New Inspirational Jewelry at PJ Publications and Gifts

Yesterday we announced our new floral jewelry collection. Today we are introducing another new line at PJ Publications and Gifts - inspirational jewelry.

We have necklaces and bracelets inscribed with words bound to lift your spirits and inspire. These include Be the change you wish to see in the world and You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one necklaces, as well as Well behaved women rarely make history and When you have faith everything is possible bracelets. We also have jewelry celebrating the bond of sisters including Sister Love and Two Sisters pins.

Pieces from our inspirational jewelry line are made of sterling silver, some with copper and brass. They are from Far Fetched, a Fair Trade company.

Our product line still consist mainly of animal lover gifts, but we thought you'd love these pieces as much as we do.

New Jewelry with a Floral Theme

We are introducing a new line of floral jewelry at PJ Publications and Gifts

Some of the beauties we have include our bleeding heart earrings and iris earrings by Sienna Sky; as well as cactus earrings and sunflower earrings by Zarah.

Keep an eye out for this new category, as many more floral jewelry items will be added within the upcoming weeks. Look for daisies, field flowers, trees, and more! Just in time for spring!

New Place for Animal Welfare Nonprofits to Post Their Events

If you are with a nonprofit animal welfare group, Pet News and Views has started a new events column just for you. The pet and animal blog will post information about your event that helps animals. Pet News and Views blogs about a variety of animal issues, including jobs with pets, news, and celebrities and pets. It's worth a look.

Canada in the Spotlight: Olympics and Baby Seals

Millions of eyes are on Canada, watching the Olympics. Downhill skiing, luge, and my all-time favorite - figure skating. Animal lovers and welfare activists also want to use this time to shed light on Canada's seal hunt - one of the most hideous acts against animals imaginable.

A couple of the national animal welfare organizations spearheading efforts to put a stop to this, include International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

May this travesty one day end.

Win Great Prizes - Help Labradors

If you love Labrador Retriever gifts and merchandise, you are in for a real treat. Labrador Life Line, a nonprofit organization that helps Labrador Retrievers in need, is holding its 2010 online auction.

The event is called Heart Dog Auction and is stocked with dozens upon dozens of items for Labrador lovers - including t-shirts, bags, jewelry, home decor, stuff for your beloved dog, and much more. We were honored to donate one of our Far Fetched Oliver Retriever pins.

The auction closes on February 27th. Happy bidding!

Win Money for Your Favorite Charity

It's a tough time for charities and nonprofits. Money is tight. A couple of animal rescue operators I spoke with said that 2009 was the toughest economic time they have faced in years.

That is why the Show Us Your Goodness campaign, sponsored by riceworks(r) couldn't have come at a better time. You have an opportunity to nominate your favorite animal welfare charity - although the promotion is not limited to animal charities. In the end, $20,000 will be awarded to one charity; $5,000 to two charities, and $1,000 to 30 different charities. An added bonus for you: The nominators of the three top charities will win $100 worth of riceworks(r) products.

You only have until February 28th to nominate your charity. The process appears simple and no-fuss and the prizes are very generous. As of today, I see there are several animal welfare charities that have been nominated, including ASPCA.

This is a great opportunity to help animals.

February is National Bird Feeding Month

Thankfully, birds are starting to gain more recognition in the mainstream. Born Free USA and the Avian Welfare Coalition names a date in January each year as National Bird Day, focusing more on parrots and other companion birds. To help educate the public about bird feeding and watching, The National Bird Feeding Society has named February National Bird-Feeding Month.

Why not celebrate birds year round with a gift from PJ Publications and Gifts? We have lots and lots of bird lover gifts, including earrings, pins, handbags and totes - from designers like Sienna Sky, Zarah, and Wild Bryde, to name a few. The photo to your left is of our Hummingbird earrings. We carry merchandise that represents various bird species, including cardinals, blue jays, bluebirds, parrots, and many more. Check out our entire gallery of bird lover gifts.

Valentine's Day Gifts for Animal Lovers

There's still time to find something special for your animal-loving Valentine! We ship fast. And if your order is at least $50, we'll ship it free. If your order is under $50, the most you'll pay for shipping is $5. Isn't that a sweet deal?

If you're stumped for Valentine Day gift ideas, why not take a peek at the PJ Publications and Gifts store for animal lovers? We carry totes, bags, jewelry, umbrellas, socks, and other accessories - all with an animal theme.

Zarah Cat, Clownfish, Crab and Bee Earrings Just Added

We've added even more Zarah jewelry, including the Crab earrings pictured to your left, as well as Kitty Cat earrings, Clownfish earrings, and Bee earrings.

All are made of sterling silver and feature cloisonne workmanship. I think you will love the colors and detail as much as we do.

New Horse Lover Gifts

Attention Horse Lovers: We have added new merchandise just for you, including the following:

• Pasture Pals Horse Wallet - Pictured to your left, this wallet features lots of compartments. Goes well with our Pasture Pals Horse Tote Bag.
  
• Pasture Pals Horse Shower Curtain - Add beauty to any bathroom with this western-themed shower curtain. Made of 100% cotton.
• Horse Shower Curtain Hooks - These go perfectly with our horse-themed shower curtain, or you can use separately.
  
• Mare and Foal Horse Duffle Bag - Pretty in pink, roomy bag featuring horse art by Lila Blakeslee.
  
• Horse Mood Bracelet for Kids - Bracelet changes colors and sports horse design.