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Unique Holiday Gifts—Shower Friendly Suit and Say It With a Shirt

When it comes to being clever, fashion designers in Japan are hard to beat. Just wait until you learn what one Japanese clothing company has created for the lazy… ahem, I mean, busy corporate folks who don’t have time to take their suits to the dry cleaner. No time to get your suit professionally cleaned? Never mind, just take it to your bathroom and hang it in your shower. It’s no joke. The clothing company Konaka has just unveiled a one-of-a-kind “Shower Clean” line of business suits, which can be washed in a warm shower and require no ironing. According … Continue reading →

More Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

If you have no clue what to buy for your daughter’s new boyfriend, stop in the movie theater next time you’re passing by. Pick up a gift certificate or a couple of movie tickets. If he’s still in school, he probably only has a part-time job and will likely appreciate a night out with your darling that won’t cost him a big chunk of his paycheck. This is a great gift for others on your list as well and it’s certainly quick and easy. Pick up a nice card and pop it inside. The video store is another option. Give … Continue reading →

Five Days ‘til Christmas

Even if some of your local stores look like they have been ransacked, take a deep breath. Even if things are looking awfully picked over and the shelves seem bare at this late date, all is not lost. There are still some practical ideas you can use to gather some last minute Christmas gifts. One great idea is to try shops and stores that you would not usually consider when looking for gifts, or specialty stores you may not shop regularly. A good example -now don’t laugh- is the auto parts store. Now, you might be shaking your head, thinking … Continue reading →

Eleven Days ’til Christmas

With only eleven days left, it’s time to take stock, or should I say take inventory? Don’t forget about school… Have you picked up the snacks for the class party? The grab bag gift? Something for the teacher? Take stock of gifts you have purchased, and those you still need to get. Make sure you have plenty of supplies for wrapping or decorating packages. If you’re like me, you may be juggling ways to make each pile of presents look reasonably alike. We try to spend roughly the same amount on our kids and try to make sure each one … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: December 3 – 9

Top Tree Trimming Trends Do you do trendy? What’s hot this season in holiday decorations? If the Weather outside is frightful… The weather can change dramatically as we head from one season to another. Are you prepared for winter weather? Home Repair and Maintenance Tips Do you have any home improvement projects on the agenda? Check out these tips. Home Safety: Entertaining Holiday Guests When I think of having house-guests, the first word that usually comes to mind is comfort… however, safety should be first. Removing BPA from Your Home A timely and important article. What isn’t toxic these days? … Continue reading →

Thoughtful Gifts for Holiday Guests

When you’re entertaining guests over the holidays, it’s nice to have a little something to give them to help remember the occasion. The Gift that Keeps on Giving You know everybody wants the recipe for your famous cranberry orange muffins or your special oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Make a nice big batch of your specialty to serve, but also wrap up individual servings. As your guests leave, give each person a treat, complete with the recipe. They can make it at home for years to come. Printing up the recipe on pretty paper is a nice touch or use Christmas … Continue reading →

Cool, Custom Christmas Gift Wrapping Tips

Sometimes, presentation can make as much of an impact as the gift itself does. These custom tips will help even small gifts look like something special. It’s time to shop for the school (or maybe church, club, or scouts) grab bag. Your child will likely be asked to pick a gift for someone else of his or her gender, with a price tag of approximately $5.00. Let’s face it, five bucks doesn’t buy much any more, but you still want the recipient to be pleased. Even if you pick out the coolest miniature cars and trucks, wrapping them individually doesn’t … Continue reading →

Christmas Gifts: Ideas for a little something

Sometimes, smaller gifts that are the most difficult to select. If you are looking for a little something to give as a gift, here are some nice ideas: More than a Photo Depending on where you purchase them, you can have ornaments printed with an image or you can select photo frame ornaments. While there are several designs including those that simply are miniature picture frames, there are also that look like a glass ornament with a built in frame. Many styles are very attractive and can be purchased in pretty gift boxes. Add a family picture or a picture … Continue reading →

Stocking Stuffer Picks from the Dollar Store

As I mentioned previously in my dollar store strategy series: Getting More from the Dollar Store (1) and Getting More from the Dollar Store (2), dollar and discount stores are great places to pick up lots of stocking stuffers for the holiday season. And don’t limit these little gifts to just a stocking. Fill a pretty basket, a decorated shoe box or any container that works for you. There are so many ideas out there. You can fill a stocking with a theme of gifts, or just include a selection of surprises. It is so much fun to be able … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day: Gifts for Health and Well-being

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Still looking for Mother’s Day gifts for that special mom in your life? Why not give the gift of health? I have noticed, as we get closer to Mother’s Day, many advertisements for health-related gifts for moms. For instance, as I was walking this morning there was an ad enticing listeners to give their mom (or special mom in their life) a gift membership to a health club. I’ve heard or seen ads for mammograms, exercise classes, spa treatments and health screenings. I think these types of gifts are great ideas. They are thoughtful and send the message that we … Continue reading →