Our Favorite BrandsThe U.S. has always been at the forefront of creating internationally recognized brands. From Coca~Cola® to M&M's®, American brands have become icons all over the world. So this week, I thought I'd show you a few gifts that celebrate some of our favorite brands. M&M's created an international sensation with their animated candy characters. The ads range from cute (Red M making fun of Yellow M for being a little nutty) to sexy (sultry Green M turning the other colors to melted chocolate). Now the cute little talking candies can be seen on everything from bath accessories to holiday lights.  This apron and kitchen set features the red and yellow Ms and says, "One more nut in the kitchen." It's a great gift for dads or for any chocolate lover. You can even play M&M's Yahtzee®! Use the candy-shaped cup to roll dice that feature your favorite colored characters and keep score on an M&M's-themed score pad. And everything packs into the cup for easy travel.Who doesn't love the cute and giggly Pillsbury® Doughboy? Show some love for the baked goodies and their mascot with these 100% cotton t-shirts. The adorable Doughboy is both a "roll" model and cute as a biscuit. My favorite of the three is the personal ad shirt that says "SWM: Big softy, loves to cook, extremely adorable. Lots of dough and loves to laugh." To complete the yummy treats theme, package a t-shirt in one of our Popcorn gift boxes.     When you're thousands of miles from home and everything is unfamiliar, there's something comforting about being able to sit down and have an ice cold Coke. It's like a little piece of home away from home. Our retro mini fridge makes a great gift for kids going away to college--at home or abroad--or a great addition to your game room, bar or patio. It holds a six pack of cans and cools to 32 degrees below the ambient temperature. Plus, it will also keep hot foods warm. Speaking of staying warm, this fleece throw is one of our best-selling Coca~Cola items. Winter nights are no match for the thick blanket, which also makes a great gift for college-bound kids. John Deere® made their brand famous with their signature shade of green.  You can buy paint in John Deere Green for everything from tractors to interior walls. Country artist Joe Diffie even recorded a song about the unmistakable color. Our ceramic cookie jar, in green of course, hides goodies under a John Deere cap that sports the company's logo. This John Deere rural style mailbox is a fun gift, but is seriously made to stand up any conditions. It's constructed John Deere strong out of sturdy steel and topped with a mini Model 'B' tractor.These are just a few of my gift picks from our favorite brands, but there's a lot more to choose from. The best thing about living on The Lighter Side, is I'm always discovering more great gifts, more entertaining brands and more fun! Your "Branded" Gift Guru, Linda Posted by Linda at
5:00 AM | Friday, August 28, 2009
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