Gift Ideas

Do you wish the Tooth Fairy truly existed for us parents to depend on?  Are you often stumbling in the dark, trying to find the treasured tooth under your child's pillow in the middle of the

Science is can be really fun for girls these days with new and innovative kits on the market. I've found some really great science kits and toys to try with your girls. We have a few of these kits ourselves

If you have many coffee lovers in your life a nice gift basket is the perfect gift for either the holidays or birthdays. You know that they will actually use it and love it!! And if your coffee-loving friend

Night Before My Birthday Book Want to start a new family tradition? How about reading a bedtime story all about the night before your child's birthday?  This is the perfect book! Wonderfully illustrated

Here's a fun and creative way to frame one of those classic bubble bath shots especially when they are little babies ! Grab some old puzzle pieces, paint  them blue and white and some craft gems and you

My oldest niece just went into her freshman year at college. She is living away on her own for the first time ever and while she went with a lot that now she is a few weeks in , there are several things that she

Handmade blankets,embroidered scarves, artisan crafted hair accessories and fascinators for women, children and infants. Crown you little one with a halo of beautiful floral accents- Embrace your baby in with

A number of people I know have been putting care packages together to send to the troops.   I chatted with a friend who has been serving in the Navy for 20 years and although anything is appreciated, she had

5 gifts you can get for the new mom to be When a woman is pregnant it's a very special time in her life. But sadly the woman is often overlooked in favor of the upcoming baby as far as gifts.   However

If you are dealing with tall the hustle and bustle of the holiday season-you  may have some people on the holiday gift list that you want to get a nice gift but don’t really want to spend a lot of money. &nbs

With the release of The Twilight Saga Eclipse   recently released on DVD.  Twilight merchase is all around for Twilight fans!   Twilight fan among your friends and family, then here are some

If you are looking for a unique gift for a wine lover or just someone that enjoys beautiful jewelry... THIS IS IT! The earrings and necklaces are made from reclaimed wine corks. Yes RECYCLED WINE CORKS! We all

If you're looking for a website that offers a huge collection of affordable gifts for your children, then check this one out. The Land of Nod has a number of tools that allow you to shop by price range, categories, 

The Yankee Swap is a family tradition that all the adults and kids out of college participate that we do after Christmas dinner.   We have so many laughs and usually brings a crappy gift. We do have a

I am trying to encourage my sons to write. I like them to keep a notebook with with their thoughts because I find it really does help express themselves and keeps the creativity going. However lately there has

Gift in a jar are very nice and cheap way to spread the Christmas cheer!  These frugal consumable gifts feature bath salts, cookie ingredients, holiday beverage mixes, baking mixes or bean soup fixings layered

From my money saving ezine: 5 Fab Gifts by Ruth Schiffmann Great gift ideas for tough times If you're feeling a pinch in your pocketbook as the next gift- giving occasion approaches, try giving gifts that

I recently toured the B Designs Letterpress facility during a local artist studio tour in Amesbury, Massachusetts.  It was AWESOME.  This printing business is OLD school.  This tiny company

Woodkins are an awesome toy for kids ages 4-6. They are a cool 'sandwich' boards that let you create endless variety of outfits with fabric. You lift up the frame and you place the fabric, close the frame and

One of my most cherished wedding gifts was a gift from my mother.  It was a set of keepsake ornaments that she had collected every year since I was born!  What an amazing sentiment! Not only did it bring

When I saw these creative and super quirky calendars, they just made me smile. Which is a good thing, since we all look at a calendar everyday! The beautifully illustrated pictures are so fun. They are printed

As the holiday’s approach, we are all in search of those perfect gifts for the people we know and love. For my favorite travelers (and myself), these are gifts make traveling easier and more comfortable

This has GOT to be the coolest gift ever! Interactive t shirts, like a t shirt with a picture of a guitar that actually plays. There is also a drum set, an equalizer, a personal soundtrack t shirt, and lots more

I love that these are recycled and so unique! These are not like those clunky whole corks that people make. They are elegant and gorgeous! A great gift idea for the holidays for those that love wine! They are created

Scentsy Wickless Candles Make Perfect Scents!  They make great gifts for this holiday season. Host, Buy or Join the party and what a party it is. visit:    www.jeffcoat.scentsy.us/home 

I just found out about Twilight Wish Foundation. It is similar to Make A Wish, which grants wishes to seriously ill children. Twilight Wish is for senior citizens, who have worked all their lives giving back

This is a nice article giving some ideas for frugal graduation gifts. I love the idea of a spice basket for those just getting their first apartment. Most dollar stores have a very wide selection of spices as well

This short article lists 21 great, inexpensive Mother's Day gifts. Some ideas: You light up my life - Give her a pretty candle in her favorite scent. Bonus points if it matches her decor. Bubbling with joy

Barefoot Books offers unique books and gifts that promote diversity, creativity, and imagination.   Become a Barefoot Books Stallholder: You can sell Barefoot Books at community events, schools, and

One of the most exciting things that you get to do when you are pregnant, besides getting up a thousand times a night to use the bathroom, is to complete your baby shower registry.  Seriously, what's better

I'm a sucker for all kinds of gadgets, and this drink coaster that is also a night light is right up my alley.  My husband and I both bring a glass of water to bed with us each night. Nearly every night

I'm a sucker for gift baskets - I love them.  No matter what the occasion, you can almost always expect that I'll show up with a git basket of some kind. Baby gift baskets are one of my favorites -

I love potted plants, but I'd rather have a chocolate candy bouquet than a bouquet of flowers that will die in a few days.  If you are looking for a fun and different gift for someone who has everything

Our fast paced lives often keep us so busy with the things we absolutely "have to do," that it's almost impossible to remember important dates such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc

Here’s a great list of 71 ways to give for the holidays without opening your wallet.  The authors ask tweeters and bloggers to give suggestions, and some of the suggestions include ideas like cleaning

If you're trying to come up with a teacher's gift that is reasonably priced, check out the wonderful smelling hand soap at Bath and Bodyworks.  An 8 ounce bottle is currently on sale

Here is an article outlining the 7 best ways to ruin your holiday budget. They include 1.Don't make a list 2.Act like Santa Claus3.Go overboard with gift cards4.Grab the first thing you see5.Wait until the spirit

Here are 12 absolutely creative and wonderful gift ideas that won't break the bank but will make the recipients delighted. For example, a "new" car-for someone who can't afford a new car, kidnap

This year I am trying to give all my family members gift of charity.  Sometimes this is difficult for the younger people on my list to understand that some money went a charity and why.  Oxfarm Unwrapped

Christmas is a time of year where everyone thinks about giving.  This website helps you to think about giving in a whole new way.  What a great way to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas

As the economy dives, charities, and non profits also suffer.  Shopping for a cause is especially of relevance this holiday season, and this cute soap set makes it so easy.  The holiday season has begun

This is so simple, yet so true: it occurred to me that there are two types of people we tend to spend too much money on. They are the people who we would spend any amount on, but they are happy with any gift and

It's officially holiday shopping time!  And this gift guide of green gifts is just in time.  It covers every kind of gift you might need from toys and games, to clothes, to health and lifestyle.  Check

My friends at Cool Mom Picks has again provided me with another lifesaver; The Cool Mom Picks Safer Toy Guide '08!  I used their last list well into the new year with gifts for friends and family. 

I am always looking for the most unique gifts and home items and I find a lot of them at Ten Thousand Villages (www.tenthousandvillages.com).  There are brick and mortar stores in many locations but I don't

The Holiday season is starting earlier and earlier it seems.  Halloween hasn't even arrived and Christmas items are already making their appearance in stores.  I start my Christmas shopping early

One of the highlights of each day for me is taking a quick peek at www.delight.com.  They have all kinds of products (great gift ideas!) that I have never seen anywhere else.  And every day they offer

I am shopping online so much more these days.  The truth is, it's just easier.  I can find almost anything and I don't have to find a magical time when both my kids are rested, fed, and happy

I just love the stuff that j.fell makes!  Her handmade items are wonderfully creative and different.  If you're looking for something unique to give to a child or a child at heart, check out her stuffed

Every Christmas we give our neighbors a treat.  I always have a cute saying to go along with the food.  This last year I stumbled upon a different variety of cheeseball.  It was