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Swing into Cyber Monday Gorilla Playset Sale and Save Hundreds!

Swing Sets and Swing Set Accessories

Premium Wooden Swing Sets and Swing Set Accessories at Affordable Prices
Gorilla's ready-to-assemble swing sets are designed for the customer who wants to buy today

and assemble this afternoon. These economically priced swing sets come pre-boxed and ready

to assemble. The T-nut construction of these wooden swing set kits makes home assembly

simple and safe using common household tools. These swing sets include all pre-cut,

pre-sanded and pre-drilled lumber as well as all the required hardware, accessories, slide and

detailed instructions required to assemble the unit. Your Gorilla swing set will arrive pre-cut,

pre-sanded, pre-drilled and ready to assemble. It comes with everything you need

to make your home assembly easy, including step-by-step 3-D illustrated instructions.

Click Here to view our full line of wooden swing sets.

These wooden swing sets come standard as shown. They are designed

with a child's safety in mind, yet they still provide a challenging and fun

recreational setting. All of the Gorilla wood swing sets are constructed

with choice grade wood, naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage.

Unlike other pre-cut and pre-packaged wooden swing sets, Gorilla

incorporates solid framing and all bolt construction, heavy-duty

swing belts, components and slides, all of which provide maximum stability,

longevity and safety and makes the Gorilla brand wood swing sets

the heaviest duty and best-valued pre-milled kit in the marketplace.

Sale ends at 11:59pm Monday, 11/28/11 or while supplies last!

Offer does not include set up.

Birth of a New Christmas Tradition

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans.

There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.

Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. Forward this to everyone on your mailing list, post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments.

This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?

We'd love to hear some more ideas. Please feel free to share them with us!

Odyssey Homestore® also offers gift certificates which make great gifts all year long!

If you have any question, feel free to give us a call! (888) 564-4744

Thank you John Morris for this great email! You really made me stop and think and I hope a few other people do as well.

Full Steam Ahead with Thomas and Friends Toddler Furniture

All aboard! Engine No. 1 has arrived with style! The new Kidkraft Thomas and Friends furniture line is sure to be a hit with preschoolers. This new, brightly colored furniture collection is made of wood, modestly priced and just the right size for growing toddlers and preschool aged children. The set pieces include a wonderful toy box, table and chair set, a step stool capable of hiding treasures and an adorable Thomas the Tank Engine bed that will fit a crib mattress. Each piece of furniture is soundly constructed and depicts Thomas the Tank Engine as he goes about his daily routine.


Thomas & Friends first arrived on the children's scene in 1946 as the stars of The Railway Series written by Rev. W. Awdry. Shortly after his introduction into popular literature, Thomas, and his friends on the Island of Sodor, became favorites of kids everywhere. Rev. W. Awdry eventually retired from writing, but in 1983, his son Christopher began writing stories for his own son Richard. In 1984 The Railway Series was given the animation treatment, and Thomas was given the lead role. In 2004 Thomas and Friends received a make-over, giving fans the face of Thomas that is well-known today.


It is this much loved Thomas that is depicted so beautifully on the Kidkraft Thomas & Friends furniture line. Kidkraft's Thomas & Friends toy box is designed for placement in a child's bedroom or playroom. The toy box is a great way to keep kids' bedrooms and playrooms organized and also doubles as a handy bench. The step-and-store stool is another great multi-purpose item that can be used to store and organize odds and ends. But it is the table and chairs set and toddler bed that are the real scene stealers of the collection. Thomas's face, train car body and railway will bring life to any room; the bright colors, scenic details and embellishments on the furniture are hard to beat.


All Kidkraft Thomas & Friends furniture pieces have a sturdy wood construction and are decorated with non-toxic, lead-free paint and materials. However, it is Thomas and his friends themselves that are the true selling points of this great children's furniture. Thomas's blue tank engine, colorful friends and red color accents will make any room fun and cheery. Their friendly, familiar faces are just the ticket for sending children on a trip to dreamland.

Click Here to Shop for Kidkraft Thomas and Friends Furniture

Shop on line or call them at 888-564-4744

The Crackle and Warmth of a Fire in Every Room in Your House!

One of my favorite hobbies is going to visit model homes, checking out the furnishings, decorating styles, color schemes and dreaming about building my own brand new home some day. Most girls spend years designing their wedding, I spent my time dreaming about floorplans and French Quarter (with tons of wrought iron) exteriors, Mission Style with red tile roofs and interior courtyards or Queen Ann Gables with wrap-around porches.

While I haven't yet decided on the exterior, I do have the floor plan picked out: picture a turret-style entrance (which works great in any of the styles I just mentioned) To your left is an office with plantation wood floors, wall-to-wall bookcases and a glowing fireplace. To the right is a guest suite with every amenity needed for my guests, along with a sitting room and a roaring fireplace. Straight ahead is a large great room open to a beautiful kitchen with modern appliances, traditional cabinets and a gorgeous dining nook. 

I picture myself pouring a glass of wine and sitting on the cozy sofa in front of a roaring fire. To one side of the house is a private master suite with two large walk-in closets, a retreat with two uber-comfy leather and wicker chairs sitting in front of a roaring fire. The other side of the house has two more bedrooms - one for my favorite little girl decorated with touches of modern whimsey with, naturally, a roaring fire in the fireplace, and the other for my favorite little boy, decorated in planes, trains and automobiles. This room won't have a fireplace - little boys manage to get into enough trouble with having access to fire!

When I finally build my dream home, you can bet it will have a fireplace in every room, even the bathrooms. But I didn't want to wait until that day. Not with old man winter blowing his frigid breath in through every little crevice of my 25 year old home.

The first room which needs a fireplace is my bedroom. It isn't all that big and doesn't have a lot of wall space. So I moved my dresser into my walk-in closet to open up a wall and purchased this Ashley Fireplace for my bedroom. It's one of Real Flame's top sellers so I was glad I purchased it early in the season. The ambiance it creates is so romantic, and the heat it puts off takes the fall chill out of the air. My bedroom is decorated island style with dark, tropical woods and splashes of bright colors. The mahogany finish of the fireplace matches beautifully, although it's also available in oak, white or blackwash.

This fireplace is neither electric or gas. I'm also trying to reduce my carbon footprint, so the idea of using our natural resources for my own comfort did not sit well with me. This fireplaces uses uses Gel Fuel, which is made from clean-burning gelled Isopropyl Alcohol. It burns bright yellow, orange and red flames that crackles and pops just like real fire. The warmth it puts out takes the chill out of my bedroom and lighting it takes just a moment with the Real flame 12" Butane Lighter. It needs no ventilation, so it's just as safe indoors as it is outdoors.

The 7 oz gel fuel cannisters last about 3 - 4 hours, but most of the time I only burn mine for an hour or so, then easily put it out with the Real Flame Gel Fuel Snuffer, shown here.

I've also moved a Bali chair in front of the fireplace so I can relax at the end of the day with that glass of wine I talked about earlier and a good book. Talk about creating a zen environment. With the holidays just around the corner, I need to find a few moments to get away from it all. And this fits the ticket.

I just had a thought! At under $600 (free shipping thank goodness), it's a few thousand dollars cheaper than the built in fireplaces. Maybe I should consider putting Ventless Fireplaces in all the rooms of my new house! What do you think?

If you love the crackle and warmth of a roaring fireplace like I do, click here to check out our huge selection of Ventless Fireplaces, or give one of our Fireplace Specialists a call at 888-564-4744. 

For our bloggers, we have a 10% off coupon on any Vent Free Fireplace now through November 30th with coupon code: ventfree