Friday, May 27, 2011

It's Memorial Day Weekend!

Yes!  It is Memorial Day weekend!  Time to dust off the barbecues and play outside.  Here at Steal Street, we have decided to launch even more new products!  We have great new aromatherapy products, including fantastic electric oil burners and incense burners available in several designs and colors.  Check them all out!  Also, if you are a fan of sweet deals and extra coupon savings, then you should follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.  We offer several secret deals and coupons only available to the Bandits that have added us.  Don't hesitate to save some extra money, and remember to be safe and have fun this weekend!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Disaster Relief

Terrible tragedies have hit the south as several severe storm systems produced devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri recently.  Towns have been destroyed and families uprooted, and right now they need help.  Please take a moment and visit the Red Cross website and make a donation to help with the disaster relief for the Southern States.  American Red Cross

Here is a website that gives a little more information on tornadoes:  About Tornadoes

Here is a government page that gives information on being prepared for a tornado:  How to Prepare for Tornadoes

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Crazy Weather

Well, out here in California we are getting the June Gloom at the end of May already.  It's a good thing we have lots to do, otherwise it would be nap-time for sure!  We are not only preparing for a big Memorial Day weekend, but also working on the launch of some great new products for our store.  In the coming weeks, be sure to check out our New Items for everything we are adding.  This is going to be a very exciting summer!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Little Bits On Memorial Day

Well, apparently there is another holiday coming up at the end of May, and it happens to be one of my favorites.  Barbecues, beach and park trips, golf, Indy 500, baseball, and a Monday off are pretty nice, but the best part about Memorial Day is celebrating and honoring the US soldiers that gave their lives for this country while serving in the military.  I did some research into the holiday and found some pretty interesting facts that I thought I would share with all you Bandits!
Memorial Day actually started out as being called Decoration Day, and originally began as a way to honor the soldiers that died during the American Civil War.  By the mid-1860s citizens were decorating soldiers’ graves in both the North and South, prompting this even to be called “Decoration Day.”  The first known observance of this holiday took place in Waterloo, New York on May 5, 1866.  Two men, General John Murray and General John A. Logan, helped bring the attention of this event nationwide, including General Logan (who was the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic – the organization for Northern Civil War veterans) issuing a proclamation that Decoration Day should be observed nationwide on May 5, 1868.  On May 30, 1868, Decoration Day was officially observed for the first time, and by 1890 every northern state had adopted Decoration Day as an official state holiday.  The date, May 30, was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any battle from the Civil War.
The holiday gradually changed from Decoration Day to Memorial Day, which was first used in 1882, though it did not become more commonly used until after World War II.  Memorial Day became the official name by Federal law in 1967, and with the passing of the Uniform Holidays Bill in 1968, the date of observance became the last Monday in the May.  The nation’s oldest continuously running Memorial Day parade is in Ironton, Ohio, where it has been a tradition since 1869.
What a great holiday!  So pull out the barbeque, raise Old Glory and let her fly proudly, and salute and pay tribute to the brave men and women that have served our country!  If you are looking add a little more flair to your Memorial Day festivities, or want to give someone a special gift, check out these great items on sale just for Memorial Day! www.StealStreet.com/MemorialDay

Monday, May 16, 2011

More on Being Eco-Friendly

If you're curious about how you can become more eco-friendly at home, the office, or wherever you may be, then you should check out this link at treehugger.com:  http://www.treehugger.com/gogreen.php.  You will find several tips on how to become more eco-friendly in every aspect of life.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Welcome…to the Steal Street Blog!

Welcome one and all to the Steal Street blog!  We have lots of excitement lined up for the summer…are you ready?!  There are several new products that we will be launching, some of which are already available!  Just in time for summer, we have some new, eco-friendly wooden jewelry made here in the USA.



We are pretty excited about these new items, and for good reason!  Our Custom Wooden Jewelry products are made from 100% renewable and recycled materials, and are manufactured entirely in the United States!  What's more, is they are available in 17 different colors and are all custom-made for each order.  As a company, we have a commitment to being eco-friendly and environmentally responsible, and are proud to now be offering Customer Wooden Jewelry products!

 www.StealStreet.com/CustomWoodenJewelry