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What Gift To Give Someone Who Has Suffered A Loss – Especially During The Holidays

By Jan Carroll

My Mum died from breast cancer on November 22nd when I as 23 years old. I feel her loss every year on this day. The years since it happened doesn’t make it any easier.

When someone dies often there are lots of family around to help the one left behind. When a loss occurs close to the holidays family and friends rally around to try and make the holidays easier. They bring food, share memories and try to make sure those grieving are surrounded by love and support.

So the first year of the holidays is usually covered when someone is grieving. But what about the next year, the year after that…

The loss of a loved one close to Christmas is always difficult to deal with. After the first year friends and family tend to go back to their own routine. They tend to forget about the person who has lost a loved one. Life takes over, goes back to more normal for them and the grieving person is left more to cope on their own.

Until the holidays roll around. Then you wonder what you can do to make it better.

With the anniversary of my Mum’s death I started to think what would help during this time and I came up with some ideas that I think will make a difference to someone you love who is feeling a great loss at this time of year.

Personal time gifts you can give are:

1. Always the perfect present is your time with them. If you can take them out for coffee, dinner, anything to spend time with them. Take time to listen, empathize. Follow up with a call or two over the holidays.

2. Offer a service to them. Maybe they need help to clean out closets, drawers, give away items to the needy. Just be sure that they are well past the major grieving stage or they may let you box up items that that wish they hadn’t years later.

3. Take a few minutes to call on Christmas eve and Christmas day. A familiar voice can make a world of difference to someone.

Here are some gifts you can purchase that I think will not only make their Christmas day bright, but will bring a smile to them long past the day.

Sending flowers is a lovely idea but they only last so long. A flower of the month club, like orchids, will not only last a long time, but be a great gift month after month. check it out here

When someone is dealing with grief food is usually the last thing they think about. They may have a hard time taking pleasure in preparing food for one or working in the kitchen where old memories of their loved one still fill the air.

So a few ideas are:

A gourmet breakfast club. A monthly arrival of breakfast treats that they will love. Check them out here

Or, how about dinner and a movie club. They will not only get a dinner every month but a movie. Check it out here

Or another great idea is soul soothing gifts. These not only help the heart feel better but also the body and soul. Check them out here.

Any of these will be great for any holiday they are trying to get through.

Mum, I love you and miss you with all my heart!

The Joy Of Spontaneous Gift Giving

By Jan Carroll

There are times in everyone’s life when things don’t go as we hoped, didn’t work out as we planned, and just plain suck. For those of us who know someone in that situation one thing we can do it tell them that we are thinking of them, that we care.

One way is spontaneous gift giving.

This can, and does, make a huge difference in someone’s life. It is something that we can do to brighten someone’s life, make it a bit better, not because we have to, but because we want to.

But is has to be given for the right reason.

In so many ways the whole ‘gift giving’ process has become almost a ‘I give you this so you give me that’ scenario. Okay, maybe that sounds a bit strong but think about it. For example, Christmas is a very happy gift giving time but we do it more because we have to.

Let me explain…

I remember when I was a kid that whenever I saw my Dad walking up to the house with flowers it meant he and my Mum had an argument. That is not spontaneous giving. It wasn’t really even a gift at all. It was an attempted peace offering. What that is a gift offering in hopes to be forgiven for something you did wrong.

Give from the heart, not expecting payback. Give just because, not because you have to.

Spontaneous gift giving is about making it better when:

* They had a flat tire on the freeway and you send them flowers

* They fell off their bike and you send them a new helmet

* They lost their job and you send them a monthly gourmet meal gift

* Walking by a shop you see something in the window they told you they loved and you pick it up for them

* You buy something silly just for the sheer joy of seeing them laugh

Bring joy into someone’s life, especially when they really need a boost.

What it all comes down to is letting the special person in your life know that you care about them and sending them a gift to let them know you do. A gift that they don’t expect. Not because it is an birthday, anniversary, Christmas, just something that says you care.

Check out unique gifts here.

We can measure the quality of our own lives, not by how much we have, but by how much we give to others.

Power Sports Gifts For Your Someone Special

By Jan Carroll

If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves to ride a motorcycle, ATV, dirt bike, off-roading, sport bike, we offer great gear, clothing, helmets, accessories and much more for the enthusiast in your life.

If they love the feel of the open road, the joy of the ride, the thrill of the pace, everything power sports than this is for them.

But before I go into that I have a story to tell you.

The first few years I was in high school there was a rock band that lived in a small house next door to the school. Some of us from school became friends with them. We would hang out and listen to them practice, play sports and just generally hang out. This place became fairly well known as they played in clubs so the mix of people visiting started to vary.

Telling you this is like watching a movie in my mind.

This particular day a guy rode up on a Norton. I had never seen one before. My only experience with a motorcycle was when I was 13 and a friend took me for a ride on his Honda. This Norton was way more powerful than the Honda. It looked, and sounded, more powerful.

Oh I had to get a ride on that!

I went to one of the band members and asked if they would introduce me to the Norton rider, which they did. We stood and chatted for awhile. I told him about my ride on the Honda and how it made a motorcycle lover instantly. He offered to take me for a ride. It was wonderful. The feel of the bike, so powerful, the wind in my hair, the speed, just everything. We became good friends.

One day during the summer when I was at the bands house he came by and offered to teach me how to drive it.

Drive a Norton… you bet!

So we went off the a secluded parcel of land that had trails. This was a good place to learn where I would not get hurt and I couldn’t hurt anyone.

The first issue was holding the bike up. At five foot five inches and about 110 pounds I was no match for the weight on the bike. He patiently showed me how to balance it. I mean you have to stop at some point 🙂 He showed me how to change gears, how to brake, and how to start it. Starting the bike was another fun part because I didn’t have much power in my thin leg. I tried over and over again. Finally…

The bike started with a huge roar.

I was very pleased that I actually got the bike started on my own. Now we were finally ready for me to try to drive it. I was a bit nervous, but I wasn’t scared, I was just so excited.

He didn’t want to sit on the bike because he felt the balance of his weight would be a bit much right off the bat. The first time I drove very slowly with him walking beside me so he could help if I ran into any trouble. After I mastered that he let me go faster, changing gears, but never far out of his sight. By the end of the day he was ready to ride with me and off we went.

I was in love.

To have control over this masterpiece of power. To feel the bike, and our bodies, move in sync as we went around corners. The control, but also the freedom, was wonderful.

After all these years I remember this like it was yesterday and yet I can’t remember the guys name, yet I do remember the bike name.

From that point on I was determined that someday I would buy a big bike, like a Harley. I haven’t fulfilled that on my bucket list yet, but I did buy one stock of Harley Davidson. So I am ‘sort of’ an owner. That will have to do for now.

To this day I turn my head every time I hear a motorcycle.

If your someone who has everything is a lover of bikes too there are so many great gifts you can give them. Get the present that they can enjoy before it’s time to dust off the snowmobile (though I bet he would still try to ride in the snow 🙂

View more sports gifts here!

A Gift That Will Thrill Pool Players

By Jan Carroll

I love pool. It started when I was about 15. A friend of mine took me to his parent’s house and there was a poolroom. I had never played. We spent many hours playing, though I must say, at least for me, it was playing badly.

When you don't have the room a fold away pool table is perfect

It was there I started my long passion for pool.

In my late 20’s a lawyer friend and I were talking and we discovered we both loved pool. She took me to a few of her favorite places and showed me how to do some really cool shots. She was a shark. I learned a lot from her.

Through the years I have spent countless hours playing pool. Along the way I got pretty good so I spent less time watching and more time playing 🙂

But life situations change and hanging out at pubs so I could play pool became less as other things became more important.

But I missed playing pool.

I always wanted a pool table, but I haven’t lived in a home that would allow the space needed for a table. Well I suppose I could empty the bedroom and put a pool table in there, but I don’t think Billy and I could fit on the living room couch to sleep.

Check out pool tables Here!

Umbrellas Are Not Just To Keep You Dry Anymore

By Jan Carroll

I live in the part of Canada that receives a lot of rain, and I mean a lot of rain. During the summer you will hear people say “in Vancouver you don’t tan you rust” because of the rain.

But we are a hardy bunch and that never stops us from venturing outdoors.

The history of umbrellas is very interesting. Briefly, the earliest appearance of an umbrella was a simple palm leaf umbrella and actually related to how wealthy you were, to modern times when umbellas are just a general accessory. Advancements in technology enabled umbrellas to grow becoming one of the most common ways to protect ourselves from rain.

There are so many different styles, colors and patterns of umbrellas.

Check out the Van Gogh Irises Umbrella

What you will find here are people with a varied selection of umbrellas. Big ones for the winter rains, lighter ones for the spring rains, all in various colors and styles. There is also another type of umbrella that is used to shield folks from the blaring sun.

Yes we love our umbrellas.

I can remember one birthday getting an umbrella covered in cats. I love cats. I became quite known for that umbrella so people would recognize me before they even saw my face. That was quite fun. I actually still have it, though it’s not in the best of shape after 20 odd years.

So as one, of over four million residents, I have an umbrella collection for all sorts of various types of weather, and I am always on the look out for new ones.

Check out the Polka Dot Cats Compact Umbrella

Unique and usual umbrellas are fun!

Even in bad weather if you have a fun umbrealla it can make a wet and dark day happy. Some of the kids umbrellas are great fun. Even though they are made for kids, adults would love them too. It puts a smile on your face on any dark day.

Check out the Green Frog Umbrella

So when it comes to finding a gift for someone keep in mind the umbrella. It’s not just for covering anymore, as you can see from the ones I just mentioned, but they are also a fashion statement, or a statement of what you like (whether an animal, sports team, etc.).

A Gift For Someone Who Has Everything That Will Give Them Memories To Last Their Lifetime

By Jan Carroll

We all know the rush of excitement, the feeling of anticipation, the overwhelming suspense, even the thrill of search of a hidden gift. Then the event happens (Birthday, Christmas, Anniversary, etc.) then the thrill is gone.

So what do you do to keep that excitement. A life experience!

Yes, a life experience will not only give them the joy of the gift but also the joy of the experience. Whether it is a getaway, an adventure, etc., they are all true once in a lifetime life experience. These gifts are what memories are made of and that last a lifetime in their mind and in their heart..

Who says it better, or shows the joy, but Bob Marley – Jamming (If you wish to watch the video click here.)

Give your special ‘someone who has everything’ a “jamming” gift that they will always remember. This sounds like so much fun!

Jamaica Encompassed

Beaches? Check. Food? Check. The largest concert festival in Jamaica? Check! This four-day tour includes tickets to three nights of performances at Reggae Sumfest, Jamaica’s annual summer festival. The event has seen reggae icons and international artists alike grace its stages for the last 20 years, and even though you’ll be busy partying at night, you’ll get your days all to yourself. So whether you want to take a day trip to visit Negril’s world-famous Seven Mile Beach, or hang out in Montego Bay looking for the perfect Jamaican patty, you’ll get an experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Check out Jamaican Reggae Sumfest Experience

This is the type of experience that memories are made of and will make a wonderful life experience present.

Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything – Baubles and Bling

By Jan Carroll

When you think about it we have loved baubles and bling since we were little kids.

For guys it was marbles, sheriff badges, cowboy belt buckles…

For girls it was hair bands, hair pins, necklaces, bracelets…

Now there are baubles and bling for everyone and for just about every part of the body. Earrings, nose ring, necklace, bracelet, ring, belly ring, anklet, **notice I am working my way down the body** So many jewelry gifts!

So many of us love to adorn and surround ourselves with baubles and bling – they make such a wonderful present for a man or woman for and special giving occasion.

I invite you to view some of the great pieces I have found that are listed Here!

The jewelry gifts we showcase are unique jewelry, estate jewelry, uniquely made by artisans, and some very unusual jewelry pieces.

Everyone Loves Toys As A Gift – All Us Kids

By Jan Carroll

When it comes to toys us adults ‘pretend’ to get the best toys for the kids because, well, the kids want them.

In fact, we want them too.

Most of us can hardly wait for them to open their presents so we can play with the toys. Right?! It’s a wonderful way to recapture the joy we felt being a kid at the same time as creating some great memories and bonding moments with your kids.

* Want to play with a remote control car?

* Want to build a 3D puzzle?

* Want to play with a iPhone controlled dropping bomber?

* Want play a Giant Clue game?

Oh, right, it’s for the kids 🙂

You can find great toys for kids of all ages right here.

You know what they say, the secret to eternal youth is to stay young at heart – let’s play!

What To Give Someone You Love On Heart Day

By Jan Carroll

Make Valentine’s Day the best it has ever been for your love!

Expressing your love to your girl friend, wife, boy friend, husband, partner, or a family is important on ‘love day’. It’s important to show everyone we love that we love them, on this day, and every day

We sure know that is true.

So what do you give them? A phone call, a visit, or a gift?

How about all of them.

Valentine’s Day is only one day a year, and it is to show your love, but it doesn’t have to be just one day.

But one day can mean a lot to your loved one!

If you take the time to send your loved on a gift, give them a call, or even visit can change the relationship in so many ways. It shows them, and tells them, you care, and that gesture can last a lifetime.

I have created a great Valentine’s Day gift page you will love.

Expect the unexpected on this page here.

p.s. Do take the time to remember those who are alone, whether through divorce, or widowed. Reach out to them and give them a smile, or more, that they will always remember. Make this day special for them. They will appreciate it and you will have made their day better.

Gifts For Men Who Are Dog People

By Jan Carroll

Don’t let the title fool you. I don’t mean men act like dogs, although Billy, my better half, has told men are quite a bit like dogs (that’s another subject 🙂

When I talk about gifts for dog guys I mean there is a certain personality that likes dogs more than cats. Their dogs are their best buddies, they rough house, play Frisbee, go for walks, do most things together outside of work. These are men who love company and don’t like to be alone. Highly gregarious and sociable, even their ‘I need my space’ time alone is shared with their dog.

And that’s your clue to what kind of gift they might like. Dog people are more likely to enjoy social types of presents that brings groups of men together, or just groups of people together.

Here are some ideas:

Foldaway Bag Toss Game

This is the wooden bag toss game that folds to less than 1/10 of its setup size for compact storage and convenient portability.

Each board is constructed similarly to a camping table from 10 solid pine planks held together by strong elastic bands. It assembles in just five minutes without tools and folds to just 35 1/2″ L x 6″ W x 2 1/2″ D to easily stow in a vehicle’s trunk or back seat for tailgating tournaments.

Unlike flimsy plastic boards, the sturdy wood scoring surface won’t flex or wobble, ensuring consistent game play. A protective finish prevents water damage and warping.

Includes eight regulation-size 6″ square bean bags and carrying bag.

Check out Foldaway Bag Toss Game

Instant Badminton Court

This is the freestanding badminton set that instantly creates a court on a lawn, driveway, beach, or any flat surface.

Requiring no tools for setup, the PVC net support extends from its carrying case/base and the nylon net simply slips on to create a regulation-height 11 1/2′ wide court.

The net comes apart as easily as it assembles and all components store neatly in the zippered nylon carrying case.

Includes four rackets and two high-visibility shuttlecocks.

Check out The Instant Badminton Court.

Hey, get him something for his furry best buddy too! They’ll both love you for that! Check them out here!

Dog people are more likely to enjoy social types of gifts so keep in mind outdoor items.

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