FOR THE ECCENTRIC (aka your latin bff who happens to be obsessed with Frida Kahlo):

This is my favorite find of the year:

Add a splash of salsa to your Holiday gifts this year and check out www.Artelexia.com for unique, handmade jewelry and accessories all with a Mexican flare. She always throws in a bunch of Canel's mini gum sticks and if you mention "Mama Mary Show" in the comments at checkout, she might just throw in a free gift with purchase. Ole'!

Check out this fab piece I bought for my girl Benjie's 40th special birthday.

(I'm really hoping my BFF doesn't read this since her Xmas present is from this site!)

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FOR THE SWEET TOOTH (or the co-worker/kid's preschool teacher you don't know very well but you want to buy a Holiday Gift for):

The Cookie Chew is a local Cookiery (did I just make a word?) that is known for their:

Delectable sweets with a surprise in every bite,

And their trendy, fun packaging.

And with flavors like White Russian and Chocolate Rasberry Martini, who can resist?

To make these sweet treats even sweeter, 5% of all proceeds go to two organizations active in fighting for peace in Northern Uganda. Check out her site to read more about this fight for peace. www.thecookiechew.com.

OH, and how could I forget...Liz at The Cookie Chew/Life Made Sweet has offered a 15% DISCOUNT all orders placed this week if you mention MAMA MARY SHOW when you order.

Please note: all orders are being taken via email or phone so click the "Contact" tab to place your order.

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FOR THE SLOB or (or the busy mom who let's her kids eat puffs in the car):

CARBONita Detailing offers car detailing that just happens to be eco-friendly AND 50% off today, and today only (if you mention Mama Mary).

CARBONita DETAIL is a new car detailing operation here in San Diego. They use a very limited amount of water and CLICK HERE & read all about how they are working to help the environment while also working to make out cars look purty.

I hope you appreciate the genius play on words of their company name as much as the precise, professional manner in which they work as much as I do.

Call Jimmy at 858-361-4061 or email carbonitadetail@gmail.com for your discounted car detailing today. Right Now infact. Go.

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FOR THE COUSIN WHO LIKES TO DRINK A LOT:

Oh wait, this is my cousin who likes to drink a lot. My cousin Karen and her hubby Mark own

Oceanside Ale Works, Oceanside's first and only brewery.

A growler of this beer will make you the HIT of any Holiday Soiree. They offer tastings on Friday night from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturdays from 12:00pm - 4:00pm (except Xmas & New Years weeks they will be open on Wed & Saturday. check their website for times).

Their new 1225 Xmas Brew is flying out of the kegs so hurry in this weekend to get yourself some--it's perfect for a cool (or warm) winter's night. (And if you question what the 1225 stands for, don't feel too badly...it took me a day or so to figure it out).

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Only 10 more days til Christmas, so order TODAY to make sure you receive them in time and to get the special offers. Good luck getting all that shopping in! I'm off to start wrapping some of my own.

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Please note: In compliance with the new FTC disclosure policy regarding blogs promoting products, I want to mention that the opinions expressed in this blog post are mine and are truthful based on my experience. No amount of money or gifts were received on my part in exchange for this most helpful blog post. I have enjoyed a sip or two of my cousin's beer at their home, for free, but that in no way afffects the fact that I think it is the best beer I have ever tasted. Seriously.

For photo credits please refer to individual websites.