Online - June 09, 2008

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Blue Ribbon General Store Goes Online

Blue ribbons conjure happy memories of tossing eggs and riding piggyback with your field-day partner (go Acorns!).

And you’re about to experience similar pleasures when you check out the just-launched Blue Ribbon General Store.

A perfect marriage of country and kitsch, the online shop offers anything from a Barrel of Monkeys to Spring Chicken Muscle Rub and everything in between — all of which have earned the Blue Ribbon for cleverness, wit, and practicality.

Functionally speaking, there’s Botot toothpaste (created in 1755 for King Louis XV), Hot Heads silicone potholders, and Healthy Harvest freshness extenders for produce. On the wackier side lie wax lips, rocket balloons, and a pirate disguise kit complete with eye patch. You can’t really go wrong no matter what you toss in your cart.

Everyone’s a winner.

Available online at blueribbongeneralstore.com.