Gift Giving the Smartbox Way!
So often when trying to think of a gift for someone, buying more “stuff” just doesn’t fit the bill. If that’s the case for you, Smartbox has the perfect solution! Smartbox is all about giving the gift of an “experience” that is specially chosen to suit the recipient. The shopping process... Read more »
Handmade Gifts for Teachers: Thoughtful Ways to End the School Year!
I’ve always believed that our children’s teachers deserve anything and everything that we can do for them! They instruct, mold, encourage and entertain our kids for eight hours every day of the school year! These early June days are the right time to be thinking... Read more »
The Top Ten Gifts for Father’s Day 2009!
Shopping for the men in our lives is often a challenge! There’s little that they wish for and when asked, aren’t very helpful in their suggestions – my dad always asks for handkerchiefs or socks and my hubby always asks for a night out with me! Despite the... Read more »
Top 10 Gifts for Mother’s Day 2009!
There’s probably no person more deserving of our love and appreciation than the mothers in our lives! Treat the special women in your life to a gift that is just perfect for them!
For A Mom Who….
Loves to Garden: Beautiful Floral Gardening Tools!
From Wild & Wolf, this pretty and useful... Read more »
Look What I Found: Romeo and Julienne Cutting Board!
Funny, clever and useful, this book shaped cutting board is crafted from fine hardwood and inscribed on the “spine” with the title “Romeo and Julienne!” This cutting board is a very useful size (6″ x 9″) for slicing and dicing, and when not in use, it can... Read more »
Tip of the Week – Art-O-Mat!
Those gumball, trinket and candy machines that line the exit of your local supermarket are endlessly fascinating to kids and I do (more often than I should!) relent to my youngest child’s request for spare change to see what “treasure” emerges after a turn of the knob. Now picture an... Read more »
Christmas Gift Guide for Women – Part I: Beautiful Jewelry
Prismera Design – Botanical Jewelry
From Prismera Designs, these are beautiful, organic pieces cut from recycled sheet metal and then cast into metals like gold and bronze. Bracelets, necklaces and earrings are inspired by flowers, fauna and ancient artifacts and all are exquisite in their simplicity.... Read more »
Tip of the Week – Bring Gift Trap to Your Next Party!
Have you ever wished for a game that everyone in your family or group of friends could play together? That didn’t involve trivia knowledge, charades or drawing ability? The Gift Trap Game may well bring the perfect solution!
The Gift Trap Game
Gift Trap is a new... Read more »
Christmas Gift Guide: Part III – Fun Gifts for Teen Guys and Girls
Tame Their Headphones
This clever item, the Cable YoYo Pop, suctions to the back of ipods and mp3 players and allows users to wrap the loose headphone cords around the clip to keep them neat when not in use! (Cable YoYo Pop, $10)
Worn Free... Read more »
Christmas Gifts for Teens: Part II – Fun Gifts for Guys
Clothing
For a reprieve from more common retailers, head to Cantebury of New Zealand for rugby shirts, sweaters and accessories with an international vibe that you won’t see at the mall! (Cantebury of New Zealand)
Recycled Necktie and Suit Wallets
These wallets have experienced the ultimate career change: ... Read more »