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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Every year I do stocking stuffers in some sort of Christmas themed bag that I can attach to gifts. This year I am using Secret Santa Gift Bags. Each bag features Santa with a finger over his mouth and a gift tag that says “Secret Santa” on …

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 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 …

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. …

Happy Holidays I always say with a gift that is part homemade and partly bought materials. I have found that you can go creative and use Dollar Stores to really make your gift special. Last year I went to the Dollar General and picked up some cute …

Within the last few days Starbucks as announced that they will be closing a lot of stores which are close to me and this made me want to shop at the store but since I was low on funds I was not able to go there when I wanted. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

One day while shopping in the small downtown of Oshawa I stumbled upon a small store named “The Gift House”. In this store it was like a wonderland of unique gift ideas and the Tea Forte: Kati Tea Brewing System caught my eye.
It was a basic idea for loose-tea …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 love flowers and plants , but I have a brown thumb when it comes to taking care of them. I always forget to water them everyday and they never last long with me. A friend of mine bought me the Aqua Globe set for my birthday along with …

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 …

If you are looking for a good gift for a toddler, or even an older child, Avon has Cuddle Pillows that my toddler just loves. My three year old daughter now has SpongeBob Square Pants, Patrick, Dora the Explorer, and Boots, the monkey from Dora the Explorer. There are …

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 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, …

I got this Baylis and Harding bath bombs set in a rose and marshmallow scent as a Christmas gift to me from one of my in laws while I was in New Zealand and I wasn’t at that time really so keen about using bath bombs but since it …

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 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 …

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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 …

I was looking around for a gift for a friend who was going through a rough time, and I drew a blank on ideas. Flowers are boring and cliché, and I couldn’t think of anything that would cheer her up. I then remembered that some years ago, my sister …

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 …

This glorious crystal cat figurine was a limited-edition piece, and I believe it was made exclusively for Tiffany. The words “Tiffany & Co” are printed underneath it. When I saw this piece, it had my name written all over it. I am a cat lover, and I love the …

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 …

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 …

I love to give gifts that are unusual, can’t be found in our town, and are totally practical, as well as being ‘bling! bling!’! I came upon this site on Ebay that is owned by Steelyblue-rain, and she has totally fixed me up for my Christmas surprises that will …

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 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 …

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 …

For my uncle’s wedding i was a little short on gift ideas because i just didnt know what he would want from his nephew. I decided to get him Vip tickets to a popular nightclub in NYC, but on the subject of his bride i was very solidly stumped. …

One of my little cousins recieved this for christmas, and I thinkit is a super neat toy. the way it works is taht you play 20 questions against the computer. You think of an item, and then the computer willask 20 yes or no questions. After you answer all …

I purchased the Stainless Steel bifold wallet from Stewart Stand for my boyfriend as a Christmas present. He is very particular about his wallets and always has a problem with them bending or creasing after a short while due to a heavy load of cards and cash. This wallet …

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 …

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 …

Prestige Art Glass Studio creates handmade glass pieces (paperweights, figurines, etc.). I actually have two of these glass teapot ring holders — one in blue and one in pink. Yes, that’s right. You can use this little teapot to hold some of your rings. But it will only hold …

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. …

I have been collecting Swarovski crystal for quite a few years now, although I have not been purchasing as many pieces lately, because I really don’t have any more space to put these figurines! But this little Christmas tree is a piece that I bought several years ago. I …