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Sure-to-please Valentine’s gift for your man!
Searching for a Valentine’s Day gift for your man that will leave the traditional chocolate box and tie combination in the dust?...
Feb 12, 2024


Here comes the calm: a bride's gift
A friend of mine was preparing to tie the knot, but the run-up to the wedding had been a total stress-fest. She was juggling work,...
Jan 29, 2024

Even money can be meaningful
I was invited to an engagement party on the weekend, and the couple kindly requested contributing to their "wishing well" in lieu of...
Jan 22, 2024


New job starter gift: packed with love, delivered with care
Stepping into a new job is often a mixed bag of emotions. There's plenty of excitement, along with a good dose of nerves. It's common to...
Nov 6, 2023

Breakup with the basic "Happy Birthday!"
I think we can all admit to shooting a speedy "Happy Birthday!" text or posting a generic birthday message on a friend's social media,...
Oct 16, 2023


Creating a meaningful care package
Care packages have a long-standing reputation as love-filled vessels that sail across seas, time-zones, and the busy streets of our own...
Oct 9, 2023


Upgrade your "good luck" wishes
Facing new horizons takes guts. Every step someone takes, every challenge accepted—it's brave stuff! That’s why, when we dollop out “good...
Oct 2, 2023

Better than Chivas Regal?
The other day I was reading The Copy Book by D&AD, and noticed this brilliant piece of work by David Abbott, written in 1980. Not only...
Aug 30, 2023


Is saying "thank you" seven times overkill?
Many years ago, someone shared with me the idea of saying “thank you” seven times for a single act of kindness or a gift. Seven times...
Aug 15, 2023

12 little things
Grand gestures of love can be exciting and make us feel special, but the many small gestures and acts of love are just as important for...
Aug 13, 2023


12 Memories
For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed adding a twist of meaning to ordinary gifts, occasions or events. I loved the challenge of...
Aug 12, 2023


Cheers to Dad: 10 Father's Day tributes
Need some humor and heart to add to your Father's Day celebrations? Want to make your Dad feel like the manliest of men and also leave...
Jun 4, 2023


Dads without borders: a celebration of 10 international Father's Day customs
Did you know that German dads often spend Father’s Day on beer bikes, also known as pedal pubs or mobile conference tables? These...
Jun 2, 2023


Pop the balloon and the bubbly!
Want an idea for something unique, fun, meaningful, yet incredibly simple for Mother’s Day? What you will need to create this novel gift...
May 11, 2023


Gifting mum a wallet filled with love!
A wallet is a great present, but what if it was so much more? -- Here’s a Mother’s Day idea that combines class and practicality with...
May 10, 2023

From the heart: 10 meaningful Mother’s Day toasts
We’re all tempted to think that our words are never enough to adequately express our love and appreciation. But the truth is, they are....
May 9, 2023


Turn a bathrobe into the gift of a relaxation day
Who says you need a five-star hotel to feel like a million bucks? Why not take a soft, plush robe, often associated with luxury, comfort,...
May 7, 2023


Home is where the spa is: my teen’s thoughtful gift
Imagine this: your teenage daughter, who's usually scrolling through her phone, transforming your home into a day spa for Mother's Day!...
May 7, 2023


Easy last-minute Easter table setting: A joke, a question, and some chocolate!
Easter is a time to celebrate love, family, new beginnings, growth, renewal, joy, hope, and life. It is the perfect occasion to gather...
Apr 4, 2023


How to create the gift of a meaningful foot pamper kit
Feet are made to carry us through life and to explore the world. They take us places we have never been before, from the tallest...
Mar 10, 2023
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