Gift Giving Tips
14 Unique, Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her
These tips for romance will have you celebrating February 14 like never before! Here, a relationship expert shares several creative and unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas – you’re sure to find a romantic way to say “I love you” here…
Before the tips, a quip:
“When you’re in love you never really know whether your elation comes [...]
27Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued
How to Spend Less at Christmas – Money Tips for Couples
Spending less money at Christmas is possible with these tips from “The Money Couple” themselves! The holiday season doesn’t have to bring heavy credit card bills or financial stress – that’s no way to start the New Year.
Before their tips, a quip:
“What’s Christmas time to you but a time for paying bills without money; a [...]
19Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
How to Do Your Christmas Shopping Online – Holiday Gift Tips
The earlier you start your Christmas shopping, the happier and wealthier you’ll be! These tips for finding the best holiday gifts online will help you set and achieve your shopping goals for the season.
“I don’t wait for moods,” said Pearl S. Buck. “You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has [...]
18Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
Kindle as a Christmas Gift – A How to Guide for New Users
If you’re giving Kindle 2 as a holiday present (it’s now available in Canada), these “how to use Kindle” tips will help you and your gift recipient! This wireless reading device can be a great Christmas gift idea – if you know how to use it Kindle is perfect for people who travel or college [...]
17Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 3 comments | Continued
Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Parents or Grandparents
Are you stuck for holiday gift ideas for your grandparents or elderly mom and dad? Here are seven tips that, if they aren’t the perfect gift ideas for elderly parents or grandparents, will at least get your creative juices flowing!
Before the tips, a quip:
“If I had known how wonderful it would be to have grandchildren, [...]
13Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 10 comments | Continued
Christmas and Other Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers
As a former teacher, I’ve received lots of perfect Christmas presents for the holidays…and some not so perfect! These ideas for holiday gifts for teachers represent some of the best presents I’ve received.
But before I share my tips, here’s a quip:
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ~ William Arthur [...]
5Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 8 comments | Continued
6 Creative and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
If you’re looking for fun, low cost ways to wrap your gifts this holiday season, check out these tips for Christmas wrapping paper. They’re not only inexpensive, they’re also ecofriendly and creative!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas,” said Kin Hubbard.
If you give a kid a [...]
How to Save Christmas Money Before the Holiday Season
Even if you only have a month to save Christmas money, it’s not too late to budget for holiday season gifts! These tips for saving money range from redeeming credit card awards to buying holiday gifts in bulk.
“These savings, which amount to at least $750, are almost enough to pay for holiday shopping in its [...]
17Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 8 comments | Continued
8 Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Turkey Day
How about a turkey cage or Thanksgiving novelty tie? These eight Thanksgiving gift ideas for turkey day are suitable for anyone from a mother-in-law to the boss’ wife! And if you’re invited to a Thanksgiving potluck, you might find Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas helpful.
Before the Thanksgiving tips, a quip:
“On Thanksgiving Day, all over [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 7 comments | Continued
Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
These Thanksgiving dinner ideas are perfect if you’re invited to a potluck on turkey day, and don’t know what to bring! Also included is info on choosing the right wines at Thanksgiving.
Before the Thanksgiving potluck tips, a quip:
“The funny thing about Thanksgiving, or any huge meal, is that you spend 12 hours shopping for it and then [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
