NFL Brands M&Ms

As an update to our blog entry "Get Ready for Gameday" we recently learned that M&Ms features a full line of branded M&Ms featuring NFL football teams. The candies come in three packaging formats including 7 oz. bags US $10.99 (buy 5 or more and get them for US $9.99 per bag), a dispenser with three 7 oz. bags included for US $59.99 or a 5 lb. box for US $140. Each set has three varieties of the candies including the team logo and their name. M&Ms is running a special promotion where all sales of NFL items will be reduced by 10% so order early to ensure delivery by game day.

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Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles

Starbucks Coffee Company has issued a voluntary recall in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on glass water bottles due to a risk of shattering and lacertaions when the customer is inserting or removing the stopper.

These 20 oz. glasses have the words "Glass Water Bottle" affixed on a blue label

The glasses which were manufactured in Taiwan and had a retail price of $9, and are sold at Starbucks, Safeway and Target stores were introduced this month to the market. Nearly 11,000 units in the U.S. and another 1,200 are part of the recall.

Customers have been asked to refrain from using the water bottles and to return them to the retail location where they were purchased. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage of any size to customers upon return on the glass bottles.

For additional information visit the Starbucks website.

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Liebherr Issues Recall on Built-in Refrigerators

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today issued a voluntary recall of the Liebherr Built-In 24-Inch Wide Single Door Refrigerators due to a risk that the refrigerator's door can detach and pose significant injuries to consumers.

The appliances were sold at specialty retailers from January 2005 through November 2009 for US $2500 to US $3200.

Manufactured in Germany, the single door refrigerators were sold individually or as a component of side-by-side refrigerators. The refrigerators come in stainless steel or custom finishes which are built into kitchen cabinetry.

Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Leibherr immediately to schedule an in-home repair free of charge.

For more information please visit the CPSC website or the Liebherr website.

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Get Ready for Game Day

If you are stressing about preparing to entertain on Superbowl Sunday you will be happy to know that there are many great ways to add pizazz to the planning. Keep the traditional fare of wings, sliders, pizza, dips, chips and chili on the front burner and consider some of these tips to add regional and team-themed treats to add flair to your affair.




For a little taste of the Bayou order a few boxes of Cafe du Monde beignet mix and a DeLonghi deep fryer to ensure that these tasty treats and fried to perfection. If frying is not your thing, choose this Nordicware bundt cake pan and prepare a yellow cake with a beautiful fleur de lis design. Top either with confectioner's sugar and serve.





Order a great centerpiece full of edible fruits including the Touchdown Delight or the Hail Berry from Edible Arrangements. Both can be delivered to your home for a nominal fee.






Custom printed M&Ms can be ordered in blue and white directly from the M&Ms website. Add a special phrase like GO COLTS to the back of the candies. Saints fan can choose Gold and Platinum M&Ms with GEAUX SAINTS or WHO DAT to show their team spirit. Visit this link for increased customizing options and receive 10% off of your purchase.

Order an assortment of football-themed cookie cutters from The Cookie Cutter Shop and use on store bought sugar cookie dough mix. The online shop features an array of great shapes perfect for cookies honoring both teams and the sport including fleur de lis, horse shoe, football, football helmet and cheerleader. Add colorful frostings and candies to complete the theme.

The Margaritaville Tahiti frozen concoction maker takes mixed drinks to another level. See a video of the machine here. The machine can prepare three drinks at once and has settings for a variety of frozen drinks including daiquiris, pina coladas, mojitos, mudslides, smoothies and margaritas. The machine has an integrated ice shaver and stainless steel details. A great option for the busy host.


Do not forget your paper goods! Find paper plates, napkins, cups, cutlery and helmet and football-shaped balloons at your nearest Party City adorned with team logos and colors.






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