For some people, this is their favorite season of the year. They go crazy for it!
I’m not talking about fall y’all. Or about winter, spring or summer.
I’m talking about Pumpkin Spice season! When pumpkin spice everything is available for a limited-time-only.
I myself go crazy over Pumpkin Spice cereal.
I once made a Pumpkin Spice Gift Basket for a client. This particular client had a tradition of hand-delivering appreciation gifts to their most important clients around Thanksgiving.
The Pumpkin Spice Gift Basket came with a decorative tag that read…
“We’re as crazy about you as we are pumpkin spice!”
Have you ever been clicking around on the Internet and accidentally stumbled across an amazing website? That happened to me recently, and I thought to myself, “Jackpot!”
The website, www.Vat19.com, sells all kinds of weirdly awesome gifts you would never find anywhere else. You have to check out for yourself the unique gifts, food, toys, home decor, clothing, and gifts they sell.
If you’re looking for weird or awesome gifts for children and adults, Vat19.com has something you’ll think is perfect.
The website sells the Human Slingshot which turns human bodies into bouncing pinballs inside a giant stretchable band. Not crazy or wild enough for your needs? How about the “What’s That Smell? Party Game” that includes scents of toe cheese, diaper blowout, B.O., and hot chunky vomit. I dare you to play that game!
They even have prank gifts like the “Prank Thank You Card” that plays music that can’t be turned off. The music plays on for 3 or more hours until the battery dies. For a tricky twist, if the person tries to rip up the card to get to the battery to make the music stop, a hidden glitter bomb inside the card will explode in their face.
The Stank Prank Candle also has a tricky twist. It starts off with a wonderful scent of sweet apples and then a few hours later it smells like farts.
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!
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 Brownie Pan for Edge Lovers
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.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks – Come and Get It! is Ree Drummond’s newest cookbook. This cookbook touts simple, scrumptious recipes for crazy busy lives.
It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook and is a fan of The Pioneer Woman.
Food blogger and cookbook author Ree Drummond, aka as “The Pioneer Woman,” is a sassy former city slicker who has moved to a ranch in Oklahoma to live with her rancher husband, their children and a menagerie of animals.
Drummond also has a TV series on the Food Network and invites viewers into her life (and kitchen), sharing her brand of home cooking, from suppers that are thrown together in a hurry to preparing elaborate celebrations.
It’s amazing to me how you can Google recipes for any cuisine from your phone while walking down the aisle of a grocery store. So convenient!
But… if you know someone who still enjoys the feel of a cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks – Come and Get It!is a treasure of delicious recipes! And her down-to-earth way of writing will make anyone laugh.
I just so happened to know that someone. My son’s girlfriend, Danielle, beamed from head to toe when she opened the cookbook gift signed by her idol.
Danielle, her mother, and sister are huge fans of Ree Drummond and traveled to Pawhuska, Oklahoma to visit the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile Store.They were mesmerized by the general store, exceptional deli, and amazing desserts in the bakery! Continue Reading
The aroma of truffle oil seriously makes my mouth water. I’m in love with it!
The rich, decadent flavor of the golden oil on my tongue takes me to heaven every time.
A drizzle of truffle oil takes a dish from good to gourmet!
It recently gave my homemade pizza that “Wow!” factor. After it came out of the oven, I drizzled the top with white truffle oil and strawberry fig balsamic reduction.
You should have seen my husband’s face after his first bite. His eyes actually got bigger! The dish really impressed him.
It’s a very nice gesture to give a teacher a small gift at the beginning of the year. This gift idea is my favorite because it includes a thoughtful twist!
Edible gifts always make a great gift because they can be consumed and shared with others. With that said, this gift comes with a food item.
More importantly, it’s paired with a note in the form of an offer… an offer to help. Teachers always have so many things on their plate so they love it when parents help in the classroom.
With this teacher gift, your child’s teacher will be so excited to know he or she can call on you for help when needed.
It’s a win-win! The more help they receive, the more time teachers can focus on their students, including your child.
Best Teacher Gift Ever
Bake or purchase some chocolate chip cookies and place them in a pretty container. Or buy a bag of chips. Attach a note that reads:
Let me know when you need me to “chip” in and help!
It’s back to school – meaning kids will once again spend the majority of their time at school. Although you’ll be apart, I have a simple and thoughtful way to connect with your child every day during the school week!
Use lunchbox love notes to put a smile on their face while they’re at school because you’ve let them knowyou’re thinking of them.
Lunchbox Love Notes
What are lunch box love notes?
They are small cards or slips of paper that share a positive, uplifting message.
Here are some examples but the possibilities are endless!
I’m your #1 fan
You are sooo AWESOME
I love you more than ________. (fill in the blank cards)
Have lots of fun today!
I can’t wait to hear about your day! XOXO
Good luck on your test today.
An extra special treat for an extra special kid. Love you!
It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook and is a fan of 
