with gift giving, there is no reason that Thanksgiving has to be an exception to the rule. As such, here are a few gifting tips that will make the occasion a successful one. Gift cards A gift doesn’t have to be elaborate. A..

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Looking for something bright and cheery to fill your kitchen space? Whether you want to pour yourself the most amazing cup of tea, make a mean drink, or decorate the counter with adorable creatures, we’ve got the perfect kitchen gadgets, tools, and beyond for any kitchen in any home. For Cooking Get cookin’ with these handy gift ideas. Lemon Squeezer and Holder: $15.19 Cute in design and easy to squeeze, this lemon holder offers storage for fruit and juice with a burst of citrus color.     Garlic Twist: $18.00 Skip garlic from the store that’s already cut and prepare fresh garlic in half the time.     Muffin Tops Baking Cups: $15.00 Don’t worry about anyone’s actual muffin top – these baking cups in the shape of tiny jeans give your best goods a sense of style.    ..

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Did you know that E.T. was originally written as a horror film?  That’s scary enough for its own reasons.  Or that chocolate sauce was used for fake blood in your favorite black and white flicks (dark brown showed up much more dramatically than red on film)?  The thrilling genre of Horror and Slasher movies have thrilled millions for decades – so with the season upon us, we’ve put together a some cool facts about some of your favorite scary movies so you can impress your fearless friends. The Shining [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqa1CnOYH8] “Heeeeere’s Johnny!”  Probably one of the most iconic scenes in horror movie history comes out of this Stephen King classic where Jack Nicholson breaks down the door protecting his terrified family with an axe.  And while it is true that most of what you see on screen is flimsy..

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Are you tired of playing the guessing game when it comes to your Holiday shopping? It is particularly difficult to shop for that manly geek in your life, but everyone deserves a well thought out gift. We’ve heard it many times before, “Guys are easy to shop for, just keep it simple.” But the geek in your life may need some extra time shopping for and Karma Kiss has you covered every step of the way. Follow our successful sequence of using each gift to its full potential. 1.       Does your manly geek enjoy nightly bike rides? Why not light up his life with some of these cool blue Wheel Brightz Bicycle Wheel LED lights? He can ride in style, and not to mention, in season with the festive lighting.   2.       After a strenuous bike ride, sometimes all a man needs..

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Halloween is just around the corner! For some people it is their favorite holiday and getting spooky, fun gifts for them is just what you’re looking for. All under $15, you’ll make someone’s day and stay within budget!   1. This awesome little key ring not only gives you light, but roars while he does it! Who doesn’t want a pocket dragon for Halloween? It’s great for kids or for kids at heart!   2. If someone you know is throwing a great party, why not help them out with Halloween wine bottle stickers? This pack of stickers fits around most wine bottles, giving them fun and creepy new labels. Or, wrap a bottle of wine before you bring it to a house party! Either way, it makes a great gift! 3. We all know a person who collect shot..

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Everyone has at least one skeleton in their closet. When it comes to entertaining around Halloween, let one part of that skeleton out to play: the skull. As temperatures begin to dip, partygoers and trick-or-treaters appreciate a warm beverage in between candy stops. Celebrate Dios De Los Muertos with sugar skulls and yummy Mexican Hot Chocolate or Spiced Cider. Your Abuela (Mexican grandma) would definitely approve. Try some of her recipes below to add warmth and fun to any Halloween party for a touch of history and Halloween eeriness. Preparation Get set to write the recipes of life including Mexican Hot Chocolate with the Karma Kiss’ Set of Three Skull Pens. This set of three pens is skull-er-ific from top to bottom with scary Halloween or Day of the Dead skull details combined with function. Skull Pens Set of 3 Yummy Mexican..

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With Halloween fast approaching, Homer Simpson and the family are gearing up for the festivities. Of course, we are all looking forward to the Simpson’s Treehouse of Horror tales this year, a traditional rite of passage into the macabre. But that got us to thinking about just what kind of advice or tips would Homer have to share with his fellow revelers? Well, not surprising, Homer indeed had a suggestion or two (actually, closer to 25, but we have limited space here). Simple and straight to the point, Homer Jay Simpson presents his personal rules for successful trick-or-treating. Rule #1 Halloween is About Donuts Don’t let anyone else try to convince you that Halloween is about scary stuff because it isn’t. It’s about good, tasty, delicious stuff – like donuts. If you really want to liven up the neighborhood and..

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