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Say it with a sock!

February 23, 2015 by Fotini Filed Under: gift idea, gift ideas, gifting, gifts, gifts for her, gifts for him, gifts for the fashionista, gifts for the traveler 1 Comment

If you’re like most people, gift giving can be a difficult thing! But, I’m here to tell you today, it doesn’t have to be! There is a new monthly subscription that is perfect for just about anyone! Whether it be the fashion lover, parent, foodie, wine enthusiast, teacher, you name it… Say It with a Sock was started by a Los Angeles couple who wanted to keep the spark in relationships with this sweet little gift each month. You can choose a single subscription, or a subscription for both of you monthly. Each pair of socks come with a love note, how fun is that? I had the pleasure of receiving an adorable, quality pair of socks from Say It with a Sock. I was seriously thrilled when I saw my socks, they resembled my little Lola girl! And I will honestly say, these are quality, I’ve washed mine and they didn’t ball up like most do!

So, if you’re looking for something fun and different to give that special someone in your life, why not give this a try? It’s the gift that keeps giving!

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This is a product review. All opinions are my own.

{ Guest Post: Father’s Day Gift Suggestions! }

June 5, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: Father's Day, Father's Day gifts, gift ideas, gifts, Guest post 2 Comments


Hi everyone. I am Eva Stephen. I am going to share some shopping tips and gift ideas for the upcoming Father’s Day. I feel the price of the gift is not that much important but the love and gratitude you have for him is all that matters. Please also share your ideas and any interesting experiences in the comment box. 🙂

What to shop for Father’s Day
Though most of us agree that the loved ones should be loved every day of the year, it is still nice to shower them with gifts on that one symbolic day when everyone recognizes their special role in the world. So, with Father’s Day just around the corner, there is no time to spare. Whoever has not yet chosen a present for their father or father of their children might find a few good ideas in this text.

Like father, like gift

Buying gifts can be an act of mere spending, or a manifestation of true skill. If you don’t want to have your money wasted on a useless gift, you’d better do some heavy thinking and maybe even some detective work. You want to find out what the father of the family likes, wants and would love to have at this very moment.

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Buying the man in your family furniture is certainly an original gift. He may be imagining himself falling deep down into a recliner chair, with a pipe sticking out of his mouth, watching out the window and contemplating life.

Maybe he likes nice suits in general, but would die for a certain rock concert ticket right now. That is why you should spend a few days being very attentive to what he says and pays attention to. Observe carefully and with little luck, you’ll know exactly what you should buy him.

How about furniture for the domestic type?

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Or, he may have seen an outrageous TV set at his friend’s house and cannot stop thinking about it. Maybe he’s one of those artsy types who enjoys nothing more than a nicely ornamented wooden piece of furniture, a unique lamp or a massive, respectable looking mahogany desk for his study. Better visiting Shop 4 Furniture and see what they have to offer to a father who likes furniture as a gift.  


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Let’s think of gifts for an adventurous type.

If father/husband is more of an outdoors type of person, or someone who likes entertaining an idea that he’s always living on the edge, there is a variety of products for that tough guy. A ticket to the most dangerous roller coaster, a mean Swiss knife, a shirt with special printed letters ordered just for him that say: “Don’t mess with me if you don’t want your head messed up” – like one you can find at 8 ball. Such a gift also works if father likes fun stuff.


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Naturally, budget is also to be considered.

Of course, listing gift ideas is not a problem, but you should narrow down your choices according to your budget. If you can’t afford buying extravagant gifts, or if your father didn’t let you go out the previous night so you are a little angry with him and don’t think he deserves a very expensive gift, there are many interesting and more frugal gift options: a leather wallet, a fun tie, the latest album by his favourite band, a rare movie he’s been looking for a long time, etc.

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Make him a gift and he’ll never forget it.

There’s something about handmade gifts that makes people appreciate the thought behind gift-giving even more. Some very cute and doable handmade gift ideas are shared at Tip Junkie, you can pick any of the idea for your dad. So, go ahead, make your father/husband a treasure box full of things he likes – book of jokes, Sudoku, a photo of him and mum he thought was lost, a mix CD of his favorite music, his favourite chocolate (but only one piece so he wouldn’t get fat).

The most difficult part is recognizing that one perfect gift, so without much ado, start your top priority mission now!

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Teacup Blooms

May 13, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, flowers, gifts, Mothers Day gifts, Pinterest, simple gifts, Spring, teacup gifts, teacups 3 Comments

I know for me, one of my favorite gifts is one I can continuously enjoy. This year for Mothers Day the kids made and decorated bird houses for our Nana and my mother in law, but I wanted to give a little something special! We were going to be hosting a bbq on Mothers Day and I wanted to have something to give each Mom, so I headed to the local thrift store in search for teacups! I scored 7 di-cut glass cups for $1.49, score!!! Next, I headed for the local garden center in search for flowers! I opted for an eye-catching, small bloom, cockscomb. They were bright, beautiful and dainty enough to fit perfectly into the cup!

To start, add a small amount of soil to the bottom of the cup, remove the flower and roots from container, hold into place and fill with soil. I pressed my down to eliminate loose soil and to keep the plant in place. Water each day, making sure the soil is moist. I sat mine on the kitchen window sill where it will get plenty of sun and I can enjoy it 🙂

For the gifts, I used a small tag and wrote “true love blossoms…”; I hope they enjoy watching this flower bloom all summer long!

Sharing this project on these fabulous blogs!

{ DIY Mothers Day Gift Guide }

May 2, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, DIY crafts, DIY gifts, gift ideas, gifts, Mother's Day, Mothers Day cards, Mothers Day gifts, perfect gift guide, Treat

Make Mothers Day special for those special Moms in your life! Yesterday I shared Kids crafts for Mothers Day, and today I’m sharing 16 perfect, DIY crafts! Whether it be for a picture lover, cook/baker, hostess or gardener, I’ve got a little something for everyone!

Great gifts don’t have to be expensive or hard to make! Keep it budget friendly by re-purposing things you already have, checking out the dollar store for supplies or a local thrift store. With a little bit of effort and time, you can have one-of-a-kind pieces that will be enjoyed for many years! So lets get to it..
Barnyard trio frame
DIY Terrarium kit
Chalkboard garden stakes
DIY tote
Stenciled picture frames
Roped coffee cans.
Could be used for storage or as a vase!
DIY Chalkboard mug
DIY Chalkboard serving platter
DIY Ruffle hand towel
Wood burned spoons
DIY lemon sugar scrub
DIY coasters
Washi tape frame
Sharpie embellished dishes
Personalized art
DIY Clip frames

Embellish any one of these fantastic gifts with the perfect card! Head over and check out the website Treat for the latest designs and easily personalized Mothers Day cards!
Here’s a few of my favorites:

For Personalized Mothers Day cards: Treat.com
Well, what are you waiting for.. Get to creating!! 

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