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Treats for Easter Baskets!

Treats for Easter Baskets!

Still shopping for Easter basket-worthy goodies for the little boys and girls? How ’bout some that are a) lovingly hand-designed/crafted and b) won’t cause a sugar high? Here’s a little roundup:
And hey, didja get invited to a potluck this Easter? Try surprising your host with one of these no-cook Easter meals!
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New Kid on the Robot Block

New Kid on the Robot Block

PIPEROIDS paper robots have long ruled the robot block here at Modern Mouse, but they’re now joined by a new friend — Ritz the Robot from Robot in the City! Ritz (seen here talking to Hammer Rose and Muscle Joe) and the PIPEROIDS have been getting to know each other since Ritz arrived at the store yesterday in the hands …

A Little Somethin’ for the Leaf Eaters

A Little Somethin’ for the Leaf Eaters

To all my veggie-feeding shoppers: finally, a pendant just for you! We’ve just received a big fat shipment from Lulu Bug Jewelry that we’re super-excited about because it includes not only this brand spankin’ new pendant, but 10 other new designs as well!
We’re talking dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, squirrels, koalas (!), ladybugs, chickadees and…cupcakes! Ooh did we mention cat paws …

Gift Ideas for Anyone

Gift Ideas for Anyone

To wrap up our gift guide series, we bring you 17 gift ideas suitable for just about anyone: sweetheart, coworker, teacher, friend, family member…you get the picture!

Clockwise, from top left:

Honey Bee Mine Soap and Dish Gift Set, by Sirona Springs, $10
Roll-On Perfume, by mi SPA, $14 (now on sale for $11.20)
Deep Sea Hand Creams, by Ho’ola Kai, $15 (now on …

Gift Ideas for Her: Wearables

Gift Ideas for Her: Wearables

Wanna impress your girl with a stylish top or accessory she’ll actually love to wear? Grab any of the items made by the talented apparel and accessory designers in this series of our gift guides, and you’ll be good to go! Be sure to check out both sets of recommendations below, and then come on in to see what else …

Gift Ideas for Her: Bags & Purses

Gift Ideas for Her: Bags & Purses

What else can a girl never have enough of? Bags! And little purses to organize the things inside our bags! Twelve ideas for you, and more colors, styles and shapes where these came from.

Clockwise, from top left:

Reversible Canvas Eco-Tote, by Green Girl, $55
Market Tote, by Queen Puff Puff, $28
French Olive Hobo, by The Enchanted Square, $64
Everyday Tote, by Planet Penelope, …

Gift Ideas for Her: Jewelry

Gift Ideas for Her: Jewelry

We ladies love us some adornments, and Modern Mouse has got plenty of that to offer. From cutesy (e.g. Hello Kitty rings) to casual (e.g. ebony wood bead bracelets) to chic and sophisticated (e.g. ruby rosary necklaces), we’ve got a little bit of jewelry for just about everyone. Try a few of these on for size! Eighteen ideas for you, …

Gift Ideas for Him

Gift Ideas for Him

In need of ideas for man-worthy gifts for Valentine’s Day? Try these on for size! Everything you see here is under $50, and you could stick within that range even if you bundled some of these things together. And who doesn’t love a good bundle?! Especially if you present it in one of the Publique Living BoxWood gift boxes (down …

Introducing…a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Series!

Introducing…a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Series!

Love is in the air, friends, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Now we all know that you don’t need a specific day to express your love to the special people in your life, and love ain’t just expressed through material things. BUT, a thoughtful gift is such fun to give and equally fun to receive!
I’ve always really …

Modern Mouse in the SF Chronicle’s “In Alameda” Blog!

Modern Mouse in the SF Chronicle’s “In Alameda” Blog!

I’ve been waiting for the day when my Google Web Alert for Modern Mouse (an automated alert that sends me email any time Google finds the words “modern mouse” published online) would turn up something other than updates about computer mice and video games that look like this:
Occasionally, Google picks up Alix’s “where to buy” info on her Parami Panda …