Inexpensive Gift Baskets

Have you ever received a gift basket full of goodies? They are wonderful gifts and some can even seem quite elaborate. When I was pregnant, a friend of mine gave me a big wicker basket full of baby care items and even a few special Mommy care items. It was the best gift I had ever received. Gift baskets are easy to put together and can really be quite personal if you take the time to pick the right items. The best thing about gift baskets is they don’t need to be wildly expensive to make a huge impact. Whether … Continue reading

Gifts for Guys

Are you getting ready to celebrate an anniversary? Looking for something special for your husband’s birthday or another special event where you get a chance to give your husband a gift? Some families like to celebrate Christmas in July (yes, Christmas though we’ve still got a few months before we’ll be celebrating that) – choosing a gift for your husband for such occasions can be difficult. Few men like receiving flowers – though truthfully for several years on our anniversary and his birthday, I sent my husband flowers and something else to his office. His co-workers always thought it was … Continue reading

15 Simple, Low Cost Gift Ideas

Time and money are both in rare quantities these days, so keeping your shopping time and costs down to a minimum is the best way to also keep stress to a minimum during holidays and special occasions. You can finish shopping quickly and stay within your budget by implementing these easy, cost effective gift ideas (under $25.00 each): 1. Fancy coffee mug or pair of mugs with flavored coffee packets or flavored creamers 2. Tea cup with assortment of herbed teas and a pretty spoon 3. Recipe cards with an apron and cooking utensils such as measuring cups and spoons … Continue reading