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Archive for the ‘New England’ Category
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 by monkeybed
Whether you’re looking to go Vegan in a comfortable pair of boots or snag a pair of walking shoes made in the good ol’ U.S.of A, Planet Shoes has something unique and special that a store like Zappos can’t boast. You can even sort eco-friendly shoes based on what material they are made from and find shoes based on how much they contribute to their community or charity.
PlanetShoes is also one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States; as they have been selling active, comfortable, earth friendly-products out of Waltham, Massachusetts for the past decade, they really know their shoes.
They also know great deals. For all orders over $49, customers can get their shoes shipped for free. They also have a cozy holiday “gift shop” that makes finding that special pair of shoes for a loved one super easy. Just be sure that you know their shoe size before you shop!
Oh and while you’re shopping for that perfect pair of shoes that meets all your urban and eco-needs, be sure to snag a Monkey Bed bag while you’re on the site. That’s right, they carry bags, too, which you can sort based on category, price range and if their eco-friendly, one of a kind, made in the USA, vegan, or whether the company who makes the bag is philanthropic.
Go get your holiday shopping on at PlanetShoes.com!
Tags: holiday 2010, monkey bed, planet shoes, Shopping, Urban Blanket Bag
Posted in Esplanade, Gifting, New England, Retailer, Shopping, Urban Blanket Bag, monkey bed | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 by monkeybed
It’s been a great couple weeks here at Monkey Bed despite our blogging silence! Thanks to our friends at Gear Patrol, Gear Junkie, Examiner, and Edge for the great Monkey Bed and Urban Blanket Bag coverage.
   
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We’re heading to Martha’s Vineyard tomorrow to soak up the island and visit a few of our Monkey Bed retailers. If you’re on the Vineyard, we’ve got you covered. In Vineyard Haven, check out Rainy Day and ask Heather about anything in the store. Go score some gear or rent a surf board at The Green Room, it’s an outdoor lovers paradise. Head over to Edgartown and say hi to Danielle and Amy at Blue Fish at 11 Winter Street. Going to head out to Oak Bluffs? Stop by the General Store and say high to Mike at 24 Kennebec.
There you go, you’ve got things to see, places to go, people to meet. Get on it! Get out and enjoy the summer, hop on the ferry and soak it up, it’s easier than you think!
Tags: blue fish, edgartown, edge, examiner, gear junkie, gear patrol, martha's vineyard, monkey bag, monkey bed, oak bluffs, oak bluffs general store, press, rainy day, the green room, Urban Blanket Bag, vineyard haven
Posted in MA, New England, Retailer, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Urban Blanket Bag, Vacation | 1 Comment »
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 by monkeybed
For me, gift shopping is painful. Not because I wouldn’t love to get the perfect thing, for the perfect person, at the perfect time, but because that never seems to happen! Instead, gift shopping turns into a panicked sprint to the wine store where I inevitably buy a bottle of red I’ve never tasted for a person I’m not sure even digs wine.
Where-o-where can a guy find the perfect gift for the occasions we know are coming up each year as cruel reminders of how bad we are at gift giving? Enter my new savior, Gift Genius. They’ve gone through the trouble of breaking items into what’s perfect for different occasions…baby shower, father’s day, graduation, etc. The list is long with this monkey counting 37 different categories including my favorite, the “anti-valentines” collection.
Check them out next time you’re looking for the perfect gift, especially that elusive gift for the person who has it all. If you’re on the hunt for a Father’s Day or wedding gift this summer, you guessed it, we’re honored to have the Urban Blanket Bag listed as a Gift of the Day and several other categories! Thanks for the love and keep up the awesome work Gift Genius!
Tags: Father's Day 2010, Gift Genius, gift of the day, Gifting, monkey bed, occasions, perfect gift, Urban Blanket Bag, wedding gift
Posted in Esplanade, Father's Day, Gifting, MA, New England, Shopping, Uncategorized, Urban Blanket Bag | 1 Comment »
Monday, May 24th, 2010 by monkeybed
May is National Bike Month, but we at Monkey Bed think biking to work is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your community all year. REI asked the other day on their blog, Have You Tried Bike Commuting?, wondering what’s preventing 98.4 percent of Americans from commuting by bike. We won’t drone on here with all the environmental, health, and economic issues it helps address, but lets all nod our heads and acknowledge they are huge before we jump right in to shamelessly bribing you to bike to work.
That’s right, we have a bribe to offer bike commuters! We’ll be developing the next Monkey Bed product this summer on the streets of the northeast and we need your help. We’re looking for people in New England or the Tri-state area who commute to work on their bike, or even bike regularly on the weekends. If you’re already at it, reach out to us by e-mail, by leaving a comment, by tagging a Tweet with #bikecommuter, or leaving a comment on our Facebook page. We’ll get you all the details separately, but you’ll be asked over the summer for things like feedback on ideas and help testing prototypes.
In exchange you’ll get one free final product that you helped develop and a couple coupon codes for friends!
Space is limited, so reach out soon. For those of you wondering if now is the time to give bike commuting a try, it is. Start today and then e-mail, comment, tweet, or facebook us to be included in our small bunch of VIP Monkeys!
Tags: #bikecommuter, bike commuting, biking, facebook, focus group, giveaway, monkey bed, monkeybed, Product Development, twitter, VIP Monkeys
Posted in Causes, MA, NYC, New England, Product Development, Summer, Travel, biking, boston, commuting, cranking, monkey bed, new york | 11 Comments »
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by monkeybed
If you’re here in bean-town, I hope you got out to check out some of this year’s Boston Marathon. The weather couldn’t have been better for a run! Course records were broken and the crowds were out in force to show their support. As with every year, spectators seemed to divide into two camps…the inspired to run next year crowd, and the “not in a million years would I run 26.2 miles” crowd. Where do you fit? Anyone quietly commit themselves to be running it next year?
  
Tags: boston, boston marathon, marathon monday, massachusetts, motivation, Running
Posted in New England, Running, Summer, boston | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 by monkeybed
You know it’s summer here in Newton when all the students and entrepreneurs are out in Newton Center. And yes, there were at least a couple people who were definitely just playing hookie! We busted out an Urban Blanket Bag sample for some takeout and chillin’ in the park. Call me a cynic, but here in New England, I’d enjoy today while it lasts people.
  
Tags: 2010, april 7, boston, massachusetts, monkey bed, newton, newton center, Urban Blanket Bag, weather
Posted in New England, Samples, Urban Blanket Bag | No Comments »
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by monkeybed
Heading to Martha’s Vineyard tomorrow to visit a few hot summer shopping spots. What, I needed a better excuse to post this picture of the bay in Menemsha? It’s my favorite spot for some fresh shuckums after all. What’s your favorite summer vacation spot?
Tags: martha's vineyard, menemsha, monkey bed, Shopping, Urban Blanket Bag
Posted in New England, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Urban Blanket Bag, Vacation | No Comments »
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