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Welcome To May!

30 Tuesday Apr 2019

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By Linda Denninger

The month of May is a beautiful time of year and one of my personal favorites.  Winter is behind us and the beauty of new life is blooming everywhere!

I found some interesting trivia about May I’d like to share with you:

  1. On May 1, 1931 the Empire State Building was officially opened.
  2. The United Kingdom celebrates May as National SMILE month (I like that – smiling is always good!)
  3. May’s birthstone is the emerald, which is emblematic of love and success.
  4. Despite the birthstone, May was once considered a bad luck month to get married. There is a poem that says “Marry in May and you’ll rue the day”.  I’m sure many happily married couples would disagree with that thought!
  5. In any given year, no month ever begins or ends on the same day of the week as May does.
  6. The month of May was named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility.

This month also has several holidays celebrated all over the world:

  1. May 1 is May Day (also Labor Day in Mexico)
  2. May 2 is the National Day of Prayer Holocaust Remembrance Day
  3. May 5 The First of Ramadan begins at sundown (also Battle of Puebla Day in Mexico)
  4. May 10th is Mother’s Day in Mexico
  5. May 12th is Mother’s Day in the US
  6. May 18th is Armed Forces Day
  7. May 20th is Victoria Day in Canada
  8. May 27th is Memorial Day

All of the holiday’s above are worthy of celebration but I have to admit that Mother’s Day is the most special to me.  Being a mother has been the single greatest achievement in my life.  Life may have dealt some hard blows from time to time, but being their mother has made every struggle, every difficult time worth it and more!  I heard a saying once that is so true and on point “Being a Mother is the hardest job you’ll ever love”!

Being a mother means unconditional love for your child. This is a bond like you will have no other human being.  You are their protector, their disciplinarian, their teacher, their friend, and their biggest supporter.  You provide them with a path in life and help guide them a long their way.  Then suddenly they are adults!  Roles sometimes reverse and you take a back seat to the new wife/husband and family your child has created.  But it is a back seat I so much enjoy!  Seeing the adults my children have become and the beautiful families they have made, brings me more joy than anything in my life and makes me very proud.  If anything can come close to the joy of being a mother, it is being a grandmother!

If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for someone important in your life, please visit DreamProducts.com for an array of Unique Items At Affordable Prices, that any mother would love!

Happy May Everyone!

Fun Facts About February!

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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by Linda Denninger

So here we are!  We’ve already completed a month of 2019!  In many places it’s still SUPER cold out and weather can be such an unfriendly creature!  To all of you in the cold areas, stay safe and warm, and rest assured, Spring will be along shortly!  At DreamProducts.com we are looking forward to the beauty of the new season!

February is the shortest month of the year, with only 28 days, and offers several well-known, and some lesser known holidays, to celebrate.   Here is a list of a few of those dates.

Feb. 2: Groundhog’s Day!   A popular tradition celebrated in the United States and Canada. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees a shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks, and if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early. It’s a fun tradition but studies have found no correlation between the groundhog seeing its shadow and the subsequent arrival of spring-like weather.  Superstition or not, we are HOPING he sees that shadow!

Feb. 3: National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about women and heart disease.  Although heart disease may often be thought of as a problem for men, heart disease is the most common cause of death for both women and men in the United States. One challenge is that some heart disease symptoms in women may be different from those in men.

These six heart attack symptoms are common in women:

  • Chest pain or discomfort. Chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, but some women may experience it differently than men. …
  • Pain in your arm(s), back, neck, or jaw. …
  • Stomach pain
  • Shortness of breath, nausea, or lightheadedness
  • Sweating
  • Fatigue

Feb 4:  World Cancer Day – Founded by the Union For International Cancer Control (UICC) to support goals of the World Cancer Declaration written in 2008.

Feb 14:  Valentine’s Day.  The holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. … At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I replaced Lupercalia with St. Valentine’s Day. It came to be celebrated as a day of romance from about the 14th century. A perfect day to give an extra hug to ALL the people you love!

Feb. 18:  President’s Day is celebrated the third Monday in Feb, which this year is Feb. 18!

If you are born in February, your birthstone is an Amethyst (I have TWO children with Feb. birthdays).  Your flower is the Primrose and Zodiac signs are either Aquarius or Pisces.

Take some time this month to prepare for the upcoming Spring season by shopping DreamProducts.com for things to help you organize your home and life style and for all types of Unique Items At Affordable Prices!  Have a great month!

Let’s Make September a “Kindness” Month!

30 Thursday Aug 2018

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By Linda Denninger

September brings a bounty of new and exciting things to our lives.  Summer is coming to an end, kids are back in school, weather is cooling off, and most of us have the long Labor Day weekend to look forward to! Time for BBQ’s and getting together with family and friends before we head into the last quarter of this year!

What if we took just a couple minutes out of our busy schedules to think about all the good in our lives and to reach out to make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate than ourselves?   Far too often we are caught up in our day to day busy lives, our own issues and problems (‘cause everyone has them) and we don’t spend enough time reaching out to others.

I’d like to propose a thought here….let’s use the month of September to change that!  If each of us took the time to do a kind deed for another human being during this month, can you imagine the difference we could make in the world?  Just one small gesture can have such an impact on another person.

Have an elderly neighbor that lives alone?  Take them a coffee cake, but more importantly, spend an hour of your time talking to them.   Know a child in your neighborhood that could use some extra school supplies?  Forgo your “fancy coffee” for one week and use that money to buy those supplies for them and leave them in a backpack on their porch.  See a homeless person struggling to survive?  Buy them a meal.  But not every kind deed has to cost you any money.  Volunteer to sit with drug addicted babies at a hospital, visit a nursing home and seek out a patient that has no visitors, or simply spend an hour of your time with someone who needs a shoulder to lean on.  Being kind is really quite simple and yet it matters so much.

I am proud to say that I work with a lot of people at Dream Products, Inc. that do this type of thing on a regular basis.  I’m fortunate to be surrounded daily by good-hearted, genuinely kind people.   I’d like to wish a Happy September Birthday to one of those kind friends and co-workers, Scott Spooner.

So as we roll into the 9th month of 2018, let’s make a pact to positively touch the life of someone else.  The more kind deeds you do, the more you will find peace and contentment in your own heart.  I have a plaque in my office that reads “SHARE.  The real secret of happiness is not what you have or what you receive, it’s what you share.”  So share the love you have in your heart!   Happy September Everyone!

Is Your Arthritis Affected By The Summer Heat?

27 Friday Jul 2018

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By Linda Denninger

Summer weather can cause unbearable pain and discomfort for those suffering from arthritis or chronic joint pain.  Temperature and humidity can affect the sensory nerves contained in our joints.  They can also alter the level of fluid that fills your joints, causing inflammation and pain, and can affect the stiffness or laxity in your tendons, muscles and ligaments.

So what can you do to help?  Here are a few tips to help you beat the heat and keep your joint pain to a minimum:

  1. Stay in air conditioning as much as you can. This regulates both temperature and humidity.  Your anti-inflammatory medication will not be nearly as effective in high heat and humidity.
  1. Drink LOTS of water and fluids that contain electrolytes.  Caffeine, alcohol and drinks high in sugar can actually dehydrate you so stick to water and drinks like Gatorade.
  1. Help your body stay cooler by wearing loose, natural fiber clothing like cotton and linen. This allows your body to breath and helps evaporate sweat to keep your body cooler.
  1. Swim whenever you can! Not only is it a great way to cool off, but the water buoyancy also helps relieve pressure on your joints.  Swimming is low impact cardio exercise so great for people who have difficulty exercising with painful joints.
  1. Go to DreamProducts.com to find a multitude of items to both help you beat the heat (such as our Kool-Down™ Air Cooler ) and to help you deal with the nagging effects of arthritis (like our Magnetic Anti-Arthritis Therapy Gloves or our Snap Front Comfort Bra).

We hope you have found these tips helpful in managing your arthritis during this hot month.  At www.DreamProducts.com we strive to offer our customers Unique Items At Affordable Prices to help in your everyday living!  Visit our site and explore the hundreds of items available to you!

Where has this year gone!?!?

05 Tuesday Dec 2017

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By Linda Denninger


Seems I was just getting used to writing 2017 on things!

Holidays can bring on a lot of stress for people with all the planning, shopping, cooking and get-togethers.  But it is important to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the season as well.

No matter which holiday you celebrate, or even if you don’t celebrate them at all, this is still a wonderful month to spend with family and friends reliving your accomplishments of the ending year, and reviewing your goals for the year to come.

It’s important to take good care of yourself during these stressful times as well.  Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep, drinking lots of water and TRY to eat as healthy as possible.   Everyone indulges this time of year so just plan for it.  Going to a party on Saturday where you know the food will be plentiful?  Try to eat extra healthy for a few days BEFORE the party.   Going to have a busy week next week?  Try to set aside a few moments each day to relax and calm yourself.

Holidays are supposed to be FUN!  Don’t let stress and worry ruin that for you.  None of us are perfect – you don’t have to be either!  We place a tremendous amount of stress on ourselves to make everyone else happy.  Sometimes it’s important to look in the mirror and recognize THAT is the person you must make happy first!

At www.DreamProducts.com  you will find an array of items that are perfect for gift giving, and also items that will help YOU relax and enjoy your holiday season a little more.  A great example is our Foot Vibe Pro:


Foot Vibe Pro

Nothing feels better than a nice foot massage after a day of shopping or cooking!  And what a wonderful gift to give to someone else!

So as we close another year and start the exciting venture into the next one, take some time to really think about the good things in your life.  The people you love, the joys you have experienced, the simple pleasure of inhaling that crisp December air!  Life – like the holidays – is meant to be enjoyed

There Is More To October Than Just Halloween!

27 Wednesday Sep 2017

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by Linda Denninger

October, the beginning of Fall!  What a beautiful time of year this is all around this great country!  Aside from the arrival of Fall, there are many other special days in October to celebrate in 2017.  Some are well known but we bet there are a few here you didn’t even know about!

October 1:    National Homemade Cookie Day AND World Vegetarian Day
(here is a vegetarian cookie recipe: Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles )

October 3:    National Boyfriend’s Day

October 4:    National Golf Day

October 5:    Do Something Nice Day (We really like this one!  A simple, kind deed goes a long way!)

October 7:    Bald & Free Day

October 9:    Columbus Day AND Moldy Cheese Day

October 11: Emergency Nurses Day

October 13: World Egg Day

October 14: National Desert Day
(YUM – here’s a great recipe to enjoy: Yummy Blondie Recipe)

October 16: National Bosses Day

October 19: Evaluate Your Life Day

October 22: Mother In Law Day

October 24: National Bologna Day

October 28: Make a Difference Day (help out a neighbor today!)

October 31: HALLOWEEN!!!!

October is also a great time of year to start preparing for the upcoming cold winter months!  Shop our website at www.DreamProducts.com for unique items at affordable prices!

May Your Labor Day Weekend Be Filled With Family, Friends And Fun!

30 Wednesday Aug 2017

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By Linda Denninger

Labor Day honors the American Labor Movement and the contributions that workers across the nation have made to this country.   In the United States, a September holiday called “Labor Day” was first proposed in the 1880’s.  In 1887 Oregon was the 1st state to make it an official public holiday.  By the time it became an official FEDERAL holiday in 1894, thirty US states officially celebrated Labor Day.

Considered the unofficial end of summer in the US, it marks the end of the cultural summer season.  Many families use this time for their vacationing before school starts, and then of course, those all-important backyard BBQ’s!

The whole month of September is a beautiful time of cooling temperatures, the beginning of the change of seasons and the end of another summer.  We at Dream Products want to wish you and your family a Happy Labor Day weekend and encourage you to spend time with family, friends and loved ones.   Visit our website at www.DreamProducts.com for all your last minute lawn and garden needs to make this a Labor Day Weekend to remember!

Old World Cuckoo Clock Adds Charm To Any Home

09 Thursday Oct 2014

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Cuckoo clocks have been around for centuries as not only time-pieces, but also a way to add a beautiful decorative flair to any room.

We just love the adorable charm of cuckoo clocks, and our Old World Cuckoo Clock is a wonderful addition to any home.

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Modeled after the classic look of Black Forest cuckoo clocks, our Old World Cuckoo Clock has just the right details that sing to every cuckoo clock lover.

A swinging pendulum ticks with hypnotic rhythm while an adorable bird sings its tune on the hour every hour, harkening back to the classic cuckoo clocks enjoyed by generations.

To learn more about our Old World Cuckoo Clock, visit DreamProducts.com.

7 Reasons Why You Should Shop Dream Products Online

25 Thursday Sep 2014

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Dream Products has been a leading mail order catalog company for over 35 years, which is quite a few years before the internet boom. Offering unique items at prices that won’t break the bank, anyone can find almost any item that they can find useful for themselves or as a gift for a loved one. From solar lawn decorations, to knee supports, to comfortable shoes & slippers, to the hottest As Seen On TV items, you’ll never know what great find you’ll come across on DreamProducts.com.

While many of our customers have shopped with us for years through our catalogs, we have also set up shop online at DreamProducts.com. Here are 7 reasons why you should shop Dream Products online so you can tell your friends where you found that sciatica pillow you’ve been using to help relieve back pain.

Shop Dream Products Online

1. Free surprise gift with every order.

You’ll never know what little surprise will arrive with your order!

2. Free shipping on every order.

All internet orders come with free standard shipping.

3. Buy Safe Guarantee.

Identity theft protection, purchase guarantee, and lowest price guarantee for total peace of mind. More information available on our site.

4. Internet specials.

There happens to be an exclusive special on our homepage right now. Check back often!

5. New arrivals.

Be the first to see what’s new!

6. Customer service.

A dedicated customer service team is just a call or email away to help you with any questions or concerns.

7. BBB Accredited.

A trusted source of good business for shoppers everywhere.

So peruse the customer favorites, ogle the housewares, and check out the pet supplies. You’ll be sure to find unique items at affordable prices.

Dream Products’ Window Screen Repair Tape Featured On Buzzfeed

05 Tuesday Aug 2014

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Here at the offices of Dream Products, we were happily surprised to find out that one of our products on Amazon was featured in the Buzzfeed article: 26 Hacks That Will Make Any Cat Owner’s Life Easier over this weekend.

We love the fun list and we agree that our Instant Window Screen Repair Tape (number 13 on the list) is helpful for fixing screen doors and windows that your little furry friends may scratch.

You may find Window Screen Tape on Amazon, or directly on our site.

Thank you to the author, Peggy Wang, and to Buzzfeed! We hope you’ll find more great uses for our other products on DreamProducts.com.

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