It’s that time of year when summer is starting, schools are getting out, and millions of young adults are celebrating graduating from high school or college. It’s the marking of the time when they stop goofing off and start getting serious, theoretically. How do you make your new grad’s celebration special for them and guest? Try one of these ideas.

Notebooks

These little personalized notebooks allow guest to be able to take notes, jot down phone numbers, addresses, emails and more. They are small enough to be able to fit in your purse, pocket or anywhere else with a nice reminder of all the memories from the past.

Candles

Most people have candles at home to burn. So why not add your own personalized candle to their collection?

Graduation Picture Frame

This is probably my favorite idea for guests. Add your grad’s senior picture or graduation picture and let your guests have the perfect frame to go along with it. Your family, and some friends, with be able to take it home and display your achievement proudly.

Live Happily Ever After in Las Vegas~~

Life is a rollercoaster where there’re ups and downs. Thank God you’re LUCKY enough to find your significant other. So, grab your dice, and never let go the hand of your loved one. Period. Looking forward to adding a bit of spice and favor for your big day? Here’re a bunch of bridal favors perfect for a Las Vegas themed wedding.

“Lucky in Love” Translucent Playing Card Bottle Stoppers

You’ve been lucky in love, and you want a wedding favor that “suits” your style and your Las Vegas- or casino-themed wedding. Stunning in design and color, always useful and cleverly presented in a playing-card gift box, the translucent acrylic bottle stoppers will make your guests feel like they’ve hit the jackpot! The ingenious, black-and-white playing-card gift box has a clear showcase window, four aces on the back, and the words “Lucky in Love” with four more aces appear on the front. Smartly accented with a sheer, white organza ribbon and bow and a matching, playing-card “For You” tag, the set of four includes one stopper of each suit-two red and two black. What a deal!

“Perfectly Suited!” Las Vegas-Themed Glass Photo Coasters

You win the hand when love starts! Every guest will know you took a gamble and hit the jackpot when they receive the “Perfectly Suited!” Las Vegas-Themed Glass Photo Coasters. A 2″ x 2″ space for a favorite photo or place card is surrounded by the red and black playing-card icons, and there are four tiny “feet” on the back for surface protection.

Horseshoe Key Chain Favors

The horseshoe is one of the world’s most relied upon symbols of luck. So give your guests some “good fortune to go” with these dazzling horseshoe key chain favors. Your guests are sure to feel lucky to receive these “lucky charm” horseshoe key chains as their event favors. Perfect for casino nights, retirement parties and almost any occasion where Lady Luck is on the guest list.

Las Vegas themed Chrome Keychain with Crystal Dice

With Las Vegas-style weddings and showers on a hot streak, it’s a sure bet that this chrome keychain with crystal dice makes a fabulous favor.

Business Gifts: All about Function and Comfort – Complete Wrap

Hey guys, up til now, I’ve posted ten posts on how to choose a satisfactory business gift. For your convenience, I’ve decided to combine them all in this post. Hope you’ll find my advice helpful. Enjoy.

Part 1: Traveling Kit / Utility Kit

Cutter&Buck Am Classic Shoe Shine Kit
Excel Utility Kit
High Sierra Overpass Wheeled Travel Pack

Part 2: Stationary

Icon PU Memo/Tape Flag Dispenser
Network Magnetic Multi Frame
Metropolitan Pencil Cup Clock

Part 3: Fun Factor

Gridiron Football Flip Game
Icon Marble Maze
Fortune Teller Game

Part 4: Here is Your Cup of Tea

Cool Gear Freezer Stick Bottle
Colt Vacuum Bottle
Horizon Polycarb Sport Bottle

Part 5: Electronics

3.5″ Digital Picture Frame
Cutter & Buck Desktop Charger
High Sierra Tahoe Computer Travel Set
Alibi 3-in-1 Web Cam, Speaker and Microphone

Part 6: Handy, Handy

Multi-Tool Corkscrew
Garrity 3C 4 L.E.D. Emergency Lantern
3 ft Tape Measure

Part 7: Kitchenware

Bosque 3-Piece Wine Set
Grill Mastertraditional BBQ Set
Wave Electric Pepper Mill

Part 8: Cool It, Baby~

Excel Sport Divided Lunch Cooler
Alpine Tailgate Cooler
C&B Deluxe Rolling Festival Cooler

Part 9: Health and Wellness

StayFit Wireless Heart Rate Monitor
StaySafe Deluxe Auto Safety Kit
Pedometer, pedometer, PEDOMETER~

Part 10: Tick Tock

Barlow Spinning Desk Clock
Swivel 4-Port Hub Clock
Metropolitan Pencil Cup Clock

(Guys, here’re some advice from party planning expert Ashley Radar on how to pick unique baby shower favors. Hope you will find it helpful.

Enjoy.)

Baby showers are a fun way to welcome a new child to the family. It’s also a big help to the new parents. The gifts they get at the baby shower can take a huge burden off them when they are preparing for their expensive bundle of joy.

Typically, the party host gives shower favors as door prizes or as prizes for games. The mother-to-be or grandmother-to-be may also give favors as a thank you for the gifts.

Baby shower gifts can be gender-specific or neutral depending on the parents’ preference of knowing what the baby is before it comes. Choose your baby shower favors based on this. Don’t forget to note this on the invitation.

Here are some ideas for cute baby shower favors:

Baby Boy

Blue is always a good color for baby boys, but why not be a little different and go for browns and greens or a sports theme. Feel out the mother-to-be before making it a themed shower. She may prefer it be a boy shower over a baseball shower.

Here are some ideas for boy baby shower favors:

· Blue baby bottle cookies – Serve these at the shower for a themed look. The blue bottle cookies could also be a cute way to announce the baby boy to family and friends.

· Blue teddy bear photo frame – This favor can be a great gift for later. It can hold the baby’s first picture.

· Blue baby blocks favor box – Fill these adorable blue boxes with Jordan almonds or another blue candy for an inexpensive baby shower treat.

Baby Girl

· Pink baby bottle candle – This favor is not just for the mother-to-be. The removable pink top reveals a floral-scented candle that they can include in almost any décor. It comes in a clear package with an “It’s a Girl!” bib tag.

· Baby girl photo glass coaster – This coaster is a great way to welcome the new baby girl into the world. Give before she gets here, and guests can put her first picture in the frame when you send out thank you notes.

· Embroidered bag in girly colors – Embroider the new baby girl’s initials on the bag as a great favor for mom. This tote is big enough to double as a small diaper bag.

Baby Surprise

Some families don’t want to know the gender of the baby before it comes. What do you give as favors when this happens? Keep it gender-neutral with these ideas:

· Umbrella tape measure – This handy tool comes in white, so there’s no girl or boy connotations associated with it.

· Bun in the oven candle – This scented candle smells delicious and makes a great gift for a shower where the bun is still a surprise!

· She’ll soon see her feet again pedicure set – When the baby’s a surprise, focus on mom with this cute pedicure set your guests are sure to love.

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Business Gifts: All about Function and Comfort (Part 5) – Electronics

In today’s fast paced world and information age, what can be more IN as business gifts than the various electronic gadgets? So, let’s take a look at some cool and helpful electronic gadgets.

3.5″ Digital Picture Frame

View a slideshow of your photos with 32 MB memory included or use this digital photo frame as an MP3/MP4 player and voice recorder. You can offer it as an appreciation gift for administrative assistants. Photos rotate automatically on the screen. USB port, integrated SD card reader, USB cord, and instructions included. This digital picture frame comes with 1-piece gift box. Also, it’s compatible with Windows Vista.

Cutter & Buck Desktop Charger

This quality product can help executives keep cords, chargers, and surge protectors hidden from view while charging their electronics with this attractive desktop organizer. The charging display features three equal-sized organizational trays for storing electronics, along with a curved tray for pens, note pads, and other quick-access items. The three-tray section lifts up so that electrical cords can be stored underneath. Genuine leather.

High Sierra Tahoe Computer Travel Set

Five-piece set includes soft-sided case, wireless mouse, USB light, phone cord and USB cable. Wireless optical mouse requires no software. Radio frequency and optical technology ensure quick response to mouse movements. Compatible with Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Windows Visa (scroll function is not compatible with Mac systems). Flexible metal wire USB-powered light. Attend to your every need while traveling. Definitely a must have for those who are constantly on a business trip.

Alibi 3-in-1 Web Cam, Speaker and Microphone

Give the ultimate executive gift by offering this fun, yet functional technology item as a giveaway to meeting attendees. The 3-in-1 device captures video and sound which can be played, stored and shared on a computer. The pop-up web cam tilts and swivels to capture images in any direction. USB cable, sound cable, and CD-ROM software included. 3 in 1, just how convenient can it be! Definitely will save you a lot of desk space and fuss.

Business Gifts: All about Function and Comfort (Part 2) – Stationary

Stationary makes up a huge part in your business gifts selection. Handy and chic stationary is always a big hit. Here’re my recommendations for your consideration.

 Icon PU Memo/Tape Flag Dispenser

Includes accordian-style mini notepad and tape flags in five colors. Pops open with the press of a button. Draws attention to your log or message. Useful, right?

Network Magnetic Multi Frame

Insert pictures and use as a creative holiday card to send to customers or to commemorate a special event or company milestone.

Metropolitan Pencil Cup Clock
Sophisticated 2-in-1 design. Clean modern clock display. Space for writing instruments, letter opener, or laser pointer.

Capture THE Moments~~

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