This crystal cactus figurine was only around for about a year before Swarovski retired (discontinued) it, if I remember correctly. It’s such a shame that they didn’t keep it around longer, because I think it is just as adorable as their other little creations that are in flower pots. …

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, …

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 have always wanted to send a gift that doesn’t cost too much, but has a special meaning. I discovered InstaSong.com a while ago. For a price of $4.95, you can choose any of the occasion, whether it is for a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion.
You can …

I have found that children ages ten through fourteen can be really difficult to shop for. They are no longer into baby toys or teeny tiny children toys, but they are not yet into full fledge teenager things either. I have found that getting them a gift …

Stuck for something to buy when it comes to boys who have everything?
Try Roboraptor iteractive robot dinosaur, this toy is expensive in my opinion but well worth the money.This toy will interact with the child giving hours of fun. Roboraptor performs many functions including;hunting,running,walking,stalking, he moves his head clockwise …

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. …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

For our eldest sons third birthday we bought him some moon sand and the accessories that went with it. We had seen this advertised loads on television in the previous months and thought that Kurt would love it and that it should be clean and tidy to keep …

One of the most requested toys from Santa this holiday season, it the every popular, Baby Alive Doll by Hasbro. Originally introduced in the 60′ to baby boomers all over America, Hasbro has redeveloped, repackaged, and “repriced” this popular doll. Retailing in most departement stores for $49.99, this doll …

This is a piece that got my attention several years ago when it first came out. Unfortunately, it sold out at most of the stores in my area. But I did locate one store that still had it in stock, so I purchased it. Now Swarovski is having an …

With ten weeks to go until my baby comes all of my friends are busy planning my baby shower. This is how they’re trying to keep my mind off of the labor up ahead. They accomplish this by telling me to put together my gift registry. …

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. …

A few days after Christmas is over with is a great time to buy decorations for the next year. My husband always likes to go shopping and come back with something interesting that we can’t wait to add to our Christmas decorations for the next year.
One of his …

I was, during my last visit to Bangkok, Thailand, walking around in the Central World Plaza building, floor to floor, looking for some nice gifts and souveniers for my sister and her family back home. Ofcourse, the Central World Plaza building was a huge building, and with the recent …

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 …

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 had the pleasure of meeting this glass artist, Marilyn Kimble Holt, at a local expo several years ago. She had many of her beautiful art glass figurines and paperweights on display and for sale. So I was lucky that I had the chance to purchase a few of …

My friend just gave me a Love the Earth 2011 CD Case Desk Calendar. I love nature and the environment so among all the gift calendars I have received throughout the years, this one is one of the few that stand out. Each Christmas and New Year, …

I bought my husband, who must make many business trips out of town, a complete kit for the man who forgets to put certain items in his bag, when packing! This black, zippered kit is really terrific for him, and he doesn’t find himself in need of the items …

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 …

The opotimum reward card can be signed up for right online at the optimum website and is given if you subscribe to cable television , telephone and computer. If you have all 3 you are then eleigible to apply for the optimum reward card to which you have …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Sally Ray Cairn’s Asian Style Note Card set is a very beautiful set of sixteen note cards and sixteen envelopes. The cards come in two designs, one mostly red, the other mostly black, both with their own beautiful Asian inspired design on the front. I really love …

My scent-sensitive self lately is taking the direction toward easy, uncomplicated, and cheerful scents. I cannot explain why, but I seem to have caught a happy bug or something. Maybe the scents and sensations of the things I’m using of late have something to do with it. …

Kohl’s department stores make this really adorable looking Ceramic Holiday Candle (for Christmas) in the shape of a cupcake that can be purchased now on their website or at their department store site for three dollars. The original price was close to ten dollars, but since it is after …

This is a piece that I bought about ten years ago, which was around the time that I first started collecting Swarovski crystal figurines. I like the faceting on Swarovski’s pieces and the way the light reflects off of them so that you can see virtually every color in …

In my home, everyone has their own bath kits to enjoy. This way, we don’t hear ‘you used all my………’ whatever! It works. For Christmas, I got my adult son a beautifully packaged in green and clear kit, with a handle that snaps shut, set of Yardley bathroom products. …

I just bought this Moxie girls jammaz guitar for my 7 year old granddaughter Makayla for Christmas and she loves it! I have to tell you to start with she is very hard on toys, so far the guitar is holding up very well. Matter of fact she likes …

I bought this paperweight at a local gift shop called Ashley Avery Collectibles. I have had this piece for about ten years now, and I never knew what kind of flower this was or what the name of the paperweight was. Well, I am just now doing some interesting …

For many years I’ve done most of my souvenir hunting at the spacious Civil War Wax Museum / Gettysbug Gift Center in Gettysburg, PA. As soon as I begin planning my vacation itinerary, I always make a note to stop at the Gift Center to browse around for unique …

Not only is the HoMedics Sound Spa highly relaxing and suitable in terms of blending in with most all home interiors, it is just one of the greatest things on the market! I think it would make a great holiday gift for anyone too! This handy little …

I don’t have any other crystal bird figurines from Crystal World, so I am glad that I had the opportunity to purchase this one. And what’s more, it is a bluebird, so that really makes it something special. Every once in a while, I do see crystal and glass …

I graduated high school in 2007, and upon receiving my diploma and turning the tassel of my graduation cap, I received an inspirational book called “School’s Out Life’s On”. This book is distributed from Gift Books from Hallmark and was a very valuable and inspiring gift for the completion …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

I no longer have a problem with what to get for men in my life who are hard to buy gifts for. Some time back my husband needed some new slippers to wear around the house, that he could also walk outside to get the paper or take trash …

This is located at the upper ground floor of SM City Fairview. Papemelroti is actually a store of simple items made from different kinds of recyclable materials like newspapers, magazines and glass bottles. Their items here are mostly for souvenirs and simple gifts and are usually …

Take a peruse through www.demdaco.com and you are bound to find a gift for your mother, father, sister, brother, child, or friend. Demdaco’s recent line of Willow Tree wooden sculptures have become one of the largest selling items at local Hallmark stores throughout the USA. This simple …

I bought this Crystal World piece several years ago, and I cannot even remember where I bought it. It may have been at a store in Cape May, NJ. The past few years I have kept my crystal purchases to a mininum, because I am running out of room …

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 …

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 …