iDiamonds for Christmas

An Italian company called Mac@Work has luxury iPod buds that are covered in white gold and adorned with diamonds. There are four designs available to choose from, including hearts, stars, crescents and lightening bolts. The company also has buds in the same designs, but made with pink sapphires instead of diamonds. Thus makes it a small but concisely assortment to choose from as a present for her.

Breguet Cufflinks

Watch maker Breguet have released a collection of watch themed cufflinks which accompany their watches perfectly on the wearers wrist. The cufflinks are made of in the form of a watch’s case and features an oscillating weight similar to that which Breguet use for their automatic watches. The cufflinks are available in both eighteen carat white, pink or yellow gold with a choice of onyx or brown enamel for the dial. The cufflinks are also available in a white gold version which is set with seventy two diamonds.


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Original ledy's watch: mirror, mirror on your wrist

Looking for a cool gift for the geek who has everything? I really dig this shiny new digital watch and its dramatic styling.

Concealed behind the mirrored face of the Reflection watch dwells a bright red LED display which only shows itself when illuminated. When it’s not telling the time, it’s perfect for checking out your good looks.
The super-shiny finish is a perfect complement to the Reflection’s highly-polished gunmetal band. There’s something about the retro-modern style of LED watches that always catches my eye. I especially like the fact that the display on this one is a little different from the typical 7-segment readout, using a dot-matrix to render the current time instead.

The Reflection watch features a durable mineralite lens with a polarized mirror finish, and a sturdy stainless steel case and band. You can find it at LEDWatchStop for $159 USD.

A Unique Christmas Gift - The Online Time Capsule

A Unique Christmas Gift - The Online Time Capsule allows users to save text, web grabs, audio, video and photos in their own virtual time capsule that the100yearwebsite will keep readable for them for the next 100 years.
Windsor, UK (PRWEB) October 24, 2007 -- Windsor based entrepreneur Richard Brooks has hit upon an unusual idea that could prove to be the most thoughtful Christmas gift you'll ever give: a virtual time capsule that allows users to gather photos, videos, music, and words. Users have a year to fill it and once complete it will be kept safe for at least 100 years for future posterity.


The online time capsule is proving to be an unusual and unique gift. Essentially it consists of a dedicated webspace to which pictures, video and audio clips, thoughts and writings can be uploaded over a 365 day period. The capsule's contents are safe for 100 years and can either be viewed by anyone, password protected (to be shared with family and friends) or 'buried' until a pre-determined date in the future.

Richard was inspired to create the 100 Year Website after receiving a photo album as a gift from his mother: "I realised I had a limited record of the past and started thinking of ways to capture memories online for future generations to enjoy. The time capsule idea just developed from there," he explains.

Although 'virtual' in concept, the 100 year website can be ordered with a metal capsule and verification certificate - a popular option as a gift. "About 90% of our customers to date have ordered the metal capsule" says Richard, "It's a nice way of creating a tangible gift out of something intangible." An ideal and unusual Christmas gift, each capsule is only activated once the first entry is made, which means you can purchase the gift in advance without worrying about the 365 day period counting down.

The finished capsule becomes an online snapshot for people to enjoy for the next 100 years. "Just imagine your relatives in 30, 40 or even 100 years time looking back at what their great, great grandparents had to say in the year 2007?" says Richard, "One customer is expecting their first child so they are currently adding things like the baby's heartbeat and scan images to their capsule. To follow will be baby photos, interviews with family members and so on capturing memories of the baby's first few months. The capsule will then be 'buried' until the child's 18th birthday." Time capsules can be linked to each other so it's possible to build a series of capsules spanning a number of years.

Computer novices needn't fear - a simple to use Wizard takes them through the whole process of uploading information step by step.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids

Christmas is a fun time of year, but gift ideas for kids can be tough to come by if you aren't used to dealing with children. It isn't all that tough, though, if you know what you are doing. Going beyond the typical books and clothing that kids get every year; these ideas will help you get that perfect gift for the kid in your life.

The Movie Gift Basket

Get a basket or tub, pick up a liter of soda, some microwave popcorn and a gift card to a local video rental store and you have a movie gift basket! Any kid will love to get their very own movie card and all the "fixins" that are just for them. This is appropriate for a kid of any age.

Grab Bags

Get several small trinkets and one "main" gift. Put each one in its own decorated paper bag and put those bags into one large bag. Allow the child to choose one small bag at a time, discovering the treasures that are contained within each. This is a delightful surprise for the younger child, but older kids seem to like it too.

Gift Cards

Kids love to get gift cards. Depending on the age, you can get them a gift card to a toy store, the mall or get one of the major credit card gift cards so that they can spend it anywhere! They will feel just like a grown up when they go shopping and use their very own credit card to get the things that they want!

Art Sets

Purchase an art set of acrylic paints, brushes and paper, or try a different medium such as charcoal, pastels, water colors or oils. You can add in an instructional book and you have a gift that gives in so many ways. Children love to create and art allows them the gift of self expression.

Puzzles

Puzzles are a fun way for children to learn through doing. They learn logic without even realizing that it is a lesson because it is so much fun. Jigsaw puzzles are fun and you can get the mats that roll up so that the puzzle can be put away without being taken apart. Wood puzzles and brain teasers will keep kids entertained for hours as well.

Magazine Subscription

There are many great kids' magazines that are available; many are published by mainstream publications such as National Geographic and Sports Illustrated. Find out what interests the kid in your life has and get them the gift that gives all year long - a subscription to their favorite magazine.

Jewelry

Jewelry is always a hit with girls. Younger girls will love bracelets and necklaces with their names in block letters. Jewelry kits are also a big hit with girls. They can make their own jewelry and wear it.

When you are shopping for the kids in your life, don't be afraid to be creative. Have fun and steer away from the conventional. Think about the child's personality, likes and dislikes, then run with it! If all else fails, do a movie gift basket or a hot cocoa gift basket. You can't go wrong!
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Gift ideas for Men’s December birthdays

Men are often a little reticent about what they would like to receive for special occasions. While it can be frustrating, it also opens you up to a world of possibility and surprise for one of the special men in your life!

Jewelry is a great option, as in our modern world more and more men are coming to appreciate its value and claim it for their sex, not purely as a ‘girly’ thing. And a great way to help you decide what jewelry piece to get for someone born in December is by their starsign. Almost too easy!


Men born in December (and, incidentally, women born in December!) will be either Sagittarians or Capricorns. Sagittarians are typified by characteristics like extroversion, loving freedom, philosophical-ness, and sincerity. Sagittarians like things they can show off, wear out, and constantly use. For the younger Sagittarian, we have a range of key rings that are both modern and classy. Bracelets and bling should go down well with the party-animal Sagittarian, too. You can find some really unusual pieces, including ones made from leather, cord or rubber, for younger Sagittarians. There are also more traditional pieces, made just from silver or stainless steel, with subtle and classy detailing, for the older or more refined Sagittarian.


Capricorns, born at the end of December and the early part of January (Dec 22nd to Jan 20th), are generally responsible people, who like to maintain a bit of formality and are methodical and career oriented. For this reason executive style presents shouldn’t go too far astray with these guys … check out sections like our cuff links section for office-bound Capricorns.

While most men’s jewelry is not particularly highly adorned or detailed, Capricorns will probably like things even plainer – that is their bent for formality. However, jewelry can also have a purpose – and we have a great range of watches (to which we recently added several fashion ranges, from top world designers). The Fossil men’s watch pictured is not only one of our more affordable pieces, it is not too out there … great for career-oriented, formal; Capricorns. Their responsibility means they’d also appreciate that their gift wasn’t too hard on the household budget!

4 Christmas gift ideas for the much anticipated office party

Kitty here is the perfect little something for the office flyhalf marketing manager.

Wondering what to get that lazy punk that calls himself your accountant? Here's some 'hot-right-now' ideas you can throw around....

Simply stick your pencil into the cat's behind, sharpen and hear it meow! Every time your marketing maven has office meeting with the ad agency, the mere sharpening of a pencil will drive the point home that it's results that count...not Loeries


For your America counterpart, it has to be the Hillary Nutcracker. Rumour is that the company that produces this one [probably Chinese - so watch that lead count] is planning an Obama + Oprah combo-pack as well.
The South Africa version is a Jacob Zuma piggy bank. You shower it with money only to have it all disappear, but you keep it around anyway 'cause you love it.



For the guy that just can't step away from his collection A-ha cassette tapes - it has to be the Knight Rider radio control car. Baywatch cozzie and loyaly card for Serenity rehabilitation clinic not included.[from here]


...and finally, the must-have gift for every staff member that frankly needs to lift their game in '08 - it's the Pee and Poo soft toys from Sweden.
We spotted the massive success this duo were predicted to attain a couple of years ago, but have had little success with numerous written requests for the range to be stocked at local Toys 'R' Us stores.
Now available online, the pair are a perfect metaphor for the type of work you want you employees to try avoid in 2008.[get them here]

Thoughtful Christmas Gifts - 10 Cheap, Quick, Easy Ideas

Do you want to give some unique Christmas gifts this year, but don't want to spend a lot of money? You can find gifts that are both cheap and thoughtful. Here are ten easy ideas for inexpensive holiday gifts that are sure to please.


1. Fun, trendy watch. You can buy watches in all shapes and colors from around $8 to $20 at discount department stores and flea markets. Include a note in the box that says something like, "I always enjoy our time together". If giving this to a teacher, you could thank them for all the "time" they've spent teaching your child.

2. Mini recipe book of your favorite recipes. Buy a small, inexpensive photo album that holds one 4 x 6 photo per page (usually just a dollar or two at craft stores). Print, type or write your recipes onto 4 x 6 recipe cards and insert in the sleeves meant for photos. After you've made the first set, make multiple photocopies of all the recipe cards. That way you can easily make more personal recipe books for other people this year or anytime.


3. Gourmet chocolate pretzels. These sell in specialty stores for $20 for around a dozen large pretzel rods. But you can make your own homemade version for a fraction of the cost. All you need is the pretzels, chocolate melts (most craft stores have these for under $2 a bag), and optional things like chopped nuts, mini chips or sprinkles. Simply melt the chocolate, dip the pretzels rods until about half of the pretzel is covered, then roll in the toppings and let them set upside down in a cup.


4. Handmade framed name print. Research the meaning of the person's name from a baby naming website. Use your computer graphics or word processing program to type his or her name in large letters in a nice font. Put the meaning of their name in smaller letters under the name. Print it on pretty background paper, such as 8 1/2 x 11 scrapbook paper from a craft store. Trim to fit a small frame purchased from a discount department store or dollar store.

5. Night at the movies. You can make this inexpensive by just picking up a $5 gift card for a movie rental and a box of microwave popcorn. Or you can make it a bigger gift by adding a large bowl for the popcorn, a gift card for multiple rentals, and perhaps some DVDs.

6. Flashlight that doesn't need batteries. This is a very practical gift that almost anyone can use. Depending on the model, you either shake the flashlight or wind it up. They really work and you never have to worry about dead batteries. The price range is between $10 and $20.

7. Photo ornament. You can find these in all kinds of stores, some are quite inexpensive and look like little holiday photo frames. Just insert a photo of your friend, their pet or children and you've got a very personalized gift.

8. Custom gift card from you. If you're short on cash, but not on sentiment, you can print a gift card that promises babysitting, a car wash, running errands, lessons, etc. If you love to bake, but don't have time around the holidays, give a gift card redeemable for your specialty in January.

9. Personalized giant candy bar. This one is so easy. Buy a big Hershey bar and replace the outer wrapper with your custom wrapper. You can print one of the many free Christmas chocolate bar wrappers found on the internet. Some of them even have places for you to put a photo and your own words. Or make it yourself by tracing the original wrapper and cutting it out from nice holiday paper. Then just tape or glue in place.

10. Personalized magnet, button, key ring or pocket mirror. For just a couple of dollars, this one of a kind little gift can't be beat. There are companies on the internet that will put any funny or inspiration quote or your own message on one of their products. Whatever the person's hobby, interest, or job, there is a saying or quotation out there that would be perfect for them.

A thoughtful Christmas gift doesn't have to cost a lot of money or require hours of searching through crowded malls. All that is needed is your big heart and imagination.
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Traditional Anniversary Gifts

Traditional Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

Traditional wedding anniversary gifts are chosen from a list of materials that are designated for each year. The first wedding anniversary is symbolized with paper, and from there traditional anniversary gifts become more precious or scarce to reflect the growing number of years a couple has remained together.

Wedding Anniversary Customs
No one is certain just when the traditional gift list came into existence, but it probably evolved over time. Calling years twenty-five and fifty 'Silver' and 'Gold' may have originated in medieval Europe, where wives were given a silver wreath to celebrate their twenty-fifth year of marriage and a gold wreath for their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Diamond Wedding Anniversaries
Diamonds are traditional anniversary gifts in both the sixtieth and seventh-fifth years.
Year sixty probably became a part of existing traditions when Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee after sixty years on the British throne.

The traditional list may seem somewhat boring for the early years, but it doesn't have to be if you get creative. There are many ways you can turn each year's anniversary theme into a special gift.

Anniversary Gifts for the First Years, Paper and Cotton

* A lovely origami booklet or box folded in a shape that's special to the recipient. And, hint--hint, you can tuck a second gift into the paper.

* Paper tickets to a movie, the theatre, a concert or another performance.

* A first edition of a favorite book.

* Paper flowers that will never fade.

* Vintage or new cotton clothing or decorative items.

* A scrapbook with a plush cotton cover, filled with memories.

* A cotton wallhanging or quilt, or a painting on cotton.

That's the idea. There are plenty of personal and decorative gifts for each year and I'm positive you can come up with something special.

When a Traditional Anniversary Gift Won't Work

* Ivory is traditional for the fourteenth anniversary, but most new ivory cannot be imported to the US. You can find items made from vintage ivory, but if you're among those who do not want to own the material at all you might want to consier ivory alternatives, made from nuts and seeds of palm trees and other vegetation.

* Coral isn't as protected as ivory, but it is another item that many people do not think should be removed from nature. Choose an alternative for your thirty-fifth anniversary, or take a diving trip to see the real thing!

Traditional Anniversary Gifts by Year

First: Paper
Second: Cotton
Third: Leather
Fourth: Fruit or Flowers
Fifth: Wood
Sixth: Candy or Iron
Seventh: Wool or Copper
Eight: Bronze or Pottery
Ninth: Pottery
Tenth: Tin
Eleventh: Steel
Twelfth: Silk or Linen
Thirteenth: Lace
Fourteenth: Ivory
Fifteenth: Crystal
Twentieth: China
Twenty-Fifth: Silver
Thirtieth: Pearls
Thirty-Fifth: Coral
Fortieth: Ruby
Forty-Fifth: Sapphire
Fiftieth: Gold
Fifty-Fifth: Emerald
Sixtieth: Diamond

Author: Carly Wickell, Source: www.about.com

A Watch As A Gift

A nice quality designer watch will be a much appreciated by either gender. A fine quality designer watch will always make a big impression.
Tak the time to consider some of our suggestions and this will go a long way to helping you make the right choice.

The first thing you need to do is do a little research to discover what the person likes.
Consider your options: gold, white gold, silver, platinum, stainless steel, leather bands, etc.

Each of these options has its own style and makes its own statement. Take the time to choose the one most fitting for the recipient.

Select a basic watch style. General watch types include the mechanical wind-up types, self-winding and quartz, which are powered by batteries.

Look for extra features, such as a built-in calendar, an appointment alarm, a heartbeat monitor, etc. Have fun customizing the watch to the recipient's specific lifestyle.

Shop only within your price range, watches can run upward of $10,000, so set a range first and then limit your shopping to your budget.

From complicated watches made for divers or trekkers to fashionable watches that do a bit more than tell time, sports watches are all the rage.

Choose a sports watch with basic features if you're not buying it for a specific sport. These include alarm(s), water resistance, a timer or stopwatch function, an illuminator and the original band.

Opt for more advanced features if you know they will be used by the wearer. These can include altimeter, barometer, thermometer, compass and data-link features.

Choose a sport-specific watch if you know what sports the recipient enjoys. These include specialized watches for divers, runners, surfers, etc.

Be sure the band will fit comfortably around the person's wrist. It should be somewhat adjustable.

Check the guarantee and return policies so that the watch can be returned if another model is desired.

Set the watch to the correct time prior to wrapping.

If the watch is quartz, include an extra battery wrapped as a present topper.

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Top 10 Educational Gifts for Your Child

The Best Educational Gifts for Your Kid Lasts a Lifetime

A kid’s eyes shine bright while opening his present. When he sees that his presents are clothes, his bright eyes suddenly turn dim. Kids are not known for hiding their disappointment. But give them a toy as a gift, and you’ll see a display of appreciation that could warm the cockles of any gift-giver. It seems that instinctively, kids prefer something that will engage his mind, not just something that will make him look good.

But not all toys or gifts are equal. There are those that engages him for a long time, and those that amuse him for just a few hours, and then forgotten. Educational gifts get your child’s attention for a longer time, as they feed his or her stimulation-hungry.

More importantly, the impact of the best educational gifts lasts a lifetime. These gifts give him a head start in reading, math and science. They develop his love for learning, the most important attitude to make your kid grow up smart. A great educational gift even triggers what will be your kid's lifelong passion.

Because of the internet, you do not have to waste time and energy going through the mall looking for the best educational gifts. You could shop right in your bedroom in your pajamas!

The following are the top 10 educational toy and other unique educational gift ideas that you can find on the internet:

1. Educational Toys. The best toys and gifts are those that make your child learn while he is having fun. This way, learning happens while he plays. And the more he plays, the more he learns! Make sure that the toy you give is appropriate for his age and gender, and that it is safe. Avoid toys that can only be played with one or two ways. The more activities a kid can do with a toy, the better it is. For younger kids, find one that can be opened, closed, twisted, pulled, dragged, formed, changed, preferably all at the same time. For older kids, the best toys are those that stimulate the imagination.

2. Hobby and Science Toys. Brilliant engineers, inventors and mechanics get their beginnings from tinkering with toys when they were kids. Chemists begin by mixing stuff and biologists play with their ant farms. Hobby Toys help your kid discover his lifetime passion by offering hundreds of educational toys that catches his interest. Examples are science projects, electronic kits, Lego Mindstorms and robot projects, chemistry, biology, anatomy and physics sets.

3. Nature Toys and Pets. Nature toys make your child explore the wonder and mystery of the world around him. These can make him eternally curious and thus be a lifelong learner. Examples are microscopes, telescopes, planetariums, and globes. Pets are also great gifts. An aquarium can teach your kid about aquatic life, and kittens and puppies can be a great way to introduce your kid to love for animals. Seeds will fascinate your kid when he sees it grow into a plant. Who knows, your kid’s appreciation of nature may be key to his being able to help save the planet in the future.

4. Personalized Gifts. Studies show that children learn when their activities are personalized. When they are a character on a book they read, they are fascinated and their minds open up. Personalized books, music, and toys also improve your child’s self-confidence and positive view of himself. Babies and kids will love hearing their OWN name sung in songs, printed in books, built with trains, or just hanging on the wall.

5. Computer Software and Games. The best educational software and fun and entertaining and helps your kid achieve success in school. They help build math, reading, and critical skills, as well as instill confidence, joy and excitement around learning. With the best educational software, your kid will beg to learn! The best computer games are those that teaches him strategy and problem-solving, and not merely “fragging” the enemy. Although “fragging” the enemy is said to develop hand-eye coordination, some psychologist are concerned that the violent nature of these games can desensitize your child to hurt in others.

6. Magazine Subscriptions. Aside from books, magazines can be a great way to start kids off on a life-long passion for reading. Since magazines feature what is current and up-to-date, it is always interesting to your kid.


7. Puzzles and Board Games Puzzles and games exercise the brain. And like any part of the body, the more exercise your kid’s brain gets, the more powerful and tougher it becomes when faced with challenges. The best puzzles and board games teach your kid how to plan, decide, think and think through a difficulty. Board games, when played with friends or family, enhance social skills. He learns about taking turns, following rules and cooperating with teammates or opponents.


8. Musical Instruments. Many studies have proven that learning music has a profound effect on your kid’s brain. Music is shown to increase IQ, improve school grades, and prepare your kid to learn the advanced concepts of math and science.
Most kids are interested in learning to play guitar, the drums, and the keyboard, although they may also want to take up the violin and brass instruments.

9. Educational Videos. Educational videos have proven beneficial to preschool and above kids. (Videos for kids aged 2 and below are more harmful than helpful) Kids who watch informative and educational shows as preschoolers tend to watch more informative and educational shows when they get older. They use TV effectively as a complement to school learning. On the other hand, kids who watch more entertainment program watch fewer informative programs as they get older. There are educational movies on the internet where kids of the “You Tube” generation not only watch, but also interact for a great learning experience.

10. Scholastic. This list will not be complete without books! Books are and will always be your kid’s brain’s best friend. Among other benefits, reading builds the language neural connections in your kid’s brain and expands his chain of knowledge.
Author: Chacha Tumbokon
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Corporate Gifts: The Ideal Choice

Time and again, it has been proved that corporate gifts are an ideal way to promote your business. Corporate gifts when supported with an aggressive marketing campaign can result in providing company the competitive edge. They make existing and potential clients happy and bring back those whom you have lost to the competition. Not only this, they are great for brand recognitions, have great recall capacity and are great ways to communicate your message to your target audience.

How corporate gifts help companies promote business?

Start-ups or established, big or small-they all can use corporate gifts to their advantage. Our experience at ideasbynet shows that corporate gifts when used strategically help you build brands, enhance the image of your company, improves your sales and helps you maintain good relationships with your existing and potential customers. With so much to offer at low cost, corporate gifts is a great marketing tool.

What to give?

Finding ideal corporate gifts has always been tricky with most of the corporate decision-makers. Choosing a perfect item which will appeal to the taste of thousands of your clients isn’t easy but a very important one. It is very important to match your corporate gift with the recipient’s taste. At the same time, your company should also be able to identify itself with the item. If you operate in many countries then you should also need to consider the culture of a particular country. If your company caters to mass market then you can choose general items like keyrings, name-engraved stones, clocks, pens etc., as promotional items and promotional gifts. If you have a young consumer base then you can use bands, tattoos, radios, caps and t-shirts as corporate gifts.

When to give?

As in personal life so as in professional life, gifts can be given at anytime. It can be on the New Year’s Eve or during festive seasons. You can also use corporate gifts to your advantage just before or after a major event like new-product launch or signing a new business deal. This will help you get attention of your clients.

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Drop Pearl Earrings - 7 Reasons Why Freshwater Pearl Jewelry Makes Great Gift Ideas

Pearl jewelry has made beautiful presents for centuries and it is only in the last 50 years that they have become more accessible for most of us. Pearls have and always will capture the attention and love of women. For this very reason pearl jewelry makes great presents. So you still need more reasons for getting all those bonus points for giving some stunning pearl jewelry, here they are:

1. Pearl earrings and necklaces make ideal gifts because they are timeless in their elegance.

2. Pearl jewelry can be worn for most any occasion from formal to work to casual. I've worn my pearl studs into the office, out to dinner and to weddings simply because they are so versatile. You can also have them in a variety of colors, my preference is to have pink pearl earrings as well as white pearl earrings and black pearl stud earrings.

3. The variety of styles now available in pearl jewelry lets each of us showcase our individual styles and taste. So whether you like stud earrings or layered drop earrings you can find pearl earrings to suit. The same is for pearl necklaces with the variety of designs you can choose from.

4. Pearl jewelry is a beautiful symbol of love, fidelity and trust; one of the reasons it makes ideal wedding jewelry and anniversary presents.

5. You feel very special being given pearl jewelry; it is something your girlfriends go ooh ahh about, no matter who gives you the jewelry.

6. It is one of the most memorable presents because pearl jewelry is timeless and lasts for years. Women love having pieces that have passed through the family and the stories behind them.

7. Pearl jewelry makes ideal gifts to mark the progression through significant moments in life, ranging from moving from girlhood into womanhood, graduations, personal achievements, significant birthdays, weddings and anniversaries as well as special events.

Pearls earrings should always be set in silver or gold and you should only get the real thing - cultured freshwater or sea water pearls only. Pearl jewelry gifts should only be real pearls unless a specific faux pearl design is particularly requested for a specific fashion effect.

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Top 8 Tips For Wedding Party Gifts

Asking people to participate in your wedding is an honor, but it helps to offer them a little gift as a "thank you" for helping you on your special day. Many bride's and grooms have trouble thinking of the proper gift to get their wedding party, but here are some tips that will help you pick out the perfect gifts:

Tip #1: Choose something personal. Take some time to think about your attendants and try to choose a gift that fits the person receiving it. By making it personal you add a special touch to the keepsake.

Tip #2: Order ahead of time. Giving your attendants personalized gifts is nice, but it is even nicer when they can receive them on your wedding day. This is especially important if your gift is something they need to wear on that day. Ordering gifts a few weeks ahead of time is usually enough to ensure you will have the gifts in hand on time.

Tip #3: Know when to give the gifts. Traditionally the gifts are given to attendants at the rehearsal dinner. However, if your gift needs to be fitted or sized it is good to give the gift early. Some couples give their attendants the gifts at the bridal luncheon or groom's dinner. Other couples opt to give the gifts on the wedding day.

Tip #4: Give gifts to major family members, too. Don't forget to purchase gifts for the parents of the bride, groom, and grandparents. They do not have to be extravagant, but they can be a nice token.

Tip #5: Don't forget anyone. Some couples forget about their wedding coordinator, whether they are hired or offered through your house of worship, but you should remember to give those coordinators a small token of appreciation like a bouquet of flowers.

Tip #6: The minister. Some clergymen do not charge a fee to officiate weddings. In these cases it is a good idea to give him a gift. In some cases the clergyman cannot accept gifts, so it may be nice to give a donation to the house of worship.

Tip #7: Buy a wedding gift for each other. Some couples believe that the actual wedding is gift enough, but it is traditional for the bride and groom to purchase gifts for one another. The gifts should come from the heart, and they do not need to be extravagant.

Tip #8: Add another touch of personalization with a note. Giving gifts should be personal, but you should also add a note of appreciation. Tell each attendant why he or she is an important part of your wedding and how much you appreciate him or her being there.

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Tarantula & Black Scorpion Desk Decoration

Melds the Delicate Properties of Crystal with Nightmare Forms of Nature!

What desk would be complete without the unusual presence of an encased Black Scorpion together with a Tarantula? You'll be amazed at the magnificent details visible on these "captured" deadly insects.

This is definitely an awesome conversation piece that an insect lover must have for his or her desk! Imagine these two deadly creatures, face to face, ready to battle it out to see who will remain predator and who will become prey.

A frighteningly beautiful work, the Tarantula & Black Scorpion Desk Decoration comes in a beautiful box ready for gift-giving!

Fun Ceramic Sheep Bank and Pottery Bank

From counting sheep to counting coins... you'll rest easy knowing your child is saving cash. With loving eyes and a whimsical smile, this adorable pink sheep bank makes a beautiful addition to any child's decor while introducing them to the concept of saving money! The large body size allows a wealth of coins to be saved while a removable cork provides easy retreival of the contents when needed. Individually handcrafted in Wisconsin.



This functional pottery bank is a sculptural delight. Ideally suited for kids and adults alike, each irresistible Big Pig features large floppy ears, a 1.25" slot for coins and a removable cork stopper.

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Milky Way Galaxy Star Crystal

An exquisite combination of Art, Science, and Technology!
Created by Bathsheba Grossman a true collector's item!
A cosmic paperweight modeled after views captured at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center!

Corporate Gifts as one of the oldest management techniques to of motivation its employees

For all those who innocently enquire- why would a profit hungry corporation start distributing corporate gifts to anybody, here is some information that will come as a surprise. Distribution of Corporate gifts has been one of the oldest management techniques to either motivate its employees or reach out to the customers.

How does giving gifts help?

Corporate gifts are effective in boosting employee morale and popularizing the image of the company amongst its customers. The logic behind the concept of corporate gifts is very simple. Everybody loves a free lunch. Everybody loves to get something for nothing in return. Whenever people get a gift from somebody, they feel very happy about the whole thing. The gift may be something as small as a toffee or something as big as a vacations package for two.

What use can gifts be put to in corporations?

Imagine you are the employee of a huge corporation. You are one of the many hundred persons working in your department. The entire department works as a team to contribute to the success of the company. However, you are not very satisfied with the job. There is absolutely no sense of achievement. You feel as if you are nothing but a nameless and faceless cog in a huge machine. You feel that your work is not valued at all. You feel frustrated but cannot quit because the pay is good.
You walk into the office to see your name on the notice board. You and your colleagues have been awarded ten percent additional payment for the wonderful work done by the department on the previous project. How do you feel? In word- recognized.

You feel great that somebody up there appreciated the work done by you- not with words alone but in a material way. Further, the notice says that ten best employees will win an all expenses paid trip for two to… Paris. I can bet my last dollar that you and your teammates will work your heart out to win that prize. The end result that your hard worked results in a huge boost in the companies earnings. How did this increase come about? It is not as if you and your colleagues were not working before. The difference is that of motivation. Before the corporate gift happened, you were completely demoralized.

After receipt of the corporate gift and the news of the challenge, your job seems a lot more exciting. Once the motivation has increased, your find your productivity rising. You are ready to put in that extra effort and walk that extra mile. The high level of motivation is seen in the results- fabulous profits for the corporation. The reality is that corporate gifts satisfy that primal urge of all men- recognition.

author: Sara Chamberswww.corporategiftsblog.com

10 Tips For Choosing Gifts For Your Loved Ones

Birthdays, parties, festivals…the one common thread among all these events are GIFTS! No matter what the occasion, gifts are an integral part. While it is fun to receive gifts, choosing gifts can also be a fun process, especially if you are buying them for close family and friends.

1. Find out the preferences of the person you are giving a gift to – While it is ok to sometimes surprise someone close to us with a creative gift, more often than not, it is good to find out the preferences of the person you plan to gift something to. Pay attention to the way their house is decorated, their likes and dislikes etc. as this will give you a good idea of their preferences.
2. Allocate enough time to get the gift – Gift buying is not an activity that can be done in a hurry, even for someone you know well. It is important to allocate sufficient time to buy the gift, so you can explore all possible options.
3. Do your Research Well – Stores, gift catalogues, the internet are all flooded with different and creative gift options. It is just a question of devoting time to researching all available options, so as to make the right choice.
4. Decide on a budget – Decide the budget for a gift in advance, so there is no danger of going over-board later.
5. Put a little effort – Try thinking out of the box and coming up with something creative and original while gifting, instead of sticking to the tried and tested. The other person will appreciate the effort and you will also get to see their pleased expression, once they realize how much trouble you have gone to, to make them feel special.
6. Don’t buy a gift that you like and try to force it on someone – This would make the other person uncomfortable. More often than not, they would pretend to be pleased but if it were to be something big (like concert tickets to a band they don’t particularly care for), they would be miserable and trying hard not to show it. Such a gesture would inevitably leave a sour taste for both parties concerned.
7. When in doubt, opt for a gift certificate – A lot of stores have come up with the option of gift certificates. It is useful to present gift certificates when you are not sure of the other person’s tastes, so that they get to choose something they would like to have, instead of being stuck with something they are not interested in.
While gift giving may appear to be a tedious process, it need not be so. It’s a question of keeping in mind that while the gift is important, ultimately it is the thought with which it is given that is equally important. So, relax and have a good time while choosing the right gift – you may enjoy the process more than you could even imagine.

Levitating Picture Frame

Insert your favorite photographs in each side of this cool levitating picture frame. The frame is a fun accessory to the Floating Ideas Levitating Base, which "levitates" objects using advanced, magnetic-field technology (sold separately).

With the Floating Ideas you have the option to rotate the frame continuously, displaying images on both sides of the frame.

Dimensions: 6.25” L x 4.25” W x 1.2” D.

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Fill your world with rainbows! better than sex

A simple yet brilliant idea to add moving color to any room. They way it works is simple: a solar panel is attached to a motor that turns the crystal. The results are amazing: the room is filled with rainbows that move in a gentle circular motion. Simply put the Silent SymphonyTM in a window with direct sunlight and enjoy the dazzling visual display. No batteries are needed. It makes bright, sun-generated rainbows for years to come! Dimentions: 3-1/2" x 3" x 3-1/2"
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AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat

With the AntWorks ant habitat, you can watch ants create 3-D tunnels in the amazing space gel. This miraculous gel is based on a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in space and test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity. This space-age gel serves as both habitat and nutrition for the ants. Watch as the ants turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels!

This is the first time anything has been created that enables you to view these awesome creatures at work. The AntWorks Gel is non-toxic and contains the necessary nutrients to promote healthy growth in the new colony. Watch ants live, work and tunnel in the nutritious gel as they create series upon series of intricate tunnels.

This ant habitat is easy to care for since the ants need NO food or water. AntWorks includes the case (6.5"x 5.5"x 1.25"), the gel, ant catching/tunnel starting tool, an instruction booklet with interesting facts about ants and a form to order your ants via mail - Ants are NOT included.
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A steak branding iron

Here's a lovely idea that I've just come across, which fits in well with my last article about BBQs.

I never knew steak branding irons existed.

It's a novelty, a fun way to personalize his, or your, steak. At his, or your, BBQ

Brand his steak with any one of a huge number of different branding ideas. It's a laugh

And of course he can take his steak branding iron with him to everyone else's BBQ so he can brand his own steak. He'll never lose a steak from the BBQ again.

A lovely funny gift for a man, and not expensive at all.
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Corporate Gifts to Impress Clients

Corporate gifts are an excellent way to impress your clients. Particularly in this age of intense competition where companies are fighting a tough battle to win each other’s clients. The modern-day business demands maintaining strong relationship with clients and corporate gifts play an important role in it. What makes corporate gifts so special? The answer lies in the fact that studies conducted by various research organisations have shown corporate gifts create higher recall value and brand recognition. They also offer an opportunity for companies to remain in front of the eyes of clients through their promotional items or promotional gifts.

To make an impact in the minds of your clients it’s also important to select the right corporate gift. The item should be chosen as per the clients living style, social status and of course his preferences. The product should be such which is able to compel the recipient to use it instantly and regularly. More importantly it should have some value to the recipients as it ensures safe keeping and regular usage. Other important thing is that the advertiser’s objective must be achieved with the product. There is no point in gifting items with which the advertiser himself is not able to identify with.

Local culture should also be one of the important points of consideration while choosing the corporate gifts. Certain products are not considered appropriate for gifting in particular communities and places and thus should be avoided. If your clients happen to be other companies then it’s also mandatory to check with their gifting policy. Many companies restrict their employees to take gifts beyond a certain value. So, do make necessary verification before ordering your stock.

How to choose the best gifts for baby

So someone you know had a little baby recently, and now you need to find them baby gifts. If you don't know what kind of gifts you should get for a new baby and the parents, we have lots of ideas! Our ideas will help you get great gifts for the baby and the proud new parents. Here are our recommendations for baby gifts:

- Personalized baby pillows. Cute baby pillow is a keepsake that the parents, baby and other family members will treasure forever. Get the pillow personalized as well - it can be personalized with baby name, birthday, etc.

- Baby picture frames. Who takes the most number of pictures? That's right, the new parents do that, they take lots of pictures. And it's not just when they bring the baby home from the hospital - they continue taking pictures of the baby's firsts - first smile, first time the baby crawls, first step, etc. And they need lots of picture frames for those pictures.

Give the parents a personalized baby picture frame, something they can use right now to proudly display the latest baby pictures.

- Baby blankets. This is something that the baby needs, and will use for a long time. Sometimes kids use their baby blankets even after they stop being babies. Now you can personalize baby blankets with baby names, and you can find them in lots of different colors, made from many different fabrics.

- Baby jewelry for Moms. Mothers love jewelry, and baby jewelry always has special meaning. Since baby jewelry can be personalized with Mother's and Baby's names, this is a keepsake the Mother will surely treasure forever. There are many bracelets, rings and necklaces online that can be personalized with the baby's name.

- Personalized baby clothes. How about some cute baby clothes for the little one? Give them baby clothing - they need lots of clothing anyway, and personalized clothing always has a special meaning. If you can sew, it will be very cool for you to create the personalized clothes yourself. Otherwise, check out what is offered at different clothing web sites online.

Congratulations on the new bundle of joy in your family, or among your friends. We hope that these gift recommendations will help you pick the perfect personalized baby gift for the little one.

Ideal wedding gifts

What to get as a wedding gift? ... A star!

Many of brides grapple with this thought: I have to be something very special- the perfect idea- as a wedding gift...but I don't find a unique idea.

The wedding day is a most important event in the life, brides and grooms want to be on their mettle: they choose a beauty spot, the better decoration included the bridal bouquet and moreover the wedding gift.
Most likely they asked themselves what's to be done. Well, future brides the wonderful starlit sky relieve you of that decision!

The International Star Registry offer to you the Star Registry certificates with the name of the person you are naming a star after, the dedication date and telescopic coordinates of the star so you can have the perfect wedding gift!
These star names are registered in the U.S. Copyright Office, it is the gift of a lifetime and everybody -using the telescope and the directory- will look your star up in the night sky.

The International Star Registry born in 1979 thereafter have named hundreds of thousands of stars for people like celebrities and dignitaries besides print a book which lists the stars that they have named. They also offer a personalized items service: a heart-shaped pendant crafted in sterling silver where you can engrave the name of your own star, a really pleasant and romantic gift for your loved ones.
They offer a Gift Package where select a special star in the sky and record your Star Name and Star Date.

So you are sure to get off to a flying start and the desired effect!

author - Chiara Ganzer

Wedding Gifts For Bridal Party

As a thank you to the wedding bridal party for taking part in your special day it is customary for the bride and groom to purchase gifts.

Gifts are normally purchased for each person in your bridal party. Purchasing gifts online from wedding gift companies can be a great time-saver. If you want to buy your gifts personally then it will mean hitting the shops. Remember to set yourself a realistic budget and stick to it. Try not to let the emotions of the upcoming event compel you to overspend.

Write a list of those in your wedding party for whom you need to purchase. Purchase gift-wrap, although many stores will gift-wrap the presents for you. This will also save you some time.

Do your shopping early - Do not leave your gift buying expeditions until too late. You will be under enough stress besides worrying about gifts.

Depending on your budget, these gifts can be anything from token gifts to expensive jewellery and gadgets for the groomsmen.

Here are a few ideas to help you decide on your wedding gifts:

Bridesmaids - Ideal choices for the ladies in the bridal party are perfume and pieces of jewellery, like necklaces, bracelets earrings etc. Mementoes such as engraved champagne or wines glasses are nice as a reminder of the special day.

If your sister happens to be your bridesmaid there are beautiful statues from 'Willow Tree' called 'Sisters'. I purchased one for my own sister, who was my chief bridesmaid, and she was touched!

Best-man/Groomsmen - There are dainty personalized wedding party gifts in the form of cufflinks available for the men in your bridal party from from online stores like confetti.co.uk. These are the perfect gift. Aftershave or gift vouchers from the high street are also a firm favorite. Men in the wedding party are much easier to buy for.

Page-boy/Flower-girl - Purchasing wedding gifts for the younger members of the party should not be too much of a chore. Depending on their ages, gifts can range from novelty toys to gadgets for the boys and jewellery for the girls.

Mother of the bride and groom - It is customary to present a bouquet of flowers to the respective mothers on the day of your wedding. These tokens can be purchased from your wedding florist. You may also offer a bouquet to the grandmothers of the bride and groom to involve them in your special day.

Wedding gifts are traditionally offered at the close of the best-mans' speech. Try not to forget!

Remember though, wedding bridal gifts should only be offered if affordable and is not compulsory. A simple thank you card or a kind word to your party on the day of your wedding can be just as touching and appreciative than a gift itself.

Gifts for any occasion

There are many occasions when you have to offer a gift. When there is a need to give a gift to your loved ones the choice available is not much and you are always in a serious thought about the gift that should be offered. Sometimes there is also an economical constraint. You have to decide from the fixed budget, and finding the appropriate gift is a major task in itself. There is when the personalized gifts come in.

Personalized gifts offer a wide variety of gifts that can be offered based on the occasion and season. Personalized gifts have the added advantage of leaving a personal touch to the loved ones telling them that you care for them. Personalized gifts give a very rich look and at the same time are not very costly. Personalized gifts can be procured from various websites that offer the clients with a choice of personalized gifts. These gifts can be ordered from the website and delivery taken at home. Personalized gifts can be created based on your own creativity.

Your creativity is brought to life with the help of custom based gifts. You can have the gifts made that are very well suited to the occasion. If you are going in for a friends marriage party the choice of gift is sometimes a major issue. To solve this problem you can take help of personalized gifts. You can give him a custom mirror which has a photograph showing the couple or any other photo that may interest them. You can also give them some home utility that has their name on it, or it can also have your name on it. This will give them a good gift and they will remember the occasion whenever they see the gift at a later date.

Personalized gifts leave a great impact on the person who receives the gifts. Whenever he or she will see the gift they will be reminded of the day you offered the gift to them. You can create an impact on your friends and relatives by giving the personalized gift to them and that too without spending too much of money.

The personalized gifts can be procured from internet at a reasonable cost. The available designs and ideas are also displayed on the websites. This also gives you a great idea incase you are not having your own idea. Though there are many advantages of the personalized gifts, there is a serious drawback that it takes some planning before the occasion. It takes some time for the product to get realized. So you need to take some margin on time and thus process your request well in advance of the occasion.

Thus it can be concluded that personalized gifts offer a great way to tell your loved ones that you care for them and think for them. You are really concerned for them and this is evident from the fact that you took your time and efforts for the gift. This also gives a chance to show your creativity and thus create a long lasting impression on the gift recipients.