[That photo up there comes from the awesome Teen Girl Squad videos. Go check them out. Seriously.] If you are looking for a weird and wonderful gift idea, look no further. (Ahem, unless the recipient is a vegetarian, then you need to look further.) Lots of people are extreme carnivores. I say this as a quasi-vegetarian… […]
Wedding Gift: Waffle Maker
[Photo – CC Attribution – Qfamily] Sticking to wedding gifts that are on the couple’s registry is by far the safest way to go. Just because you’re buying a gift off of the registry doesn’t mean it needs to be boring or impersonal! Check out the list of Registry Top Ups that have been compiled […]
Malibu Mail – Random Acts of Kindness
[ Photo – CC Attribution – bobofung06] This past week I did something that may sound a little bit crazy. I prefer to think of it as crazy-awesome. It is a random act of kindness or a pay-it-forward kind of thing. It is along the lines of the lovely little project that Frugal Portland […]
Guest Post: Health Care Gifts!
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – rkelland] Today I am happy to announce a blog swap, with Kim from Eyes on the Dollar. I am posting over at her site – come check it out! With every holiday season, there is always someone on your list that tests your gift giving skills. You know […]
Aged Books
This post deviates a little bit – it is about an anniversary gift, one that I have received. I studied economics at school, twice, and I am generally a fan of nerdy things which are related to it. The first anniversary is traditionally paper, which can seem like a pretty mundane gift without some […]
CSA: Groceries as a Wedding Gift
[Photo – CC Attribution Share Alike – wwhyte 1968] “A married couple who enjoy the pleasures of the table have, at least once a day, a pleasant opportunity to be together; for even those who do not sleep in the same bed (and there are many such) at least eat at the same table.” Jean-Antheleme […]
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 […]
Casser-Rollin’
The Casserole Dish Ah, the lowly casserole dish… registry staple and kitchen staple. They’re often plain and white. Boring. (Unless they’re Le Creuset *drool*.) However, most folks who spend time in the kitchen will know that they are oh-so-useful! If you have a moment, I recommend reading this touching post by Renee Schuls-Jacobson – The Blessing […]
Tourist Town
Drumroll please… this is a creative and unique wedding gift, that’s also FREE. Yup, $0. Well, it does take a little bit of time, which you should value more than $0. Sorry, I’m an economist. Free is such an attractive price for the frugal, cheap or broke who need to come up with a wedding […]
Sugar Pot Gift Idea
One of my favourite ways to create a unique wedding gift, to give it that little sumthin’ sumthin’, is to include a poem. You can do wonders with scrapbooking or by simply pasting into Word and adding some graphics! Adding a poem tells the recipient that you took those few extra minutes and personalized their […]
Creative Teapot and Teacup Gift Ideas for Weddings
Teapots and Teacups are quite a common gift registry item. I myself may have had not one but two delightful teapots listed. I am happy to report that both were purchased. One was this one – Tea For More Teapot – 48 oz pot,(Teaposy) It is quite lovely and came with the little bamboo trivet […]