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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parents often use night lights in a nursery to light their way when tending to babies and toddlers during the night. No one wants to turn on a bright overhead light when they enter the room. We need to feed and change our babies, then allow them to go back to sleep. Bright lights will […]
As a mother, I love getting flowers for Mother’s Day and I enjoy giving flowers to my mom for Mother’s Day each year. However, I hate throwing them away a week later. It always seems so tragic somehow to just toss out a gift and only have pictures to show. The first time I ever […]
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 […]
Give the Gift of Guardian Bells – Protect the Biker You Love If you happen to love a biker, then you know how stressful it can be to watch them ride off. Whether they are going to work, or simply riding for fun, we worry that the “evil spirits” on the road will grab them. […]
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 […]
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