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Creative Last Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her

Valentine's Day is on February 14 and if you're stuck on gift ideas for your sweetie, read on for some creative alternatives to traditional flowers, chocolates and jewelry.  Billions of dollars are spent on...

Ideal Gift Ideas for your Parents on this Valentine Day

Valentine's Day is not just for expressing love towards your significant other. It's a great time to show any special person in your life some love. For example, a gift to Mom or Dad from the family would certainly be heartwarming. eDivvy.com allows you group gift very...

Do It Yourself Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas

The Christmas stocking is one of the most favoured holiday traditions.  Children originally used regular socks but now decorated Christmas stockings are often the norm, and filled with trinkets and small gifts,...

Reform by Way of Chocolate, Calvin 09, Unusual Swiss Gifts

You might not be more aware than I was until a few minutes ago that 2009 will mark the 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Calvin, Jean, the protestant reformer that is, not the cartoon character. To celebrate that milestone, Calvin09 offers all things Calvin in German, French,...

in Pole Position for Menu for Hope 5: 16 Creative Sweets, My 1st

Monday, December 15, 2008 marks the Kick Off for Menu for Hope 5. What is Menu for Hope?It brings bloggers the world over who use their combined power to raise funds for the UN World Food Programme. Who does it benefit?As Pim of Chez Pim who started it all notes: "This year's...

Atlas of 21st Century Architecture, 16 Pounds of It

If it was a meal it would feed a party of 10. This 'plat de resistance', The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century Architecture ($195) is indeed a big heavy tome. More than your average coffee table book, it covers over 1000 buildings that sprung up around the world since the year...

Green Gifts for the Holiday Season

With the holiday season fast approaching, and with the economic situation still uncertain, it really is time to think of some gifts for loved ones that not only benefit the environment, but also your wallet - in...

Foodie Gift Ideas: Top 10 Everyday Use Kitchen Tools

Here’s our recommendations for the top 10 kitchen tools and gadgets we’ve come across for everyday use…enjoy! 1. OXO Angled Measuring Cup This clever measuring cup allows you to check your liquid measurements...

Foodie Gift Ideas: Top 5 Movies That Celebrate Food and Cooking

Beyond such mainstream fare as Disney’s Ratatouille, these 5 movies make great gifts for those interested in food, cooking, and the gourmet life. 1. Tampopo (IMDB Page) (Amazon Page) Managing to be both comic and...

Foodie Gift Ideas: Top 10 Tools for Gourmet Outdoor Entertaining

Do you enjoy entertaining and cooking outdoors, eating gourmet foods during your on-the-road travel (including backpacking and RVing), or just prefer the taste of good food under an open sky? Then don’t miss our...

Foodie Gift Ideas: Top 10 Coffee, Tea, and Yerba Mate Gifts

If you drink coffee, tea, or yerba mate regularly (or know someone who does), you’ll enjoy this list that features some of the most useful and interesting gadgets and products we’ve come across on the topic. 1....

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2008 Airs on December 3

The ever-popular Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held in Miami, Florida this year, and will air on CBS on December 3.  Anticipation for the annual event, which showcases holiday lingerie pieces on some...

Holiday Gift Idea: Stella McCartney CARE Organic Skincare

I recently got the entire Stella McCartney CARE organic skincare line and would certainly recommend this product as a holiday gift for both men and women.The products smell incredible and remind me of the...

Black Friday 2008 Sales Roundup

Sale ads and coupons for Black Friday 2008 are popping up as major retailers in the US, such as Target, Sears, Macy's and Walmart, are hosting massive doorbuster sales with some slick deals.  Held on the...

It's 'Sheddar' Lobster Time, Buy Dad a Lobster Trap for Father's Day?

The fellows at Catch a piece of Maine taught me a thing or two about the not so secret life of lobsters via their Lobstermen Blog. In Warm weather, slow catch, and sunburns they educate us a bit on how "the warm temperatures help heat up the waters of the coastal harbors and...

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