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 …

There are many types of cards. Greeting cards, birthday cards, holiday cards, get well cards, or cards to just tell other’s that you are thinking of them. No matter what the card is, it is important that the cards that we choose are from the heart and make those …

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 …

Last fall when I first saw the commercials for these toys, I thought that they were ridiculous, and they even were not that cute. My two daughters were not even interested in them, so I decided I would not join the crazy hunt in finding them around the …

I really hate shopping for gifts. Rather than spend hours looking for just the right present, I usually end up grabbing a gift card and letting the recipient get whatever their heart desires. After a few rounds of giving people gift certificates, I finally found a way to liven …

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 …

I bought this slot machine figurine in a gift shop at The Hilton Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. At the time I bought it, it may not have been called The Hilton. It may have been Bally’s Grand back then. But anyway, I just happened to come across …

The Fisher Price Loving Family Doll house was a gift from Santa for my Daughter this year. In fact Santa went all out and got her the Doll house that contained all the furniture. My daughter is four years old and has played with it non stop since she …

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 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 …

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 …

I will freely admit that I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to K & M International of Ohio, but I thought it was worth writing a review of their standing wolf plush figure as it is really rather impressive, and could make an excellent gift …

Christmas magazines are always fun to obtain. The projects are usually quick, and fun. Not always easy, but useful.
30 Knits to Give and Get, Fast and Easy Projects Knitspiration for the Holidays. Interweave Knits newest Christmas issue.
It was enjoyable reading up on cashmere and silk. I own both, …

I came across the full range of Swarovski Crystalline Ballpoint Pens while in a souvenir shop in Titisee, Germany. I have seen these pens in brochures and have been wanting to buy them but they are always out of stock in the Swarovski outlets I have inquired with. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I bought this crystal peacock about fourteen years ago, but I still love it as much as I did then. I have not grown tired of looking at it. It has no logo printed underneath it, though, so I don’t know the name of the company that created it. …

Save fifteen percent off a purchase at K B Toystores. Five dollars off a single ticket at Sesame Place. Buy one meal and get the other free at McDonalds. See Walt Disney’s world on ice free when you purchase one other ticket. Order flowers online …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Put simply, this coin is magnificent. I love this coin because of the meaning it holds and how lovely the coin design is. Before I describe the coin, I must say this isn’t just for coin collectors but also for anyone who desires a unique piece of jewelry.
This was a …

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. …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

I just love the idea of being able to personalize my things. I think personalized stores are brilliant, but if you need to really be creative, making your own personalized stuffs is better than paying someone else to do it for you. The latest product I got is a …

I bought the Little Princess Slim Candles from the party section of the SM Megamall supermarket to surprise my friend on her birthday. She was turning 24 at that time and having 24 pcs., the pack was perfect. We bought a simple chocolate cake and put the …

I love V Tech products. I have been buying them for gifts for 20 years, ever since they have been on the market. As a matter of fact, the children have to fight me for them. One thing to look for in buying an electronic toy, …

From my experience, children absolutely love animals. While interning at a local elementary school, I was teaching a lesson that revolved around a book about animals in the rainforest, which were of course animals that none of the students had seen up close. They loved it! Every page was …

While I can’t exactly remember who gave this to me and when, since it was so long ago, I do know that the “Sad Sam Vintage Tight Stuffed Toy” made a cute and splendid gift. I did not even know that the “Sad Sam Vintage Tight Stuffed Toys” existed …

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 …

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 …

I have a really wonderful friend who loves to send out surprises to brighten up the days of her friends. Oftentimes, she sends treats from Cheryl & Co.
This company specializes in a variety of cakes, brownies, and cookies. They’ve come up with some inventive ones, that’s for …

I bought this little bottle in a women’s boutique called Sea Weeds by the Sea, which is located in both Cape May, NJ and Stone Harbor, NJ. They carry women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, and other accessories. This perfume bottle was so tiny that I was instantly drawn to …

Scott Bisson is a glass artist who is known for creating very realistic glass sculptures of insects, frogs, snakes, and reptiles. He has even created octopus sculptures! If you google his name, then you will come up with websites that feature his work. I think it is truly amazing …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What a good candle this is for getting rid of icky, stale odors. This comes in its own little can, which means you can seal it up in between uses and take it wherever you like. It survived a whole house move that way!
I appreciate how cleanly …

I am definitely one of those people who see a candle rack in the stores and have to stop to take in the scent of each one. There is just something so peaceful about lighting up a candle to fill the room with wonderful fragrances to add to my …

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 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 …

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 …

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 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 …