Mama’s Day Mondays – Wife Edition 2012

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Gentlemen. Just in case you forgot, being a mom began the very day your lady friend got pregnant (or alternatively, took your little one under her wing). Thank her, and thank her again, with these five gift ideas designed to help her unwind.

Of The Month Clubs: Ring Edition

Ring around the rosey: it’s another month to DIY an ‘Of The Month’ gift-giving club, and here are twelve picks to get you started.

Struck Silver

CONTEST ALERT: A sparkling treasure of a post for you lot today: I’m heading down to New York’s East Village to introduce you to Alex Story and her tough / chic / stunning gems…plus I’m giving away a ring worth $150 to one lucky reader!

Reader Rewards

If you have someone on your gift list that’s an unabashed book lover, here are five literary-inspired gift ideas that go from whimsical to witty in a flash.

The Royal Treatment

CONTEST ALERT – Today’s gift guide is on five picks fit for a queen. A little inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge, but fun choices in general for any girl that loves to be treated like the princess she is.

Year Of The Dragon

Happy New Year…take two. Today we’re ringing in Chinese New Year, also known as the ‘year of the dragon’, with five Far East-inspired picks that’ll bring your gift-giving to new levels of awesome.

Star Light, Star Bright

CONTEST ALERT: Shopping for Hanukkah? Looking for a gorgeous new good luck charm? Check out Jewish jewellery design Alef Bet by Paula for a line of sparkling stunners that’ll suit any price point. Plus, you could win this gorgeous star pendant pictured above. Chag Sameach!

Name Game

Today we’re looking at name-inspired gifts for people of ages and situations – in other words, how to do this tired former-trend RIGHT.

Bands of Gold

The ring’s the thing with wedding season in full swing…not that I’m advocating any of the five fun and fabulous rings I’ve picked out here as an engagement band, but I’ve got gems on the mind, so indulge me and indulge in one of these beautiful pieces for your next gift-giving occasion.

Nesting Instinct

Something wicked this way comes – these custom-made Matryoshka necklaces from Etsy designer Ada Rosman have a special surprise for the mom in your life, much like the nesting dolls they’re inspired by! Click on to find out more.

Just For The Record

WrecordsByMonkey is a Brooklyn-based outfitter that has an eco-friendly mandate to take vinyl records at the end of their life cycle and transform them into all manner of stylish accessories.