What does Patriotism mean to you? This goes for any person, in any part of the world. I personally am from the U.S. and today marks another anniversary of what most people would call a tragic day in America. I was not in New York at the time of these events, however I felt something that I had never felt before that others around the world may have also felt. I remember being in middle school when this event shocked people all over the world. Pre-teens like myself were in class, gym, lunch…and then this was the news. I didn’t know what to feel or think much then, but as the years have passed I definitely have come more attuned with my patriotism and what it truly means to feel and show it. Here are a few things that I..

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We love grandma and grandpa at Karmakiss! In honor of Grandparents Day on 9/13, we have prepared a gift shopping list just for you, of 13 grandparent gifty items! Our Wise ol’ Timer Granny and Gramps are the perfect option for grandparents to time a cup of tea or anticipate their next grandchild visit! Designed to look like the wise old version of grandparents, these timers have a whimsical, fun look that would look adorable in grandma’s kitchen.                                                                           Steeping a good cup of tea is just more fun with the Tea Infuser Mister Tea that features a relaxing mister waiting for his tea to..

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Calling all procrastinators! Be Late for Something Day has just passed – Did you to show up a little, fashionably, or very late (within reason) to the next thing you need to do? What did you do with all that free time before you had to go somewhere? Here are five ways, we at Karmakiss indulged in this silly holiday, and sending you great gift ideas for the almost-always-procrastinator in your life:   Sleep in: Take some extra time to snuggle under the covers or catch a few zzz’s. This Tropical Talking Clock in Ocean White will wake you up when you need to with the alarm sound of waves crashing on the shore. Savor another cup of coffee: Rushing to work in the morning doesn’t really give you a chance to slow down and enjoy your coffee (or tea, or choice of..

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Labor Day. The day when we celebrate a year of working hard by hardly working, or not working at all. Families barbecue at home or head out of quick three-day weekend excursions. It is a quick respite from back-to-school. Whether you do a “staycation” in your own backyard or a quick hop to a nearby city, enjoy your labor-less long weekend and save a little cash by sticking close to home. From East Coast to West Coast, cities offer fun and inexpensive family options. There are nationwide state parks offering options for everyone from restaurants to golf, hiking, to boating. Camp onsite in tents or cabins for a fun Labor Day getaway at family-friendly prices. One of my favorite places for free entertainment any time of the year is Washington, DC. From the Smithsonian museums to the National Zoo, there..

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KarmaKiss is the best place for innovative and unique backpacks that you might not find anywhere else. From bubbles to spikes to practical, check out our countdown of the top 10 backpacks for back-to-school and beyond. Backpack number one won’t just blow by anyone. The Madpax Dinosaur Spikes Half Backpack Streamer features signature Madpax spikes with a functional inside that holds everything a kid needs for a new school year. Preschoolers need the Eco Snoopers Plush Backpack Rabbit to make them feel like big kids with a proportional level of storage–all made extra fun with the whimsical Eco Snoopers rabbit on board.  Love purple? Madpax does it again with their Madpax Bubble Full Backpack Slurple. With signature Madpax bubbles and a vibrant purple exterior, this backpack makes an entrance and an exit but keeps shoulders comfortable with padded, adjustable straps. ..

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On August 26th, it’s National Dog Day! Also known as World Dog Day or National Dog Appreciation Day, this celebration is for recognizing the number of dogs that need to be rescued every year. It also serves to acknowledge the dogs that work to save lives, bring us comfort, and keep us safe. For all dogs everywhere, we salute you with a sampling of our 20 cutest pups: The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest sled dogs in the Arctic, with a super thick coat and muscular body, plus an affectionate personality. Like Lassie, Collies are devoted and graceful, as well as highly intelligent, with a fully luxurious coat that needs great care. Friendly, mellow, and the “gentlemen of the dog breed,” English Setter loves a lot of exercise to keep its body and mind in shape. All-red in..

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Summer boredom is the kiss of pain for moms. When my kids start complaining that they are bored, I encourage them to read, play or do chores before they even say the dreaded three words: “I Am Bored.” To combat summer boredom in the three categories of read, play, chores; these nine KarmaKiss options are the first line of kid defense against boredom. 1. When fireflies dance outside, late night Summer reading takes place inside. Reading under the covers is even more fun when kids use the Melissa & Doug Flashlight Bibi Bee to illuminate everything from Harry Potter to the Magic Treehouse series. 2. Say Hello to the Hello Books Robot Mission DIY Book Kit and introduce fun creativity to Summer afternoons when the rain comes.   3. My kids spend a lot of time on the computer playing..

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Book lovers love books every day of the year. On August 9th, Book Lover’s Day, they have an entire day devoted to finding a fun, new read to explore. Today, we take a look at new books for everyone from the youngest reader. The first book that is getting pages turned this fall is What Pet Should I Get by Dr. Seuss. Never seen by the public, this Dr. Seuss picture book is written in his inimitable style and promises to be loved by children and adults alike as they explore the sweet moment of finding a pet in Dr. Seuss rhyme. Another book lost for years but recently rediscovered and published is Go Set a Watchmen by Harper Lee. Her first and only other published book, To Kill a Mockingbird, was an instant classic. Time will tell if Go..

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Friendship Day has gone and passed this year, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t embrace hanging with your friends before school begins again! As social creatures, we value the importance of good friends in our lives. Here are seven ways to have a good time with your bestie every day for the rest of Summer. Give them a card: In the digital age, giving or sending people paper stationery is a rarity. Show your friend you care with a handmade card, and write a sweet note inside about what they mean to you. They’ll cherish it for years to come! Share a cocktail: Fix up a tasty drink for two. This BAR10DER All-in-One Home Bartending Tool has 10 tools attached to help you make anything, from martinis and cosmopolitans to whiskey sours and muddled mojitos. Poolside lounging, anyone? Put together..

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Summer fun is on its way, and with it the summer heat! While the hot weather can you get down, there’s plenty of ways to cool off beyond just sucking on ice cubes or sitting in air conditioning all day long. Whether you’re outdoors or inside, here are 10 creative ways to beat the heat this summer:   Go for a dip. Jump into a pool at your place, your friend’s house, or the local community center. Cooling down poolside is also a great way to get some exercise without breaking into a summer sweat. If you live near a beach or lake, mix it up from the pool. Un-hot your car. Get the stuffy heat out of your car fast by opening two parallel doors on your car (front or back), then open and close one of them about..

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Let’s face it — no matter how well curated your closet is, everyone can use a refresh now and then. And if your closet isn’t as, uh, curated as maybe some of your friends, we can help. Here’s our top five picks to help save your wardrobe: 1. What started as a trend has now become a closet staple: skinny jeans. Don’t fret, as they will make your legs look slimmer, especially in a dark wash like these Madewell High Riser Skinny Skinny Jeans. Lean and sexy, these jeans use high-quality denim and expert craftmanship to create the effect of legs-for-days, sitting slightly above the hip and fitted through the hips and thighs with a slim leg. 2. Every closet needs a fun item, something that makes you smile when you wear it. This Kamkam Kitty Cat Face & Tail..

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Forgiveness is hard. There is no way getting around it. There are quotes on how having an unforgiving heart only hurts the person not forgiving. In the end, finding forgiveness is a journey like grief that is personal and can vary in length for each person. Embracing forgiveness in all of its incarnations is important for growth and survival. 1. Watching other people forgive in the face of horrible tragedy is one way that I learn to try and forgive. In the recent weeks, I was staggered to watch the Charleston church members almost instantly forgive the seemingly unforgivable massacre of their church members. 2. A visit to the Holocaust Museum showed me how even people targeted in the Holocaust forgave and are still forgiving. My little moments of feeling unforgiveness in my heart were far eclipsed when I listened..

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