Category: Wedding
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Pillow Talk Celebrates How Couple Met
Where did your love story begin? Have a “pillow talk” that celebrates the start of something special. I was 13 years old when I met my future husband. He was 16 years old and rode a Yamaha 55 motorcycle. (The motors were small back then). He was visiting his cousin and gave all the boys on […]
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Couple’s Gratitude Journal
I started journaling in grade school, and I’ve done it ever since. I enjoy writing down life’s moments, both big and small, that I always want to remember. By deciding on what to write, I’m able to reflect on my life, my thoughts, and my feelings. It’s both therapeutic and satisfying. My husband has never […]
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Butterfly Fairy Hair Clips
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 […]
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Thumbprint Family Tree Retirement Gift
For many of us, a large portion of our days is spent at work. Research shows the average person will spend 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. So the people you work with do become family. When Eldon, our organization’s CFO, decided to retire after 28 years, his work family wanted to find a […]
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Wooden Beer & Soda Caddy
If you know someone who likes to drink bottled beer, craft beers, root beers, or sodas, then this gift is for them! Give someone six 12-ounce bottles of their favorite beverage in a Wooden Beer & Soda Caddy. The wood has a rustic, handcrafted look, and it’s the perfect accessory for transporting drinks to picnics, […]
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Foreign Currency for Travel Gifts
My friend, Linda, loves to travel. Her goal is to travel to all seven continents before she retires. Linda was leaving on her birthday this year to Australia. I was racking my brain on what special gift I could give when it hit me–Australian money! I contacted our close girlfriends, who are more like sisters, […]
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Big Face Cutout for Graduations & Parties
Looking for an attention-grabbing gift? I say, go big or go home! Create a Big Face Cutout of the gift recipient you can use for funny photos or to show support for graduates. It’s just the right size for all ages and the perfect accessory for any party or event! What is a Big Face Cutout? […]
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Artisanal Ice Cream in Fun Flavors
Really good ice cream in fun flavors. That’s what I want. Any time of year. One of my favorite flavors is goat cheese ice cream. Hey. Don’t knock it until you try it. Trust me. One time a friend bought me a pint of Jeni’s Goat Cheese with Red Cherries. Absolute heaven! Have you heard […]
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Cozy Fleece Photo Blanket
Years ago, my sister, Julia, and her family moved to the East coast away from her parents and siblings. It’s tough living far apart from family, but especially hard when someone has young children. Finding child care is harder, and holidays can be a bit more lonely. My sister though experienced tremendous luck! She found […]
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Thoughtful Second Marriage Wedding Gift
When my friend announced she would be saying “I do” for the second time, I wanted to give her a special wedding gift. Traditional gifts such as dishes, towels and kitchen appliances are usually not needed in a second marriage. I had the perfect opportunity to give a creative and thoughtful wedding gift! Mike and […]