As I Went Walking

BOO! I'm still alive. I have survived my freshman year of college (again...) and am currently in the trenches of full time employment.

Now to the good stuff! As I went walking down the commons area of my Washington high school, I would usually always see some guys at one end who were crocheting. I thought it was interesting to see the future ASB leadership guys doing such a thing, but didn't give it much thought.

Flashfoward (which was a good show, and I'm still upset it's canceled) several years after high school and I come across a link on my FB (Facebook for those who don't know) news feed about some guys with a "k"rochet company. I click it and learn about the same guys from high school are now doing amazing things with their talent.

They not only make hip hats and stylin' tee's, but they help women in Uganda at the same time. I don't wanna spoil the whole story, but it is quite a testament to vision and drive, and you should definitely check it out.

Now we are blessed to share their story/products with you, our favorite people! My favorite would have to be their Twin Fin hats. You will be strutting your stuff down the street in one of these hats with heads turning. One of the coolest things about these hats is that the stitching is designed so that you can wear them any season, hot or cold.

Not a hat person, no problem. They have t-shirts too. They even roll with cool music other things.

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It's all in the jeans

As I've gotten older there are a few things that have changed. Let just say, that wearing the right clothes is definitely a must. Every body is different and I'm sorry ultra low rise jeans may be cute on you but not so much on someone else.. Here's a few denim lines that I've tried out & loving right now...
Antique Rivet- I love when you can get designer jeans without having to spend a weeks salary. I love the vintage styles at Antique Rivet. With their unique designs, their jeans are bringing life into fashion and keeping you on the modern side.
And to our male readers, you're in luck too. Antique Rivet has a men's line that is HOT. Well at least that's what everyone will be saying about you when you're wearing your new jeans.


!it Jeans- These folks understand the importance of individuality. They have made this apparent when designing their line around the 5 Fits for Woman. Their denim will show your com temporary side. If you are looking for quality, comfort and style, this is the line for you. My favorite is the "Gem", what style are you in the mood for?...










Jolt- Now I know we all still have a trendy side that we want to keep going & Jolt can help. This line is more than affordable and bring fresh & fun styles that will keep you looking up to date. These jean are perfect for anyone looking to feel young again. PS. Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY!


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Tie Fetish

I have a tie fetish. Let me explain before you pass judgment. When I was 19, I went to England for two years, and when I left I took 12 ties with me, because I would be wearing ties everyday. When I came home two years later, I had 74. There is something about ties that I love.

Seeing as how Christmas is around the corner, and you are still scratching your head because that boy or man in your life is so hard to shop for, we wanted to hook you up! Urban Blazer has hip and fresh ties, that are sure to please the man in your life.

Seeing as how I am a tie expert, (Anyone with 74+ ties is an official expert) I can say these ties are superb. So if you need the last minuet gift for your brother, son, husband or father, Urban Blazer is the place for you!

PLUS! when you purchase a TIE from their ETSY shop you’ll receive FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States! Valid 12/10 to 12/18.

Urban Blazer is so awesome, they are going to give away a free tie to you, the SF reader!

To Enter Make A Comment Telling Us Which Urban Blazer Product You Would Like To Try! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:) -Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook. (You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries...

Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:) *Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random.

Contest Closed, Congrats Bacallsmom


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Last minute...

Why are men so hard to shop for? Every year I can come up with a list of about 20 things right off the top of my head that I want! My husband, not so much. He'll tell me one or 2 things and then he always just goes out and buys them himself! Well, I found these Classic Urbanite Men's watches/cuff at Creative Urges! I love that the first 2 words in the description are "BOLD & CHUNKY," that definitely fits. This watch is pretty stylin but it's also pretty down to earth. My man will be surprised Christmas morning & this watch will keep him lookin good the rest of the day!
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All I Want for Christmas

Let's be honest, Christmas can be the hardest time of year to shop, not only do you have to maneuver the crazies fighting over the last tickle me Elmo, but what the heck do you get the teen aged boy in your family? I was once a teenager, (gosh I sound like my father), but I can let you in on a secret, you will never go wrong with some hip clothes.

Instead of going to the mall filled with Zombie like shoppers, we have a website to cruise for that perfect gift for the teen boy, and possibly even girls!

Bare Tree Apparel has got it going on with fresh graphic tee's. You may not understand what the graphic means, but your son (or daughter) will love it, cause no one else will have it at school, and that means instant popular index figures rising for them!

With shirts to belt buckles, Bare Tree has got it going on. Since they are so cool, they are offering a free belt to Simple-Finds readers, cause we all know you are the coolest! Speaking of coolness, Bare Tree has a facebook fan page!

Tell us your favorite item from Bare Tree Apparel to win a belt of your choice!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
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If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Contest Closed, Congrats Erma!

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"What do we eat?"...

It's about time for all the spooky witches and ghosts to take flight but I have a feeling there will be a few more vampires out this Halloween season. There's just something about those thirsty red eyes that send chills down the spine. We all know Edward has those luring eyes & now you can too, with a little help from Coastal Contacts special effects contacts. They come in a variety of designs but in case you don't recognise me at the midnight showing of "New Moon", I'll be the one that's all sparkly & with the "Vampire Red" eyes;)
How rad is this giveaway?... Coastal Contacts would like to offer SF readers a pair of SFX lenses!!! Winners choice out of any of the 15 styles in our “Most Popular” Category.

To Enter Tell Us Which SFX Lenses You Like The Most!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
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-email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry!
- Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries.
If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Contest Ends 10/22/09
This contest has ended. Congrats Isaac!
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On your mark, get set, GO!

I'm not a runner, at least I wasn't until this summer & I ran my first 5K! I know it's not a marathon but it was good enough for me. I only wish I had my Cell Voltra shoes at the time. With PUMA's new 10CELL technology, you can push yourself the distance & not worry about your feet aching 5 minutes into your run. It's amazing how light and bendable these shoes are, now if only they could get me out of bed & move my legs for me! My next 5K is in a couple of weeks & I'm looking forward to showing off my new kicks and their 2 cushioning zones!
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Bonus Points!

So who doesn't love compliments? I know it can be hard sometimes to get the right words out, but MEN, if you bought these Apple of My Eye pj's from Hatley for your women, I'm sure you'll get a few brownie points! Not only is the name a sure fit but so is the comfort. There's nothing like a new pair of cozy pj's to go along with the side of flattery;)

Because we're in such a good mood, our friends at Hatley are offering one Simple Finds reader a pair of pajama's, winner's choice!

To Enter Tell Us Your Favorite Pair Of PJ's From Hatley!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
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-email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry!
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If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Limited to availability. Contest Ends 09/08/09
This contest has ended, congrats DARCY!

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Survival Card, don't leave home without it.

If I was ever lost, one person that I would want with me, would be my Dad. Maybe it's because he's my dad but to me, he's like Macgyver. He seriously can get out of any sticky situation! But if I couldn't have him, I'd definitely hope that I had my card... Not my Visa but my Survival Card or any of the handy gadgets for that matter from Tool Logic. The Survival card is about the size of a credit card & is loaded with all kinds of lifesavers. A blade, tweezers, fire starter, signal whistle, flashlight & a compass, to name a few. The only thing this card won't do, is get you into debt;) Father's Day is just around the corner, give a gift that could save your life...

We have a TracLite to GIVEAWAY!

To Enter Tell Us Your Favorite Tool From Tool Logic!
Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
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-email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry!
- Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries.
If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Limited to availability. Contest Ends 06/18/09
This contest has ended.

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Skip across the pond

Alright mate? Have we got a beauty for you today!

Bits and Badges have created something truly special with their fun and hip collection of LEGO cuff links and earnings. I remember as a kid, my brother and I would spend hours upon hours building flying ships and gas stations with our Lego set.

As I cross days off of my calendar of life, I must put such childish things away, (Which reminds me of all my favorite hot wheel cars, link-n-logs, and barb........ uh I mean JI-Joes!) But now I don't have to hide my inner child, cause I can still play with Lego's on my wrist, and for you ladies, your ears.

Ian, from Bits and Badges, who is from my home away from home, England, has stellar jewelry. Plus you even get a rad Lego box. Does life get much better than that.... I think not!

GIVEAWAY!!!!!
Bits and Badges is going to give away one set of the Lego brick cuff links and the Lego gift box.

To Enter Tell Us Your Favorite Item from Bits and Badges!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
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-email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry!
- Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries.
If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)

*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Limited to availability. Contest Ends 06/10/09
Winner is ashionfrugality

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Don't wait, Father's Day is COMING!!!..

You can't ever go wrong with a gift that's fully customizable. Order a 6 or 12 pack of Jones Soda & design the bottles yourself! Can't get more customized than that. PS. Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY!





It seems like most Dads can always use a new wallet, we're lovin the Caddy Wallet available at Brixton. It's slim, easy to carry & just plain cool.




Dads are full of courage... Or can you think of a better word to describe your Dad? With these Leather Cuffs available at Simple Me Boutique, you can add any word that fits!









Every Dad has been a Hero once or twice:)... Make sure he knows with a paper weight from sjENGRAVING






My Dad loves chips... I bet yours does too... Why not let him whip up his own flavor?!... Check out The Kettle Create A Chip Kit!







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The Right Fit

Shade's 5 Tee fits right. That's the most important thing for me when it comes to shirts. So many times I get shirts and they just never seem to fit properly, but these are preshrunk and 50%/50% cotton/polyester blend, so they will fit perfect the first time... & you won't need too worry about them not fitting after you wash them. I wear these for under button up shirts or just by themselves and either way they feel like the most comfortable shirt I've ever worn. Plus, I'm diggin the $9.99 price.

It's about time for a "guys" GIVEAWAY so how does 2 Shade 5 Tee's sound? Cool, cuz we have 2 to GIVEAWAY!


To Enter, Leave A Comment & Tell Us Your Favorite Item from Shade Clothing & Your 2 Fav Color's of the Men's 5 Tee!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
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If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Limited to availability. Contest Ends 05/29/09
This contest has ended! Congrats Sue!

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Hit the deck

This is by far my favorite thing so far. The guys down at BoardPusher.com have such an awesome product. Create your own custom deck design for skateboards or longboards. They have a great and fast service, perfect for your own minds creativity or a gift for someone you know. The possibilities are pretty much endless with your options. You could even make a sketch of your grandma and have her put on the bottom of your deck! I'm not sure what could be better. On top of that, these decks are high quality, 100% Canadian Maple, 7-ply. Chances are, if you don't skate yourself, you know someone who does, and they can tell you these are great decks. I've skated for a few years and believe me, these aren't some cheap knock offs. Spend some time and mess around with the decks and your graphics and see what you come up with. Just mind yourself, its addictive.

I was already sold on BoardPusher, but here's a bonus to sweeten the deal. Save $10 on the “Trucker Hat” with the purchase of a custom deck. Enter the promotion code: BPHAT in checkout.
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Daddy gets a new pair of shoes

We all know the old-timer-musician type; you can tell by their style. They have those vintage looking clothes and maybe a guitar in their hand. Maybe they don’t even know how to play an instrument, but they just have that look about them. Maybe it’s the type of person you’d picture in a classic car cruising down the street with now obvious worries on mind. You know the type. Brixton makes the clothes to match the style. Even down to their hats, they hold true to their lifestyle, and quality to match. Let their clothes speak something about you.


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Sanuk Giveway

A while back we featured Sanuk Sandals & since then, they have easily become my favorite. I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THEM! Seriously, I need to hook myself up with a few new pairs to keep my "outfits" coordinated... But for now we're hooking you up! We have a pair to GIVEAWAY! Winner can choose the style!

To Enter Tell Us Your Favorite Pair From Sanuk!

Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus.
- Blog about this giveaway & receive 2 extra entries
- add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry
-email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry!
- Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries.
If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
-Receive 1 extra entry for adding us to Kirtsy, Stumble, Technorati, Twitter or Facebook.
(You don't need to have a Google account, you can just click anonymous) We'd love for you to blog about this giveaway & make a comment with the link & we will give you 2 extra entries! Get More Extra Entries... Just make separate comments for each extra entry bonus. - add our button to your blog and receive 1 extra entry -email 3 friends and cc us at this EMAIL, 1 extra entry! - Subscribe to Simple Finds (located in the sidebar on home page) and receive 2 extra entries. If you're already a subscriber, be sure to let us know:)
*Don't forget to leave your email address so we can notify the lucky winner! Winner will be selected at random. Limited to availability. Contest Ends 05/10/09
This contest has ended. Congrats Lukester:)

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