Mama’s Day Mondays – Wife Edition 2012
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.
Green Light
CONTEST ALERT! Good news: one of the simplest ways (as I’ve recently discovered) to be green is to shop. No seriously! Check out exactly what I mean inside this post + five fabulous Earth Day-friendly gift ideas for your enjoyment & consideration, well beyond Mama Earth’s big celebratory bash (plus you could win a $110 gift basket)!
Flash Post: Have A Ball
Today’s big idea packs a lot of punch in a little package – this tiny ball is filled with ion-releasing ceramic beads that have serious clothes-cleansing action, meaning you use 80% less detergent for up to 1,000 washes. Impressed?
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far…
CONTEST ALERT! Today I’m shining a spotlight on the very pretty and extremely customizable genealogy artwork of My Tree & Me. The rules are simple. Pick a print. Fill in your family history. Receive a stunning piece of customized artwork on your doorstep mere weeks later. Presto – instant awesome gift.
Mama’s Day Mondays: Mom Edition 2012
Mother’s Day is coming up fast…so today I present you with five awesome gifts just for YOUR mom. Trinkets that nod to her personal interests and have a sentimental note, without blowing the bank.
Flash Post: Overflowing With Love
Any Queen of Hearts would flip for these Alice-inspired, rainbow-hued, cleverly designed teacups – the focus of today’s uber cute flash post!
Find Of The Month: Peter Kent Handbags
CONTEST ALERT – This month’s big find is Peter Kent handbags – upscale pieces of pure luxury that are perfect to splurge on for Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion, especially now that they’re blooming in bright rainbow colours for spring. Plus, you could win a Peter Kent swing bag, just by reading this post!
Star Power
If someone in your gift-giving circle is looking for a taste of the lime light, take a peek at these four picks and see if one of them will quell their celebrity cravings.
Signs Of Spring
CONTEST ALERT: Spring is in the air, and so is my love for these five pretty, outdoors-inspired picks that show promise for the season to come. Plus you could win a bottle of L’Eau de Chloé perfume!
Flash Post: By Candlelight
Light up the night – and your giftee’s face – with one of these elegant, sculpture-topped candles that look gorgeous even when they’re not casting a warm glow in a quiet room.
Stick With It
Looking for a quick and crisp gift fix? Head to your local Loblaws and pick up this spring-inspired set of mini-diffusers for under $10 and you’re set.
Transform The Table
Heading to a fancy potluck for Easter Sunday? Considering a homemade brunch for Mother’s Day? Why not make a dish from the very recipe you’re planning to hand over as a hostess / Mom’s Day gift? Everyday to Entertaining is a fantastic cookbook that makes it easy to do just that, no matter what your skill level in the kitchen.
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.
Smell You Later
Say it with a spray – of perfume, that is. Shopper’s Drug Mart brilliant perfume samplers give you ten top scents for your lucky gift recipient to choose from at the sweet price of $70.
Birds Of A Feather
Urban Barn is one of Canada’s most surprisingly affordable home accent shops that perfectly delivers that ready-made designer artisan chic look – including this stunning floral cut-out bowl that is a great accent for the uber-trendy friend or family member in your life.
Canadian Gift Guide 