There is nothing better for a gardener than to be able to make their own compost. It makes their plants grow, flower and fruit so much better than anything you can get at the store.

Take a look at mine!

Think you might have found the perfect gift? Grab your compost tumbler here!

Don’t take my word for it! Here’s what others are saying.

This is my first compost tumbler purchase and so far it is working very well. I used to have a “bin” of sorts in the far corner of our yard but having to turn it with a pitchfork regularly and putting up with the critter raids in the night got to be too much of a hassle. Not only does this model not take up much space in the yard but you get a good upper body workout turning it everyday. I have only had mine for a couple of weeks and I am already starting to see results. Unlike the reviewer who put shrimp and fish heads in it, I read ALL the instructions including the section titled, “What NOT to put in your composter”. I also did some reading on the subject, a great book called, “Let it Rot!” It is very simple to understand and learn how the ‘chemistry’ of composting really works. This saved me alot of time and disappointing mistakes before getting it right. My first load consists mostly of garden waste, ie: dead annual flowers and green foliage including chunks of soil caked around the roots of the plants. The rest is kitchen scraps consisting of crushed egg shells, carrots (cut up in small chunks), potato peels, etc. Also, don’t put any corncobs or corn husks into it, it takes forever for these to break down. I also purchased a small bag of compost starter just in case I needed it but I have yet to use it. On the bag instructions it tells you to add small amounts of top soil between the layers of waste. With all of the plants I’ve added with the soil still attached, I had a pretty good amount in there right off the bat. My first load was pretty full, I could barely turn it the first couple of days but now two weeks later I can see things breaking down already. The level has settled down several inches and it smells like freshly tilled soil. I can’t wait to spread it around all of my new young trees in the yard! This is a great product, you just have to do a little research ahead of time to save yourself from disappointment and wasted time and energy, which is true of any style of composter. Too many people buy products expecting instant results with little to no effort on their part. Do some homework. I also love the fact that it is made entirely of recycled plastic! I have mine sitting in a sunny spot in the yard so it heated up pretty quick. I would reccommend this product to anyone serious about reducing their output of waste into landfills and helping to save our planet. The benefits are great!

how about another?

I received this composter as a Father’s Day gift in 08. Put it together and filled it up with leaves, grass clippings, branch clippings, and kitchen scraps. I let it cook for about 4 months, rotating every couple of days. The compost looked great. I tilled it in the soil of my wife’s new flower beds. I had it located under my deck during the first batch. I moved it out to were it receives full sun now and it cooks the batches much faster.

and one more for good measure!

We bought this several weeks ago. My husband set it up very easily. It is already starting to make compost. No bad smells and pretty easy to turn. Waiting to see what its like to remove compost from composter. The slot is not big enough to get a shovel into, but a spade will work fine. I would say this product is good for the average-size family garden, using your everyday kitchen scraps.

It really is a great gift for the gardener in your life, believe me they’ll be thanking you for years to come.

Grab your tumbling composter here!

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Season 5 is a pivotal one for the riveting Grey’s Anatomy. The doctors on staff at Seattle Grace Hospital bloom and show new layers, the drama meets and exceeds that of previous seasons, and the show marks an important milestone–its 100th episode–with developments that, as with all the great Grey’s episodes, brim with belly laughs and moving tears.

The season gets off to a slow start, with perhaps a bit more relationship angst than even diehard fans would prefer. Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek “McDreamy” (Patrick Dempsey) start out with the familiar push-pull of their love affair–but a resolution, at last, is in their future. Callie (the excellent, and newly glamorous, Sara Ramirez) wrestles with her sexual orientation. Cristina (Sandra Oh, never better) is still picking up the pieces from her ruined engagement to the departed Burke (Isaiah Washington). To help her, or maybe to throw her for another loop, the series introduces the gruff, macho military doc, Owen (one of TV’s sexiest hunks, Kevin McKidd).

Yet series creator and still active writer Shonda Rhimes unveils story arcs about midway through the season which have the surgeons’ operating room dramas intersecting with the characters’ private lives–with waves of heartbreaking results. Fans may take issue with “Dead Denny” (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and his endless visitations–complete with sex–with Izzie (Katherine Heigl)–but as the season builds, Izzie’s mystery illness, and her deep love for Alex (Justin Chambers) are treated with delicacy and respect, and Denny’s character both reacts and ultimately supports. There’s a wedding–a fairy-tale one–celebrating the show’s 100th episode, and the love of the characters, and the pain they’ve overcome to get there–are equal parts of the very human, very lovely, result. The season finale is among the show’s best ever, with the fate of two beloved characters, George (T.R. Knight) and Izzie, left unknown and laden with sorrow.

The set’s extras are a treat, including a rich 20-minute feature on the filming of the 100th episode. Oh exclaims of the gorgeous wedding cinematography, “I hope I’m lit like this for the rest of my life!” Fans will love hearing how scenes are edited, how characters are developed, and other juicy tidbits from Rhimes and her very talented crew. –A.T. Hurley

Here’s some Grey’s Anatomy the complete fifth season dvd reviews:

All the couple relationships that evolve in this season are so well developed…The season finale…no words to describe it! I ended with my heart in my mouth…I actually can’t wait to watch the first episode of Season 6 to see what happens..I constantly find myself thinking about the Season 5 finale…and I say: “oh I have to connect next Friday to the internet to see what happens”..and then I’m dissapointed when I remember that I have to wait ’til September!

After Friends…Grey’s Anatomy is the only TV show that has me hooked!
And Season 5 ended as the best Season EVER!

*****  *****  *****

An amazing price!! The extras are so good. I will admit I have seen every episode, and I really only bought the DVD set for the extras. The bloopers are pretty hilarious, I watch them at least once a week.
A must buy for any true Grey’s fan!

*****  *****  *****

I’ve been a major fan of Grey’s from the beginning. I appreciate that they do what they do without showing so much blood and gore. It’s about the people, the characters and how they are living their lives as well as making their living through surgery. This fifth season has been the most dramatic of them all so far, with engrossing story lines and believable bahavior on the part of the characters. My only comlaint is that I now have to wait a whole year before I can have season six in DVD!

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This mandoline also has non slip feet which is really important for safety as well as ease of cutting. It also features soft grip handles and knobs to make it very comfortable while you’re cutting.  The textured runway keeps food from sticking and piling up as you are quickly cutting and slicing.

This is a very versatile mandoline ~ it has 4 different cutting thicknesses one of which will be just right for anything you are cutting.

I love kitchen gadgets, but my big problem is where and how to store them. This is great because it folds up and the feet fold in so it very compact and easy to store.

Let’s see what some other people are saying about the OXO Good Grips 1155700 V-Blade Mandoline Slicer

We purchased this mandoline after it “won” the top spot on America’s Test Kitchen’s product reviews, over products that were much more expensive. America’s Test Kitchen was considering safety features, as well as good slicing and convenience. It does have great safety features (which is a good thing, because those blades are SHARP!!!) And it works as well at slicing ripe tomatoes (which many mandolines mangle) as it does at slicing onions or potatoes. Great product, and yet another example of Oxo’s great product design!

We got this off our wedding registry and are having a blast with this! We made homemade French Fries followed by homemade crinkle cut potato chips the same day we got it- delicious! It was really easy to use and very safe (especially for someone as clutzy as I am!). It does take a little bit to figure out how to switch out the blades, but if you just take the time to read the directions, it’s a snap. I’m definitely very happy with it!

Click here to read even more OXO V Blade Madonline Slicer

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If you buy your magazine subscriptions at Amazon.com you’re going to get a great price, and

So what magazines does Amazon have? You name it they’ve got it!

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Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect with the MinoHD

MinoHD Overview

• All-new MinoHD is the world’s sleekest HD camcorder
• Slim, sleek design fits in any pocket or purse–perfect for shooting video on the go
• Captures 120 minutes of stunning HD video on 8 GB of built-in memory; no additional memory needed
• Simple user interface–power on and press record to start capturing HD video in moments
• Convenient flip-out USB arm plugs directly into your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
• FlipShare software makes it easy to email videos, edit individual clips, make custom movies, capture still-image snapshots, and upload video to MySpace, YouTube and other sharing sites
• Large, 2-inch anti-glare color display to play back and delete videos
• Internal Lithium-ion battery recharges through built-in USB; also recharges when connected to Flip Video Power Adapter (not included)
• HDMI output (mini-HDMI connector) makes it easy to watch your videos on your HDTV
• All-new design features a unique brushed-metal front and soft, rounded edges
• Features a flat-back panel with touch-sensitive, backlit buttons
• Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files

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If you’re looking for something delicate and beautiful you may want to look at Alice’s Choker, it’s one of the most popular pieces in the set.

Rosalie’s Necklace is another favorite of Twilight fans. It is a bolder, larger piece. It is beautiful, and an exact replica of the one seen in the movie.

In addition to these two popular pieces the set also includes each of the character’s Cullen crest. If you don’t think you need an entire set, or you don’t like some of the pieces you can easily create your own Twilight jewelry set at Amazon.com.

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Anyone who does paper crafts knows you need a good cutter! The Cricut 29 ooo1 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine is a scrapbookers dream!

With this cutter you can cut letters, shapes or phrases. You can also work in a multitude of mediums, including  vellum, paper, cardstock, and vinyl. Your project options are just about limitless.

The Cricut is perfect for creating titles for your scrapbooking pages. You no longer have to do each letter or word one at a time, the Cricut does the whole phrase for you at once.

If you have collected dies, this may be a lot better. With over 4500 available images you would have trouble finding space enough to hold all those dies ~ or the money to buy them all.

Here’s what a couple people have said about the Cricut 29 0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine:

I have no knowledge of scrap bookie things, and think you are all mad as hatters, but my friend loves the gift.
So, 5 stars for being exactly what my friend wanted and arriving promptly for xmas.
Nicholas Pietrzak

I bought the Cricut Personal Cutting Machine primarily for my daughter and granddaughter who are scrapbooking together. It will live at my daughter’s house, but it will be available to me when I need it. (I make greeting cards.)

I easily taught my granddaughter, who is a first-grader, to use the system with adult supervision. We agreed she should tie back her long hair for safety and keep fingers clear of the working parts. With my help and supervision, she was quickly selecting shapes and sizes and cutting the shapes she wanted. She understood the use of the shift key and also the creative features.

We won’t let her use the system alone until she is quite a bit older, but the user interface and operation of the machine is very simple once the machine is set up. My granddaughter was so enthusiastic about her experience that she wanted to be the one to teach her mother how to use it. We all love the Cricut.
Lucy L

Read more reviews of the Cricut 29 0001 Personal Electronic Cutting Machine.

This is a great product for anyone who loves crafty stuff. It will probably be an unexpected surprise, and they will always remember it was YOU who thought to give such an amazing gift.

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