Summer Games

Okay the weather is definitely not cooperating. And we've waited so long for summer to arrive. So all our plans for outdoor activities full of sunshine and warmth now have to be reevaluated! The state of the weather is all we can focus on!

So we sit and think what can we do with the kids during all of this wetness. Games and Crafts right?
If you are in need of some activities with the kids come visit us for games you can do at home, on vacation and even at the restaurant because lets face it...eating is just as good as any activity I can think of in light of the dreariness.
We do not have supplies to build the arc you may be contemplating but a good game we have! And we promise not to bring up the weather.......

Special Trip

Violet Bleu will be closed for a portion of Thursday, June 25th for a Special Trip! If you need a gift please call ahead to make an appointment (yes we do that) at 603-887-0490 or email us at info@violetbleugifts.com (be sure to make your appointment on Wednesday or we may miss you all together, leave us a number or email where we can send you a confirmation)

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience but we are finishing up on our crazy end of the school season agenda.

Remember we are CLOSED on WEDNESDAYS and our open hours are posted on our website at www.violetbleugifts.com

We wish you and your family a WONDERFUL summer season!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Gift Idea For A Special Friend

Some time ago someone special introduced me to this wonderful bracelet that was not only functional but had great meaning behind it. I am speaking of the Mel's Bracelet. If you don't own one and don't know what they are about then you need to discover their website at http://www.friendsofmel.org/
The story of Mel's bracelets started with Mel's habit and pleasure to give little gifts to people she met while receiving chemotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. As a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, she had many colleagues who would bring her souvenirs from abroad. Shortly after Mel passed away, those who received the bracelets as gifts began wearing them in her honor. Others started asking how they could do the same. A friend of Mel's put them in a basket at a popular meeting place. She attached a sign that read: "Mel's Bracelets...please take one and leave a donation for the Breast Cancer Research Fund at MGH". The bracelets went like wildfire! In October 2005, Mel's friends flew to Istanbul, Turkey, to order 1,000 bracelets. Their original goal was to raise $5,000. Since then, thousands of the bracelets have been sold and nearly $4,000,000 has been raised to support cancer research. Mel's bracelet has become an outward sign that continues to give hope and inspiration to all who wear it.

We carry them Mel's Bracelets here at VB. It's our way of supporting the cause...100% of the monies go to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. So if you need a thoughtful gift for someone special this is just perfect! $15.00

Webkinz

Just wanted you to know that in our stock of Webkinz we uncovered a VERY RARE PET we didn't know we had. If you are interested in our little pet please visit us very soon before it is gone!

Summer Vacation Is Upon Us

In looking back on some old photos (that's me) I noted that no matter how many years pass by we still all love and still participate in those wonderful family vacations!
What little girl doesn't want to ride in Cinderella's carriage (that is her carriage right, tell me my mother wasn't foolin with me?)! Memories....

As your getting ready for your family vacation remember Violet Bleu carries some great travel items for everyone in your family! Games, Puzzles, Books, travel cases and tote bags. Visit us at http://www.violetbleugifts.com/ or come in to visit us soon!

Wishing you and yours a adventurous summer vacation!

Summer is Coming

SUMMER IS COMING RIGHT?
All we can talk about is the lack of sun and the rain rain rain. The sun is shinning today! YEAH! How about one of these nice cool drinks with a view to boot to put you in the summer mood!?
HINT: Ice Kabobs are great for not watering down your drinks. Fill the tray up with your drink mix, freeze it and then pop it into your glass for the perfect chilled beverage and ENJOY!
Don't worry the heat of summer will be upon us and the sun will shine no question about it! In the mean time stock up on all your favorite summer poolside / beach side accessories!
Visit www.violetbleugifts.com for gift ideas.

VB Sale Gift Ideas

How are you?! Here is what is NEW at Violet Bleu!

FACEBOOK
We NEED our FANs! If you are on Facebook please sign up to become our FAN. Follow the link below and select "Become A Fan" at the top of the page. Post to our wall and let us know what's on your mind!http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Violet-Bleu-Gifts/73390860744?ref=nf

$ CELEBRATION SALE $
Come SAVE 25% Off gifts storewide. Sale includes: gifts for DAD, Webkinz, Byers Choice Carolers, Flags, Toys, Games and much more! Come visit us through Father's Day and see what you can save!! Great time to stock up on end of the year teacher gifts!!

GIFT IDEAS FOR HIM!
* CHIMES
* Dad's Awesome Grilling Book - 100 HOT Recipes!
* Master The Grill Deck - 50 Hot Recipes Cards, take them w/ you for your shopping list
* The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: GOLF
* Dirty Minds Game, Travel Backgammon or a new Cribbage Board!
* Left, Center or Right Dice Game
* Pilsner Glasses set
* Golf $ jar
FOR YOUR SPECIAL TEACHER!
* Games or Books for the classroom
* Boxed note cards (a note of thanks to them they'll need them for all they get)
* Garden Items
* Spa Items (time for them to relax)
* Small Talk Signs
* Book Bags
* Angels
* Frames & Photo Albums
TRAVEL GAMES & BOOKS: All items under $15!!
* Travel Bingo
* Travel Checkers
* Travel Backgammon
* Travel Puzzle
* Hoppers a peg solitaire game
* LCR a dice game for the entire family!
* American Girl Quiz Books
* Mad Libs

OPEN HOURS OPEN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm & Sunday 12:00am - 3:00 pm
http://www.violetbleugifts.com/ 175 Towle Road CHESTER NH (603) 887-0490

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The Gift For That Special Teacher

Another school year nearing the end.

And for those of us whose children had an incredible year with a teacher who was patient and caring we say THANK YOU!
Years later I still remember with fondness lessons learned....not necessarily those they were trying to teach but none the less lessons. Teacher's can impact our lives in so many positive ways. We all have memories going back to the beginning. I had a great teacher in elementary school who taught us about weather and to this day remember all the great ways he made it exciting. Of coarse I remember all those lessons I wasn't able to grasp and the teacher's who never gave up trying! Thank you to all the TEACHERS out there making a difference! We remember you FONDLY!

Need a gift idea for the special teacher in your life...we are here to offer up some unique gift ideas.

http://www.violetbleugifts.com/

Balloons

Balloons

We have great quality helium balloons...did you know that? Balloons are so much fun and are always connected to happiness! I see lots of balloons around this time of year for graduations and weddings!

Congratulations to all of you graduates...we wish you well on your new journey....life awaits you....live it to the fullest!

For all of you venturing into wedding bliss....we wish you much happiness. My husband and I will be celebrating 15 years this June. I know time has passed quickly and we have much ahead to celebrate! The challenge of taking in every moment....celebrating even the smallest things are difficult in such a fasted paced society but slowing down and making it happen is priceless!
Enjoy and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Gift Idea For Dad

Get Dad back in the GAME! Left, Center or Right is a great family game and is small enough to take anywhere he might be going....vacation, cookout or guys night out! It's a hot item so come in and pick one up for your DAD! For the Dad who has it all a gift for under $10.00!

It's A Small World After All

I just spent a wonderful vacation with my family in Virginia. While we were out on a dolphin tour someone on the boat made a comment on the baseball cap I was sporting. Come to find out these folks were from Auburn NH which is the town next to ours. They also had a relative that lived on our street.
When I returned back to work that very same week a women came in and inquired about a t-shirt that I was wearing with the name of the city I grew up in. Come to find not only did she live there as well but she grew up on the very same road....now that is just crazy weird!
It always seems when we are far away from home we inevitable run into someone we are connected to. But traveling or not it is really wonderful to meet and talk with folks about the places and people we share in common!
I'm just sayin....if you wear it....oh the people you can meet!
We hope to bump into you soon!

Celebrate Dad

Mastering the Grill Deck
This is a great gift for Dad! 50 Hot Recipes. Individual cards which he can take along to the store with all the ingredients he will need on it to make the yummiest grilled meats! Okay so maybe you'll need to do the shopping...but it will make him look good! It's all about DAD! A way to a man's heart is through his stomach...right! $14.95

Celebrate Father's Day

We have some FUN items for Father's Day (which is fast approaching on June 21st). Gifts for under $20!

Try this handbook for your advide GOLFER! The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Golf -- The authors of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook take to the links! Dave and Josh join golf fanatic James Grace, drawing on their own tragic exploits and the experience of experts to help golfers survive dozens of dire situations. Learn how to finish a round with a broken arm, deal with a cigar brush fire, cure golf addiction, or remove a tick. Discover the best way to play out of a water hazard, make it through a lightning storm, or survive being hit in the privates. Hands-on, illustrated, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and other perils lurking on the fairway. With an appendix of rules for bizarre mis-haps, strategies for surmounting dress-code and equipment crises, and other essential survival tips, this handy guide won't help you save par-but it could save your bacon! Don't tee off without it. www.violetbleugifts.com