At Out of the Blue Delivered, we have a special place in our hearts for cancer patients. So, you can imagine how thrilled we were to see Lance Armstrong and the entire Radio Shack Team ride to honor cancer patients worldwide today. As the teams rode out for the start of the final stage of the Tour de France, Team Radio Shack showed up in all black jerseys with a huge number 28 on the back. (Smokin' hot, sharp jerseys!) "Today, we're riding for every one of the 28 million people all over the world whose lives and families are affected by this disease," said Lance Armstrong. Unfortunately, the officials did not let the Radio Shack team wear the jerseys for the race, but they did get their message out and raise awareness about cancer patients, their families and the impressive number - 28 million - people that are living with the disease today. At Out of the Blue Delivered, unique gifts and care packages for cancer patients are our specialty! We offer hand delivery in the Orlando and Central Florida area and we ship worldwide. Who needs to know that you care today? Want to honor a cancer patient on facebook? Radio Shack has a black #28 jersey that can be sent as a "gift" on facebook. Thank you Lance Armstrong and Team Radio Shack for honoring all of these courageous cancer patients and survivors! You give them inspiration and strength!!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Adorable Tooth Fairy Pillows to hold those tiny lost teeth
New find from Out of the Blue Delivered: Nothing is more exciting in a child's passage from little kid to big kid than the loss of their first tooth. In fact, my 5 year old can hardly contain herself she is so anxious to loose a tooth. It seems that all of her friends have lost multiple teeth but she is still awaiting the loss of her first one. Every day she comes to me so that I can wiggle her front teeth in hopes that one will be loose and ready to come out. She is also thrilled with the idea of getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy... that mystical creature that flies in while a child sleeps to take the lost tooth and leave a surprise in it's place. In preparing for the first lost tooth, I've been on the hunt for what to put it in for the Tooth Fairy's visit. I've seen boxes and bags that hold a lost tooth, but was hoping to find something unique. As you know, at Out of the Blue Delivered, we specialize in delivering creative gifts and we LOVE anything handmade in the USA. Check out these adorable Tooth Fairy Pillows we've found! They are such an original gift idea and are available in a wide variety of themes for both girls and boys. The free personalization is a big plus as well. Measuring approximately 6" x 8" and feature a little pocket on the front to hold the tooth. Cute little not In this pocket you will find
A teensy, tiny tooth of mine.
So while I sleep where dreams are made,
Let's see if you can make a trade. With 80 adorable Tooth Fairy Pillow designs, this original gift idea is sure to be a huge hit with the toothless child in your life!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
"Out of the Blue" find in the Florida Keys
At Out of the Blue Delivered we love to bring you unique,original gift ideas for every occasion and life event. Sometimes, we come across creative gift shops that we just have to share with you! While in the Florida Keys this past weekend, we happened upon just such a gift shop... Out of the Blue Gifts! While it's not hard to figure out that the name drew us in, we were surprised and thrilled with the eclectic range of gifts we found inside!
Located in a bright pink house at mile marker 29 on Big Pine Key, Out of the Blue Gifts houses an eclectic collection of gifts including a wide range of handmade gifts by artists in the keys (and you KNOW how much we love to support local artists!) Our absolute favorite were glasses made from recycled wine bottles. The bottoms of the bottles were turned into tumblers and the tops into fluted glasses. INCREDIBLE! And at $12 each they were a bargain.
Upstairs was a kids' area filled with stuffed animals, books and games. The backrooms of the store "house" a consignment boutique cleverly displayed. If you're passing through Big Pine Key, FL, be sure to stop and browse. You're sure to find something fabulous that you can't live without or the perfect gift to bring someone at home. Oh, and when you stop by, be sure to tell them that the girls from Out of the Blue Delivered in Orlando, FL say "hello".
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
A Drink With Legs: Are you hooked or happy?
Are relationships your "drug of choice"? Do you (or someone you know) jump from one bad relationship to another? Are you afraid to be alone? If the answer is yes, then you are going to LOVE this book by Roy Biancalana! The full title is A Drink With Legs: from Hooked to Happy - a Spiritual Path to Relationship Bliss. Whew, that's a mouthful but the name says it all. At Out of the Blue Delivered we loved it so much that we decided to create the A Drink with Legs Gift Box. We paired the book with a bottle of Margaritaville margarita mix (yes, it reallly does go together) to create this unique gift idea. The chapters of the book have a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville theme - hence the margarita mix pairing. Cheeky, yes. But hey, what is one really supposed to send a friend who's depressed, down on love or heartbroken that will be uplifting and useful? We think this gift box makes it easy to show someone love and support AND help lift them out of the dark depths and back onto their true path. What's not to love about that?! Before we decided to offer this book, I had a chance to sit down with Roy. I had an instant connection to his heart because I saw that his passion is helping others! Through his coaching and his book, he has found a way to help others find their true relationship bliss and I could see the joy that this brings him. I loved that about him!! A bit more about the book: Using his own experiences in life, relationship coach Roy has put together a 12 step guide to finding a good relationship. It's an entertaining, insightful read that is loved by men and women alike. (Lord knows it's almost impossible to find a gift for a heartbroken guy - which is another reason we like this book.)
“Roy is a masterful coach whose wisdom and insight come from what he’s learned on his own evolutionary journey. Through a variety of life experiences and challenges, Roy has chosen a path that has produced aliveness, purpose and love in his life. His experiential, real-world training, coupled with his enthusiastic personality and compassion heart, make Roy an ideal coach to support you in creating the life you’ve always wanted. If you are open to discovering what’s kept you from realizing your dreams, whether personally or professionally, then Roy is the coach you want at your side.”
Gay Hendricks, Ph.D.
CEO, The Hendricks Institute; Founder of Spiritual Cinema Circle and Earth Friendly Publishing; Author of 33 books, including Conscious Living, Five Wishes and The Big Leap.
Monday, July 5, 2010
My Inspiring 4th of July Moment
Happy 4th of July from Out of the Blue Delivered. We pause for a moment to say THANK YOU to all of the men and women in our armed forces (and their families). Thank you for the sacrifices you make to ensure our freedom! How truly fortunate we are to live here in the USA!!
This evening we attended the Oviedo Independence Day Celebration. In addition to playing on the inflatables, visiting the various vendors and eating the yummy food, we were looking forward to hearing Scott Mackenzie, Gladys, Bob Frier and the rest of the Simulcast band. Shortly after we arrived, it began to rain. So, we grabbed some grub and sought shelter under a big tent. While we were eating D’ Smokin’ BBQ a woman pulled her wheelchair up next to us. She was decked out in red, white and blue from her patriotic hat to her flag-patterned keds. I was charmed by her attention to detail (which included sparkly red M&M earrings) and impressed by the effort she had put into showing her American pride. With legs that didn’t work and fingers that had no fine-motor skills, it could NOT have been an easy feat to get all decked out for today. Yet there she sat – happy and beautiful! Suddenly, the skies really opened up, rain poured down in buckets and we separated in an effort to stay dry.
For the next half hour, rain pour down relentlessly and it looked as if the celebration may be cancelled. Our 5 year old daughter was understandably disappointed. As we huddled together, I glanced across the tent at the lady in the wheelchair and realized that today’s celebration wasn’t just about all of those big freedoms that we often take for granted (such as the freedom to choose where we work and live, to vote, to speak openly, to bear arms, etc). For me, it was a reminder to celebrate the little freedoms I have… such as freedom to walk around on two working legs and hold my husband’s hand with fingers that open and close. In that moment, today’s water-logged festival turned into a true celebration of freedom.
Holding my daughter, I ran out into the rain and jumped into the biggest puddle I could find! We spent the next hour dancing in the rain, jumping in puddles, playing, skipping, chasing and cherishing each new memory we created. I am truly grateful to the sweet lady in the wheelchair for reminding me to cherish and celebrate each moment we are blessed with in this life!
My sincere hope is that we will continue to be proud Americans who treasure each and every freedom we have – big and small! What freedom did you celebrate today?
This evening we attended the Oviedo Independence Day Celebration. In addition to playing on the inflatables, visiting the various vendors and eating the yummy food, we were looking forward to hearing Scott Mackenzie, Gladys, Bob Frier and the rest of the Simulcast band. Shortly after we arrived, it began to rain. So, we grabbed some grub and sought shelter under a big tent. While we were eating D’ Smokin’ BBQ a woman pulled her wheelchair up next to us. She was decked out in red, white and blue from her patriotic hat to her flag-patterned keds. I was charmed by her attention to detail (which included sparkly red M&M earrings) and impressed by the effort she had put into showing her American pride. With legs that didn’t work and fingers that had no fine-motor skills, it could NOT have been an easy feat to get all decked out for today. Yet there she sat – happy and beautiful! Suddenly, the skies really opened up, rain poured down in buckets and we separated in an effort to stay dry.
For the next half hour, rain pour down relentlessly and it looked as if the celebration may be cancelled. Our 5 year old daughter was understandably disappointed. As we huddled together, I glanced across the tent at the lady in the wheelchair and realized that today’s celebration wasn’t just about all of those big freedoms that we often take for granted (such as the freedom to choose where we work and live, to vote, to speak openly, to bear arms, etc). For me, it was a reminder to celebrate the little freedoms I have… such as freedom to walk around on two working legs and hold my husband’s hand with fingers that open and close. In that moment, today’s water-logged festival turned into a true celebration of freedom.
Holding my daughter, I ran out into the rain and jumped into the biggest puddle I could find! We spent the next hour dancing in the rain, jumping in puddles, playing, skipping, chasing and cherishing each new memory we created. I am truly grateful to the sweet lady in the wheelchair for reminding me to cherish and celebrate each moment we are blessed with in this life!
My sincere hope is that we will continue to be proud Americans who treasure each and every freedom we have – big and small! What freedom did you celebrate today?
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