| Every year it's the same old story... a shirt | | | | favorite kind of birthday gift! |
| or tie, an outfit or piece of jewelry, a CD | | | | |
| or (gasp) kitchen appliance. Feel like you've | | | | * GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES |
| hit a "gifting" rut when someone's birthday | | | | |
| rolls around? Well we hope these timeless | | | | "Themed" birthday gifts are great fun, |
| tips on finding the perfect birthday gift | | | | because they are usually made up of many |
| idea will bring you a fresh perspective and | | | | small, gift-wrapped items, and who doesn't |
| help to transform birthday "gifting" from a | | | | enjoy opening gifts! We do suggest, however, |
| chore to something (dare we say it?!) you | | | | that if you choose to include edible items in |
| might actually like to explore: | | | | your gift presentation, that you also include |
| | | | tangible items on which they can be served or |
| * IT'S THE QUALITY OF THE YEARS NOT THE | | | | used. Once the edible items are gone, so is |
| QUANTITY OF THE CANDLES | | | | the memory of your gift, but the tangible |
| | | | items live on as will the memory of your |
| When "gifting" to family and good friends, a | | | | thoughtful gift! |
| little ribbing about getting older is all in | | | | |
| good fun, but don't let that be the total | | | | The "theme" should be something of personal |
| focus. Instead, think of ways to remind them | | | | interest to the gift recipient. Perhaps they |
| of the simple pleasures they have enjoyed, | | | | love to entertain, so whimsical serving |
| all of which point to a life being well | | | | plates with matching wine glasses and glass |
| lived. | | | | charms is very popular. Or maybe they are |
| | | | movie lovers, so create the makings for a |
| As an overall suggestion throughout the year, | | | | movie night at home complete with popcorn |
| whenever you find yourself having a great | | | | bowls, flavored popcorn, a favorite DVD, and |
| time with someone special in your life -- be | | | | maybe a soft throw to cozy up with on the |
| it at a backyard barbecue, a vacation, or | | | | couch. |
| even a baseball game - be sure to capture the | | | | |
| fun on film, and keep ticket stubs or | | | | * FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING |
| programs or any other little mementos related | | | | |
| to the happy day tucked away for safe | | | | We all have those people in life who are very |
| keeping. | | | | tough to buy for because they seemingly have |
| | | | everything they need. Instead of looking at |
| When birthday time comes around, and you want | | | | this as the toughest birthday case scenario, |
| to create a unique birthday gift, buy a | | | | we are here to say this could be the easiest |
| "themed" picture frame that represents the | | | | person to celebrate! |
| event well, choose your favorite picture from | | | | |
| the memorable day, and along with all the | | | | Sometimes what touches the heart most is |
| other pieces you've collected, frame your | | | | showing people how well you know them, so |
| gift! We guarantee the "remember when" | | | | tell the birthday person you are giving them |
| stories will begin to flow, and all the joys | | | | the gift of a "favorites" party. You'll make |
| you experienced on the actual day will be | | | | their favorite meal, bake their favorite |
| rekindled. | | | | dessert (and make sure there's plenty extra |
| | | | for them to take home), have their favorite |
| We are strong proponents of gifts with | | | | flowers scattered throughout the house, their |
| meaning, so while this birthday gift idea may | | | | favorite "tunes" will be played throughout |
| not carry a high price value, it carries the | | | | the evening, their closet friends will attend |
| kind of sentimental value on which no price | | | | and will be ready to share a favorite |
| tag can be placed. Who wouldn't be touched to | | | | "remember when" story of the birthday person, |
| see that you transformed what was seemingly | | | | favorite pictures will be passed, and we |
| an ordinary and happy event into a keepsake | | | | guarantee it will be one of the most |
| that reflects the relationship you share. | | | | memorable birthday gift ideas the person of |
| Simple... personal... and most memorable. Our | | | | honor has ever received! |