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This one is too big, this one is too little, this one is just wrong.

There are few gift giving rules that apply across different people… but I might have found one. My son doesn’t want clothes, my sister in law does. My brother still wants action figures but my nieces think he’s crazy. Because giving good gifts is so hard, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking … Continue reading →

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Top Ten + One Best Ideas for Crazy Gifts

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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Here’s a Quick Way to Find Great Duck Gifts

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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Crazy Gift Ideas for your White Elephant Gift Exchange

More a game than a real gift giving opportunity, I think finding good white elephant gift exchange ideas presents an interesting challenge By definition you don’t know who is going to get your gift so you can’t pick it with any one person in mind. (I’m assuming if you got here you know what a … Continue reading →

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Owl Gifts too Cute to Hoot

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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