Have any of you married into a large family? Perhaps one that has branches overseas or across the country, so you didn’t have an opportunity to meet anyone before the big day? When my Aunt got married, she went through photo albums with my Uncle, over and over again, because he was going to […]
Gifts for Teachers
[Photo – CC Attribution – tanakawho] Gifts for Teachers Just because I left the field of teaching doesn’t mean I think teachers don’t deserve a lot of praise. And what’s slightly better than praise is real, live gifts. Here’s a little-known-truth: your child’s teacher would never straight-up ask you for a gift, but there isn’t […]
Family Memories – Old Photograph Gift
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – chicagogeek] One of the most interesting and touching wedding gifts that I received fit easily into an envelope. No, it wasn’t cash or a gift card! (Though those were lovely gifts as well). It was maybe half a dozen photographs. Reproductions of old photographs. Written on the […]
Creative Cash Gift: Bubbling with Joy
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – Jeff Kubina] This is either a cash gift idea or a wedding gift basket idea… maybe both, depending on your budget! I’ve mentioned it several times before, but poems are one of the easiest, most affordable and touching ways to personalize a wedding gift and make it awesome […]
Silly and Cheap St. Patrick’s Day Gift Ideas
[Photo – CC Attribution – guy schmidt] Saint Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, 2013. For most people, it’s a lovely excuse to drink to excess and pretend to be Irish. I myself am Irish… but the wrong type. St. Patrick’s Day passes without much fanfare in Northern Ireland, or so I’ve been told by […]
Valentine’s Card Ideas – Frugal and Romantic
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – snarledskein] The following is a guest post, if you are interested in submitting a guest post or sponsored post at Unique Gifter, please Contact Me. Sticking to a Budget Doesn’t Mean You Don’t Love Them Enough! When it comes to choosing the perfect gift, Valentine’s Day can often be […]
Creative Cash Gift: Dynamite!
This is another project I did awhile back, but was lost to my temporary memory card loss. I was inspired by a pinterest pin that did basically the same thing with rolo’s for a valentine’s day gift. It is really quite straight forward and affordable to do, plus this is great for a huge range […]
Shower Gift: The Bucket List
[Photo – CC Attribution – changeable focus] I stumbled upon a great post via the Delightfully Inspiring Thursday link up, over at Our Family of Three (unfortunately the blog is now gone), which 100% inspired this wedding shower gift idea. Many thanks to those sites :-) Apparently I like buckets, because I have now written about […]
Creative Cash Gift: Build Your Own Castle
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – guybo] Ingredients: Sand Shovel or Serving Spoon from the registry Plastic Sand Pail, preferably with a lid Quinoa, Couscous, Barley or similar food Recipe card(s) utilizing the food “sand” you selected Saran Wrap Cash – Cheque(s), Coins or Bills Ribbon Approximate Cost: $10 + Cash Gift […]
A Photo Hunt Date Night
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – Stacie Stacie Stacie] This is one of those unique wedding gift ideas that can be adapted to super-cheap, affordable, or all-out pricey! There is also lots of room to be very creative and personalize it to the couple. Remember when giving this gift that not every couple will appreciate […]
Marshmallow Wine Glasses
[CC Attribution – M.H.G (BAH) – Photo] I had a dream last night, I was eating a ten pound marshmallow. I woke up this morning and the pillow was gone. ~ Tommy Cooper ( – March 15, 1984) #1 Wedding Gift Idea Use that quote in your card and throw a bag of marshmallows in with your gift […]