Unique Bridal Shower Gifts

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Bridal Showers are pre-wedding parties more common among North Americans. In spite of their rather short history, bridal showers are now common and have become an important part of the marriage ceremony. The occasion allows friends and family one last opportunity to share fun and “spoil” the bride-to-be. The main feature of bridal showers, however, is that they are centered on gifts. Legend has it that the very first bridal shower was organized in order to help a penniless couple that could not afford the dowry.

Gifts, as Socrates once said, are like hooks; meaning that they have the power to create ties of friendship that bind. Therefore, a lot should be taken into consideration when choosing a gift for the bride. Traditionally, it was common for a couple to be given gifts that would start them in married life on a sound footing. Pots and pans, cookbooks and such gifts as emphasized the gender roles in marriage was the norm. Without compromising on tradition, there is still a lot of room for creativity in your selection of gifts bearing in mind the change in circumstances.

The first thing you need to consider when choosing your gifts will be the special or unique needs of the bride. Human beings have varied needs, such as the need to be loved and accepted, or the need to feel beautiful and special. So there is a lot of room for such needs to be addressed by way of unique gifts. How pleasant it would be if you got her something very feminine and personal; something that would make her feel very feminine and at the same time celebrate her womanhood. Depending on her personality, you could gift her some sexy lingerie or some expensive French perfumes and things in that line that modern women care about. You could go a step further and get her something naughty that you know she wouldnt mind. A little book of sex tips for women not elicit the kind of horrors it did in the past.

Away from the bedroom scene, you could give customized gifts, that is, gifts that come in pairs to symbolize her union, or perhaps gifts that have the bride and grooms name engraved to make them more personal.

Another thing to consider before choosing a gift is that it should reflect something of your own personality. You must pay close attention to the kind of message your gift put across. Let your love and care be radiated in your choice of gift such that they will always bring fond and happy memories that can be held on to during the ebbs and flows of life. Once again, personalities differ, but knowing full well the effects of words on people, a kind, appreciative, loving and profound poem that is also relevant may work wonders. We also know how that music, like poetry, is a language of the emotions and a carefully chosen collection of love songs may just do the trick.

In the final analysis, it is important to remember that weddings are occasion of joy and pride and that they are a celebration of love. More important than the giving of gifts, is the spirit with which the gifts are given. Whatever you choose to give should be governed by the spirit of the occasion.

Choosing a Gift Basket Company

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When you are deciding to send a gift basket the most important step is deciding which gift basket company to use. Using a fly by night gift basket company can result in a gift basket that is cheap-looking, has shoddy construction and inedible or unusable contents. If you select a reputable gift basket company then you can be assured that both you and your gift recipient will most likely end up with a gift selection that you can both be happy about. There are certain characteristics that will help you in selecting a gift basket company and ending up with a gift selection that you can be proud of and one that your gift recipient will appreciate and cherish for a long time to come. Here are some factors when choosing a gift basket company-

In today’s market there are several quality oriented gift basket companies. Most of these gift basket companies offer convenient online shopping. For these companies creating fabulous gift baskets is their specialty. Their sole purpose is sourcing the world market for specialty foods, gift items, baskets and other interesting containers. When using one of these companies you can be assured that you will be ordering a quality product. At GiftBasketsdeluxe.com they pride themselves on offering their customers a wide range of gift baskets that carry gourmet offerings in unique and special containers.

Look for gift basket companies that use professional gift basket designers who are skilled at crafting creative collections of fine food and gifts into unique quality containers. These designers should also be expert at custom wrapping and decoration. It is important to look for companies who use these professional finishing touches. This makes all the difference in the look and presentation of your gift basket. Keep in mind that it should look as good on the outside as it does on the inside! When considering an online gift basket company, there are several, very important items to note. Does their site display clear photos of their creations? Are there photos of wrapped and finished gift baskets? Is there a content listing of all items that are included for each specific basket? It is important to avoid sites with fuzzy descriptions and unclear photos. These types of sites are confusing at best and immediately set the stage for serious disappointment. At GiftBasketdeluxe.com you will find a beautifully laid out site with clear pictures of each gift basket along with a content listing for each one.

When considering any online gift basket site you should also ask the following questions-
1.Is their site consumer friendly and easy to navigate?
2.Can you order online? If so, does their site offer secure online shopping for credit card payment? Do they list the name of the secure site encryption company they employ?
3.Does their website clearly state their specific policies?
4.Can you reach them by telephone? Are their staffers polite and friendly on the phone? Do they go out of their way to help you select a gift? Are they able to customize your selection quite easily? Do they establish a clear working budget with you and respect your budget?

You should also be wary of free shipping offers or large discounts which appear too good to be true. As with any retail purchase, they usually are just that! Building in hidden costs is an old retail tactic which many gift basket companies still employ today. Ask yourself how many stores or online sites have you noticed which continuously offer sales or discounts? The only way any business can do this is by inflating or hiding their actual costs. The bottom line is if it seems to good to be true or any red flags are raised keep looking!

Funny Gifts are always a hit.

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Funny Gifts are always a hit.

These are stressful days with the record breaking foreclosures, the tanking of the stock market and job insecurity. It is easy to see why so many people say they feel stressed out.

You may remember the way the medics of the 4077 dealt with the stress of being in a war zone on the hit television show M*A*S*H. Hawk eye was always pulling gags and practical jokes to help relieve stress. Humor has been proven to be a good way to combat the effects of stress. This year a funny gift may be better than ever.

Funny Gifts are as much fun to give as they are the to receive. Today there is a wide assortment of funny gifts available, to bring a smile to the recipient. We have come a long way from the whoopee cushion with gifts like fake lottery tickets (each one is a winner) not really. Fake parking tickets can make for an interesting experience.

Political items are in big demand this year. Weather you are on the right or the left the gags are on both sides of the isle. For example there are Hillary and George Bush toilet bowl Brushes, Obama and McCain action figures and impeach mints. George Bush and Hillary Clinton toilet paper or voodoo kits, and the George Bush dog chew toy for a good laugh.

If you are not into the political jokes you might like to give someone the beer can wrap or Humphrey the humping dog, or fart in a can. Of course bathroom humor is always funny and there are too many products to mention here.

The comic minds have been hard at work making funny tee shirts as well. Political humor shirts and joke tee shirts along with bumper stickers and signs are available for most any occasion . Dont forget some funny gifts for kids and teenagers can be a real hit.

As you can see there are some great products that will bring out the laughs and in so doing relieve some stress. And after all isnt that the best gift of all.

These are stressful days with the record breaking foreclosures, the tanking of the stock market and job insecurity. It is easy to see why so many people say they feel stressed out.

You may remember the way the medics of the 4077 dealt with the stress of being in a war zone on the hit television show M*A*S*H. Hawk eye was always pulling gags and practical jokes to help relieve stress. Humor has been proven to be a good way to combat the effects of stress. This year a funny gift may be better than ever.

Funny Gifts are as much fun to give as they are the to receive. Today there is a wide assortment of funny gifts available, to bring a smile to the recipient. We have come a long way from the whoopee cushion with gifts like fake lottery tickets (each one is a winner) not really. Fake parking tickets can make for an interesting experience.

Political items are in big demand this year. Weather you are on the right or the left the gags are on both sides of the isle. For example there are Hillary and George Bush toilet bowl Brushes, Obama and McCain action figures and impeach mints. George Bush and Hillary Clinton toilet paper or voodoo kits, and the George Bush dog chew toy for a good laugh.

If you are not into the political jokes you might like to give someone the beer can wrap or Humphrey the humping dog, or fart in a can. Of course bathroom humor is always funny and there are too many products to mention here.

The comic minds have been hard at work making funny tee shirts as well. Political humor shirts and joke tee shirts along with bumper stickers and signs are available for most any occasion . Dont forget some funny gifts for kids and teenagers can be a real hit.

As you can see there are some great products that will bring out the laughs and in so doing relieve some stress. And after all isnt that the best gift of all.

Tips on planning a photo book as a gift

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Dont you just love giving a gift to someone knowing that when they open it theyre going to go WOW!? Its fun. Its exhilarating. Its what gift giving is all about, or should be. Fortunately most gifts are given out of love. And when youre giving a gift to someone you love you usually find that its more of a blessing to give than to receive.

If youve been thinking about giving someone a photo book as a present, thats a great idea. They make excellent gifts, especially if done right. Maybe you already have a plan in mind, but just in case you dont, you may want to consider the following:

1.Pull together approximately 100 photos that you have reason to believe would be of real interest to the gift recipient. Maybe theyre in many of them, or their children are. Maybe theyre of a vacation they really enjoyed. 2.If you dont have the photos yet, plan an event that would provide a great opportunity to take a lot of pictures, such as a day at the zoo, or a vacation. 3.Once you have about 100 photos to pick from, choose the best ones (40-50), and arrange them in an order that tells the story of that day or vacation. 4.Come up with a good title for your photo book, and decide what pictures you want to add captions to.

With the 40-50 best photos loaded into your computer, and the title and captions that you want to include all written out and at hand, youre ready to put it together. Its simple. Its a lot of fun. And youll be blown away when you see the final product. Even better news, so will the person you give the photo book to.

All you have to do is go online to modern greetings sites, and follow their easy to use exclusive 3-step interface.

1.Pick A Design- Browse their unique designs until you see the perfect photo book for you. Transfer your photos into the pre-made templates in the order you want. 2.Personalize- Change the text to fit your needs by giving your book a title and adding captions wherever you think it helps to best tell the story behind the photos. 3.Order- They make ordering fast and easy, so a few tweaks until your eyes light up, and click order.

Thats all there is to it. The technology does all the hard part for you (giving it the look and feel of a really classy and professionally done book), but your personal choices and combinations are what dictate the results, and thats all you.

When you give your customized and personalized photo book to your loved one, youll be giving them a fabulous gift that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

Twenty-First Birthday Ideas Gifts versus Experiences, which provides more happiness

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If given an option between receiving a gift or an experience for a birthday present to make us happier, which should we choose?

According to a Cornell University 2010 study, spending money on experiences makes people happier than spending money on possessions. Their reasoning happens because when it comes to purchasing tangible goods, individuals usually doubt their decisions and worry over missed deals. Meanwhile in the case of an experience, theyre very subjective, causing them to be positive experiences and there’s no other basis of comparison so there exists less negative feelings over missed deals.

Aside from the study, the primary reason experiences can be better than gifts are because individuals adapt to the tangible gifts. Initially, we like them because theyre shiny and brand new. But as individuals and also as creatures of habit, we adjust. As the novelty of the gift goes away, so does the exhilaration. The attributes that were once novel, now end up being the benchmark. Next thing we all know, thoughts start coming up concerning the attributes that we wish it would have. Sure enough, the gift gets replaced with something shinier and brand spankingly newer.

After having an experience, however, the event remains within our brains. Generally, these experiences involve bonding with others and having an astounding time with these people. But it doesnt stop there. The feelings continue even following the experience. When remembering the event and retelling to friends and family, it allow us to simultaneously relive the happy moments. Also, the more the tale is retold, the stronger the memories become. With impressive experiences, there is always something thrilled to talk about with your friend or family member. “Hey, remember the time when we.” And the best of all? When we least expect to see it, objects, words or friends around us will bring about these happy memories and immediately light up our moods.

If youre still on the fence, one critical note to keep in mind is: You get to be the sum of your experiences, not the sum of your possessions. If you can, strive for a 21st birthday idea experience to generate long lasting happy moments!