Fashion for Fido (Image courtesy of Tree Parlor) According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s most recent National Pet Owners Survey, there are about 77.5 million owned dogs in the US. Thirty-nine percent of US households own at least one dog, with nearly one out of four owning two dogs. So chances are you’ve got dog lovers in your life. If you’…  Read More →

Give a Group Gift. photo courtesy of adactio Weddings, births, new jobs– there are lots of occasions where group gift giving makes sense. This increases your buying power and saves time. But group gift giving can be a little tough to organize. Here are some tips to make the process go smoothly. 1. Open the Invitation: Send out an email to people who may be…  Read More →

Pasta Bowl Apron. photo courtesy of She's SO Creative Today I’d like to introduce you to She’s SO Creative - renowned creators of outrageously clever cards and more witty stuff. I met them at the San Francisco International Gift Fair, last week, and I thought their product was worth mentioning. I hope you do, too! I particularly like their  aprons which make a great birthday, Christmas or hostess …  Read More →

Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything (Photo Courtesy of PHPhoto2010) We all have them in our lives– the person that has everything. And any time a holiday, birthday or special occasion comes around finding the perfect present becomes more difficult than an expert-level Sudoku puzzle. These days, more people seem to have disposable income. That means if they want something, they buy it for themselves which creates a tough situation for... 

Keep in Touch with Friends by Sharing a Journal. photo courtesy of The Travelling Journal Just about everyone has a long distance relationship– it could be a romantic one, a family member or a close friend. Job commitments, school obligations and military deployments take us away from the people we love. Maybe your former co-worker moved across town, or maybe your cousin headed to another state. We are a country of movers and we’re... 

Keep Prices To Yourself (Photo courtesy of Sylvar) Sometimes you find a great gift on sale. And sometimes you spend way more on one parent than you do on the other. Whatever your reason, you don’t always want people to know what you spent on a gift. Here are five ways to keep your gift’s price hidden. Make Sure the Price Tag is Removed This may sound obvious, but we’ve all received gifts with price tags still attached. This... 

Keep Your Cool This Summer (Photo Courtesy of Auntie K) Is anyone else feeling a little toasty? It’s been hot and humid here in South Carolina. These warm temperatures are making me desperate for ways to cool off. If you want to help others beat the heat this summer with some fabulous gifts we’ve got a few that would work wonders at cooling down your loved ones. Popsicle Maker There’s nothing quite like an ice cold frozen Popsicle... 

SEEDS OF THE MONTH CLUB The name of the company offering this Month Club is Mike the Gardener Enterprises, LLC  and it’s based out of Burlington, NJ. The subscribers of the  Seeds of the Month Club receive 4 packs of seeds to their home every month. You can only subscribe online and currently they are running a promotion where if you sign up in the month of June you can try the club out risk free for a month then pay only $1.99 per... 

I would like to introduce you to “The Next Great American Outdoor Game”: MY POLE-ISH HORSESHOES (MPH) is a young adult game that provides friends and family with hours of outdoor competition and fun. MPH is the only Polish Horseshoes game that can be played on any outdoor surface andcomes with two poles that never need resetting. My Pole-ish Horseshoes game set comes with a propriety custom designed base which keeps the game... 

What man doesn’t want a big flat screen TV? But men that are also thoughtful fathers have to worry that a TV that’s resting on a media console could be tipped over by rambunctious children. What to do? Mount it on the wall, of course. But isn’t a TV mount sort of a boring gift? Not if you buy the Power55 by OmniMount: this remote-controlled TV mount gives Dad …  Read More →

Check out this deal on a product recently featured on ABC’s prime time reality TV show Shark Tank as well as the June/July Grilling Issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray: Grill Charms ™! It makes the perfect Father’s Day Gift for the dad who likes to BBQ! Grill Charms™ offer an entirely new concept in outdoor entertaining. Grill Charms™ are dime-sized…  Read More →

Here is a unique gift idea a Father in your life might absolutely love: a jellyfish tank right on his desktop! As some of you may know, jellyfish are the latest trend in personal aquariums.  Their mesmerizing forms and soothing movement create living works of art.  Jellyfish aquariums are a new kind of interior decoration, sources of light and life that become the focal point of any space. The Starter Kit   includes everything you need... 

Help Little Ones Give Dad Special Gifts. photo courtesy of davef3138 Father’s Day is approaching so it’s time to start thinking about gifts for dad. Watches, golf clubs and silk ties don’t fit into a little kid’s budget. If you have little kids in your home they are likely eager to get involved in showing their love for dad. But they probably need a little help. Here are some inexpensive gift ideas…  Read More →

When you’re looking for an excuse to shower loved ones with unexpected gifts, consider the monthly celebrations and observances that take place in the month of May. From gift baskets filled with sunscreen for Skin Cancer Awareness Month to glitzy jewelry for your daughter attending the prom, May is a month full of gift-giving potential. A few fun observances and gift ideas for May include: National Bike Month …  Read More →

Give Your Graduate Another Reason to Celebrate (Photo Courtesy of CarbonNYC) Graduating is a big deal. Whether it’s from high school or college, rewarding the hardworking graduates in your life with a gift is a great gesture. While practical gifts aren’t always the best way to go, it’s an ideal option when giving gifts to recent grads. They need help with this major transition, and your…  Read More →