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Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

If you are looking for a really fun gift that teenagers, men or women are sure to love, you definitely want to consider these portable hammocks.  Hammocks hung between trees have become a common sight in parks, campsites, beside tree-lined lakes, or on trails.  It seems, wherever there are trees, there are hammocks for lounging […]

La Crosse Technology Weather Station – Indoor Outdoor Thermometer

La Crosse Technology Weather Station – Indoor Outdoor Thermometer

One of the best gifts my husband has ever received is his La Crosse Technology Weather Station.  I admit, I love it too!  It is often the first thing I see each morning, and often the last thing I look at before I go to bed.  In nice, big numbers it tells us the day […]

Father’s Day Gifts

Father’s Day Gifts

Shopping List for Father’s Day Top of my to do list:  Buy Father’s Day gifts! The month of June is definitely a party month for my family.  In addition to multiple June birthdays, we also celebrate Father’s Day and there are several fathers on my gift list. Long before the day, I make a list.  […]

Audio Books on CD’s are Great Gifts

Audio Books on CD’s are Great Gifts

Book lovers really do love their books and hate to be anywhere without a good book.  Many years ago, I discovered the beauty of audio books.  I used to have a long drive into the office and I loved listening to my audio books.  Of course, back then they were on cassettes.  Still, I could […]

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Beautiful Abalone Jewelry Sets If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, this article features a selection of beautiful abalone jewelry sets for both women and men. Each of the sets for women consist of a necklace or pendant and matching earrings.  These sets would make wonderful gifts for any occasion […]

A Christmas Story Gifts

A Christmas Story Gifts

“A Christmas Story” Gifts are Simply Fun to Give and Receive Our family loves the Christmas movie, A Christmas Story.  We watch A Christmas Story at least once every year and laugh at all of the same things, in all of the same places, as if we haven’t seen it before.  In reality, we have […]

Christmas Vacation Gifts

Christmas Vacation Gifts

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase, is truly one of the funniest Christmas movies ever released. I love giving and receiving Christmas Vacation gifts! Every year our whole family gathers to watch “Christmas Vacation.” We still laugh at the hilarious scenes, which we have all memorized. After the movie, we participate in a new […]

Gifts in Fashion

Handmade Felted Animal Purses

Handmade Felted Animal Purses

Every woman loves to own unique and original accessories.  One of the best original accessories is a woman’s handbag or purse.  A handmade handbag is guaranteed to be unique and original simply because it is impossible to make every stitch uniform when stitching by hand. I recently found a designer on Etsy that makes fabulous […]

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Beautiful Abalone Jewelry Sets If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, this article features a selection of beautiful abalone jewelry sets for both women and men. Each of the sets for women consist of a necklace or pendant and matching earrings.  These sets would make wonderful gifts for any occasion […]

Evening Clutch Purses for Special Events or Gifts

Evening Clutch Purses for Special Events or Gifts

Elegant Evening Clutch Purses Clutch purses are essential accessories for special events, evening dining, and holiday parties.  I absolutely adore evening clutch purses!  I personally have a few evening handbags that hold special meaning for me because they were carefully chosen gifts or because of their association to a very special event.   In a […]

Faux Fur Scarves

Faux Fur Scarves

Faux Fur Scarves are a Fabulous Trend Faux Fur Scarves are a wonderful way to dress up your coat or add the perfect accessory to your wardrobe!  They also make great gifts for the women and girls in your family, as well as your girlfriends. We would all love to have a new coat for […]

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hat with Mitten Paws These Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats with Mitten Paws, also known as Spirit Hoods, are truly a great way to show your own personality, your love for animals while keeping your head and hands warm!  I love these quirky hood animal hats!  The first time I saw […]

Fun Fuzzy Slippers for Women

Fun Fuzzy Slippers for Women

Novelty Slippers from Fuzzy Friends These are really fun gifts for women.  Why not turn a simple gift into a fun gift that have daily practical application with these novelty slippers from Fuzzy Friends. Being adults doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun with our fashion, especially in our own home. If you are shopping […]

Fuzzy Slippers for Children

Fuzzy Slippers for Children

Great Gift Ideas for Kids Finding gifts in fashion for children isn’t always easy, especially in the shoe department.  However, all kids love these adorable Fuzzy Friend slippers for children.  Not only are the slippers cute, they are absolutely adorable when children are wearing them and patting around the house in their little animal or […]

Handmade Vegan Handbag Clutch Purse

Handmade Vegan Handbag Clutch Purse

I am constantly seeking gifts for my vegan daughter. Needless to say, I was thrilled to find this handmade vegan clutch on Etsy. It turned out to be the perfect birthday gift for her because she loves it. The classic combination of black and tan is professional enough for her to carry to work.  Yet, […]

Band T-shirts for the Whole Family

Band T-shirts for the Whole Family

Band T-shirts Feature Fabulous Artwork Too! Jeans and band t-shirts have been the preferred attire for decades.  We all love our music and we all wear our favorite band t-shirts until they are seamless and threadbare.  The artwork on them is often as beautiful as any artwork in a museum.  Let’s face it, like the […]

Gifts for Collectors

Cthulhu Gifts, Merchandise & Decorations

Cthulhu Gifts, Merchandise & Decorations

Call of Cthulhu Gifts If you are a fan, or know a fan of Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft and are searching for the perfect gift, you have come to the right place.  Gift shopping for a Cthulhu fan is made easy here as we explore lots of gift ideas and suggestions for […]

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Franz Porcelain Teapots are Stunning Works of Art! Franz porcelain teapots are beautifully designed, intricately detailed and uniquely stunning!  Franz teapots will enrich your surroundings and add beauty throughout your home.  Not only are they gorgeous teapots, they are breathtaking works of art.  I can tell you from experience that the beauty in the featured […]

Fairy Tale Barbies: Great Gift for Children or Barbie Collectors

Fairy Tale Barbies: Great Gift for Children or Barbie Collectors

Fairy Tale Barbies are Enchanting Fairy Tales just seem to come to life in your own home when you have a Fairy Tale Barbie.   A child and Barbie can reenact any scene, or even the entire fairytale drama.  If you are really fortunate, you may be asked to play too and have a wonderful […]

Holiday Barbie Dolls Are A Beautiful Gift Tradition

Holiday Barbie Dolls Are A Beautiful Gift Tradition

Every year Mattel makes a new Holiday Barbie doll.  For decades, I have purchased the new dolls for my own Barbie collection.  It has become part of our holiday tradition. Each year, I look forward to the annual release of the new Holiday Barbie doll.  I am always excited to see her holiday dress for […]

Handmade Hidden Compartment Puzzle Jewelry Box

Handmade Hidden Compartment Puzzle Jewelry Box

If you are seeking a unique, one of a kind gift, one of these really neat hidden compartment puzzle jewelry boxes would be perfect! They may look like a wooden block with a pretty hand-carved design, but they are so much more.  It is not immediately evident how to open this fantastic jewelry box even […]

Christmas Gifts for the Cook

Gifts for Cook

Make The Cooks Job a Little Easier or Their Day a Little Brighter This year when you are buying Christmas gifts, don’t forget to purchase [...] Read More
Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Beautiful Abalone Jewelry Sets If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, this article features a selection of beautiful abalone jewelry sets for both women and [...] Read More
Animal Shaped Hardwood Cutting Boards

Animal Shaped Hardwood Cutting Boards

I am always on the lookout for unique gifts!  I recently came across these fabulous animal shaped [...] Read More

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Christmas Vacation Gifts

Christmas Vacation Gifts

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase, is truly one of the funniest Christmas movies [...] Read More

Fun Gifts for Anyone

Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

If you are looking for a really fun gift that teenagers, men or women are sure to love, you definitely want to consider these portable hammocks.  Hammocks hung between trees have become a common sight in parks, campsites, beside tree-lined lakes, or on trails.  It seems, wherever there are trees, there are hammocks for lounging […]

Christmas Gift Baskets Made to Order

Christmas Gift Baskets Made to Order

One of my all time favorite gifts is Christmas gift baskets, especially if they have been filled with me in mind.  But honestly, even if there are one or two items in a gift basket that I won’t use, chances are someone in the family will love them.  Therefore, any gift basket is greatly appreciated. […]

Ultra Light Compact Sun & Rain Umbrellas

Ultra Light Compact Sun & Rain Umbrellas

For many years, I have only carried a compact umbrella.  I love the looks of the large, standard umbrellas, especially the ones with the curved handles.  However, I opt to forgo those big umbrellas and use a compact umbrella. There are several reasons I choose a compact umbrella, starting with the weight.  I normally carry […]

The Gift of Amazon Prime

The Gift of Amazon Prime

Giving the gift of Amazon Prime may sound like an odd gift at first.  However, everyone wants free shipping when they shop online.  Therefore, giving that person who has everything an Amazon Prime membership is, in effect, paying their shipping cost for their purchases all year-long. In addition to free shipping with Amazon Prime, members […]

Band T-shirts for the Whole Family

Band T-shirts for the Whole Family

Band T-shirts Feature Fabulous Artwork Too! Jeans and band t-shirts have been the preferred attire for decades.  We all love our music and we all wear our favorite band t-shirts until they are seamless and threadbare.  The artwork on them is often as beautiful as any artwork in a museum.  Let’s face it, like the […]

Handmade Hidden Compartment Puzzle Jewelry Box

Handmade Hidden Compartment Puzzle Jewelry Box

If you are seeking a unique, one of a kind gift, one of these really neat hidden compartment puzzle jewelry boxes would be perfect! They may look like a wooden block with a pretty hand-carved design, but they are so much more.  It is not immediately evident how to open this fantastic jewelry box even […]

Unicorn Inflatable Raft Float for Swimming Pool, Lake, Rivers & Ocean

Unicorn Inflatable Raft Float for Swimming Pool, Lake, Rivers & Ocean

If you are looking for a really great gift to give for summertime fun, you need look no further!  The big Unicorn inflatable float raft would be the perfect gift for anyone who loves the water and unicorns.  This raft is strong enough for rivers and the ocean.  Plus, the raft will be loved because […]

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Franz Porcelain Teapots are Stunning Works of Art! Franz porcelain teapots are beautifully designed, intricately detailed and uniquely stunning!  Franz teapots will enrich your surroundings and add beauty throughout your [...] Read More
My First Library Books for Toddlers

My First Library Books for Toddlers

A Library of Books for Young Children Encourage your toddler to read with these fabulous book collections made just for young children. Reading is the foundation of education so it [...] Read More

Gift for the Home

La Crosse Technology Weather Station – Indoor Outdoor Thermometer

La Crosse Technology Weather Station – Indoor Outdoor Thermometer

One of the best gifts my husband has ever received is his La Crosse Technology Weather Station.  I admit, I love it too!  It is often the first thing I see each morning, and often the last thing I look at before I go to bed.  In nice, big numbers it tells us the day […]

Sunbeam Electric Heated Throw Blanket

Sunbeam Electric Heated Throw Blanket

One of the best gifts I have ever received is my Sunbeam Electric Heated Throw Blanket!  My brother and sister-in-law gave it to me for Christmas a few years ago.  At the time, I didn’t realize how much I would come to really value the heated blanket.  I have had several electric blankets for our […]

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Beautiful Franz Porcelain Teapots

Franz Porcelain Teapots are Stunning Works of Art! Franz porcelain teapots are beautifully designed, intricately detailed and uniquely stunning!  Franz teapots will enrich your surroundings and add beauty throughout your home.  Not only are they gorgeous teapots, they are breathtaking works of art.  I can tell you from experience that the beauty in the featured […]

Christmas Gifts for the Cook

Christmas Gifts for the Cook

Make The Cooks Job a Little Easier or Their Day a Little Brighter This year when you are buying Christmas gifts, don’t forget to purchase a special gift or gifts for the cook.  After all, they deserve a special treat. In order for all of us to have a wonderful Christmas feast, someone has to […]

Tea Chest ~ The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers

Tea Chest ~ The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers

A Tea Chest is the Perfect Gift for Someone Who Loves Tea I love tea and I love having a variety of tea flavors on hand.  Many years ago, my husband gave me a wooden tea chest which is beautiful and convenient.  It is wonderful to be able to see at a glance what tea […]

Franz Porcelain Vases

Franz Porcelain Vases

Franz Porcelain Vases Come In Many Shapes & Sizes! If you are a collector of any Franz Porcelain you already know how each individual piece is so beautifully amazing, I certainly do and I love my collection!  However, I have found that the Franz porcelain line is so vast it is often hard to take […]

Fabulous Faux Fur Throws

Fabulous Faux Fur Throws

Over the years, I have been given several fabulous faux fur throws, so I know from experience what a wonderful gift they are to receive. Personally, I love wrapping up in a faux fur throw and reading a good book!  When I have finished reading for the day, I fold my throw and lay it […]

Flowering Teapots

Flowering Teapots

Flowering Teapots are the perfect gift and a great way to bring spring and summer into your home year round. When entertaining, it is fun to get out the flowering teapots and make some delicious rich tea that everyone will love. Flowering teapots are also beautiful home decor touches. They are lovely additions to sit […]

Gifts for Women

Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

Portable Hammocks for Backpacking, Travel, or Your Own Yard

If you are looking for a really fun gift that teenagers, men or women are sure to love, you definitely want to consider these portable hammocks.  Hammocks hung between trees have become a common sight in parks, campsites, beside tree-lined lakes, or on trails.  It seems, wherever there are trees, there are hammocks for lounging […]

Handmade Felted Animal Purses

Handmade Felted Animal Purses

Every woman loves to own unique and original accessories.  One of the best original accessories is a woman’s handbag or purse.  A handmade handbag is guaranteed to be unique and original simply because it is impossible to make every stitch uniform when stitching by hand. I recently found a designer on Etsy that makes fabulous […]

Gifts I Use Every Day – Great Gift Suggestions for Women

Gifts I Use Every Day – Great Gift Suggestions for Women

Real Everyday Gifts Don’t you love receiving gifts you can use every day? Over the years I have accumulated many gifts I treasure, but I love receiving gifts I can use every day.  I also love the daily reminder of the thoughtful loved one who gave the gift. Let me share my list of favorite […]

Audio Books on CD’s are Great Gifts

Audio Books on CD’s are Great Gifts

Book lovers really do love their books and hate to be anywhere without a good book.  Many years ago, I discovered the beauty of audio books.  I used to have a long drive into the office and I loved listening to my audio books.  Of course, back then they were on cassettes.  Still, I could […]

Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts

Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day Gifts Given and Received With Love Mother’s Day is a day we set aside each year to give a gift of appreciation and to say thank you to our mothers for always being there, always taking our side, always saying the comforting or encouraging words we need, holding our hands and our hearts […]

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Best Abalone Shell Jewelry Sets

Beautiful Abalone Jewelry Sets If you are looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, this article features a selection of beautiful abalone jewelry sets for both women and men. Each of the sets for women consist of a necklace or pendant and matching earrings.  These sets would make wonderful gifts for any occasion […]

Evening Clutch Purses for Special Events or Gifts

Evening Clutch Purses for Special Events or Gifts

Elegant Evening Clutch Purses Clutch purses are essential accessories for special events, evening dining, and holiday parties.  I absolutely adore evening clutch purses!  I personally have a few evening handbags that hold special meaning for me because they were carefully chosen gifts or because of their association to a very special event.   In a […]

Tea Chest ~ The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers

Tea Chest ~ The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers

A Tea Chest is the Perfect Gift for Someone Who Loves Tea I love tea and I love having a variety of tea flavors on hand.  Many years ago, my husband gave me a wooden tea chest which is beautiful and convenient.  It is wonderful to be able to see at a glance what tea […]

Faux Fur Scarves

Faux Fur Scarves

Faux Fur Scarves are a Fabulous Trend Faux Fur Scarves are a wonderful way to dress up your coat or add the perfect accessory to your wardrobe!  They also make great gifts for the women and girls in your family, as well as your girlfriends. We would all love to have a new coat for […]

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats

Faux Fur Hood Animal Hat with Mitten Paws These Faux Fur Hood Animal Hats with Mitten Paws, also known as Spirit Hoods, are truly a great way to show your own personality, your love for animals while keeping your head and hands warm!  I love these quirky hood animal hats!  The first time I saw […]

Franz Porcelain Vases

Franz Porcelain Vases

Franz Porcelain Vases Come In Many Shapes & Sizes! If you are a collector of any Franz Porcelain you already know how each individual piece is so beautifully amazing, I certainly do and I love my collection!  However, I have found that the Franz porcelain line is so vast it is often hard to take […]

Fun Fuzzy Slippers for Women

Fun Fuzzy Slippers for Women

Novelty Slippers from Fuzzy Friends These are really fun gifts for women.  Why not turn a simple gift into a fun gift that have daily practical application with these novelty slippers from Fuzzy Friends. Being adults doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun with our fashion, especially in our own home. If you are shopping […]

Fabulous Faux Fur Throws

Fabulous Faux Fur Throws

Over the years, I have been given several fabulous faux fur throws, so I know from experience what a wonderful gift they are to receive. Personally, I love wrapping up in a faux fur throw and reading a good book!  When I have finished reading for the day, I fold my throw and lay it […]

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