I live in a small town where tourism is a large industry. I do not work in tourism, but there are some major upsides which benefit me, like having over a dozen restaurants and bars which manage to stay open due to the out of town customers. Due to the tourism town aspect, making […]
Babies and Whatnot
Last week I got to meet one of the cutest babies I have ever seen, seriously, that little (2.5 week!) man is adorable. He was rocking a red plaid onesie at the curling rink, so he knows right away that he’s a Canadian fellow. You all know that I am a huge fan of taking […]
Choosing a Watch for Your Male Partner
Choosing a Watch for Your Male Partner When it comes to gift giving, it can be difficult to find something that adequately sums up how you feel about the man in your life. Classic gifts like briefcases, ties and cologne might feel tired and like they’re not enough for big birthday celebrations or important anniversaries. […]
Ideas for a Gift for Friends Who Have Had a Cancer Diagnosis
I think we have all been there. A friend gets a diagnosis of Cancer. He/she needs an operation to remove the disease and then there will be chemotherapy and radiotherapy after that. Everyone that knows them is left reeling from the diagnosis and no one really knows what to do, what to say. You want […]
The Four Principles of a Debt-Free Life
There are some pretty awesome aspects to hanging out on the internet, especially on twitter. It’s a great way to communicate with some pretty awesome folks out there, plus, every once in awhile a great opportunity comes your way. Several weeks ago, I saw a tweet from the @debtfreeguys who were looking for some people […]
9 Unusual Birthday Gifts for your Pet
Credit When it comes to birthdays, your pets deserve a gift just as much as friends and family. But if the idea of yet another chew toy has your furry friends yawning with boredom why not give them something a little more unusual? These are x ideas that your pet (and you) are sure […]
Gifts for Introverts
If you haven’t yet had a chance, I recommend reading the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. It is a lot more in-depth than “them quiet, you loud” and gave me a lot better appreciation for where people are coming from and where I […]
Some Life Happenings
If you follow me on twitter (you absolutely should), you probably know that we have been battling a lot of sickness at home this past week, so there have been some life happenings, like days dying on the couch. Wednesday night was a celebration of a return to real food for both of us! […]
Tips for Buying Souvenirs
I have done a decent amount of travelling in my day, but like many addictions, it is never enough! Early on, I figured out that lots of people appreciate souvenirs, however, very frequently, they collect dust until they are discarded via a garage sale or a bag that ends up in a charity donation bin. […]
I like gifts
I like gifts. I like to give them and I like to get them. Joyce Meyer Originally posted 2014-01-31 04:30:00.
For Men Only: What She Really Wants for Valentine’s Day
For Men Only: What She Really Wants for Valentine’s Day Times have changed, trends have moved on, our lives and priorities are different. Things that once seemed romantic have now become clichéd and overdone. Included in this is an array of outdated Valentine’s Day gifts that women may have once swooned at, but may now […]
