As sure as fate, we are all repeatedly asking ourselves how to make somebody a present, how to choose the right gift and how to balance our budget with expectations of recipient. For me, desperate attempts to resolve this kind of problems fast and furiously are finally just a …

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 …

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 …

To be honest, I was not even sure what this crystal figurine was until I did some research on it a few minutes ago. And here I have had it all this time (about eight years), not knowing what it was! I bought it in a jewelry and gift …

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 …

My mother is an avid coffee drinker. It does not matter what time of the day it is, day and night, she is always walking around with her Betty Boop coffee mug sipping a freshly made cup of her favorite drink. Although I know drinking too much …

My mother had bought a couple of scented candles for our house as a welcoming and housewarming gift, and she laid them down on a bronze cup for each and they were placed in a table at our foyer.
It had a medium and a large size, they were priced …

Edible Arrangements is a innovative way to give a present to someone. I saw an Edible Arrangement last year that had been delivered to a coworker and was totally surprised at the entire operation. I had no idea that anyone had been creative enough to think this idea up! …

I came across the My Little Kitchen Fairy’s collection through a family member who purchased one for me one holiday. My figurine stands only a few inches tall, as a child like face of innocence and blonde hair in pig tails. She is standing on top of a chocolate …

The Digital Photo Frame Keychain from Wal-Mart is not only a great gift for family or friends, but also a wonderful way to carry around precious memories throughout each and every day. I purchased one for my boyfriend because he wanted to be able to look at more pictures …

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 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 …

I have used a variety of companies over the years that deliver flowers for any and every occasion, in many provinces and even states in North America. While many have been great, my go-to company that always comes through no matter where or when I need them is Grower …

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 …

Another holiday or occasion is coming up; most of us must have been pretty busy searching for the right gift or cards to send to our loved ones. Well, I’d say there is only one place to go for online or e-cards this valentine’s season and that would be …

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 …

Thinking of a gift for a kid? I bet you would consider giving a stuffed toy or make it your choice. Whenever there’s an occasion, I also think of giving a stuffed toy because I’m not good in choosing the gift, the recipient would love to have. But for …

I started collecting miniature teapots about ten or more years ago. I don’t remember what motivated me to start collecting them. I think it’s because I saw how popular they were in the gift shops in my area and even in Cape May and Atlantic City, NJ, where I …

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 …

Although it is not exactly a modern toy, I find that a surprising number of younger children still hugely enjoy having a piggy bank in which to save their pocket money, so that it can be broken open (sometimes literally!) at a future point in order to give them …

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 …

Is there about to be a birthday,for just about a teen-ager, or is, already, a teen? Does this person have specific styles of clothing that you really are not ‘up on’……..and if you were, would you know exactly what size the birthday person preferred to wear that particular type …

This is a great winter/fall scent and has a very welcoming aura, when lighting this up. The scent is exaclty what it states it is, with a hint of something spicey. The scent covers up the whole room in the matter of minutes. Soon after a short period of …

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 He knows your name Winnie the Pooh is a great gift for any kid. You can also find this toy by just doing an online search. When you squeeze his hand he sings a coupld of fun child songs. This is a really great gift for …

I would assume that many people have been to or at least heard of Epcot. It is one of Disney’s parks that features various countries around the world. In Norway, guests can find adorable little troll dolls that make for perfect gifts for loved ones.
My sister had purchased one …

The TMX Elmo doll is a very cute doll that was all the rage in the winter of 2006 and when I got the doll I could see why. The doll is covered beautifully in red fur and the face of elmo is detailed very nicely into looking exactly …

I remember when we used to have irises growing near the front porch of my house when I was a kid. But those were yellow irises, and this one is a purplish blue color. Crystal World does a nice job of making their flower figurines look realistic. I have …

This domino set from Chad Valley is, I think, one of the absolute bargains to be currently available from Argos, seeing as it cost me just three pounds in their sale, but I consider that it looks a good deal more expensive than that, and is of remarkably good …

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 …

The Visa company offers a wide range of gift cards for customers to buy at your local CVS or grocery store that can be loaded with cash in your choice of $25,$50, $100, or a custom amount higher then $150 and I can tell you this is useful for …

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 …

It is just too cute for words! A double seater John Deer tractor for kids that is battery powered and has forward and reverse driving capabilities? Come on. Anyone with twins or two small children would love it! I think this is such a cool item …

I do not know who created this perfume bottle. Underneath it are the written words “Townsend Studio.” But when I went online and looked that up, I found out that Townsend Studio is a photography studio. There is a glass artist called Milon Townsend who makes glass creations of …

Animal toys are a huge favourite with most children of my acquaintance, and this cute hamster toy certainly lives up to that. She is designed to fit in with the fairly extensive Zhu Zhu Pet World, but I see no reason why she should not be bought as a …

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 …

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 …

Now, this is the gift for the person who has it all, and, also, for the person who spends a lot of time in bed, lounging, or ill. This is the beautiful, practical Winsome Wood Bed Desk, Cherry finish! I discovered it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond store, …

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 …

It’s nice that Swarovski gives names to some of their little crystal animal figurines. I believe this was a limited-edition figurine, so I purchased it as soon as I had the chance. I am an animal lover, and I have enjoyed collecting Swarovski animal figurines for about ten years …

Mother Goose Nesting Blocks by Sylvia Long is a special gift item for babies and toddlers mainly. There are lots of things inside this package that your child would love to see and learn. For instance, I tried it out no my niece, and she was so loving …

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 …

I was looking for a gift to give my 3-year-old goddaughter at the toy store. One toy that caught my eye was Disney’s Baby Princess Doll Collection. The collection consisted of baby versions of Disney princesses. There were five in the set—Ariel, Belle, Aurora, Snow White …

This was a limited-edition piece that was what I like to call a “spin-off” of Missy Mo, which is the cow figurine in Swarovski’s Lovlot collection. The Lovlots are a series of sweet little animal caricatures that include mice, dogs, ducks, and the list of animals goes on and …

I have made a little collection of Swarovski mini flower figurines. That is what I like to call them, because each one is a single flower occupying a pot, and they are petite and cute. What I like about their small size is that I can group several of …

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 …

Christmas is slowly approaching now and many people, myself included, start thinking about the presents. I like giving people special things that I know they’ll love, but it is sometimes hard to find something new and something that isn’t completely useless. Yesterday I was looking for some cute presents …

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 …

It is always sad to see Swarovski retire a gorgeous crystal figurine, especially when it is a piece that hasn’t even been on the market very long. That was the case with this little violet figurine. When I heard it was being retired, I made sure I got to …

My son who is about 4 years old. He loves cars and spots costumes a lot. He love motor bikes. Me and my husband bought him a Top Gear The Stig Easter Egg for Ester from Marks and Spencer. The nice thing about this Easter egg is that the …