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Archive for August, 2008

Along with Morning Sickness!?

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Shawna

So I was talking to a close friend and her husband recently about her new pregnancy and the first thing he blurted out was- "My wife has been abducted ... Read more..

Posted in Everything Baby, Gift Baskets, Gift Ideas | 6 Comments »

Soak Up the Sun Before it’s Gone!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008 admin

Here we are with the last days of summer upon us. This is always a somewhat sad time of year for me, knowing that (at least here in the North ... Read more..

Posted in Gift Baskets, Gift Ideas, Gourmet Gifts, Pets, Wine Gifts | 2 Comments »

Spice Up Your Life

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 Brandy

Due to extenuating circumstances, my husband has been put in a low sodium diet. At first, it was pretty difficult to find things other than vegetables and rice for ... Read more..

Posted in Gift Ideas, Gourmet Gifts | 1 Comment »

Seize the Snack!

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 admin

Cyrenaic hedonism - Founded by Aristippus of Cyrene, Cyrenaics supported immediate gratification. "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die." Even fleeting desires should be indulged, for fear the ... Read more..

Posted in Corporate Gifts, Gift Ideas, Gourmet Gifts, Personalized Gifts, Wine Gifts | No Comments »

The Best Lip Balm in the World

Monday, August 25th, 2008 Jennifer

Anyone who know me knows that I like, (um, love), my lip balm. I recently entertained the idea that I might have a serious addiction to the stuff. Then, I ... Read more..

Posted in Gift Baskets | 7 Comments »

Out of the Blue I Love you

Monday, August 25th, 2008 Brandy

Question: Peter Matcheck Says July 20th, 2008 at 7:02 am What’s a good gift to give my girlfriend if we’ve been dating less than three months? Brandy - Customer Service Representative Answer: Girls like to be ... Read more..

Posted in Ask an Expert, Flowers, Gift Ideas | No Comments »

Getting to Know You

Friday, August 22nd, 2008 Jennifer

Most afternoons I head down the street to our corner Starbucks to get a little afternoon pick-me-up. Ah, a steaming hot Americano – it's nectar of the gods here in ... Read more..

Posted in Inside GiftTree | 9 Comments »

Feelings Aside

Friday, August 22nd, 2008 Guest

Question: Elizabeth M. Says: July 21st, 2008 at 2:02 am I have mixed feelings about enclosing a gift receipt with gifts. I feel like it’s an invitation to the recipient to return the ... Read more..

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On or Off the Registry

Friday, August 22nd, 2008 admin

Question: Carol Drury Says: July 20th, 2008 at 8:00 pm Do you have to buy a gift off the gift registry, or can you get something unique and special, and one of a ... Read more..

Posted in Ask an Expert, Gift Ideas, Weddings | 2 Comments »

It’s Not Your Birthday

Thursday, August 21st, 2008 Guest

Question: Beth Shepherd Says: July 17th, 2008 at 6:15 am Is it appropriate to give a gift for the birthday child and their siblings so they don't get left out? Sandy - Customer Service ... Read more..

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