Mother's Day Gift – Gift Ideas To Suit All Mothers

Every Mother's Day gift is special whether it is lavish and expensive or small and not so expensive. The one important factor is the thought that goes into picking out a gift that mom will love and appreciate. In this article I would like to recommend some Mother’s Day gifts that are suitable for mom taking into considering age, interests and personality.

If you have a large purse string, you can shower mom with expensive jewelry, clothes and electronic products. However, for those on a small budget, there are many inexpensive gifts that one can consider. If a digital camera is out of your budget, an affordable gift is the digital photo keychain. To make it even more special you can download some of mom’s favorite pictures onto the keychain before presenting the gift to her. Imagine the instant surprise and thrill she’ll have when the gift is opened.

For mothers who have everything, a quirky, unusual gift can be unique and special. The Eggling, an award winning product, makes a great Mother's Day gift. The Eggling is a grow it yourself eggplant. It is an eggshell made of white porous ceramic and comes with a terra cotta tray and seed pack of either herbs or flowers. The Eggling is available in different herbs and flowers such as basil, cactus or even lavender so there should be something to match her interest. Along a similar line, the Magic Message Egg is a pretty interesting novelty. Once cracked and watered it sprouts a bean displaying the 3 famous letter word "I love you". Quite a genius invention! This will certainly put a smile on mom's face.

For practical mothers, a gift for the home is ideal but I am not referring to your ordinary kitchen utensil or cutlery. Be a little different with your home gift ideas. Gifts such as Mood Glow Candles are interesting and different. Another unique gift is the award winning Sun Jar. This is a jar that collects sunlight by day and glows by night. It is truly an eco-friendly product that recharges from sunlight - the perfect gift to brighten up your mother's day. Ok, for something more down to earth, home decor items such as candles and vases need not be ordinary. Contemporary mango wood candle holders and vases made in Thailand can be both stylish and interesting.

For busy mothers, perhaps something to help her relax and de-stress would be welcomed. Bath pearls that change colors can add a touch of spa therapy and create a total relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom. Aromatherapy gift sets are also popular, especially ones with therapeutic relaxing ingredients. Last but not least in this category is a gift that needs to be tried to be appreciated. It is the highly effective Head Trip Therapeutic Massager. It is specifically designed to stimulate your nerve endings and massage acupressure points on your scalp, temples and neck, sending you to total relaxation.

Personalized gifts have grown very popular over the years. There is nothing more personal and unique than a personalized newspaper headline gift. You create your own headline which is then printed by hand onto authentic newsprint. It is created to look like the front page of a newspaper. You can make the headline as original, funny or serious as you like.

On the subject of funny gifts one can choose from a vast array of gifts from gadgets to toys. Popular wind up toys such as the Racing Grannies and Boxing Grannies are one of my favorites. These wind ups are extremely hilarious and make a great novelty gift for mothers and grandmothers who appreciate the humor.

Finally, for those who's Mother lives afar the following gift is something very special and guaranteed to touch mom's heart. The Keepsounds Message Box allows you to record a special message for mom which can be stored, listened and treasured for years to come.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Funny and Novelty Valentine’s Gift Ideas. Add Some Fun to Your Valentine's Day

When we think of valentine's gifts we tend to think of romantic dinners, flowers, chocolates and gifts of love and so forth. If you have showered your partner with these gifts every year, why not be different this year and give him or her something unexpected and funny which is sure to make them laugh and remember for many years to come. The gifts I would like to recommend are inexpensive and can be enjoyed by both men and women.

Valentine's Day Love-O-Meter
This is a fun little gadget that both you and your partner can have fun playing together. Press your fingers on the buttons and the Love-o-meter will dig into the depths of your heart and reveal your feelings. Of course this is no fortune teller, but it is an entertaining gizmo.

Body Pens
If you are planning on a romantic dinner, why not have some 'desert' with body pens afterwards. The pens come in chocolate and strawberry flavors and are a sensual way to indulge your sweet tooth! Express your love by creating fun messages that are for your partner’s eyes only.

T-Equalizer Shirts
If you plan to celebrate Valentine's Day with some music and dancing, the T-equalizer shirts are a great way to get noticed. Available in both male and female styles, these electro-luminescent design T-shirts have an EQ panel connected to a battery pack and is sound activated.

Candy Bra and Candy G-String
Who would have thought that those delicious necklace sweets that we all used to love as kids would come back to haunt us in the most irresistible way! Your boyfriend or husband will enjoy eating away these childhood favorite candy sweets. The irresistible, edible, candy underwear is the perfect way to end a romantic candlelight dinner.

Personal Newspaper Headlines and Personalized Book Cover
If you want to give something truly personal, this is the perfect gift. There's simply nothing like a personalized gift that says, "This was made just for me." Personal Newspaper Headlines provide exactly that - your own words, unique and personalized, printed by hand onto authentic newsprint on an antique printing press. Your personalized gift newspaper is printed on both sides, filled with fun articles and pictures everyone can enjoy. The idea is to make your personal headline funny. Alternatively, you can create a funny personalized book cover with one of the following 2 titles “Everything I Know About…….” Or “How I Became the World's Greatest…….”
The book cover also includes blank pages which your partner can use as a note book or diary.

Digital Photo Frame and Digital Photo Keyring
These gifts per ser are not considered funny. However, you can make this fun and meaningful by downloading a collection of humorous photos before giving the gift to your partner. This is a great way to cheer your loved up when he or she is having a stressful or bad day at work. A browse through these pictures is enough to make anyone smile.

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Thoughtful Valentine Gifts for Boyfriend Girlfriend and Husband Wife

Valentines gifts are, generally, associated with romantic gifts. Men usually (well hopefully) shower their women with jewelry, chocolates and flowers. Men love to receive gifts that serve a useful purpose or appeal to their interests. In addition to this, I believe that picking a thoughtful gift that you and your partner can both enjoy and share is meaningful and embraces the notion of love and appreciation for each other. In this article, I would like to recommend my 6 favorite valentine's gifts that are suitable for both men and women.

Bath Pearls and Mood Glow Candles

These are perfect gifts to wind down and relax after a long and stressful day at work. It is an opportunity to relax in the bath surrounded by colored glowing bath pearls and burning mood color candles. It is sure to get you in the mood for true relaxation and enjoyment. The bath pearl lights have a silvery, pearlescent shell and are shaped like a pearl with two sensors located on the base of each pearl. When the sensors come into contact with water, the soothing light show begins and phase through five different colors. Similarly, mood glow candles change numerous colors emitting a relaxing glow.

Head and Body Trip Massagers

For total relaxation, why not take turns massaging each other from head to toe with the amazing Head and Body Trip Massagers. Specifically designed to stimulate your nerve endings and massage acupressure points on various parts of the body, the Head and Body Trip Massagers are sure to send shivers and quivers from head to toe.

Sterling Silver Love Hearts

We all remember one of our childhood favorites – pink candy Love Heart sweets. We all remember going through the packet and picking out our favorite love message? Brings back those warm fuzzy feelings doesn't it? Now you can spread the love with this grown up version of the classic romantic candy. Neatly packed in a simple box, this perfect replica of the classic sweet is the perfect token of affection. Made of sterling silver and hallmarked with the three precious words 'I LOVE YOU' making it perfect to give to the love of your life. They can carry it round everywhere with them as a constant reminder of your love. It's perfect to give to men or women.

Chocolate and Strawberry Body Paint

This relatively inexpensive yet effective gift is a great way to add some fun on Valentine's day. The Body Pen is an erotic and sensual way to indulge your sweet tooth! Express your love by creating fun messages that are for your partner's eyes only. Body chocolate and strawberry body paint make a great gift for your romantic partner.

Digital Photo Frame and Digital Photo Keychain

Giving a digital photo frame or digital keychain may not seem like a very romantic gift. However, you can make this thoughtful and special by downloading some of your favorite pictures onto the keychain or frame before giving it to her or him. Imagine the smile on your partner's face when he or she opens the gift and is greeted by a beautiful picture!

Jellephish Mood Lamp

This is one of the best pieces of contemporary ambient lighting that I've seen. The Lamp flashes numerous shades, ideal for setting the mood or providing a relaxing atmosphere with its mood changing colors for a night of love and romance.There are endless choices when it comes to picking the right Valentine's gift for your loved one. The recommendations I have provided in this article are gifts that you would buy for your partner. They are even suitable for a special or best friend who you simply want to show him or her that you are thinking of them on Valentine's day.

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Toys and Games for Kids - Favorite Gifts of 2007

With 2007 now behind us I thought it would be a great idea to reflect on some of last year’s best selling gifts for children. These gifts were particularly hot during the Christmas season, but I believe they will continue to be favorite gift items for birthdays and special occasions. Here are the top 5 best sellers.

Floating Duck Radio
All kids love rubber ducks or bath toys. This floating duck is no ordinary duck, it is also a radio with two frequencies – AM and FM. The frequencies and channels can be adjusted by twisting the duck’s tail. The radio switches on and off by turning the duck’s head clockwise and anti-clockwise. This is truly an ingenious way to keep your kids entertained in the bath and for the adult to enjoy their favorite radio station at the same time. It is an inexpensive gift with amazing sound quality.

Remote Controlled Bumper Cars
I remember loving these bumper car rides at the amusement park and now you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home! Imagine all the fun without the knocks and bangs that you would experience behind the wheel. These remote control bumper cars race along a smooth surface. The realistic movements of the cars make crazy turns in an attempt to hit one of their opponent's 3 sensors. Hit all 3 to disable the opponent’s car and win the game.

Sudoku Sudocube
Certain 3D puzzles were extremely popular over the Christmas season. The Sudocube was a best seller. It combines the challenge of the popular sudoku puzzle and the fun of a rubik’s design. The sudocube is not only fun, it is also educational and a great way to stimulate and motivate both kids and adults alike.

Slingshot Flying Monkey and Frog
These relatively inexpensive and fun toys were best sellers all year round. There must be something about screaming monkeys and frogs making croaking noises when hoisted in the air! Whatever the reason, the slingshot flying monkey and frog are absolutely hilarious, fun and a must have. The flying monkey is dressed mysteriously in a cape and mask just like a super hero. Both the frog and monkey can fly and travel 50 feet – just put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back it’s strong elastic arms and let go.

Gelli Baff
Imported from the UK and currently not available anywhere in the US except at MyRedPacket.com is the award winning Gelli Baff! Kids simply can't get enough of Gelli Baff. Simply run your bath 2 or 3 inches deep, turn off the tap, add Gelli Baff and watch in amazement as your boring bath water magically turns into a fun thick goo!

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Best Selling Birthday Gadget Gifts and Novelties for Men

With 2007 now behind us I thought it would be a great idea to reflect on some of last year’s best selling gifts. Many of these will continue to be favorite gift items for birthdays, anniversary and special occasions. Here are the top 5 best sellers.

Finger Drums

These Finger Drums were a big hit among kids and adults alike. Whether you are a drummer, music lover, or musician, you will get the thrill from banging away on this set of miniature but genuinely life-like finger sized drum. The super finger-sensitive tiny drums include large and small tom-tom, bass drum with miniature foot pedal, snare and cymbal, so there's nothing missing. For something as compact as this, the drum like quality is pretty amazing. The Finger Drums make a great birthday gift for the person who simply enjoy a bit of fun and entertainment.

Duck Shooting Gallery
Duck Shooting Gallery is a replica of the beloved carnival game that provides hours of fun for people of all ages. The interactive carnival barker will guide you through the contest. It is fully automated with a conveyor carrying the targets past the cross hairs, accompanying music and sound effects and a wireless infrared pistol. A hit will knock over a duck, and register on the game's LCD display. Each duck down scores you 10 points. Play against the clock to beat your best score in one minute or select continuous play for hours of duck shooting fun. You can choose between fast and slow modes of play which makes it ideal for novices and marksmen alike. The Duck Shoot Game is ideal at social and family gatherings as it will keep your guests entertained for hours!

Racing and Boxing Grannies

These novelty wind up toys continue to amaze and amuse. The Wind Up Grannies are not only hilarious looking they are great fun to play with. Wind them up and watch them race against each other in their match stick legs. Those who are looking for more action will like the Boxing Grannies. Dressed in full boxing gear, with red gloves and silky shorts, they are not to be reckoned with! To play, simply press the button and watch these mean Granny machines throw some well-aimed punches at their opponent. The winner will be the first player to knock their Granny out for the count!

Tyvek Wallets

A fat wallet usually indicates a rich wallet, but nowadays the trend is to go with thinner and easy to carry wallets. The classic novelty Tyvek wallet is the way to go. Made of Tyvek, it feels like paper but it is actually made of thousands of long plastic fibers creating a surface that is both light weight and durable. The Tyvek wallet is also water resistant and will protect against the humidity in your pocket which destroys leather. With various stylish designs (the most popular being the Par Avion design), Tyvek wallets are trendy must have accessories for the modern guy! Being super light and thin, they can fit nicely inside a pocket or bag.

Personalized Football and Baseball Books
Football and Baseball are the Nation’s 2 most favorite sports so it is not surprising that these gifts were hugely popular. This unique New York Times personalized Football or Baseball Book holds historical news reports of your favorite team. The book is presented in Burgundy, gold embossed with your recipients's name. It contains 85 to 200 pages of wonderful insight into your favorite team: their history, the high and lows, the inside stories, the gossip. This is truly a great gift for the football or baseball fan.

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Cool Gifts under $20 that do not Put a Hole in your Pocket

The famous saying “it’s the thought that counts” can certainly be applied to finding a great gift that does not cost the earth. It usually requires very careful thought, hours of searching and price comparisons to find a great gift at affordable prices. I have come across many cool and interesting gifts under $20 that I know my family would really appreciate and am delighted to share this with you in this article. Of course, with a little bit of patience and careful searching there is a vast array of great gifts under $20 that doesn’t cost an arm and leg.

Gift for Dad
My father is a golf fanatic. It’s good for building business relationships and even for the non-golfing dad this gadget would be a great way to get him started. At least, he can boast about not losing too many balls on his first round of golf! Golf Ball Finder Glasses make finding golf balls easier. They are designed with special lenses to block out grass and foliage so lost balls actually appear to glow against the background. The glasses themselves are not bad looking and can be worn over normal glass wear.

Gift for Mom
After a long day at work, every mom appreciates a bit of relaxation time to herself. One of my favorites is Mood Glow Color Changing Candles which are a perfect way to help mom unwind and de-stress. These candles create a gentle ambience in any environment. Light it while unwinding with a good book on the couch or enjoy the calming effect while languishing in the bath.

Gift for Kids
Every kid is guaranteed to love the award winning Gelli Baff made in the UK and selectively available in the U.S.A. Gelli Baff is both fun for kids and can turn any bath chore fun and enjoyable. Simply run the bath 2 or 3 inches deep, turn off the tap, add Gelli Baff and watch in amazement as your boring bath water magically turns into a fun thick goo! The goo is a completely harmless powder that soaks up 400 times its own weight in water. When the fun is all done, add the dissolver sachet and the goo disappears.

Gift for Babies
Every mother and child can now enjoy their favorite music together with the beautiful Rockabye Baby Lullaby Rendition albums of famous artists including The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, The Eagles, Bob Marley, The Cure, U2 and many more. These Rockabye Baby Lullaby albums have revolutionized children’s music, transforming timeless songs by influential rock, alternative and metal bands into beautiful instrumental lullabies. On top of all this, the albums from the series were chosen as an official gift for the 2007 Grammy Awards! This is truly a beautiful way for mother and baby to share and experience their favorite music.


Gift for Grandma
As the weather cools, warm Grandma’s stomach with these blooming and beautiful flavored teaposy. These premium white tea leaves, natural herbal flowers, and pure intent are crafted into delicate blossoms that bloom delightfully with every cup of tea. Furthermore, teaposy contains 26.3% of polyphenol, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. A perfect nutritious and healthy gift for our beloved Grandma.

Gift for Grandpa
Give Grandpa something truly meaningful with a truly personalized Family Name History gift. The meaning of Grandpa’s name, its origin, references in history and more are all displayed on a beautiful parchment scroll. This is truly a personal touch that he will be proud to own and have hanging on the wall to show to all the grandchildren.

Gift for Him
Whatever the personality, your boyfriend or husband will appreciate a humorous gift whether for the home or office. That is why I have chosen the hilarious Super Stretch Flying Monkey as the perfect gift for Him. Dressed mysteriously in a cape and mask just like a super hero, this monkey can fly and travel 50 feet – just put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back its strong elastic arms and let go. As the Flying Monkey soars through the air it will let out unbearable yet hilarious screeching monkey noises that is enough to make you want to have another go!

Gift for Her
Relatively new in the USA is the Mopod, a cell phone accessory that all girlfriends and wives are bound to find fascinating. Forget about annoying ring tones, simply attach a MoPod to your bag, belt, clothing, key rings or even your cell phone itself and these cute Mopods will flash, turn and spin when your cell phone receives a call. They make a cute piece of accessory which is both unique and different.

Here you have it - Cool Gifts under $20 that do not Put a Hole in your Pocket

Housewarming Gifts - Be Unique with Your Gift Ideas

It is very common nowadays to celebrate the purchase of a new home with friends and family by having a housewarming party. For the host, this could mean gifts and presents but to the invitee, it could pose a headache as you ponder what to buy. How much should you spend? Will they already have it? Will someone else bring it? It’s very easy just to take a bottle of wine. However, there are many housewarming gift ideas which make great alternative presents. Whether you are a casual acquaintance or know these friends intimately, you can be unique with your gift giving. This article highlights some great ideas which I hope you will find useful.

The most common and easiest option is to take a bottle of wine. However, you can be different with your housewarming gift by choosing other wine related gifts such as coasters and wine ID tags. These are both unique and will definitely be put to use now or in the future. If you are willing to shop around, there are many funky and interesting coasters and wine tags available.
Picture frames are also very common housewarming gifts. To some, picture frames may seem boring and too predictable. You could consider personalized popart. These are unique, classy and thoughtful gifts and are guaranteed to stand out. Personalized art can be expensive. However, there are many different types of personalized art from Silhouettes to Retropop art that are less pricey. Sizes can also make a big difference to the price. So with careful searches, you will be able to find a personalized gift to suit your budget. Another idea to bear in mind when cost is an issue is to contribute to a group housewarming present whether it is for a co-worker or a friend.

Home décor gifts are also very popular but be careful especially when you are not sure if the gift will fit into the whole scheme and taste of the new home. Certain items such as candles are considered safe. However, mood glow candles are more interesting than traditional candles. Furthermore, why not take some home products that are bound to be welcomed and used such as olive oil, organic soaps, coffee or teas. If the host loves gardening, fix up a gift basket of seeds of his or her favorite veggies or flowers and throw in some gardening tools and gloves.

Some people like to send flowers. I would prefer a gift basket of some sort. A selection of his or her favorite chocolates, fruits or goodies would make a nice housewarming gift. At least you can be sure that your gift will be enjoyed for a few more days longer.

Finally, if you are unsure what to get, why not get a Gift Certificate from his or herfavorite store or even from a gift shop where they can spend towardsbuying gifts. If they like to wine and dine, why not get a dinner for 2 at a hip restaurant in the neighborhood or if they like to cook, a cook book with a personal message would make a very meaningful housewarming gift.

Don’t be afraid to be a little creative and adventurous with your housewarming gift ideas and give them a gift that will always make them smile and think of you!