A Tree with Gifts A Tree with GiftsChristmas trees, decorated or "trimmed" apparently were first used in this country during the Revolutionary War by Hessian soldiers who, hired to fight for England, were thinking of the customs in their German homeland. An account of the festivities here at Fort Dearborn, in 1804, mentions a spruce Christmas tree. Some say that a Harvard Professor from Germany had one in 1824. There is reliable...more
The Five Most Practical Eco Gifts There are all types of eco-friendly gifts. There are eco friendly products for the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom; the garden, the work place and the office – every room in the house.However, not all eco products are the same many are practical methods of saving us money and reducing our impact on the environment. Others however offer other reasons for buying them. A pure wool duvet for instance provides...more
If money was no object what would you get your guy? We love our guys so much that we wish we could spend a million dollars on a gift for him. So, if we raided our lifetime savings, spent our entire college fund or won the lotto what should you get?Apart from all the techie gadgets known to man, like cell phones, games consoles, netbooks or gaming laptops like Alienware we would probably get him a car. A Beamer (BMW) or SUV wrapped with a big blue bow and balloons would be a good start. Maybe something more bling like a stretch Hummer would be more his style, complete with diamond studded stick shift. Failing that, if your guy hasnot had the chance to learn how to drive then extra driving lessons or a day learning to drive a tank would be great fun. Even an evening at the speedway racetrack is a great alternative gift for petrol head boys.For vacations together it would have to be a gorgeous yacht moored at a Carribean island with a personal jet to get us there. A fantastic gift for the budding millionaire playboy is flying lessons. You can choose to learn to become a private pilot, a commercial pilot or even a stunt pilot. What girl wouldnot want one of those as her guy! ...more
Gifts For Special Occasions There is lot of fun, excitement and laughter during birthday celebration. But can you imagine any birthday without gifts? Proper planning will make you buy suitable gift for the receiver. Buying proper gift is an art. You need to be creative while planning for the birthday gift. You can make it a real treasure.In...more
The festive season is here again and one of the best ways to celebrate is to show affection, joy and love together. Its not enough if you wont surprise someone with a gift to show how you appreciate, love or passionate about each other. A time like Christmas, there is a lot of fragrance that rules about the occasion, so keep someone happy with...more
The Greatest Of Gifts One of the greatest gifts God has given every one of us has been music – for all places and purposes. The imagination and ingenuity to create different styles of sound, with a variety of instruments, using air from our lungs, lips and larynx, the striking of our hands and feet, as well as our fingers to strum, stroke or pluck strings or drum heads.Equipped with this special gift, God has created in our mind a multitude of sounds, tempo and lyrics to stir an emotion from every experience in life – and most interestingly to focus us on each experience, with a memorable inspiration, whether it be romantic love, a call to battle, or pride in country – each one, actually an emotion of love brought to mind most clearly through the sound, tempo and lyrics of each musical creation.So in reality, each one of us has an inner sense of music, be we a novice at the entry level or not, we have the ability to bring a light to the world, or at the least to those around us. This is a calling from God that we not only should, but must respond with the God-given talents or skills to bring light to those whom we meet each day, regardless of our environment or...more
Five Spectacular Gifts for Mom's 50th Birthday Let your mother know how much you love and respect her for everything she has done for you, by making sure her 50th birthday celebration is as special as she is. There are many 50th birthday...more
Sending the Perfect Gifts Hampers UK Selecting the perfect gift can sometimes be time consuming. It is even harder when it has to be delivered. For those occasions, let experts helps you with the process. Flowers, cakes, and gift hampers in...more
Ribbon Lanyards and Other Thank-You Gifts Sometimes there is an instance in which you really want to say thank you in a special way. We all experience times in our lives when another person comes to aid us, or lift us up in a way that we...more
There are many reasons to use personalized blankets. They not only make great gifts, but can come in very handy with your own family at home and other places. They are sure to be treasured keepsakes.Personalized blanket throws are wonderful and come...more
Gifts Gifts Everywhere - Time to Think Think Think! Gift ideas include beautiful silver jewellery, romantic love tokens, engraved wine glasses and a huge range of personalised gifts. The stunning Tales From The Earth collection includes solid...more
Why You Should Give Personalized Gifts Giving gifts shows your thoughtfulness and sincerity, no matter what gift-giving occasion it is. In the recent years, personalizing a gift has become more popular and more and more people prefer giving...more