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