Kara Spring Thing 2011: Starlit Night
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Auction Items Sneak Peek
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On the Beach Basket
The sun's out; the surf's up; you're ready to lean into a sandy spot and relax when... oops!  Forgot the sun screen or the flip flops!  And the children have no tools for building castles! That problem will be solved with this thoughtfully packed basket filled with all sorts of items that inspire fun and offer protection from the rays.
202
Dinosaurs Long Ago Basket
What five-to-ten-year-old isn't utterly fascinated with the gigantic terrestrial animals that roamed the earth about 230 million years ago?   And such fun to learn to speak like a paleontologist and toss around those long names.  The term dinosaur comes from the Greek and means a powerful and wondrous lizard.  You will be begging your young one to share the "Dinosaurs Long Ago" basket, filled with many thought-provoking ways to learn about those interesting animals that starred in Jurassic Park.  Treat the "small fry" in your life to hands-on discoveries sure to delight one and all.
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Infinity and Beyond Basket
The wonder of space travel and speed await the lucky child who gets this basket of educational fun.  This collection will be sure to bring out a smile on any little explorer.
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Picnic Pleasures
Spring is upon us!   After a soggy winter, the joy of a picnic in one of our many luscious local parklands beckons.  You won't have to think about what to bring along if you have this thoughtfully complete  "Picnic Pleasures Basket," a practical basket chock-full of everything needed to turn a foray into the wilderness into delicious civilization.  All you need is a tame picturesque location where you and a romantic partner can spread out to enjoy all of your goodies.  Use it yourself or save it as the perfect gift item. 
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Toy Story Basket
Who would have guessed when the first Toy Story movie came out in 1995 that Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends would become a children's classic? All three Toy Story movies have been lavished with awards, including the 2010 Best Animated Feature Oscar for Toy Story 3, but more important than any award is the connection that these characters make with children.  This basket allows kids and the kid in all of us to find our favorite characters in games, school items and a DVD.  Woody and Buzz continue to delight all ages.
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G.I. Joe Basket
Did you know that the term "action figure" was created to describe G.I.Joe when this classic American toy was introduced in 1964? G.I Joe honors those who serve in the military to defend our country. This basket includes toy figures, zooming helicopters and advancing tanks.  Military garb rounds out this item.
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Easter Basket
Don't you wish you could turn out an Easter celebration that would rival Martha Stewart?  Well, your wish will come true with this "Easter Celebration Basket" offering unique decorations and practical cookware for the discerning and creative chef in your family.
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Grilling Basket
Summertime is grilling time.  Everything tastes better when it's cooked outdoors.  This generous basket includes platters, rubs & spices, and cedar planks.  Your family will thank you when you produce the meals that make them salivate and beg for "more, more please!"
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Beginning Birding Basket
This basket contains everything you need to attract birds to your garden and to get you started bird-watching in your own backyard.  The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America is a classic treasure of information about the birds of our region.  The Smith and Hawken Hopper Feeder is designed to attract and feed birds, but to keep out squirrels.  Smaller birds will flock to the Pinebush feeder, which also deters those pesky squirrels and greedy larger birds.  Some of the smaller birds certainly will take up residence in the pottery birdhouse handmade by Joy Imai of Allied Arts. Use this pair of vintage binoculars to help you see your avian visitors in more detail.  Two bags of birdseed complete this special basket.
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Picnic for Two
What's better than a picnic?  One where you're not just taking the deli bag along on your foray into nature.  This basket comes complete with a picnic backpack for two, with metal utensils, plates, cloth napkins and table cloth, cork puller, cheese board, a nice bottle of wine, two elegant wine glasses, gourmet chocolate, crackers and a gourmet cheese certificate.