My youngest daughter just had her fourth birthday and so we were looking for something she would really love, as a gift. Her favorite Disney Princess is Sleeping Beauty, so we wanted to get her something that would go along with that.
This doll is great! It’s simply …

Whenever a wedding or graduation rolls around, I am always stressed about what to give. I know for weddings, often there is a registry, which seemed helpful, but sometimes it’s a pain to go the the specific store, enter all the registry information, print tout the registry, then …

The art and jewelry gallery where I bought this has a special case that is marked “Under $100.” The case only contains perfume bottles, not jewelry or anything else. I think this peach perfume bottle was in that case for a while before I finally decided to buy it. …

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 …

Looking for a gift to give the previous holiday season was made easy for me because I was able to find some goodies that I think most Filipinos would love to eat. It is not a plain goodie, but also something that even those meticulous kids would enjoy. I …

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 …

For the Halloween season, my aunt had sent me a large tin carton of three different kinds of popcorn. She had gotten this gift from Popcorn Expressions, and not only was the tin colorfully decorated with Halloween characters such as cats and witches, but the popcorn itself was colorful …

I was at my local discount dollar store, browsing around for household items at really great prices, I am looking to cut back on my expenses and save money in any way I can. The price of gas is killing me. Well, I picked up toilet tissue, paper …

I remember buying quite a few of my Crystal World figurines in Cape May, NJ, because there are two or three gift shops in that little town that carry (or at least used to carry) Crystal World products. I believe this butterfly figurine is one of the pieces that …

I consider myself practical in the sense that I don’t really buy things if I won’t be able to use them for a long time. The stuff I have, I use until I either consume them or they break down from wear. Not when it comes to wallets, …

After having the commercial crammed down our throats through the television and listening to my seven year old beg for these for years, I invested in picking up a small, $5 kit from WalMart. After having them out of the package for just a few hours, I was …

I’m classifying this review in gifts because it occurs to me a lot of us girls shop for gifts at the Dollar Tree or similar stores looking for inexpensive gift ideas. I put a lot of thought into my gifts personally and the presentation of the gift is important …

The $25 Holiday Gift set from e.l.f cosmetics is a great gift for any girl. It comes with twenty five products for the price of twenty five dollars. You could even split it up between girls if you were running low on money. All of the products in this …

This is a piece that I had my eye on a long time ago, and then I finally purchased it. There is something very cute about penguins, their shape, and the way they hobble around on the ice. And these mini figurines are extra cute, because they are baby …

I am writing this as if it were for teenage girls, only because it can be very hard to stay up with what is in style for teenage girls, their favorite colors, and to know their sizes!
Why not buy them jewelry (inexpensive) kits to make their own pendants of …

The ‘Lamaze Octivity Time’ is one of the best gifts my baby has ever received. It is a cute little colorful octopus with every one of its eight legs providing an opportunity to explore and learn.
My baby used to spend hours engrossed in the octopus. This plush colorful green …

I was browsing ebay as early as 5 in the morning when I stumbled upon auction listings about to end soon. One particular ad caught my attention; it was too impulsive a deal to miss so I placed my bid to the very last minute. Consequently, I …

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 …

Whenever I have to give a gift to someone I don’t know very personally, I give them a Yankee Candle. They last for a long time, they are always coming out with new scents, and they are fairly inexpensive (especially if you buy them during their clearance sales at …

The ‘Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep’ coin is a decent coin for anyone’s collection. It comes in a standard maroon, Royal Canadian Mint box (similar to a jewelry box). The inside of the box is lined with black velvet and within the black velvet lies this coin. It’s a pure gold …

Shadow puppets are something that I have always been fascinated with as a child for some reason, but could never really figure out how to do myself. Especially during the Halloween season, where I would see shadows of all sorts of creepy and spooky figures like ghosts and pumpkin …

This is a very exquisite piece of jewelry and one that’s priced very accordingly, making it a very nice gift to give your friends and relatives. I honestly thought it was expensive at first but this necklace is priced at a mere $95 and it comes with a rose-gold …

I was struggling to get something for my friend’s son’s birthday this year. He is a big fan of Thomas the Tank Engine and I eventually found a Thomas and Friends —˜Wheelie’ Bag. I thought it would be appropriate since they were due to go on holiday; I thought …

Sanrio has many cute items that I am sure many girls and teenagers love to have and collect. Sanrio have quite a lot of characters mostly created for cute stuffs and cartoons in Japan (its country of origin). Most of us would know Hello Kitty of course, and I …

I bought this owl in the giftware department of Bloomingdale’s. They carry some interesting glass pieces (figurines, bowls, etc.). Some of them are very modern, so they have a chic design that really pulls you in and makes you want to take a closer look. I have always loved …

I received this stationery set as a gift. I’ve never been big into stationery but it does come in useful from time to time.
First of all I love the small 4 x 6 size, and really everything about the packaging. Everything about the way it’s designed makes a …

There are many different brands of candles that are located in my room. And perhaps one of the most conventional candles that I own is the Travel Tin Candle. I can pack it up and take it with me wherever I go, not that I am going to just …

The best wedding gift I received was when my parents informed me that they were taking my flowers after the ceremony. I will admit that I was a bit perplexed, but on your wedding day things are so crazy, I did not honestly stop to think about it …

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 am one of those type people who is always on the look out for a new and exciting product that will make an excellent gift for family, friends or business associates. igourmet has made an excellent product with their Specialty Meats Gift Tray. This beautiful Specialty Meats Gift …

I bought this candle as a gift for a good friend of mine who loves candles as much as I do. I have to be honest and admit that I also bought one for myself. The smell is long lasting and just amazing. I actually wear this scent of …

Valor Mediterraneo chocolate is imported from Spain. The chocolate comes in a stylish round box; each piece is individually wrapped into a shiny golden wrapping. There are three kinds of chocolate in the box: milk chocolate with hazelnut praline filling, milk chocolate with almond filling, and white chocolate with …

Harry and David recently put out their 2006 Holiday gift pamphlet and it is quite awesome, if I may say so myself. There are georgous gift ideas within the catalog such as their Gourmet Tower of Treats Collection. This beautiful gift idea includes apples, cheeses, pears, cookies, …

Recently my daughter received a party pack from her cousin. She did not go to the party though, since we were away on a holiday then. Anyway, when she saw the see-through plastic packaging, she wanted me to open it for her.
We took out the items in the Barney’s …

If you have a difficult man in your life to shop for, Omaha Steak Company can be found online at omahasteaks.com. They offer a wide variety of meats, side dishes, fish, and cookingware. One thing that most men have in common is that they enjoy good food, …

Birthstone Flower Anklet is a gift I bought for my mother for her birthday. It’s a very pretty anklet that fits nice around her ankle. You can choose which birthstone you want on the jewelry. It’s gold and in each flower on the anklet is a birthstone. In between …

If I remember correctly, I bought this little crystal rabbit about seven or eight years ago at the jewelry store Bailey, Banks & Biddle. They were located in the mall near my home. They sold giftware in the back of the store, and they had a nice selection of …

The other day we got a glossy magazine called the Lookbook in our mailbox. I knew it wasn’t a Christmas catalogue we had ordered, and was intrigued when I found out it had been put out by Canada Postal Service.
This 40-page catalogue had a glossy red and green front …

The Eleven Piece Thermometer gift set, is a great idea for a baby gift for any mom. You can find one at any Babies R US store, and the price is only about twenty dollars. You get one accu scan ear thermometer, twenty second baby rectal thermometer, …

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 …

This is a really great idea, I think. So many young children, especially but not exclusively girls, are into the Littlest Pet Shop range of small animal figures, but it can be fiddly and time consuming to build up an initial collection, not to mention expensive. Here, for about …

There is no real secret behind snow globes. They come in various sizes, themes, and some even come with a wind up lever to play music. But even though there is no real secret behind them, the joy that they bring is inevitably apparent. What I feel makes snow …

My birthday last year just came and went. Basically I spent my birthday at work like most of us. But what made it extra special was my then girlfriend’s (now my wife ;)) gift to me… Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp!
Out of the box:
I love how there’s no twist ties 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 …

Looking for X-Mas tree? I just got one on HarryandDavid.com . It’s a real tree , all decorated and ready to go. I simply love it! It’s about 20-30 inches tall, and can be planted into the ground after the holidays if you choose to, so next Christmas …

I recieved this adorable musical toy for Valentine’s day. My 8 year old grandaughter gave it to me. Scooby Doo is a singing pooch! Scooby is attired in white wings and clutches an arrow, with a cute little heart tip, he also has a pouch with 3 extra arrows …

Ever since the 911 tragedy, it seemks that many Americans fear saying what they think or feel because someone else might find it offensive and seek to hurt or harm them or their families. It is so sad that America has come to this. One of the …

I found the Fright Fest set at Meijer for less than $20 yet I continued to avoid the set for the longest time because I didn’t know if I would ever actually sit down and watch everything in the set. It includes six discs with two movies on each …

Now as I wrote in an earlier review,my grandaughter had given me a Scooby Doo musical toy. Well seeing as though I liked Scooby so well, she thought I would like another one for Christmas. Shelly is 8 years old. She also lives with me, anyway I think she …

You can always tell when Easter is approaching. In the old days it might have been a result of increased activity in the churches, but nowadays it’s more likely to be the result of increased activity in the supermarkets! With this in mind, Tesco have brought out their “Easter …