Tag Archives: Birthday

It’s Not About the Benjamins

Two rings

Quick, name one way to make a gift impressive. Quick, quick, quick! Unless I spoiled things with the title of this article you probably thought that spending more makes a gift more impressive. I would have thought so too, but we’d both be wrong. It turns out that when psychologists tested whether price was linked to … Continue reading

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The Three Steps to Getting Better Gifts

squirrel with his cheeks stuffed

You know you want to ask. 99.99%  of gift advice on the internet is about finding a good gift idea for someone else. This isn’t one of those articles. You know you want to ask but let me save you the awkwardness and ask for you: how can I get my family to buy me … Continue reading

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3 Best Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls

5 year old girl leaning against a tree

I just found out yesterday that my niece’s birthday is coming up in a month and I didn’t know about it. I feel a little silly to have lost track of that, but I’ve got a month and change to look for some gifts for 5 year old girls and pick one that she will … Continue reading

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Top Ten + One Best Ideas for Crazy Gifts

New Year's Balloons

Normally I like to take time and craft a gift idea to be uniquely suited to its recipient. I wrap it carefully or creatively then I sit back smugly and watch as they marvel at what a wonderful person I am to have known that this one gift would make their lives better. But some … Continue reading

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Cheap Gifts for Your Boyfriend He’ll Remember Forever

A couple holding hands walking down a tunnel

Shared special occasions with your boyfriend should be fun.  If money is tight and you need to find a cheap gift for a big day for your boyfriend then it can be nerve racking.  You’re not alone, though, and you’re definitely not the first girl to need to find cheap gift ideas for your boyfriend. … Continue reading

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Here’s a Quick Way to Find Great Duck Gifts

Street sign - watch for ducks

Whether they want a mallard duck to hunt or a rubber duck to squeeze, knowing where to start your search will save you time and money. With Christmas coming up I am doing a series of guides on picking great ‘theme’ gifts for people. Picking a theme for someone before picking a gift narrows down … Continue reading

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3 Unique Fishing Gifts for His Birthday

Silhouette of a Fisherman Deep Sea Fishing

If your boyfriend says he just wants a gift card for his birthday it can be a little depressing. he is going to go use that on his own and probably listen to the music on his own as well. Wouldn’t it be nicer to spend some time together on his birthday? A fishing theme … Continue reading

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Owl Gifts too Cute to Hoot

A barn owl staring you down.

I am thinking ahead to my Son’s birthday party next month and thinking what we are going to get him for his birthday. Compared to shopping for adults, kids are easy. My son’s eyes light up with delight whenever he sees a truck… or a bus… or a bird or a squirrel or mommy or … Continue reading

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