A friend bought this for my (then) weeks old son - she was on a shopping trip to New York and this was his ‘birth’ gift, along with other similarly themed decorative presents. It’s not the largest piece of wall art, measuring just 9″ high and 7″ wide but …

I purchased this Swarovski crystal tulip several years ago. It all began when Swarovski started to create lovely little, single flowers in faceted pots. First they made one that didn’t have a specific flower name. It simply had five rounded petals, and the flower was available in clear crystal …

Put simply, this coin is magnificent. I love this coin because of the meaning it holds and how lovely the coin design is. Before I describe the coin, I must say this isn’t just for coin collectors but also for anyone who desires a unique piece of jewelry.
This was a …

This is a precious set of four miniature crystal figurines that Swarovski put out several years ago, and I think it was a limited-edition set. I love to visit the seashore in New Jersey, so being able to purchase this was a treat for me. I guess you could …

I love eating all types of chocolates but my all time favorite have always been After Eight chocolates. These chocolates are generally thins mints enrobed in dark chocolates and were gifted to me by my parents on my birthday. Mint has always been my preferred flavor and these chocolates …

Savannah Gardens scented Bath Soaps was first given to me several years ago by a friend, and it’s a product that I really love and enjoy. The product comes from Crabtree & Evelyn.
These delightful, heavenly scented soaps are vegetable based. They contain extracts of honey, lemongrass, and …

I am very loyal with my parker pens but I also like pens that i found very useful to me as well as good looking. I really don’t know but I think i love to use good looking sleek or stylish type of pen, but this pen is stylish …

In the wake of the South Africa World Cup, my godmother gave me the Octopus Paul stuffed toy from Nici. She jokingly said that she gave it to me to help me make the right decisions. I fell in love with it at first sight.
The stuffed toy …

I had received a snuggie blanket for Christmas and every since then I have been using it faithfully. A snuggie blanket is a blanket with sleeves and it comes in a couple of colors. I had got a pink one for Christmas as a gift from my mom. It …

Emily’s Dark Chocolate Covered Fortune Cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion that not only taste good, but also deliver an entertaining fortune inside each cookie. The price of these cookies varies however depending on where you purchase them, but if you purchase them at Wal-Mart then the …

I love V Tech products. I have been buying them for gifts for 20 years, ever since they have been on the market. As a matter of fact, the children have to fight me for them. One thing to look for in buying an electronic toy, …

I bought this piece at Bloomingdale’s a couple of years ago, because I thought it was something very cute and adorable to put on the toilet tank in my bathroom (for decoration). The unique feature of this product is that it is a 5-piece, multi-functional set. You have a …

Valentine’s day is a day reserved not just for lovers, but for people who do love or receive love from family and friends. However, if you happen to be in love during the month of February, and Valentine’s day approaches without you knowing what it is you’re going to …

I know that all generations have certain toys and games that cause a huge craze. In my experience, these fad toys are usually ridiculously expensive and over-priced for the quality. Such is the case with the Zhu Zhu Pets. This toy gained popularity in 2009 and was a huge …

I am always in need of birthday cards with attractive designs to send to my friends, so I was very pleased to see these “Paws and Whiskers” cards from the “Just to say…” range being sold in packs of ten for just one pound at my local card shop. …

I have no idea why in the world Swarovski named this little figurine Y2B. It sounds like it could have been a name of a character in “Star Wars.” This is a figurine of a sheep, so I don’t know how Swarovski associated a sheep with the letter and …

When my aunt sent me this hair removal gift set, it was more than enough to make my day. I would least expect someone to mind how I manage hair growth and shower me with a handful of products, as hair removal isn’t everyone’s business other than my …

I saw this paperweight in a gift shop in Chesapeake City, MD, when I was visiting relatives. I was in the process of buying a couple of other items in the shop, and my eyes kept resting on this paperweight. I couldn’t leave the shop without buying it, knowing …

I like the fact that Swarovski gave this dolphin an unusual name that starts with a D, instead of giving it a common name like Don or Dan. Anyway, this was a darling little piece that I think is retired, which is a shame. It is one of my …

I would have called this piece something like “Mini Butterfly” or “Baby Butterfly” instead of “Spring Butterfly.” This is a small figurine (one and a quarter inches tall), and there is something very sweet and innocent looking about this piece. This looks like a butterfly that is not fully …

I bought this cast paper wall sculpture at People’s Pottery in Willow Grove, PA, which closed down years ago. They carried all kinds of handmade metal sculptures as well as art glass, ceramics, and jewelry. I love all different kinds of tropical fish because of their bright colors and …

I must admit I was surprised at first when I heard the EGG bag gift item. I heard it last April, on my birthday when my special friend texted me that he will give me an egg bag as a birthday gift when he returned from an educational tour. …

Happy Halloween! Wait, what do you mean it’s November?
The Skelanimals line of plush seem to appeal to the new popular crowd - the “emo” and goth kids who want everything to be black, want the bones showing and preferably glowing in the dark, even if it’s just a …

Wow, this is a crystal piece that is totally different from ANYTHING else that I own in my crystal collection. I was really in awe when I stumbled upon this one. And I bet if I were looking for something like this piece, I wouldn’t be able to find …

I just got this mug for Christmas, because I am a cat lover. I had never been familiar with this company Lang before. But now I have gone on their website, and I have noticed that they sell calendars, stationery, puzzles, and many other products. The site features a …

My daughter received the Littel People Kingdom Castle for Christmas this year and loved it so much she was playing with it before we even had a chance to get it assembled.
I can see why she likes it so much. Coming complete with a King, King and Dragon, the …

I have been using Harney and Sons teas since 1996 when I had a small bakery. They have a very large collection from green to black and everything you can imagine in between. I have tasted many but my personal favorite are the greens. They have at …

My daughter is very fond of splash pools and she has been gifted an intex 2 feet wide inflatable splash pool by her friend.
The intex 2 feet splash pool has got two tubes on the rim that can be inflated easily with the mouth, blowing air inside. I inflated …

I recently purchased a hand-soap making kit at AC Moore made by Soap Place called Spa Indulgence. The kit included all materials to make two bottles of hand-soap and four bars of soap. I came with complete instructions and claimed even a beginner could make this soap. …

The Strawberry Patch Hallmark shop in Strawberry Square Harrisburg is a great place to stop in at lunch break to select a last minute gift or card for that special occasion that may have slipped your mind. I often find myself stopping in and checking out their 99 cent …

I bought this perfume bottle at Langman Gallery in Willow Grove, PA about seven years ago. I was excited over it the first time I saw it, but I didn’t buy it right away, because it cost over $100. When I went back to the gallery the following weekend …

For my daughters thirteenth birthday her grandma in North Carolina sent her a Heavnly Beauty Gift set. It has three body glitters, five different shades of lip stick, fifteen colors in asssorted flavors of lip gloss, eight shades of eye shadow, four glitter powders, and six colors of nail …

Known for innovative products, Sharper Image brings us a great gift idea! Christmas is just around the corner (Yes, it’s on its way!)so you may want to start thinking of the gifts that you would like to give your friends and family members.
Instead of buying somthing right off the …

Body Essentials Light and massage Therapy Hair Brush was gifted to me by my maternal aunt. She highly praised this product and felt it would be of great use to me too. Light and massage Therapy Hair Brush uses LED light therapy and massage to help its users achieve …

Crystal World calls this piece “Whiskers,” but I think that is confusing, because it sounds like they are referring to a cat. Actually, they are referring to a rabbit that has long whiskers. I fell in love with this piece right away, because it is adorable. The cute pieces …

What a good candle this is for getting rid of icky, stale odors. This comes in its own little can, which means you can seal it up in between uses and take it wherever you like. It survived a whole house move that way!
I appreciate how cleanly …

With the change of season vastly approaching, the leaves turning burnt reds and orange, and the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, a Pumpkin Pie from Yankee Candle’s would be an ideal gift. Any home would instantly become welcomed and uplifting as the scent of this candles carries through …

The Norelco Sound Selector ST200 is one really neat item that family members have enjoyed for a long time. It’s a reliable and easy way to enjoy something other than the chatter of the radio or the yammering of the television. Your senses and imagination can take …

I bought this paperweight at a store called People’s Pottery in Willow Grove, PA many years ago. I used to work in that particular branch, although there was a bigger and more beautiful People’s Pottery store in King of Prussia, PA. The Willow Grove store was a mini version …

December 21st was my 23rd birthday. My husband is in Iraq and I had to work that day. Not exactly the best birthday plans. I arrived at work at about 3 PM and started my usual daily routine of paperwork, counting down the safe and preparing the facility for …

The Fisher Price Loving Family Doll house was a gift from Santa for my Daughter this year. In fact Santa went all out and got her the Doll house that contained all the furniture. My daughter is four years old and has played with it non stop since she …

If you plan on traveling to the Sedona area of Arizona, and are looking for some local artwork, and possibly some gifts, Sedona Green Gallary and Gifts is the place you want to go. This extravagant store carries many gift ideas, as well as pieces of artwork from …

Early in the Christmas ‘08 season, a friend surprised me with this item, the Lenox Shimmering Sleigh. First of all, you just can’t go wrong with Lenox. It’s quality, no matter where you purchase it. Secondly, I love reindeer, so this was a winner before I …

Last fall when I first saw the commercials for these toys, I thought that they were ridiculous, and they even were not that cute. My two daughters were not even interested in them, so I decided I would not join the crazy hunt in finding them around the …

I bought this perfume bottle in a gift shop called People’s Pottery, which is where I used to work. They sold all kinds of handmade metal sculptures, art glass, and ceramics as well as handmade sterling and semi-precious gemstone jewelry. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to work there very long, …

Visa Prepaid Gift Cards are among the best gifts to give people. They are much better than the ones you have to buy for a particular store. With the visa prepaid cards you can use them anywhere you want without having a limit to just one store. I love …

One of the hot new items that stores are selling this holiday season are solar candles. Let me tell you, they’re not all they’re cracked up to be. I’ve purchased four sets now, manufactured by several different companies, and unless the light is or is not hitting …

Swarovski simply called this piece “A Flower,” but I think it is retired. I don’t know why they didn’t give it a distinct flower name, like they did with their other flower figurines that they created around the same time that they created this one. Swarovski released a series …

One big reason why I purchased this piece was because a local gallery had it in their section of “Half Off” merchandise. But I don’t remember what I paid for it. I would imagine that it was around $50 or so, because I know that particular gallery carries some …

I often find that the quality of assorted boxed chocolates is all over the place, and doesn’t necessarily correlate to the price. In fact, if it’s up to me I prefer not to buy assortments at all. I’d rather pick out only what I like at a specialty shop. …