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Mosquito repellent
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Mosquito repellent

Placed outdoors, the new Scent Wizard Air Freshener & Mosquito Repellent releases a special scent to keep away mosquitoes. Indoors, it disperses sweet smells. The patented portable device uses a scent cartridge and an air mover/fan system with continuous or intermittent output. It runs continuously for more than 48 hours on four AA batteries, and can be worn on a belt or plugged in on a deck. Five inches high, the unit weighs less than 6 ounces and comes with a cinnamon cartridge and an AC adapter. Vanilla, eucalyptus, citrus and citronella cartridges are available. ScentWizard sells for $39.95; additional scents sell for $7.95. Call (866) 723-6899 or visit www.wizardoutdoors.com.

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Veterans' stickers
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Honoring veterans

Men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces can proudly display their involvement with VetSignia Window Stickers. The black-on-silver foil decals are available for World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf and expeditionary campaigns for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. Combinations for war
veterans are written as such: Vet/Korea/ U.S. Army or Vet/Marines/ Expeditionary. Decals for veterans who served in peacetime show “Vet” and branch of service. A group of retired veterans make the 2-by-4-inch stickers, which cost $4 each or 3 for $10 (shipping and handling included). To view stickers, visit www.vetsignia.org. Requests must include branch of service, war served, expeditionary or peacetime. Send requests to Bob Kline,
Box 382, Blue Bell, PA, 19422. Or call (610) 227-1171.

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“Star-Spangled Baby”
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“Star-Spangled Baby”

This new video teaches your little patriot shapes through the sights and sounds of America’s heartland. Five themed segments, driven by rhythmic renditions of classic Americana songs, show circles, squares, triangles, rectangles and stars. Live action footage of babies, toddlers, toys and everyday objects are combined with puppets and animation. Songs include “Star-Spangled Banner,” “Polly Wolly Doodle,” “Jimmy Crack Corn,” “Workin’ on the Railroad,” “Yankee Doodle,” and “Shortnin’ Bread.” Video is 30 minutes long. $14.98 for VHS, $16.98 for DVD. Available at www.jukeboxadventures.com or
at Babies R Us stores.

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Deep River Candles
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Deep River Candles

This High Falls company sells more than 30 fragrant candles from its headquarters on Deep River in Moore County. Staff hand-pours the aromatic products, which contain zinc-cored wicks and pure paraffin wax inside an 8-ounce glass jar. Staff says the 8-ounce candle will burn about 40 hours. Fragrances include chocolate cream, lemon drop, cranberry, country pine, mulberry, Muscadine grape and pink grapefruit. Deep River Candle Company also sells a candle that helps eliminate smoke and odors. The company, which is served by Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, also offers special fundraiser packages. Call (910) 464-5331 or visit www.deeprivercandles.com.

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