One of the most wonderful things you can do for any child is to nurture their creativity and allow them to create.
Superheroes and their incredible powers make us imagine what could be possible IF…
Many children and teenagers are obsessed with Marvel and DC comics and superheroes. They read the comic books and/or watch the movies.
But what if they could come up with their OWN superhero? Or villain? What would it look like and what are his or her supernatural powers?
The Retro Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster is a unique and unexpected gift for anyone who loves hot dogs!
My all time favorite place to eat hot dogs is at a baseball game, but my friend, Linda, loves hot dogs anywhere, anytime.
While on a girl’s trip to NYC, we stopped at a street hot dog vendor and from that memorable moment on she converted me to eating hot dogs anywhere at anytime!
So when I came across the Retro Pop-Up Hot Dog Toaster, I knew it would be the perfect Christmas gift for her.
For that thoughtful twist that’s totally over the top, you can pair it with an Exotic Hot Dog of the Month Club membership!
We all know people who are gems because they brighten our lives like a sparkling diamond.
Have you let them know lately how much they mean to you?
This Air Plant Gift tells them “You Are a Gem” with words and a gift.
Air plants get the majority of their nutrients from the air. That means they are extremely low-maintenance and easy to keep alive! They will last for years.
Air plants are also attractive and come in interesting shapes and textures.
For my mother’s birthday, I gave her a beautiful Amethyst Crystal Air Plant Gift. It came with a gift box and a card that reads “You Are a Gem.”
For as long as I have known my husband, he loves eating the chewy edges of a brownie. One problem, there are only four edges to a regular pan.
Guess what? Problem solved! I found a unique pan called the Edge Brownie Pan.
Made in the USA, this patented pan adds more chewy edges to every brownie it bakes. Now my husband is in brownie heaven!
The Edge Brownie Pan is super heavy-duty and non-stick so it will never warp (like my other brownie pan). It’s also a lot easier to clean (a must for me).
I was not expecting a surprise bonus inside the box. A spatula and recipes–a thoughtful twist for their customers!
The recipes looked delicious for Marbled Cheesecake Brownies, Raspberry Pecan Blondies, Signature Cookie Bars (chocolate chips) and… the Ultimate Brownies.
Great conversations bring people closer together.
We might learn what makes someone happy, places they want to visit, funny stories from their past, or what makes them tick. When we get to know someone better, our relationship deepens.
Many great conversations begin with great questions. TableTopics make it easy to start fun and memorable conversations with family and friends.
TableTopics is one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” and is the #1 best-selling conversations starters.
With the holidays coming up, we suggest bringing TableTopics to your next family gathering or dinner party.
It’s the perfect host or hostess gift and it’s calorie-free!
Maggie Louise Confections has reinvented the box of chocolates with color, personality and unique customization.
Each box has fun bite-size chocolates to celebrate everyday indulgence.
The gourmet chocolate gift boxes and luxury confections are chocolate look-a-like creations of lipsticks, lips, jewels, precious stones, coffee cups, snowmen, mittens and the list goes on and on.
Before attending a conference, I researched “things to do” in Austin and discovered Maggie Louise Confections, an Austin-based company. Continue Reading
When I think of a hammock, three things come to mind–rest, relaxation and sleep. With a portable hammock, you can enjoy those three things wherever you go!
Did you know the best hammocks are no longer made of rope?
They’re made of parachute nylon which makes them extremely soft and comfortable. It’s like sleeping in a cloud because the hammock stretches and conforms to your body.
The nylon material is also what makes them lightweight and portable, allowing them to pack down to a very compact size. A person doesn’t even have to roll or fold–simply shove the hammock back into the attached, small stuff sack.
In the stuff sack, a two-person hammock packs down to 6 inches X 9 inches. So small!
If children can write, they should write handwritten thank you notes.
Gift givers like to know their gift was received and appreciated. By receiving a handwritten thank you card, they can be happy knowing it was!
A parent could write a thank you note on a child’s behalf, but it doesn’t have the same impact. Plus, parents miss out on teaching their child important life lessons in proper etiquette and in expressing gratitude and thankfulness.
My son, Aiden, recently celebrated his 6th birthday–Power Rangers style! He received all kinds of wonderful presents from family and friends.
I’ve had my son help with his thank you cards since the age of 3. Now that he is in kindergarten and can write words pretty well, I had him use Fill in the Blank Thank You Notes.
He isn’t use to writing entire sentences yet, so fill in the blanks thank you cards are perfect for his grade level and ability.
I love handmade gifts. I remember watching my mother create beautiful gifts from vintage jewelry.
My mother and I would also help each other handcraft unique gift ideas waaay before Etsy ever came along. Mom would have loved Etsy.com where you can shop for anything made by creative people everywhere and where she could have shared her gifts too!
When an Etsy email pops up, I’m always curious to see who created what. Oh my… what a find this time. Butterflies! They are exquisite!
Wild and Free Jewelry created by Corina Alulquoy Brown are inspired by the ocean, wildlife, and Native American culture. You have to look at her website!
My favorites are the beautifully handcrafted butterfly hair clips by Corina.
There are gifts that make you happy, and there are gifts that feed your soul because they are deeply meaningful.
Queen Darlene gave me the most thoughtful birthday present this year.
She gave me a necklace with a silver bar with my initial “d” cut out of it. It was cute by itself, but let me tell you about the meaningful, heartful part…
In the card, she wrote to me:
“Diana, You’ve always raised the bar! And, no one can come close when you set your mind on whatever you choose to do! You are your own kind of incredible and that’s something to celebrate my precious friend!”
