Teddy’s Haven

 

Nydia Tungsten is back with another game review. In her article for today, she looks over "Teddy's Haven." In this game you run a shop in a Medieval Fantasy village. So instead of being an adventurer, you're selling goods to them, as well as others who come by the shop. You can explore some, and collect things to sell, as well as meeting people and creatures. As you make money, you can expand. So what did Nydia think?

 

Read Nydia's review in Other Grids, Games, and MMOs. 

 

Snuggles

 

Gemma Cleanslate's search for Christmas-themed places continues. She recently stopped by a store with a cute name: Snuggles. There was a wide variety of outdoor decor to get. But there's also plenty of decorations for the inside of a home, plus gifts you can get for someone.

 

Read Gemma's article in Places. 

 

Reader Submitted Picture: Bull At A China Shop

 

 Taken by Alden Cortes at the SLB's League of Extraordinary Victorian Roleplayers exhibit. What this minotaur is doing looking into a china shop for, he didn't say. But it's just a thin layer of glass keeping that bull from going in. 

 

 

Cartoon of The Day: Dog Musician

 

 

 Taken while shopping. I came across this dog playing his guitar at a store. 

I figured he'd play most any tune, except one.

By Bixyl Shuftan

 

Snuggle Christmas Store

 

Gemma Cleanslate continues her looking around for Christmas stores in Second Life. Her latest stop was a place with a cute name: Snuggle. Set in not just one sim but a few, She found much decor available for sale. So what did she find?

 

Read Gemma's story in Design.

Dench Christmas Shop

 

Thanksgiving is over, and the Christmas shopping season is upon us. And some want to get an early start for "Black Friday." One place to start is Dench Designs. An old favorite of Gemma Cleanslate's, she dropped over to take a look at their Christmas items. 

Read Gemma's article in Design. 

Black Friday

 

 

 "We interrupt this Second Life to bring to you the shopping season."

November 24 was "Black Friday." In real life, it's the busiest day for many stores in real life. And here in Second Life, many stores marked off the prices of their goods to attract shoppers eager to scoop up some bargains, getting gifts for friends and loved ones, or just wanted to be part of the shopping experience. It's good news for Linden Lab as it means more people buying up Linden dollars.

Some of the sales, maybe most, go on to today. So feel free to keep on checking for bargains. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: Making Strides' "Outshop Cancer"

 

The 6th annual Out Shop Cancer event supporting Making Strides and the American Cancer Society is almost here.

Out Shop Cancer is a main store and marketplace shopping event and a signature Strides Campaign in Second Life in support of the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs and research.

The 2023 Out Shop Cancer event includes main store and marketplace shopping, a grid-wide hunt, an Out Shop Cancer Pop-up Market, and a special Gala event. Along with the many shopping opportunities, there will be several special raffles during the month, including raffles for eBody Reborn bodies, Belleza bodies, LeLutka heads, skin packs and much more.

In addition to the shopping, hunt and raffles, there will be an art walk and photo contest this year. The Easthaven Art Walk will also run Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 and feature the creative work of artists and photographers with proceeds benefiting Strides. A photo contest with the theme, "Season of Hope" will be held at Easthaven and open to everyone to join in the fun!

With more than 70 stores participating ranging from clothes to decor to breedables, there is something for everyone. Sandie Slate, founder of Out Shop Cancer, says “The response from designers this year has been tremendous and the amount of support for the event has exceeded expectations. With the inclusion of the Pop-Up Market and the Gala event, this year’s event is jam-packed with shopping and much more.”

Slate continued: "By hosting events throughout the month, there's plenty to see and do -- all while helping to raise funds for a great cause."

The Out Shop Cancer event runs from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Shoppers will be able to pick up a shopping hud inworld at the Out Shop Cancer office. A list of contributing merchants with a shopping directory and the official bloggers can be found on the Out Shop Cancer website at https://www.outshopcancersecondlife.com/. Information about the Hunt, Pop-Up Market and Gala event will be available on the website as well.

All proceeds from this event go directly to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs and services.

 

Once again, for more information, check out the website at outshopcancersecondlife.com 

 

About Making Strides

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer or MSABC is the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, uniting more than 300 communities to finish the fight. Every breast cancer walk and event is an incredible and inspiring opportunity to honor those who have battled breast cancer, raise awareness about what we can do to reduce our breast cancer risk, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society fight the disease with research, information, services, and access to mammograms for women who need them.

 

Announcement: M and M Creations Sale

We have a rainy day and found it a good time to clean up our shop and listings.
We took a broom and wiped away some very old products which we even forgot we ever made them.
We also found many items which do not reflect current pricing anymore.
So we lowered a lot of prices, some items even up to 50%.

Feel free to visit us on marketplace or inworld for a fresh discovery of our products.

Enjoy, we keep on swimming today (smile)

M&M

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Paradise/217/158/21

"Crazy Jazzies Gacha Resales"

Next to the Happy Vixen Club in the Purrfection Estates sim, a shall shop has sprung up: "Crazy Jazzies Gacha Resales." It's owned by Jasmine Dawn

Talking to Jasmine, she told me it was a place where one could get vouchers for some of the Chibi Noodle Avatars that were on sale at the Gacha Guild Spring event last month. Getting a voucher is fairly easy, she explained, "Simple really, click the yellow tags and you get the item name and the asking price, pay the tag, get the item."

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Purrfection%20Estates/210/204/22

Khargo Christmas Market and Under The Tree Christmas Shop

Gemma Cleanslate continues her exploration for Christmas-themed places in Second Life. One is the Khargo Christmas Market at Yellowstone falls, where one can get many kinds of decorations. At Under The Tree Christmas Shop in Larsen, you can chop down your own tree, as well as getting things for it.

Read Gemma's story in Places.

Linden Lab's SL Anniversary Shopping Event Going on Now to June 26

After SL8B, Linden Lab ceased to take part in the main Second Life Birthday celebrations. But in recent years they have been getting involved again in helping to celebrate Second Life's anniversary. Earlier in May, they announced they were looking for musicians to take part in their third annual Music Fest, which will take place alongside the SL14B, and merchants to take part in an anniversary shopping event. Last week, Linden Lab revealed the details of their SL14B Official Shopping Event, as it's being called in the Destination Guide. The event is going on now, and will go on until June 26.

...we launched a HUGE shopping event in honor of the occasion. Sixty Merchants with some of the most popular brands in Second Life have set up shop across three Regions  -  Golden, Gilded and Halcyon - each providing a FREE gift and some major discounts on their top-selling items!
 

 You’re going to want to find some time to make your way through each of these stores, as there really are some amazing things to find.

 

 Go, check it out now! Sales ends on June 26th!

The shopping event is taking place on a three sim area: Golden (101/129/52/), Halcyon (128/104/52), and Gilded (100/126/52). The three sims are not anywhere near the SL14B grounds, located far to the south past the mainland continent in between.

Stay tuned for details on the Music Fest, and the SL14B.

Bats Out of Hats

"Fly To Our Wicked Sanctuary, Like a Bat Out Of..."

Greetings all, from The Witchly hat, adorning this gourd where ideas fly out of!

...What?  You haven't heard of us?
^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) is a store owned and run by:
MajikVixen (BlueVioletVixen Lorefield) & JonCernunnos Resident
AKA Lilith and Samael ♥

LIKE US ON AVATAR SOCIAL NETWORK:
and get a 10% discount (see group notice for details):
http://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/ASNpage/BatsOutOfHats

We also have a group on ASN (to which the same promotion applies), join our group on ASN: http://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/group/470

WHAT IS FOUND AT ^v^/ <|;)?:
Let me take you on a mini-tour thru the dark wood...

Buried throughout the foliage, you will find unique things for sale with just a slight touch of taboo.  Our shop is a plethora of dark miscellanea, where you'll find that perfectly mysterious accessory to enlighten your home or wardrobe!

Check out our Tree Hub... This has some tasty tidbits of freebies, group gifts, group subscription, store info., and you can even make donations, if you wish.  As your eyes wander this thicketed back wall, you will find affiliates, hunt info., and Lindo (yes, have fun while you shop!).

Looking for something extra secret?  Take the tiny door teleport upstairs, into the great abyss!  Who knows what treasures are waiting for you to find them!  Oh, was that a meteorite that flew by, or are you just happy to see us?  -5 stars for you!

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF, INWORLD:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lionheart%20Ahadi/208/200/29

MAJIK'S FISH HUNT STUFFS:
Come and visit our hole in the wall, Fish Hunt Branch!  If you're addicted to Fish or Gold Hunting, and into the whole Snuffle regime (buying Snuffles, gathering charcoal pops, shrooms, & scooping poo, lol), then you've GOT to check this place out:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Farm/28/216/22
<º))))><.·´¯`·. May the fish be with you!.·´¯`·.><((((º>

Still not sure?  Here's a taste of more with...

OUR LATEST RELEASES:

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the iciest Queen of fire and Fall?  This choker was hand carved together with the finest prims and textures, to therefore fit the one, matching Isis' (or Aset's) caliber (an Egyptian Goddess name meaning, "throne").  Hone your dark powers of beguiling beauty with class.  ;)  Prim and sculpted pieces are copy/mod (you can even add an RLV script, if so desired).  Jeweled bat heart has a small bling sparkle animation to it, for that extra regal effect.

This very elegant and simple choker adds a Gothic touch to your wardrobe, with style and taste.  Meow, my sexy bat winged kitten!  ...Or is it a camouflaged bow-tie for those occasions the family insists on dragging you to?  Haha, enjoy your little dark secret, and share it with whomever is worthy!  ;)  Prim and sculpted pieces are copy/mod so you can customize it to your liking (you can even add an RLV script, if so desired). 

NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:
The experience of building the "Prissy's Majikal Daily Dreams" project definitely broadened our spectrum.  We are very down to Earth people who find joy in working with each other, and now find it rewarding to work with others as well.  If you have an idea you would like to see come to life, and don't know where to begin, let ^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) help you!

We also participate in
HUNTS:
Current Hunt: Around The Grid In 80 Days 4, running July 13 - September 30th: http://funwithhunts.blogspot.com/p/around-grid-in-80-days-4.html

This is the hunt prize:

This mesmerizing decoration and conversation piece captures your love for the wicked, in a crystal ball, suspended by majikal hands.  ...Are they reaching for the dark-inspired, or offering it up as a sacrifice?  It's up for debate, while gazing into the mystical mists of contemplation, at the twisted bejeweled bat heart.  The crystal ball textures are animated and the bat heart in the center of it rotates very slowly.

JOIN OUR SL GROUP:
...To stay up to date on current events or products like hunts, Lindo, new releases, plus group gifts!  ^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) Group Key: 0dceeb4c-62ab-9436-ca6a-5f46106681b4

No room for groups?  No worries!  Click the Subscribr on the Tree Hub to stay in touch.

We also have a group referral program going on. L$5 per person who's referred to the group or Subscribr and stays for at least a week.  See group notice for details.

Our current group giftie is:

A lot of ppl have birthdays in the summer, including Majik... can you tell she's an 80's child?  0:-)  Take a bite of the forbidden fruit, and let us help you celebrate with our special deviled cupcake!  This animated cupcake is especially majikal, and only available to ^v^/<|;) group members for a limited time!  Mesh & sculpted pieces are copy/mod.  Just add it from your inventory and your avatar will enjoy every delicious bite.

PREFER TO SHOP BY CATALOGUE?:
We can also be found on the Marketplace:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/181088
(sometimes you will find things there, that aren't available Inworld, and vice versa) (especially PlantPets!)  ;)

WITH OUR MOST HEARTFELT THANKS:
We would like to recognize Bugs Larnia for her phenomenal scripting help and teaching she does with her counterparts at Faerie Crossing.  Without her awesomeness, 1/2 of our products wouldn't be quite as stunning as they are.  :) ♥

We would also like to thank Cerri (cerridwen.melody), creator of Miss Mischief, who is the most wonderful landlady ever!  She got our new place ready in time for the Around The Grid 4 Hunt, and is by far, a master at working with textures!  :)

New Sponsor: Bats Out of Hats

"Fly To Our Wicked Sanctuary, Like a Bat Out Of..."

Greetings all, from The Witchly hat, adorning this gourd where ideas fly out of!

...What?  You haven't heard of us?
^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) is a store owned and run by:
MajikVixen (BlueVioletVixen Lorefield) and JonCernunnos Resident
AKA Lilith and Samael ♥

LIKE US ON AVATAR SOCIAL NETWORK:
and get a 10% discount (see group notice for details):
http://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/ASNpage/BatsOutOfHats

We also have a group on ASN (to which the same promotion applies), join our group on ASN: http://www.avatarsocialnetwork.com/group/470

WHAT IS FOUND AT ^v^/ <|;)?:
Let me take you on a mini-tour thru the dark wood...

Buried throughout the foliage, you will find unique things for sale with just a slight touch of taboo.  Our shop is a plethora of dark miscellanea, where you'll find that perfectly mysterious accessory to enlighten your home or wardrobe!

Check out our Tree Hub... This has some tasty tidbits of freebies, group gifts, group subscription, store info., and you can even make donations, if you wish.  As your eyes wander this thicketed back wall, you will find affiliates, hunt info., and Lindo (yes, have fun while you shop!).

Looking for something extra secret?  Take the tiny door teleport upstairs, into the great abyss!  Who knows what treasures are waiting for you to find them!  Oh, was that a meteorite that flew by, or are you just happy to see us?  -5 stars for you!

EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF, INWORLD:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lionheart%20Ahadi/208/200/29
Yes, we have moved!  ...To a more spacious location!  Come check it out!  :)

NEWEST BRANCH ADDITION:
Yus, we've decided to open up our hole in the wall, Fish Hunt Branch!  If you're addicted to Fish or Gold Hunting, and into the whole Snuffle regime (buying Snuffles, gathering charcoal pops, shrooms, & scooping poo, lol), then you've GOT to check this place out:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Farm/28/216/22
May the fish be with you!

Still not sure?  Here's a taste of more with...
OUR LATEST RELEASE:

No, we did not create PlantPets, but they are an interactive breedable that make great fun and wonderful gifts.  I have included instructions and the PlantPets' landmark in this box, along with the Rose PlantPet's seed.  ...Hurry, this exclusive pet won't last long at these prices!  Also check out our other listings for more breedables that are available!

NETWORKING & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:
The experience of building the "Prissy's Majikal Daily Dreams" project definitely broadened our spectrum.  We are very down to Earth people who find joy in working with each other, and now find it rewarding to work with others as well.  If you have an idea you would like to see come to life, and don't know where to begin, let ^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) help you!

We also participate in
HUNTS:
Next Hunt is: Around The Grid In 80 Days 4, which runs from July 13 - September 30th: http://funwithhunts.blogspot.com/p/around-grid-in-80-days-4.html

This is the hunt prize:

This mesmerizing decoration and conversation piece captures your love for the wicked, in a crystal ball, suspended by majikal hands.  ...Are they reaching for the dark-inspired, or offering it up as a sacrifice?  It's up for debate, while gazing into the mystical mists of contemplation, at the twisted bejeweled bat heart.  The crystal ball textures are animated and the bat heart in the center of it rotates very slowly.

JOIN OUR SL GROUP:
...To stay up to date on current events or products like hunts, Lindo, new releases, plus group gifts!  ^v^/<|;) (Bats Out Of Hats) Group Key: 0dceeb4c-62ab-9436-ca6a-5f46106681b4

No room for groups?  No worries!  Click the Subscribr on the Tree Hub to stay in touch.

We also have a group referral program going on. L$5 per person who's referred to the group or Subscribr and stays for at least a week.  See group notice for details.

Our current group giftie is:

Welcome in the Summer by busting out the watermelons, the s'mores around the campfire, and the firecrackers!  This sparkler is especially majikal, and only available to ^v^/<|;) group members!  Don't just be at the beach party, be the light of the shindig!  Firery particles dance about from the top.

PREFER TO SHOP BY CATALOGUE?:
We can also be found on the Marketplace:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/181088
(sometimes you will find things there, that aren't available Inworld, and vice versa) (especially PlantPets!)  ;)

WITH OUR MOST HEARTFELT THANKS:
We would like to recognize Bugs Larnia for her phenomenal scripting help and teaching she does with her counterparts at Faerie Crossing.  Without her awesomeness, 1/2 of our products wouldn't be quite as stunning as they are.  :) ♥

We would also like to thank Cerri (cerridwen.melody), creator of Miss Mischief, who is the most wonderful landlady ever!  She got our new place ready in time for the Around The Grid 4 Hunt, and is by far, a master at working with textures!  :)

Theater on the Hill

Gemma Cleanslate recently traveled to a place of which it's events are sometimes written about, but it was time to write on the location itself: Theater on the Hill. Taking up two sims, Pure Luxury and Theater Stage, as a theater and location for events, it is expertly contsructed and very much suited for it's task. But there's more to the area than the theater. Outside the building, there are a number of paths to walk around. Plus there's an art museum, and a shop where a lady can get a dress.

Read Gemma's article in Design.

Yareach and Farshore Mercantile

There's a new store in the area of Caledon. The location isn't by someone best known in the Steampunk-themed community, but by two known for their activities in the Sunweaver Estates. Shockwave Yareach and Cynthia Farshore have gotten together to run a store, named "Yareach and Farshore Mercantile," with a wide selection of items to make one feel at home in a Steam-Age location. The Newser went over to take a look at the Mercantile and have a few words with the owners.

Read the article in Design.

Club Transation

In his latest club review, Wesley Regenbogen looks at "Club Transation." Run by Fin Silversmith, the club is different from most in that it's beneath a clothing store, run by Hardrain Tigerpaw. Once one is done partying they can go upstairs to shop.

Read Wesley's review in Places.

Gacha Market and The Arcade

How many of you have heard of "Gacha?" Until recently, Wesley Regenbogen hadn't. Once he found out about this catchy method of shopping, he took a look at two gacha locations. One is The Arcade, which has been around in Second Life for a while and better known to gacha shoppers. The other is Gacha Market, which is a combination store and residential area.

Read Wesley's article in Design.

Freebie Clothing and Avatar Shopping Mall Set Up At Sunny Beach, Sunweavers Estates

Are you looking for a new set of clothes but are a little short on Lindens, or perhaps just looking for a good deal? Well, you can't get much better than free. Nydia Tungsten has set up a temporary freebie shopping mall in the western half of the Sunny Beach sim in the Sunweaver Estates. Rita Mariner told the community about the place on Friday night.

Sunnies:  If your a female and would like a whole lot of free clothes, courtesy of Nydia Tungsten, get your booty over to Sunny Beach and grab them from the Freebie Mall, while it it up.  Lots of really cool stuff to be had.  It will take some time to grab it all, there is a lot of stuff.

"Also male clothes and avatars," Nydia corrected. There are hundreds of free items here. The clothing ranges from swimwear to formal outfits to a kind of womens' dress resembling countries' national flags. There are also a number of old but still useful avatars up for free, such as a "Stay Puft Marshmallow Man" from "Ghostbusters," standing about twenty feet high. There's also a selection of classic "Wingless" avatars from anthro fox to equine to hyena up, completely free.

The mall will be up for several days, Nydia saying it should be coming down Friday September 19th.

The SURL http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sunny%20Beach/80/120/24 will take you to the place, but all one has to do is bring up Sunny Beach on the map and teleport somewhere on to the western half, "this easily covers a quarter sim you can't miss it."

Bixyl Shuftan

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at the Fantasy Faire

By Bixyl Shuftan