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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

This book is a children’s book which I recently got as a gift to me from a friend. I started reading this book to my little one at home and I realized that the book doesn’t only give the benefits of learning and developing the communication skills to …

I think I bought this crystal figurine in a Hallmark shop in Cape May, NJ, several years ago. Unfortunately, I don’t know the name of the company. I know that it is not a Swarovski piece, because I have many of their pieces, and this doesn’t look like their …

I was just given a fantastic gift by a sales representative, who sells a great deal to our company. It started out as “Isn’t that the cutest thing you ever saw?”. It ended with, “that’s the best candy I’ve eaten in ages!”! This is the perfect gift, if you …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

I have a little niece who likes Pokemon and plays all of the games, much as I did when I was her age. With the release of the games Heart Gold and Soul Silver, Nintendo licensed a series of small plush through Jakks Pacific based on popular Pokemon …

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 …

This Christmas I was at a loss as to what I should get for my brother-in-law for Christmas. He is incredibly difficult to shop for and if there is something he wants, he usually just goes out and gets it.
He was the last person I had left on …

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 …

The gallery that carried this piece was having a sale, so I was very lucky to be able to get it at half-price. I bought it seven or eight years ago, but if I remember correctly, it was originally $150. So I got it for $75. That is still …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I am a very social person, and I have a lot of friends. I like to cheer people up and put smiles on my friends faces. I am known to many of my friends as the gift lady. I buy gifts for all sorts of occasions. If a …

Last year, I purchased Teleflora’s Tulips for my mom, and she loved it! This year, for Mother’s Day, I am going to purchase Tulips again, from Teleflora too, since she loves it so much. But I might buy these 3 types of Tulips featured from Teleflora, as …

Hi friends, I used to sell stationery: for school and the office.
In addition, at my retail outlets, salesmen wrapped gifts. They wrapped them in the paper, wrapped a beautiful ribbon, and attached a pretty bow.
At first, we used automatically assembled bows or pre-made bows. But then I did the …

When you’re looking for a party favor or a quick gift to give someone when visiting them, why nt try cholocate dipped spoons?
Next time you’re in the dollar shop, grab a pack of plastic sppons, and a pack of chocolate chips.
Melt the chocolate chps slowly over a bowl of boiling …

This paperweight is signed “RMJ” underneath, but unfortunately, I don’t know who that is. I don’t know whether those letters are someone’s initials or whether it’s the name of the glass company. I wish I knew, because this has always been one of my favorite paperweights. I bought it …

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. …

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 think I have come up with the ultimate gift for Christmas for my children. It is the Little Tikes Bouncer. It is not cheap, and costs two hundred dollars, but it is awesome! I already went to my local Toys R Us, and checked out …

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, …

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 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 …

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 …

Made exclusively for QVC, Maria Goretti’s Bird Sanctuary is simply awesome. I’m a proud American, and this sculpture is one of the pieces that I love to keep on display to show my patriotism.
There were ten-thousand of these porcelain eagles made. The eagle, which is about ten-inches …

I believe this Swarovski cake figurine was a gift that my brother gave me, because I asked for it. But that was quite a few years ago, so I’m sure that it was less expensive than it is now. On the Swarovski website, it says that this piece costs …

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, …

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 have collected a few Lalique and Baccarat crystal animal figurines. Their pieces are similar in many ways. I like some of the colors that they use in their collections. At the moment, their website features a lot of black crystal, and that is always very cool and classy. …

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 …

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 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 …

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, …

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 the ads. The Edible Arrangement are not just edible. They are beautiful and I was curious about it. But a friend who check it out as a possible holiday gift said that it is too pricey. So I was wondering if it is worth the price …

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 …

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. …

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 have known about the M&Ms website for quite some time now and I have always thought that the concept was a great idea…if only the candy makers would make gift giving more affordable.
Well, now they have. When the M&Ms website first went up, you could go online, pick …

Last time I visited Bali, my driver suggested me to buy my souvenirs need on Krisna. For I didn’t know much about souvenir shops in Bali, I gave my agreement and I ended up shopping in Krisna.
Compared to any other souvenir shops I ever visited all around the Asia, …