Is choosing gifts for some people on your gift list difficult? How often is it that the only things that come to mind end up being too expensive or just plain impossible to find? And then there is always the fear that what you buy will not be appreciated or even used. The trend I see lately is to give people that are hard to buy for money or gift certificates. Although money always seems appreciated, giving either of...

As summer winds down, those of us who spend much of our time out in a garden are faced with putting our gardens to bed for the long winter ahead. It’s a bittersweet time. On one hand we enjoy the fruits of our labor in our harvest, yet, on the other we face months without a garden to tend. Last year I received a gift which turned out to be a perfect solution to the want of a winter garden, The “AeroGarden“. The...

As a huge Beatles fan, I am excited about the soon to be released Remastered Beatles Stereo Box Set. It’s set for release on September 9th 2009, and Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders for this collection. This would be at the top of my Christmas List, but I’ve decided I can’t wait until Christmas! I’m not a collector, I’m just someone who “grew up” with the Beatles. I was just...

A friend moved into a new home recently, and while looking for a suitable housewarming gift, I found these wonderful magnetic mailbox covers. My friend loves magnolias and uses them often in her home decor themes. She loved this pineapple mailbox cover with magnolias I chose for her. What better way to make a house a home than a little personalized curb appeal! These mailbox covers are made of coated PVC that is weather...

Let’s face it; gift giving is a year round activity between Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Showers, Births, and Graduations, not to mention the sprinkling of the “other” Holidays throughout the year. Many people could very well have a significant event every month of the year. Saving money in a case like that is essential; saving money in this economy is always welcome. So how do we buy the perfect...