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Clever Gifts for College Bound High School Grads!

Clever Gifts for the College Bound!
It’s been a long time since I headed off to college, but every September I’m filled with envious feelings for those who are!  What could be better than studying what you love while living with dear friends?  And clearly, I am just as jealous of the fun items high school […]

Creative Student Gift

A Fun Gesture of Encouragement to Kids of All Ages!
My Daughter’s math teacher ended the school year with a very sweet and creative gesture for her students!  She assembled a collection of seemingly random items in a gift bag, but then enclosed a note that made each piece make sense!  So here’s what was inside […]

Homemade Gifts for Father’s Day

Homemade Gifts for Father’s Day!
A recent post (Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008) offered many suggestions for Father’s Day gifts, but if your children would like to create something special for dad, here are a few easy ideas!
Custom Made Snack Mix
Mixing up a batch of snack mix will get kids thinking about dad’s personality and keep […]

A Ticket Stub Diary - Easily Store Ticket Stubs

Look What I Found - A Ticket Stub Diary! 
This ticket stub diary is a fabulous gift for almost anyone on your gift giving list!  It’s the perfect place to store ticket stubs from events of all kinds! From the Super Bowl to the local movie theatre, this diary turns ticket stubs into keepsakes and provides […]

Top Father’s Day Gifts, Gift Ideas, 2008

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2008!
This year Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, June 15th (which also happens to be my husband’s birthday!)  Shopping for the men in our lives is always a challenge and so I’ve compiled a selection of gifts for men that are unique in different ways and will hopefully help with […]

Self-Adhesive Gift Wrap!

Tip of the Week - Try Out Hallmark’s New Self Adhesive Gift Wrap! 
When I was at my local card store shopping for wrapping paper for my Mother’s Day gifts, the pattern that I liked best also happened to be one of Hallmark’s new self adhesive papers.  I was skeptical about how well this “sticky” paper […]

Regal Mother’s Day Gifts!

Treat Mom Like a Queen! 
Of course we all hope to treat the mothers in our lives like queens on Mother’s Day, but this fantastic array of “regal” gifts will remind her of her lofty status on a daily basis!  Take a look at these unique items that are both thoughtful and on trend: 
Gold Crown Logo […]

Fun Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifts For a Truly Special Mother’s Day!
Oftentimes, Mother’s Day comes upon us and we have not prepared as we would have liked to.  For truly special gift giving, it is essential to plan ahead.  I’d like to encourage you to start thinking early this year, and to place your catalog or website orders for Mother’s […]

Clever Valentine’s Gifts for Kids, Boys, Girls, Children

Valentine Gifts for Children!

When I was growing up (and still today!) every holiday was a special day complete with gift giving, thanks to my mother’s fabulous creativity.  And in fact, her gift giving was brilliant, especially when my sister and I were young.  My mom would shop for things that we needed, but jazzed up […]

Clever Milestone Birthday Gift!

The Best Birthday Gift to Celebrate a Special Woman in Your Life! 

A Silver Rope Charm Bracelet

Do you have a dear girlfriend or family member about to celebrate a milestone occasion?  A 30th, 40th, or 50th birthday?  I have the perfect idea for a group gift – a silver charm bracelet by Chamilia or Pandora!  Both of […]