Category: gift ideas

Love to camp?

We enjoy camping, but don’t get to go as often as we would like. However, making the most of the experience and writing down the memories, is easy in the fun Camping Journal from Journals Unlimited.

We love the “Write-It-Down!”series because they have an easy to fill-in format that makes it quick and easy to write down the things that you want to remember. Journals Unlimited offers over 60 titles, with themes such as travel, wine, recipe, reading, parenting, fitness, camping, self, family, gratitude, and many more. With so many titles to choose from,  there is bound to be a journal just right for you!

I love the sturdy cover, and the fun way the pages and cover are designed. The paper is awesome too! The journals are printed in the USA on acid-free recycled paper using soy-based ink! So, not only is it a fun way to keep your memories, it is something that you will enjoy looking at for years to come. They have a handmade feeling which is also very nice, and I think that they would be a great gift for any occasion.

Fun with plants from Dunecraft

If you love plants, or know someone who does, then the products that Dunecraft has to offer will make you so excited! I love plants, so I was very happy to try out their Hydro-Dome hydroponic grow dome. But they have so many other fun products too, for example their Strange Plants collection features plants that move, plants that grow eyeballs, plants that grow flowers that look like brains, and plants that eat flies and small insects!

The kit comes with everything that you need, and good clear instructions on how to set up your dome. They even include stickers so you can make the outside look as pretty as the inside. The very cool part is that they are all grown without dirt, and they grow very fast! Our seeds were sprouting within two days, and they love the windowsill and are going like gangbusters. We are going to have lettuce to eat in no time at all!

It is very easy to set up, and fun to watch. It amazed me how quickly the plants started growing. Once they have sprouted and get roots going down through the growing pod, the fun starts with fertilizer, and aeration. They include all of the items you need for that as well. The complete kit is just $29.99 and would be a perfect gift for teaching children about plants, or just for someone who loves plants. You can find the Hydro-Dome and a ton of other very fun and educational items on the Dunecraft website.

Pikme Papers

We got the chance to check out some wonderful note cards, called Little Notes, from Pikme Papers. They come in sets of 20, each with a small illustration on the corner of the note. There are envelopes included, making the Little Notes a perfect solution when you need to write a quick note of thanks, or encouragement, or any other reason. They are great quality papers, and the illustrations are a lot of fun.

They offer all kinds of paper products, from note cards, to gift tags and stickers. They even have fun picks that you can use for cupcakes or other treats. To see all their fun options and drawings, be sure to visit their website, PikmePapers.com.

Love Struck Toaster from Pop Art

If you are looking for a unique gift for your Valentine, or something fun to show your love everyday, then the Love Struck toaster is for you! The toaster is super cute, works well, and comes with 4 different designs that show your love right on your toast!

It’s so much fun to use too. Speaking as one who happens to love toast, I was really excited to give it a try. I was not disappointed at all, and it was a riot to be able to surprise my husband at breakfast with a special message of love right there on his food! The plates are very easy to remove and install, so you can change messages easily. It even comes with a special little tool to help you lift the plates out of the toaster, though I was able to just use my fingers with no problem.

For more information, including where to buy and other styles of Pop Art Toasters, be sure to visit their website. We think this would make a memorable gift for Valentine’s day, and it lasts much longer than flowers too!

KindNotes

I really love thought jars, and used to make my own when I was young, but they were nothing like KindNotes! KindNotes takes the idea of a daily thought jar and takes it to the next level by using the most amazing stationary and mini envelopes that I have ever seen!

KindNotes are a unique, one-of-a-kind stationery company. The paper that is used for the envelopes and notes is very nice, high quality paper. These are notes that you are going to want to keep!

Their daily thought jars are filled with 31 notes, each enclosed in mini decorative envelopes, offering words of inspiration, love, or fond memories. They even offer gorgeous versions just in time for Valentine’s Day! Not only can you choose from ready-made collections, but you can also add personal touches to the gift by customizing it. I even saw Hello Kitty options (which I love)!

We got a chance to preview the jar in the photo, and I was so impressed. This is truly a lovely and thoughtful gift. It felt like a bit of a holiday when I first opened the box, but this was a treat that lasted a full month! To learn more, and see all the options to make a personal gift for yourself or someone you love, be sure to visit the KindNotes website. Also, if you are in the military, be sure to contact them for a special discount (they even ship overseas).

Dansette