When it comes to the art of gift giving there's so much to consider. How do you come up with an idea? It's always tricky deciding whether they will like what you have in mind or if they already have it. You may prefer to get a list from people so you can choose something you know they want or perhaps you just pick up on subtle (or not so subtle) hints and make your own. How do you find most of the presents that you give to friends and family? Do you shop at local stores and boutiques, order online, shop at retail stores, order though catalogues or create fabulous homemade gifts?
We'd like to help a little with this season's gift buying and gather the collective experience from SheSpeaks members, gifts you've received that just keep on giving or gifts you've given that have been a huge hit. We'd like to hear them all!
To be entered to win one of our prizes this week, simply create a review for a gift you or your children have received and loved, and please include a recommended age if it is for a child.
Prizes:
Philips Wake-up Light |
Broadway Basketeers Chocolate Heaven Gourmet Chocolate Gift Tower |
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Oral-B Professional Care 1000 Electric Rechargeable Power Toothbrush |
Oster 4208 Inspire Electric Wine Opener with Wine Chiller |
Cooking in Everyday ENGLISH |
The contest starts Dec 1, 2011 and ends Dec 6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Must be a US resident. No purchase necessary.
I just did a review for the Kindle Fire. This is a must-have for all! This is something reasonably priced and can be a gift for everyone in the family. I received this last month for my birthday and could not be more pleased!
The Wii Fit is a gift my kids got 3 years ago and we still love it today, especially the Wii Fit games. The whole family plays and we exercise too.
I reviewed the LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table. It's a great toy that will grow with your child. Ages 6 months to 3 years.
I really hope to win the electric wine opener and chiller. My brother is a Big Wine person and this woud be an awesome gift to give him for the holidays. We would put it to good use over the next two holidays.
The oral B toothbrush is good, but my sonicare is still my favorite!
have been using an Oral B Triumph for about 2 years. It's an amazing brush and my teeth feel incredibly clean after I brush with it. Rechargeable battery life is impressive. I have to say that this particular brush is more of the same....2 minute timer, battery life light, that's about it. So it's a great brush, I just have no idea why they have come out with a new model!
I received the Shark Steam Mop as a gift. I will never buy another mop! Easy to use and my floors look and feel so clean.
One of the best gifts I have given to other parents is The Sandar Boynton Mom's Family (wall) Calendar. Most families are very busy these days. The calendar provides space for up 5 five family members (including Mom) to note their daily events. The calendar has stickers for an extra punch of fun. I have purchased the calendar for families where Dad is "the Mom" and put 'Dad' stickers covering the Mom on each month. This is a super gift that people have said was perfect all year and some people didn't know how much they needed the calendar.
I love chocolate towers! They're great for anyone!
The Oster wine Opener & Chiller is awesome. Makes it speedy & easy to open a bottle of wine! LOOOOVE it!!!
My son received the Melissa and Doug Farm animals sound puzzle last Christmas and still loves it! A simple gift that is reasonably priced.
I love my Uggs, Keeping my feet warm in the winter for three years now. This is one product I would get every time. Be careful that you make sure they are authentic, they are alot of fakes out there.
The Wii has been one of the best gifts lately for adults and kids. Great family fun playing so many different games from golf, bowling, darts, driving race cars to hoop shoot. We can always get another game to add to the fun. Love this gift!
Definately love the oral b toothbrush.I use to use the old fashion manual toothbrush..you know,the ones that get your hands tired from brushing and leave your teeth feeling gritty...since the oral b toothbrush was given to me as a gift,my teeth have never felt so clean and smooth and there is no effort at all in brushing my teeth now.i totally recomend it to. everyone
I just reviewed the Kindle !