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Welcome to our gift ideas blog
featuring great gift ideas for everyone on your gift shopping list! This is where we spotlight
the best gifts we find while sifting n' sorting through all the riff-raff! Blog gift ideas range from classic time tested gifts to unique findings, even wild & crazy eclectic stuff, we just couldn't resist.
January 24, 2011
Sticky Mosaics
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| Heart Shaped Box |
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Girls Gift Ideas
January 21, 2011
Mr. Beer Premium Edition Home Brew Kits
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| Mr. Beer Brew Kits |
It's difficult think of a more rewarding hobby for a beer lover than crafting delicious Beer Making Kits - A Great Gift
America's #1 home brewing systems!
home brewed beer . Beer brewing at home dates back several thousand years, however brewing beer at home (and wine making) in the United States of America was illegal until Federal restrictions were lifted in February of 1979 (thank you Jimmy Carter). Empower the guy on your gift list to exercise his freedom to have fun and save money crafting beer at home.
 Why brew? Lets face it beer is getting expensive and in this economy who can afford to throw money down the toilet? Have you ever tried home brewed beer? It's really good! The beer making process is fairly simple 4-step process and doing it yourself is quite rewarding. The only thing is is having to wait, but hey
that's to be expected. How long? Depending upon the variety being brewed it takes 3-4, even 5 weeks for best results.
I will vouch for the simplicity
and convenience of Beer Brewing Kits which are an easy introduction to the concept of beer brewing, ideal for the small time brewing beginner. The Mr. Beer brewing kits are re-usable too for years of brewing fun. Premium beer at a fraction of the cost!
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Men's Gift Ideas
January 20, 2011
Vintage Vinyl LP Record Coasters - Set of 6
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| Vintage Coasters |
If you have a music lover on your gift list, check out these cool vintage vinyl gift ideas. These eco-friendly gifts are handcrafted in the USA using only American made parts and materials, they're a cool turn on recycling! A great conversation starter at parties since practically everybody loves music.
What do you do if a friend wants a set of coasters? Get him or her something totally unique. Here's a set of 6 vintage vinyl record coasters made from actual recycled classic LP records. Keeping rings off the table has never been so cool! The coasters are sealed to shield them from moisture and they come in a nice plastic holder. Each set contains six randomly assorted labels, and no two sets are the same.  Next we have a wall clock salvaged from the island of neglected records and enjoying fresh new rejuvenated lives as fascinating wall clocks. Available in a variety of different music genres. The Rock Genre for instance includes artists such as Zeppelin, The Stones, Wings, Elton, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Moody Blues, YES, Jethro Tull, Neil Young, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, KISS, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, and more. They're a fun, creative use of recycled materials!
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Music Gift Ideas
January 18, 2011
Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball
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| Fushigi |
I was over at my friend Adams house and we were watching a concert video. All of a sudden he pulled out this silvery sphere which he was manipulating in such a way as to create the illusion that the sphere was floating in his fingers, hands and all around him, defying the laws of gravity. It's a Fushigi Ball I said with excitement. Ya, mom gave it to me for Christmas Adam said.
 WOW! The thing really works just like on TV. It's just a cool silvery looking ball he says, I've been practicing a couple hours a day. Playing dumb I said, so it's not an anti-gravity device? I thought at least it would have some kind of gyroscopic spinner inside that helps you with the magic gravity part or something. Um... Nope it's all me he says. I was a little surprised, but you've got to know Adam, he's the juggler, uni-cycle type with a few card tricks up his sleeve and that's just the type of person the Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball is perfect for. His mom knew he'd eat it up.
 Now Adam is not a kid, he's a professional chef that went to culinary arts school proving this novelty gift idea is not so much for an age range, as it is for a personality type. If the person on your gift list is into hand is quicker than the eye type of illusions, hacky sack or juggling they are going to love the Fushigi. I can't explain it but the silvery look adds a special curiosity to the Fushigi Ball that makes me wonder...
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Novelty Gift Ideas
January 18, 2011
Friends-4-Ever Friendship Bracelet Making Kit
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| Friendship Bracelet Kit |
Friendship bands were started by Indians in Central and South America. According to tradition, you tie a bracelet onto the wrist of a friend who may wish for something at that moment. The bracelet should be worn until it is totally worn-out and falls off by itself, at which moment the wish is supposed to come true!
Remember when you were a young girl, you and your best friend made those BFF friendship bracelets? They lasted the whole summer and you kids had so much fun.
Here's a make your own friendship bracelet kit from Alex Toys which features 4 color-coded looms (for bracelet making parties!) The Friends 4 Ever kit includes enough supplies to create more than twenty bracelets.
Make your personalized bracelets for all your friends. step-by-step instructions and keeping it all together is a handy carrying case that's perfect for travel. This is a great rainy day activity for boys or girls.
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Girls Gift Ideas
January 17, 2011
Picnic Time Insulated Wine & Cheese Tote
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| Wine Picnic Pack |
Here's a fun wine lovers gift that's ideal for picnics and outdoor activities like days at the beach. Pack the Picnic Time Meritage Insulated with wine and cheese service for two and head out to your favorite picnic location. Here's a tote which features a heavy duty polyester canvas construction, with a wine storage for two bottles of wine, along with a second storage compartment which holds the wine glasses or a third bottle of wine. The adjustable shoulder strap has a non-slip underside, making it easy and convenient to carry. Included in this wine and cheese picnic set; two acrylic wine glasses, two cotton napkins, one 6x6 wooden cutting board, one stainless steel waiter's style corkscrew, and one stainless steel cheese knife with wooden handle, and one bottle stopper. The Meritage comes in four trendy colors. I found more wonderful gift ideas for wine lovers and included them below.
Posted by "flowski" Brandon. Posted In : Wine Lover Gift Ideas
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Gourmet Monthly Clubs
Gift of The
Month Club

Gourmet gift club memberships range between 2-12 months and include a
personalized gift announcement for each gift membership. From their
original 6 of The Month Club featuring the worlds finest micro brews to
Gourmet cheese, wine, cigar, chocolate clubs and more.
www.gourmetmonthlyclubs.com
Gift Giving Tip:
According to Professors Cele Otnes and Richard Beltramini, two gift giving experts and authors of Gift Giving:
A Research Anthology, there are 6 proven characteristics that make up a perfect gift:
- The giver makes an extraordinary sacrifice.
- The giver wishes solely to please the recipient
- The gift is a luxury.
- The gift is something uniquely appropriate to the recipient.
- The recipient is surprised by the gift.
- The recipient desires the gift and is delighted by it.
Hopefully these insights will help you on your next gift
giving occasion!
Cloud 9 Living
Experience Gifts
 Here's
a gift the recipient will cherish for the rest of their life, it's called an experience gift and it's the coolest
idea ever! Cloud9Living offers over 1500 unique experiences that range from hot air ballooning, romantic dinner
cruises and guided shopping tours to driving experiences, Superbowl Packages, skydiving and more. Don't just
give somebody a cheezy gift, give them an experience to remember!
www.cloud9living.com
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