Eyeglasses

Warby Parker is getting you ready for the beautiful, bright days ahead with their recently launched Sun Spectrum Collection. A colorful collection of nine new styles, including the Warby Parker Sunglasses - Minnie in Eucalyptus and theWarby Parker Sunglasses - Hall in Whiskey Tortoise with their debut triple-gradient lenses, featuring three rich colors that are exclusive to Warby Parker. That added punch will help with those extra hours of daylight. You can view the full Sun Spectrum Collection, here: http://www.warbyparker.com/spectrum-sun.

Warby Parker Sunglasses - Piper in Revolver Black

Warby Parker Sunglasses - Downing in Walnut Tortoise

Warby Parker Sunglasses - Minnie in Eucalyptus

We have more exciting news, Warby Parker has opened a new New York storefront! The new store will be located on Lexington Avenue and will feature the original marquee, a photo booth to test out your new frames and and pneumatic tubes that move inventory through the store! If you are in or around New York, be sure to check it out! 

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Reebok Outlet

Reebok Online Outlet Sale: 15% Off All Items 
Spring is a time to clean out the closets and upgrade the gear, so the latest announcement from Reebok couldn't be more timely! Today is the launch of the Reebok Online Outlet! And to celebrate, from today through Saturday (3/27 - 3/29)everything on Reebok Online Outlet is 15% off! To get the deal, just go to reebok.com/outlet, select your merchandise, then add OUTLET15 at checkout. Now you're closet is clean, your gear is upgraded and you have a few extra dollars in your pocket! 

 

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Yarn & Fabric SALE

Save Up to 75% on Yarn & 65% on Fabric!

Don't miss out on Craftsy's Gone in a Flash Sale! Get up to 65% off fabric and 75% off yarn now. Limited supply, shop before it disappears! Hurry, offer expires Friday, March 28th at 11:59pm MT 2014.

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Fantastic Kids Shoe Deal!

TODAY ONLY - Reebok Kid's ATV19s for $24
The world is your child's playground with the Kid's ATV19. This all-terrain running shoe features 19 large ATV lugs to help provide traction wherever kids roam. Today only, get the Kid's ATV19s for only $24 when you use code ATV19. Shop Now! 

Reebok Kid's ATV19s for $24

Org $59.99
Now $24 
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Birthday Savings at Little Passport

Little Passports 5th Birthday Wish is for You to get 15% Off!

That's right, Happy Birthday to Little Passports who is now 5 years old and growing fast. Parents and kids are raving about the Little Passports subscription package that shows up each month in the mail. (Which is the first cool part of the process for your little ones...what kid doesn't love getting mail!?) Each month, Sam and Sofia - the Little Passports guides, take your child on a journey to a different state or country around the world and teaches them about the culture, geography and history of each location. The exercises are fun and colorful, keeping your kids engaged while learning! Click on the link or banner below to sign up for your subscription today and get 15% off by using the code: HAPPY5 from today through Tuesday, 4/8.

15% Off New Subscriptions at Little Passports from 3/26-4/8 with code: HAPPY5


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iPad Trade In

Now is a Great Time to Get Cash For Your Old iPad

Do you have an older model iPad you have been holding on to? Are you looking to get something new? To help consumers get the best value for their old devices, Gazelle, the nation’s leading consumer electronics trade-in site, ran an analysis on the depreciation of iPad trade-in value over time and published their findings in an infographic.

As you can see within just a year the average iPad trade-in value of older iPads significantly decreases as time passes from the point of release. With Apple re-releasing the iPad 4 at just $399 this past week, this is a great opportunity to trade in your older device for a newer one. Plus if you lock in an offer today you will have 30 days to send your old or unwanted iPad to Gazelle. This gives you the opportunity to hold onto your old device until after your new iPad is in hand. Because you are a valued reader of this site, if you click through to Gazelle you will earn an extra $10 on any iPad with a trade in value of $25 or more! (Offer expires 3/28) Visit Gazelle today, and see what your device is worth!

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How to make a Cookbook

 

Ever thought of putting your favorite recipes into a beautiful book you can give as a gift or pass down the generations? Blurb is a company that lets anyone create beautiful books from their favorite content, and get those books shipped in any quantity (even just one copy). Not a designer? That’s ok, Blurb’s free BookSmart software is an easy route to a great cookbook. 

What's the best way to get started? Holding off a bit. It’s tempting to want to dive right in, but thinking a bit and getting organized is worth it in the end. Make the most of your time by dividing each step into chunks so you can tackle them at different points in your book-making process. 

And here we go:




How to Make a Blurb Cookbook
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1. Organize: Gather your recipes and do a process of elimination. Once you’ve narrowed your favorites down, you can gather accompanying images—just make sure you’re giving the recipe and image files the same name to make it easier when it’s time to upload. Keep everything in one folder on your computer.

2. Flow it: Next, determine how you want your cookbook story to flow. Do you want to sort your recipes by age, popularity, or even something else? Once you’ve determined the order, you’ll have done the bulk of your creative decision-making.

3. Get the tool: Download our free book-making tool, BookSmart, choose your book size (Standard Portrait and Standard Landscape are the most popular for cookbooks) and input your title and author name. Then choose “Cookbook” as your starting point — this will give you the best layouts for the job. Then pick a source for your images — from iPhoto, your computer, even Flickr or Picasa. Lastly, choose a theme. Now you’re ready to put together your cookbook. 

 

4. Lay it out: This is where the real book-making comes in. BookSmart will provide you with 20 pages in our standard recipe layout, but you’ll find plenty of alternate layouts in the “Choose page layout” panel on the upper left. You can also add additional pages ­­— including photo pages — by clicking “Add Pages” in the top toolbar.

5. Just add copy: Our layouts provide space for stories, introductions, and those all-important ingredients and directions. Paste in your copy and you’re golden. Then garnish with photos. Don't forget to run BookSmart’s spell check feature. 

 

6. Preview and review: Click “Review book” and go through page by page. If you’re not a natural-born proofreader, ask a friend to take a second look.

7. Order: Make any last minute edits, click “Order,” and follow the prompts to checkout. Remember to order extra copies for friends and family—or sell it in our Bookstore. Create your book now and save 15% on all print book orders through April 30th. 

That’s it, you’re done. Give yourself a toast, a pat on the back, and a moment in the sun. Congratulations! 

Reebok March Madness Shoe Sale

Reebok March Madness Sale: Over 50% Off Men's Basketball Shoes
To celebrate March Madness, Reebok is offering over 50% off on two of their hottest men's basketball shoes! Click on the links below to grab a pair, enter in the promotion code MADNESS14 at checkout and you've just scored yourself an amazing deal! Check these out... 


Q96 CrossExamine Men's Basketball Shoes
Org $114.99
Now $55 


Pumpspective Omni Men's Basketball Shoes 
Org $124.99
Now $55 

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Reebok Shapewear SALE!

 

TODAY ONLY: 60% Off Reebok Shapewear 
The hottest sales expire as quick as they come, so you had better jump on this one fast. Just for today (3/24) Reebok is offering 60% off on all Shapewear items for women! Don't miss this perfect opportunity to update your workout wear for the spring! 

Blurb books

Blurb can make your Instagram/Facebook photos into beautiful tangible memories in a few short minutes. Or you can write that children's book you've been dying to get started on for years...and even sell it onBlurb's website! If that doesn't appeal to you, you can make an inspired recipe book. You starting to catch my drift? The possibilities are endless and there are a few great deals you can cash in on right now. Use the links below to get started:

Save 25% on print book orders of $75+ at Blurb (Good through 3/26/14, only 1 more week!)
Save 15% on all print book orders. (Good until 4/30/14)

End of Season Adidas Sale!

Save up to 50% at the adidas End of Season Sale
adidas has over 670 products discounted up to 50% off right now! They have amazing deals for guys, gals and your little ones too! Don't forget, adidas is also the main sponsor of the World Cup this year in Brazil, so their gear is very trendy right now. But enough about soccer, here are some of the popular sellers right now: (click on the image to check them out at adidas.com)

Kid's adidas Dragon Shoes was $57 - now $46	Women's adidas Energy Boost was $150 - now $120

Make Your Own Fashion Book

How to make a fashion book with Blurb:Blurb is a cool company that lets you make books about anything that interests you. And if you’re interested in fashion and style—and love to show it off—making a book of your personal fashion is a fantastic way to capture your sartorial genius for all time. Whether you want it just for yourself, so you can look through your greatest hits, or you’re a bit of an Internet fashionista who wants to make a book to sell, you’ll find these tips pretty helpful:

1. It’s all about lighting. To make your fashion really pop, choose natural light or studio light with a soft box (you can even make one from a lamp and last season’s white t-shirt). If you’re using a flash, you’ll probably want to bounce it or stick a diffusion filter on it.


2. Make a shot list. This is a critical step, and even more important if you are photographing models. Even if your model is just your best friend who owes you a favor, they’ll appreciate it if you know exactly what you want to shoot. Think about the poses you want to capture, the outfits you want them to wear, and the details that you want to highlight in every shot. 

3. White balance (WB). Accurate color and skin tones come from making sure the WB function on your camera is set to your lighting situation. 


4. Choose the right lens/zoom setting. If you’re using a wide angle, you’re going to lose your beautiful lines (and your model may never forgive you). If you have a camera with different zoom levels, zoom out to minimize lens barrel distortion. 

5. Keep it stylish. It’s a fashion shoot, after all. Play music, keep things moving, try new angles. Attitude, attitude, attitude. 


6. Dress it up. Make your book as fashionable as the clothing featured in it. Choose a simple design that doesn’t upstage the clothing, but still looks chic. Pick a size and paper type that showcases the work brilliantly.

If you’ve ever paid attention to what’s on the catwalk, you know that fashion means different things to different people. Follow your own fashion obsessions and document them in a fashionable book. If you look good today in person, imagine looking great forever on the printed page with Blurb! Start your Blurb book now and Save 25% on print book orders of $75+ at Blurb.