Jeanette and I thought we’d try to remember those who are easily forgotten because … sometimes we forget about them. A small gesture goes a long way. Jeanette has Unique Client Gifts … helpful because one year, I forgot to gift my clients during the holidays so I had to do the late thing which is…
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Left Brain/Right Brain Gifts for Kids: Day 8 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 8 of our 12 Days of Shopping, Jeanette and I thought we’d explore gifts for both sides of the brain for kids and adults. I have a selection of STEAM toys. STEAM is Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. I think math belongs with its more popular cousin, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)…
12 Gift Guides for Your Holiday Shopping
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Gifts To Steal from Loved Ones: Day 7 of 12 Days of Shopping
For day 7 of our 12 Days of Shopping series, Jeanette and I are getting sneaky. Day 7 Gifts to Steal From Loved Ones Self-serving gifts (things to give to your husband and kids that you really want) Disappearing gifts (gifts that you receive but everyone else takes) Clothes are fair game in our house…
Ugly Holiday Sweaters and Other Terrible Gifts: Day 6 of 12 Days of Shopping
Has anyone ever complained about those holiday decorations outside your home? Really?! No one? You are missing out on an important rite of passage. Jeanette and I are going to ensure that you get those public letters to the editor complaining about your tacky religious celebration and you’ll be the talk of your company party…
7 Difficult To Shop For Gifts: Day 4 of 12 Days of Shopping
Today, Jeanette and I are focusing Day 4 on Difficult to Shop for Gifts including your spoiled pet and those who have everything yet you must procure a gift during the holiday season. This includes husbands, wives, father-in-laws and mother-in-laws. This is a tough category for me. I’ve started using The Gift Huntress for help…
8 Gender Bending Gifts for Kids: Day 3 of 12 Days of Shopping
For Day 3 of the 12 Days of Shopping, Jeanette and I wanted to break down gender stereotypes with gender bending gifts for kids. We want to celebrate mighty girls AND sensitive boys; crafts for boys and science kits for girls; and imaginary play can go beyond tiaras and tutus! How about you? What are your…







