So, first off, I have to confess that I temporarily misplaced the memory card for my camera. I actually have a few examples of great projects… but they have been lost, until now! In the spirit of boats, trains, and plastic pails, here is another fun way to give a cash gift that is inspired […]
Shower Gift: Stewing on Family
[CC Attribution – Ben Mason] “Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.” – Marge Kennedy Today’s gift idea makes for a creative and unique twist on the pantry stocking wedding shower or engagement party. This […]
Creative Cash Gift: Word Search eTransfer
Dear Leslie and Jessie, We have sent an email money transfer to Leslie, for $XXX. Find the bolded words in the puzzle, to uncover the hidden words. They will be in order, right at the top. Enter the password in all lowercase, with no spaces. While you were both recently full of zeal at your bachelor and bachelorette parties, you have […]
Candy Land
To continue on the theme of pillows, today we present the pillow case. Looking at a wedding registry for gift ideas, a good way to top up the the plain ol’ pillow case is by also buying the pillow listed right next to it. Then you can add a tag line, as suggested in this […]
Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright
In the forests of the night. – William Blake I have had that stuck in my head since I started thinking about this post. This gift idea comes thanks to my friend Shannon, who said it was the best not-on-registry shower gift she received. The kitchen fire extinguisher. It’s one of those practical things that […]
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 […]
DIY Painted Planter Teacher Appreciation Gift with Printable Card
The school year is coming to an end and children everywhere are rejoicing. Parents, on the other hand, are probably not as excited to have their kid’s home all summer long and will be counting down the days until school starts again. The end of the school year is the perfect time to give your […]
Teapot Wedding Gift Idea
When it comes to inspired wedding gift ideas, starting at the wedding gift registry there are some rather strong themes that emerge, especially when it comes to china and tableware. I’ve covered teapots once before, writing about teapot wedding gift top ups, and a selection of teapot and teacup poems. This May my spouse and […]
A Wedding Gift full of Zest
Wedding gift registries usually have a great many little things, like lemon zesters, garlic presses and even avocado slicers and spice racks. One of the reasons that towel cakes and wedding shower cakes have become so popular is that they are a fun way to make a unique and creative wedding gift. If you would […]
Engagement Gift Idea – Family Tree Flashcards
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 […]