Showing posts with label gift shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gift shopping. Show all posts

01 December 2020

Gift Giving? Need Ideas? Candles Are Gifts That Are Seldom RE-Gifted

Candles have always been a great gift idea. Right?


Candles are seldom refused and rarely, if ever, re-gifted.

  • Your child needs a gift for their teachers. Candle!
  • Can’t think of what to get your mom for Mother's Day or her birthday? Candle!
  • A boss needs to think of an inexpensive corporate gift for his or her employees – which, of course, he or she can write off as a business expense for tax purposes. Candles!

Image credit:  Amazon.com


(Pssst … Paperweights are also a good idea. If interested, click here. If not, let’s stay focused and stick with the candles.)


I have heard that the Yankee Candles have become an extremely popular gift item? No surprise. They are uber wonderful because they come in so many fragrances. Spiced pumpkin, cinnamon, roses, vanilla, jasmine, lilac blossoms, etc. They even come in votives.


Ask me which scent would be my favorite? Balsam & Cedar.


Why? A personal affinity towards anything that lends itself to biblical times.

Cedar trees were utilized by King Solomon in the building of the temple and are a symbol of strength and beauty.

As for balsam? Well! Balsam is for priests, kings, and … everyday people, like you and me.


Source: Webnuggetz.com





27 November 2020

Do You Know The Rules for the White Elephant Gift Exchange?

In the USA, typically, for the holidays, often at the office Christmas party, or other social gatherings we will have a white elephant gift exchange (also called Secret Santa.). Each person has to bring in one gift. They usually limit the price to $5 or $10. Nothing expensive. Something nice. Then we play the white elephant game where people exchange the gifts. It's pure wholesome happy holiday fun! (See link below.)

When you have a family you don't usually do a gift exchange. However, if you have a large family, buying gifts for everyone can be quite expensive. Imagine me. I had a family of 7 brothers and 1 sister. Some of my brothers were married with kids. I also was married with kids. Shopping for that many people without breaking your bank was a real challenge. I managed somehow. But it wasn't easy!

But then I thought of the idea of doing a white elephant gift exchange for the family when we got together to enjoy the holiday meal. I figured it would cut down on the expense of having to buy several gifts. I tried to sell this idea to family members but they wouldn't buy it.


  • Do you participate in the gift exchange at social gatherings?
  • What do you think of the idea of a gift exchange for the extended family?  Sometimes it's very expensive buying for lots of family members.  But perhaps if you did the white elephant exchange for the family get-together, it would be less expensive and probably more fun!
P.S.  Sometimes the White Elephant gift exchange is called Secret Santa.
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28 October 2020

Imagine Yourself an Exotic Belly Dancer (For Halloween or Whenever!)

Suggested for "intimate" Halloween celebrations. Imagine Yourself as an Egyptian belly dancer.

Just for Halloween? 
Or … maybe all year long. Why not??



Shopping for a belly dancer outfit? 

More designs and colors available, but these are my personal preferences.


Egyptian Bellydancer Set
Egyptian Bellydancer Set


A complete set comprising of an egyptian bra & matching harem pants. Both the top & pants are decorated with coins,beads & crocheted threads.The pants have a typical bellydancer side slit with a triangular coin design in center.   Oooh-la-la!

Turkish Chiffon 3 Parallel Row Hip Scarf


Beautiful chiffon hip scarf with 3 lines of coins.With crocheted thread & beadwork adding to the beauty, the scarf would go well with any bellydancer outfit.


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24 July 2020

White Elephant Gift Shopping : Pomander, Potpourri, and Paperweights

Holiday gift shopping?  Looking for white elephant gift ideas that don't come across as cheap and tacky?

Pomander comes from the French word "pomamber" and from Old French, "pomme d'embre" (apple of amber). Pomanders started out as small cloth bags that people either wore to hide body odor, or hung in a room to mask unpleasant smells. ...

The cloth bags are still around, though people generally don’t wear them any more. ( – Too obvious?) ...



Paperweights used to be kept in kings’ treasure vaults. They are hardly ever returned or re-gifted. Some are even valuable collectibles. They make the perfect gift for a loyal employee or favorite teacher, etc.



Link to the original blog post:  



Fun Fact:
white elephant is a possession which its owner cannot dispose of and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out of proportion to its usefulness. The term derives from the story that the kings of Siam, now Thailand, were accustomed to make a present of one of these animals to courtiers who had rendered themselves obnoxious, in order to ruin the recipient by the cost of its maintenance. In modern usage, it is an object, building project, scheme, business venture, facility, etc., considered expensive but without use or value.[Wikipedia Note 1]


Here's a thought. Why not buy a white elephant as a white elephant gift Nobody has ever given me a white elephant. :)


06 July 2020

Entertainment: Books: Biographies of J.R.R. Tolkien

Anyone who has done even scant research on John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 – 1973) knows that even though he was a very private man, there is no shortage of biographical information about this famous British writer and medievalist. Hardcover, paperback, digital and audiobooks, letters, and other materials abound. His son, Christopher Tolkien (1924 - 2020) was is extremely protective of the legacy of his father and has only ever authorized one official biography. His father is highly respected as a literary hero and a mythmaker, and he wanted to keep it that way!


Image credit:  Hobbit House, Movie Set, New Zealand: Photo by Jeff Finley on Unsplash

Understandable, however, that did not stop others from publishing their unauthorized unofficial versions. (Even moi! I tried my hand at publishing an unauthorized biographical sketch.) These unapproved life stories (see listing below.) are just as appreciated by Tolkien fans, as the approved biography written by Humphrey Carpenter. Furthermore, the commercialization of  “all things Tolkien” may have started with the success of the “Lord of the Rings” books, but when these works were adapted to film, Tolkien fever infected the masses around the world. A loyal Tolkien-ite can not only build their own personal library, but can purchase puzzles, games, collectibles, and more!!

Tolkien: The Authorized Biography


Unauthorized Tolkien Biographies  ( Name of Author )





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Source:  Webnuggetz.com

08 December 2017

The Flavor of Miami, Florida : My Childhood Memory

A memory of growing up in Miami, Florida? Good food all around me. This suggested book (in the post) is a 1993 publication but it reminds me of home. Hope you enjoy reading the post and the related posts recommended below.

English: Panoramic image of South Beach, the s...
English: Panoramic image of South Beach, the southern end of Miami Beach in Miami, Florida Español: Imagen panorámica de South Beach, la punta más sur de Miami Beach en Miami, Florida (Photo credit: Wikipedia)









24 November 2017

Bath Salts, Aromatherapy and More Gift Ideas for Holiday Shopping!

Four years ago, published this article sharing my gift ideas for relaxation products. It's the holiday season for 2016 and these health and beauty bath spa products are still immensely popular.  These natural skin care products are gluten-free, vegan, and Green-Certified. You can even get products for your pets!  🐱🐕😄





Do you plan to do your gift shopping online?  

If so, here are various places around the web where you can find all kinds of suggested gift ideas, products reviews, and recommendations, most wished for or wishlist items, etc.

Disclosure:  The sites and web pages are part of my home business projects.

My Shopping Channel for Home and Garden 
Find feng shui gifts for home or office.



TABLE TOP FENG SHUI

Legitmate work at home opportunities; affiliate advertisements for a wide variety of products: health and beauty, food, real estate, books, etc.



My Other Shopping Channel (Webnuggetz.com)
A popular affiliate marketing website which has been around for over 5 years.



Gifts for Tree Lovers : Give the Blessing of a Tree

When John the Apostle described his vision wherein he saw what heaven looked like, he wrote about seeing "the tree of life" and said that "the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations." Wouldn't it be wonderful if all tree leaves could be used for the healing of nations?



If you're signed into your social media account anyway, why not go shopping?

My Shopping Channel is on:




Finally ... this is a brand new online shopping site on BlogJob.  My Shopping Channel ~ "Mi Tienda es Su Tienda".  Happy One Year Anniversary!  Started November 2016.




Hope to make your online gift shopping experience easy and enjoyable.



27 October 2017

Updated My Twitter Profile (@goshoppingbees)

After listening/reading to all the doom and gloom business reports about Twitter not being likely to survive and maintain its place among the social media giants, I decided to ignore them. Just updated my Twitter profile for one of my niche Twitter accounts. It's for shoppers, shopaholics, wish listers, and such like.




My Shopping Channel on Twitter

@goshoppingbees

~ http://shoppingchannel.webs.com
~ https://blogjob.com/shoppingchannel
~ https://www.pinterest.com/cmoneyspinner/
~ @EverydaySpices @FoxMarks_ATX@cmoneyspinner

Texas, USA
webnuggetz.com/author/cmoneys…
Joined Twitter October 2015

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* My Shopping Channels on Facebook and Google Plus:







03 October 2017

In Car Refridgerators (Great for Travel and Also For Diabetics)

Practical for summer travel (or any travel); and also great for diabetics who need to keep medicines cool.

Always on the road?  Pricey convenience stores costing you a fortune for a drink and a snack?  Can’t carry your kitchen sink with you but you can take an In Car Refridgerator .  Practical for any travel; especially with kids.  Also great for diabetics who need to keep medicines cool.  Some of these portable products keep drinks cool and meals hot.  Very handy! Featured Images: #1) Family Size In Car Refrigerator #2) Huge In Car Refrigerator And Freezer Found this suggested product via Something For Everyone Gift Ideas.




Consider us your personal shopper. We love shopping for you and directing you to great buys and bargains around the web.  Need more gift ideas?  Let Us Shop For You!

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09 September 2017

Need Gift Shopping Ideas : Bath Salts, Aromatherapy and More

Gift shopping for the holidays or any occasion? Consider us your personal shopper. We love shopping for you and directing you to great buys and bargains.



https://wizzley.com/relaxation-bath-salts-aromatherapy-and-more/



Feng shui products are great home decorating ideas for home or office.  Though there are different schools of thoughts regarding this six thousand year old Chinese practice, the purpose of applying the principles is the same, i.e. to create a calm, stress-free, serene atmosphere where you live or where you work.  Find gift ideas here: Unique Feng Shui Gifts on Wizzley and here Table Top Feng Shui Water Fountains






Gift Ideas For Kids and Cat Lovers

For cat lovers ... who have allergies, who can't violate their lease agreement, who can't afford a pet, ... for whatever reason ... here is a reasonable substitute. Enjoy these life-like stuffed animals. Inexpensive, comforting, and adorable.

Gift Ideas For Kids and Cat Lovers

For cat lovers ... who have allergies, who can't violate their lease agreement, who can't afford a pet, ... for whatever reason ... here is a reasonable substitute. Enjoy these life-like stuffed animals. Inexpensive, comforting, and adorable.



Sexy Corsets (Sure to Delight!)

A shop that specializes in clothing and costumes “for every pirate” may not be the first place you think to look if you want to find sexy corsets. But guess what?

Sexy Corsets (Sure to Delight!)

A shop that specializes in clothing and costumes “for every pirate” may not be the first place you think to look if you want to find sexy corsets. But guess what?









Searching for more gift ideas?  Here are some more suggestions.  Visit my My Shopping Channel on Google+ - find a variety of products - from toys to food gifts to art and more! Hope you find something that's perfect!  :)

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