You will find me, Cynthia Sylvestermouse, in many places online. As a writer, I enjoy sharing my stories, photos, recipes, craft tutorials, gardening tips and a variety of other topics based on real life experiences. My extended family is quite numerous and very diverse, so I am always searching for just the right gift to give for the many occasions that we celebrate in our homes and in our lives.
I am always on the lookout for unique gifts! I recently came across these fabulous animal shaped cutting boards made by Tom Roche. He has quite a few wonderful designs in his shop that include charging stations and lazy susans. Everything in his store is awesome, but I was enchanted by the animal shaped cutting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reading is so important, yet books can hardly compete today with all the handheld games. That is why I would highly recommend a Kindle Fire Kids Edition for all children. A Kindle Fire stands heads above the rest with its colored images. I, myself, wanted a Kindle with color images. Not just text in black […]
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 […]
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 is important to grab your child’s attention with age appropriate books. The Library of Books series was created just for that purpose with toddlers in […]
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 […]
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