Helping by the Book
From now until January 31, this and all other books from ChronicleBooks.com, plus KnockKnock.com and Irreference.com, will donate 20 percent of proceeds to the American Red Cross - Haiti relief effort. Bobby Sager, author of The Power of the Invisible Sun, $45, shown, donates all his proceeds from the book to the HOPE IS A GAME-CHANGER PROJECT, which will deliver indestructible soccer balls into the hands of kids in the most difficult places around the world. Chronicle Books, San Francisco. (415) 537-4200.







Hai-TEE
All proceeds from the HELP HAITI tee go to the One Dome At A Time Emergency Fund to provide immediate relief and rebuild housing in Port-au-Prince. The domes are rated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as Near-Absolute Protection from natural disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and fire. Available in Men’s sizes S-XXL and Women’s sizes S-L. $35. Kid Dangerous Grime Couture, Los Angeles, (213) 500-4697.









The Expressive Cook
The Live Love Laugh apron allows the creative cook to wear an inspiring message while mixing up their culinary masterpieces. The apron is 100-percent cotton and has an adjustable halter tie and large front pockets. $18.95. Coordinating 20”x28” flour sack towels and red-trimmed potholders also available. $5.95 and $4.95, respectively. JaneyLynn’s Designs, New Hampton, IA. (888) 608-5336.














This Little Piggy…
Will keep the time. Set the 60-minute mechanical timer on the kitchen counter or in the bathroom to time children’s teeth bruising. $5.99. MSC International, Montreal, Canada. (888) 603-3023.









Make Friends
Tweens can share craft fun and friendship while making friendship bracelets with the Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit. The Friendship Bracelet Maker simplifies the knotting process with a butterfly clip on the lid of the box, which holds the threads and keeps them from tangling. The storage box features a slide-out drawer with pre-cut threads in 14 color and directions for creating the different designs. $24.95. Crorey Enterprises. (866) 693-2648.






Double Nostalgia is Refreshing
Vandor has introduced a new collection of gift products that combine two major iconic licenses: Coca-Cola and Bettie Boop. The dual license originally debuted in 2000 and has been reintroduced for 2010. The collection ranges from a magnetic pursepad and magnet set to a figurine and wall clock. $2.99–$19.99. Vandor, Salt Lake City, UT. (800) 755-5966.








Eggceptional
Easter is just around the corner. This little bunny figurine with a bushel of eggs is handcrafted in resin and measures 3¼”x2½”. $7.99. Blossom Bucket, N. Lawrence, OH. (800) 662-5923.










Get Glamorous
Ivy Lane Design’s pearl and crystal rhinestone bracelets are aimed for the bride, but these pieces can be worn to any formal occasion. Shown here in silver, the bracelets are also available in a gold tone. Call for prices. Ivy Lane Design, North Chicago, IL. (800) 888-6866.








Greenwashing, the Good Kind
New Moisturizing Hand Washes contain organic jojoba oil and shea butter and come in Grapefruit, Coconut, Vanilla Chai and Lavender.100 percent vegan, biodegradable, manufactured using wind power, cruelty and wheat/gluten free. Also contains no parabens, sodium laurly/laureth sulfates, phthalates, artificial fragrances or colors, silicones, EDTA, glycol or petroleum based ingredients. Desert Essence, Hauppauge, NY. (800) 645-5768.





Crushed Flowers
The new Garden Crush collection features six scents including Peony, Jasmine, Geranium, Sweet Pea and Dandelion. 9-ounce glass, $24; 6.5-ounce travel tin, $14 and 4-ounce room diffuser, $26. Paddywax, Atlanta. (866) PADDYWAX.













Shine On
Candle Cards luminaries are filled with 16 oz. of fragranced wax, wrapped with printed canvas and packaged in a clear box with a To/From book tag. Over 50 styles available. 3½"x7½". Burns up to 80 hours. $19.99. Refillable with any 3"x 4" pillar, made in the USA. Northern Lights Candles, Wellsville, NY. (800) 836-8797.