Our Jeep Dog Days of Summer Contest begins today.

We want to see YOUR Jeep Dog!

Ok, here's the deal. Simple enough. Send us a photo (just one or two per pooch, please) of your Jeep dog. How will we know your pooch is a real Jeep dog? Why, he'll be riding in the CJ, or running through a rock garden, or belly deep in a mud puddle, of course. Or, she'll be chomping a Jeep chew toy, or wearing a bright red Jeep collar. Or maybe your best friend will be wearing a Jeep t-shirt (and looking cool in it.) One thing is for sure, though, your dog won't be wearing any of those sissy pink tutus that those poor NYC dogs have to wear when they go out to the park. We mean, even if your dog is a little one, they can still be a real Jeep dog.

Send us some photos!

So get those cameras out and start snapping some photos. Send them to sales @ allthingsjeep.com and maybe...

YOUR dog can be crowned TOP JEEP DOG OF 2008, complete with a Jeep Toys Gift Basket Grand Prize and a $50 Gift Certificate for you!

We'll even have a few runner up (in case the winning pooch can't fulfill their doggy duties as reigning top dog).

You'll find all the info you need on our Jeep Dogs Days of Summer page here:

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/jeep-dogs-contest.html

May the best pooch win.

I came across this video today. I have no idea if the date on it is correct. I have no idea who this kid is. But I will bet that mom or dad owns a Jeep and it was in his genes. It could not be helped. It's too late.

If this is you (or you know who it is), I want an update. How many Jeeps in the family. What are you wrenching these days? Is the red Power Wheels still in the garage?

Kids with Jeep Genes

I tried to embed this darn video but it wouldn't work so you'll have to click on the link to see the video but it will make you smile. Enjoy.

Thank God, the 100% humidity has left us for a few days, the sun is shining and the temp is about 80 degrees. The top is off my Jeep and truly, there is nothing else like it - driving around in the Jeep with the sun shining, the wind in your hair and the tunes playing. I used every excuse I could today to take a ride. First, I took my daughter to an eye doctor appointment and back. Then I went to the supermarket for milk. Then I headed out to get a haircut. Then we decided to go out for dinner for Mexican. And finally, we went out to pick up a friend and bring her over here. And honestly, while we have some hardcore off-roaders here at the office, I will admit that mine is daily driver, hasn't seen anything off-road more than a dirt path and a cow pasture, and it's STILL fun.

Yes, the gas prices are awful. But the pleasure I get from driving this Jeep makes it worthwhile. At last for now. Are you still having fun in your Jeep or have the gas prices put a dent in the fun?

It is hot in here. It is so freakin' hot. Around 90 and really humid. Ugh. We don't have air conditioning in the warehouse YET, but we are getting it very soon and soon everyone will be smiling again.

Meanwhile, we will be launching a new contest to honor the heat and honor our pals, our furry friends, our Jeep dogs.

More details to follow but you may want to dust off any awesome photos of your dog in your Jeep, and if you don't have those, get those cameras ready.

SMILE!  

Okie dokey (did I spell that right?). Here's another batch of New Jeep Products we JUST GOT IN. Guys, these designs don't exist anywhere else but here. Made Exclusively for YOU.

And, it pays to read this blog, even if I don't say anything of any substance very often. :)  At least it will save you $$.  Because, as you know, my blog readers get 50% off the latest apparel designs during the first week of their existence. So here you go:

Like the tees below? Click on the links below, add them to your shopping cart, and enter the coupon code: COOL-BLOG-READER at checkout and you'll save 50% off the regular price. SWEEET!

Pink Jeep Beach Tee for Girls

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/tra-7902.html 

Regular price $18. Blog Reader's Price: $9 (with code)

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Rockin Jeep Tee - Green Emblem with Bird  

http://www.allthingsjeep.com/tra-8288.html 

Regular price $18. Blog Reader's Price: $9 (with code)

We are getting many a request for Jeep tents. Does anyone have any experience with these? Tents aren't like t-shirts where you drop $20 on them and if they don't fit, you shove it in the back of the closet. They are expensive items that need to be extremely functional. You live in them, for godsakes. So I'm really leary of carrying this line unless I hear from existing users that they are top notch in quality, durability, longevity, etc. Hey, if you own one, tell me your thoughts! I thank you.

Sorry, bad joke, I know. It's after midnight and we are waking up really early tomorrow AM to have a yard sale at our house and try and sell some of our junk (to make room for more junk.) And, as they say, "one man's trash..." And I guess I'm just over tired and making stupid jokes.

In any case, our customers with dogs have been asking for these for months and we couldn't get our hands on them but the vendor finally shipped to us and we have at least 50 sets. So if your pooch likes to play ball, and you have an affinity for camo Jeep stuff, we got balls.

I've blogged about this magazine before. It's JP Freek Adventure Magazine. A super read.  I don't know if I read it for the articles or the photos, they are both so good. But there's good news and bad news and better news about it.

The Good News first...  It's FREE to read it. Click the logo below to read it yourself.

The Bad News second... You have to read it online (but if you are reading this, it means you have a computer and are probably ok with that) OR print it out on your own printer (and it's a hefty magazine.) It's not yet available in a printed version.  I don't really find this to be extraordinarily bad news, but sometimes it's just great to go the mailbox, open it up and pull out the newest glossy issue of your favorite magazine. It's a perfect excuse to sit out on the deck with your favorite beverage and relax and read a bit. This magazine requires a bit more effort. (But again, WORTH IT!)

The VERY BEST NEWs - Our Go Topless Day in May MADE IT INTO THE Magazine in the current issue! Yeah us. And I must say, the photo spread is way better than anything I put together. We're on page 11 of the PDF file and 20 something in the online read. Check it out.

ALSO - and MOST IMPORTANT - subscribe to this fabulous outdoor adventure magazine. It's free and it's fun. What more could you ask?

Subscribe to JPFREEK Adventure Magazine here: http://www.jpfreek.com/subscribe/index.html

One Day for the Red Cross

Despite often complaining about the weather here in New England (too hot and sticky in the summer, too cold in the winter, yada yada yada) we live in heaven compared to the current situation over in the midwest. So when a member of a forum I'm a part of suggested donating some money to the Red Cross to help the victims of the floods, we jumped in. This is a forum of small e-commerce store business owners like us. Each one runs a personalize business and each one is a passionate about what they do as we are. The official announcement of our plans is below, but we wanted to roll it out early so the bottom line is this.

From today, through July 1st, we will donate 5% of any purchase you make at www.allthingsjeep.com to the Red Cross to help the victims of the recent floods. Thank you.

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On Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 All Things Jeep, along with over 15 other e-commerce sites is donating a portion of our sales for that day to American Red Cross.

The American Red cross is currently in desperate need of funds for relief efforts for the Midwest Floods. Every purchase made at All Things Jeep and at the stores listed below on July 1st, 2008 will result in a donation to the American Red Cross. The percentage at each store will vary. For our part, All Things Jeep will be donating 5% of all merchandise sales. The more you buy, the more you give.

So shop at All Things Jeep today! We are sure you will find something you need (or at least want!) And what a better time to buy. And check-out our buddies below. Each of these sites is a small business, run by people like us.

For more information on the American Red Cross visit http://www.redcross.org/

"If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it."

- Lucy Larcom, American poet (1826-1893)

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On July 1st, please visit the following retailers participating in One Day for the Red Cross on :

All Things Jeep (www.allthingsjeep.com)- Great gifts & accessories for Jeep & Off-Road enthusiasts at All Things Jeep!

Affordable-Breastfeeding-Supplies.com (www.Affordable-Breastfeeding-Supplies.com) - Breast Pumps and Breastfeeding supplies.

Bride's Village (www.BridesVillage.com) - An extraordinary selection of wedding accessories & attendants gifts.

Bright and Bold (www.BrightandBold.com) - Modern home decor and accessories.

Calypso Parrot (www.calypsoparrot.com) - A tropical parrot-themed gift store for all parrot lovers

Fitness Organica (www.fitnessorganica.com) - Hard-to-find fitness and yoga DVDs from around the world.

Gourmet Parrot (www.gourmetparrot.com) - Natural and organic gourmet parrot foods and supplements.

Greek for Me (www.GreekForMe.com) - A Greek Store for fraternity and sorority merchandise.

Katbird (www.katbird.com) -Katbird offers Laurel Burch cat & Alley Cat collectibles and jewelry for the cat lover.

Lolita Martini Glasses (www.lolitamartiniglasses.com)- featuring the beautiful and whimsical martini glassware envisioned by Tracy Healy and brought to life by Santa Barbara Ceramic Design

Lolita Wine Glasses (www.lolitawineglasses.com)- Featuring the beautiful and whimsical wine glasses designed by Tracy Healy and brought to life by Santa Barbara Ceramic Design.

My Gowns (www.MyGowns.com) - Gowns, dresses, petticoats & wedding accessories. For everything but "I do".

Nature Chest (www.NatureChest.com) - A full line exotic bird store for all parrots and their people.

Painted Kiwi (www.PaintedKiwi.com) - Here you'll find Life is Good stuff, Liv'n Out Loud! Clothing, Mismatched Socks, and other colorful products that are playful and fun.

Self Expressions (www.selfexpressions.com ) - Breast Pumps and Breastfeeding supplies.

Shower-Curtains.com (www.Shower-Curtains.com) - The highest quality and best choice of shower curtains.

ScrapBookGifts.com (www.ScrapbookGifts.com) - Great scrapbooking gifts for the beginner, expert or indulge yourself.

Shop the Gift Basket Store (www.shopthegiftbasketstore.com) - Shop The Gift Basket Store for Birthday Gifts, Get Well Gifts, Corporate Gifts, Gourmet Baskets.

Shakespeare's Den (www.ShakespearesDen.com) - Smart Gifts for Intelligent People. Celebrating great thinkers and the people who love them.

Tree Hollow Toys (www.TreeHollowToys.com) - Offering eco-friendly, green toys that are USA made, European made, and fair trade, or sweatshop-free.

Top Notch Gift (www.topnotchgiftshop.com)- . Top Notch Gift has a great selection of outdoor games for the whole family.