Thursday, December 6, 2012
Are you ever surprised when you see
someone's wish list? Ever hear someone say they wished they got something for
Christmas that you would never imagine they would want?
These gift guides are real
people's wish lists. A profile of the
person reveals their gender, if they work, are a student or retired. No ages are revealed but you`ll quickly get a
sense of their generation. You will get information
about their interests, hobbies, likes and perhaps even some dislikes. The idea is to give you a sense of their
lifestyle so you can relate them to people on your Christmas shopping list to
get the creative gift giving juices going.
Engineering coop student, works hard, plays hard, always trying new sports, hobbies, recipes and interests. Brother to 3 sisters, dating high school sweetheart, enjoys outdoor activities, snowboarding, hockey and woodworking. You name it, he'll try it.
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Dress up your cold beverage of choice with a dashing brushed chrome-plated Koozie with Medallion
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Be the envy of the frat house with this Personalized Vintage Beer Pong Pub Sign.
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Toast all the New York Giants touchdowns with this personalized medallion mug.
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The 18-piece BBQ Tool Set has all the tools you need to prepare, serve, and enjoy your barbecue feast
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This Canvas and Leather Travel Kit features ample room and personalized circle monogram
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 The Floto Parma Edition Leather Brief is a premium Italian calf-skin that has been tumbled with our special cognac vegetable dye |
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
AGiftBoutique.com is pleased to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library run by Kids Can Fly by donating a portion of the proceeds from orders during the holiday season.
Canada -- Free-Press-Release.com-- Dec 5, 2012 -- During this holiday season in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library run by Kid's Can Fly AGiftBoutique.com is donating a portion of the proceeds from all orders received during the holiday season where customers indicate their wish to support the program at checkout.
"Imagination Library is an awesome program to enrich a child's life through reading. Not only does it benefit the child's development through early learning, it also has lifelong benefits in their overall health and well being." says AGiftBoutique.com Owner, Catherine Jacquemain.
The Imagination Library is a program that puts free age-appropriate quality children’s books into the child’s home via monthly mail delivery. Dolly Parton founded Imagination Library in 1996 with a goal of helping children secure strong reading and literacy skills as well as nurturing their creativity and imaginations.
Research confirms that 25% of young children are not ready when they start kindergarten and 27% do not graduate high school. This is a frightening correlation. Research also shows that for every dollar you invest in early learning, you save up to $17 in the future on health care, additional resources in school and on the judicial system. Some states even forecast prison spaces in the future on grade 3 reading scores. This proves how critical it is to have children ready to begin kindergarten. "I highly recommend watching the video on the home page of the Kids Can Fly website to see the dramatic impact a program such as Imagination Library can have on our children." says Jacquemain.
"The benefits extend to the person reading to the child as well. There
is nothing more that I love then when my grandson grabs a book then
shuffles in backwards to plop down on my lap to read him a book. I love
not only the cuddling time (because this is usually the extent of his
cuddling), but also to see how much he learns and develops each time we
read a book together. It is truly inspiring to want to help other
children have the same experience. One of their mottos says it all :
"We believe that if you change the BEGINNING of the story, you change the WHOLE story."
"I've been involved with Imagination Library for a few years now.
Seeing the kids so excited about reading and reading to their siblings,
pets or even stuffed toys is heartwarming and precious. They eagerly
await going to the mailbox each month to get their new book. It is
wonderful to see them so excited about reading especially knowing how
much it will benefit them in the future."
The goal within each chapter of Imagination Library is to provide books
to every child under 5 in their community. The Kids Can Fly chapter has
close to 600 children registered, a wait list of over 100 children and a
total of 5600 in the community. It only costs $5 per month per child.
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About Kids Can Fly
Kids Can Fly is a registered charity that supports early learning and parenting. We base what we do on the research of the late Dr. Fraser Mustard who discovered that the first six years of life set the stage for lifelong learning, health and well being. We also believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers and therefore we strive to help provide nurturing and learning for parents so they can do the very best job possible. KidsCanFly.ca
AGiftBoutique.com is your one stop shop of all things gifts and gift ideas. Treasured gifts and heartfelt tokens for all of life's special occasions all conveniently online. Unique and personalized gifts for weddings, new baby, baptism & christening, birthdays, graduations, holidays, corporate gifts and much more. Keep up with the latest by connecting with us on Twitter and Facebook. You can also sign up through the links on the website AGiftBoutique.com While you are there join our newsletter mailing list and subscribe to our Blog.
About Kids Can Fly
Kids Can Fly is a registered charity that supports early learning and parenting. We base what we do on the research of the late Dr. Fraser Mustard who discovered that the first six years of life set the stage for lifelong learning, health and well being. We also believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teachers and therefore we strive to help provide nurturing and learning for parents so they can do the very best job possible. KidsCanFly.ca
Monday, November 26, 2012
Are you ever surprised when you see
someone's wish list? Ever hear someone say they wished they got something for
Christmas that you would never imagine they would want?
These gift guides are real
people's wish lists. A profile of the
person reveals their gender, if they work, are a student or retired. No ages are revealed but you`ll quickly get a
sense of their generation. You will get information
about their interests, hobbies, likes and perhaps even some dislikes. The idea is to give you a sense of their
lifestyle so you can relate them to people on your Christmas shopping list to
get the creative gift giving juices going.
Here is the first one.
Recent empty nester of 4, avid volunteer, charity group board member, sales representative, constantly entertaining, a great cook, hooked on Twitter, always on the go. Lives in Canada.
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This Black & White Floral Circle phone case adds a protective pop of personalization to your devices!
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This Bangle Wristlet converts to a Mini-Messenger with long adjustable cross body strap.
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The Coupe Luxe is eco savvy being handcrafted out of upcycled inner tubes.
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Tavoli Tote is handmade in Tuscany using Italian polished calf-skin leather and old world craft methods.
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The Ultimate Gourmet Gift Basket has been designed to impress. with delicious gourmet treats.
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This Bamboo Bar Board is made of eco-friendly and sustainable bamboo. Personalize with three initials.
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 Sleek and classy, this personalized set of 4 Island Shot Glasses adds a little pizzazz to any home bar. |
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What is the best and/or worst gift you've ever received? We can all learn from it! Please share by posting a comment.
If you would like to submit your
own Wish List send it to ContactUs@AGiftBoutique.com
with a brief description of yourself. Reveal as much or as little as you
like about yourself but at least provide your gender and general age
range. We won't reveal your actual age or even your real name if you
don't want.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Okay, the term is likely being overused right now. However, it is a powerful
metaphor that makes us stop to think about how its impact will affect on our
own financial situations. The first and
bigger impact will be on Americans but it will also have an impact on Canadians
and a ripple effect worldwide.
We are heading into the season of financial stress where
quite often we turn a blind eye on our spending repercussions. It's a joyous time of year. Why spoil it with being fiscally
responsible? Who wants to be around a
Scrooge at Christmas? Oh, but no doubt all these excuses will seem
pretty feeble when your spending regrets suddenly come alive with the arrival
of the bills in January.
Avoid the Cliff. Set a Budget.
Do yourself and your family a favour, plan your spending for
the holidays and stick to your budget.
Why put a damper on the holiday memories stressing about how to pay the
bills? It does not take long to make a
simple budget for gifts, food and travel.
The challenge will be to stick with it.
When you are tempted to break the budget just visualize the cliff and remind yourself it is worth it in the end. Avoid the buying pressure. Hard to do, but
you'll feel a great sense of satisfaction by not giving in. If you are using your credit cards monitor
your spending closely. Check your
transactions online regularly to make sure you did not miss capturing what you
spent. (This also doubles as a check for
fraudulent charges.)Give Thoughtful Gifts
Quality
over quantity does not need to come with a big price tag. No matter the size of the budget when you
give gifts with meaning to someone they are more deeply appreciated. Think personalized gifts or gifts related to
hobbies or their favourite sports. For
younger children consider a few smaller gifts with one more significant
gift. If it is something they really
have wished for then everything else is a little diminished in comparison
anyway. It also teaches them about the
value of a gift, not the quantity of gifts.
Create New Traditions
If
you have a large extended family gift giving can feel like it is out of
control. Start a Secret Santa tradition
to drastically reduce your spending. It
will also reduce your time spent shopping and the stress of having to buy for
so many people. Be the one to bring it
up in family discussions. There are
likely others who are thinking the same thing but are too financially embarrassed
to bring it up. There are many
variations to how gift exchanges can work so have fun with it and make it
unique to your family. I'll bet there
will be many great memories that go along with the new traditions established. Acts of Kindness
Instead
of giving a gift why not do an act of kindness for that person. Make up coupons to babysit on a date night,
to shovel the snow, wash the car, help with a home or yard project that keeps
getting put off or do laundry for a week.
The list is endless. The
recipient is sure to remember these acts and will appreciate the break or
help. This is a wonderful tradition to
start with your children to teach them the value of helping others. It will
instill a sense of pride in knowing it was their actions not a monetary item
that brought the person joy.
Make it a Game
As
adults we need to set the example for our children in spending responsibly
during the holiday season. Help them set
out a budget with their allowance. Make
it a game. Get the best present they can
think of at the best price within their budget.
Head out to local bazaars in the search of a thoughtful gift for their
brother or sister. I bet they walk out
of there with their heads held high proud of their financial prowess.
Less Stress, More Gratitude
You
deserve to enjoy the Holidays so steer clear of that cliff. Don't let the financial pressures of the
season get the best of you. Plan now to
spend wisely so you can relax and truly enjoy time with friends and family with
no regrets in January.What are your thoughts? How do you keep spending under control? What are your budget friendly traditions?
Monday, October 22, 2012
Men can be the hardest on the list to buy for whether that
is for Christmas, birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion. Trying to find different gift ideas or unique
gifts can be even more difficult. Here
are some options ranging for the small budget to the more generous budget. Most have other designs, colors or themes
available to satisfy just about any one's tastes. Where available, make it extra special by
having it personalized. Adding his name
or a special message will make it a personalized gift he won't forget.
Cufflinks
with a personalized case. These distinguished
Blue Square cufflinks for $24.99 are a stylish way to add flare to formal attire. There are many styles to choose from whether he
is a sports fan, poker player, gamer or traditionalist. How about patriotic flag cufflinks for USA,
Canada, Britain, Italy or Ireland?
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| Dashing Blue Square Cufflinks |
Backpack
- Whether he is an outdoors man or heading to a barbeque or tailgate party the
Turismo backpack is ready to go. It has numerous
pockets designed to carry your essentials, features non-slip, extra-comfort
backpack straps and two large insulated interior compartments plus many more
features. It is available in Olive or
Black for $55.95
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| Turismo Backpack |
Set of 4
Frosted Beer Mugs - What guy wouldn't want his own set of personalized beer mugs for his home bar or man cave? The
set consists of 4 mugs with two lines of personalization plus established
year. A perfect way to add a personal
touch to his gift that he can show off to his buddies. There are many themes available to choose
from for only $59.99
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| Billiards Beer Mug |
This Sailboat Cutting Board will be the talk of the party. What a special way to show how much you care
with a gift with his favourite activities in mind. Made of 100% bamboo it comes with three
stainless steel accessories (two cheese tools and one waiter style
corkscrew). It even has a canvas sail
and a drawer at the stern to store the tools for only $66.95. There are plenty of other themes to check out
too under our BBQ section.
Sailboat Cutting Board
Sailboat Cutting Board
Outdo all the other man caves with a themed Personalized Pub Set. It includes a vintage sign, matching 16oz
stein and a matching coaster set all for only $99.99. Personalize with the proprietor's name and
established year. There are many styles
and designs to choose from to suit any bar room decor!
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| Personalized Pub Set |
The hardcore sports fan must have one of these Fusion Chairs. It has a fold out table
with expandable shelves, sturdy loops in the back of the chair to secure an
umbrella or sports banner and of course, a detachable cooler bag with multiple
utility pockets. It also has padded
backpack straps for easy balanced carrying and an electronics pocket to safely
store your devices. Available in red,
black, lime and blue $134 Check out even more options under Shop by Person - Men - BBQ
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This Floto Parma Leather Messenger Bag will surely impress. Imported from Italy the premium leather was
tanned with a special cognac vegetable dye.
The result is a soft, natural leather that will get better with age. Each bag takes on a unique look and darkens like a saddle over
time. It will be a one of a kind gift
for him he will use for many, many years
to come. There are also other bags in this line to suit
his needs and in various finishes. $499
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| Floto Parma Messenger |
For the traveler this Floto Milano Trolley is a perfect Christmas gift idea. He will arrive in style with this Italian
leather luggage on wheels making it easy to pull through the airport or to carry
by the handles like a duffel. It is
available in Vecchio Brown, Tuscan Red, Orange and Black and comes in two sizes
starting at $549. There are many other luggage options available.
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| Floto Milano Trolley |
If you are still having a hard time deciding why
not go with a gift basket? There are many to choose from and cover all
budgets. For something different how
about a Fresh Baked Cookies, a cookie bouquet, candy bouquets, a 3 gallon gourmet popcorn tin
or a traditional Christmas gift basket loaded with special treats. Don't worry, these bouquets don't come close
to a "bouquet of flowers".
Whether he appreciates gourmet food, barbequing, sports, coffee or is a
kid at heart loving the candy you'll find something for him. Check out all the different categories of gift baskets - the beauty of gift baskets is how universal they can be suiting all
your needs.
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| Santa Gift Basket |
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| Ho Ho Ho Gourmet Popcorn |
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| Fresh Baked Cookies |
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| Frosted Christmas Gift Basket |
We would love to hear what are your favourite picks? What gifts have you given in the past that were a big hit with the guys? What were the flops?
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