This is the third installment of a mini series, take a look at the other posts for more great gift ideas: So your friends (or family) have signed themselves up to get hitched and now there’s a party! You’re going, but you don’t know what to take as a gift? (Besides the card, because […]
More Gifts for Creative People
Selecting gifts for creative people can be a bit intimidating. If you don’t view yourself as creative, the flare and artistry and exacting eye that you perceive your friend or family member to have can mean you sit there and second guess you choice, wondering if they will like it or not. Here are some […]
Gift Idea: Old Money
We might not be able to become old money, but we can still buy some actual old money! A few weeks ago on twitter (follow me!), a few of us ended up chatting about money collections that we have from our travels, or from gifts. Liquid Independence brought up the idea of giving a gift of […]
Gazelle Carcass! A Gift Idea for Men
[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 […]