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Finding A Birthday Gift For Someone Who Hates Their Birthday

By Jan Carroll

For those of you who haven’t experienced this, congrats. For those who are familiar with this, I am one of those who hates my birthday.

Most people who hate their birthday have had bad experiences when they were young (I’m waving my hand).

It’s very difficult to feel joyous on your birth date when it dredges up bad memories.

The dilemma of wanting to celebrate someone’s birthday when you know they would just as soon forget the whole thing is… You’re ‘damned if you do, damned if don’t’. If you do nothing ‘they’ may be upset. If you do something overtly celebratory, ‘they’ for sure are going to be upset.

I am talking about this tonight because tomorrow is my birthday. Yes, I hate my birthday. As someone who hates my birthday let me give you a few gift giving tips.

What not do to:

* Don’t make a big production out of the birthday, even if you feel it may hurt their feelings if you don’t.

* Don’t do a dinner in a restaurant and have the staff bring a cake with candles.

What you can do:

* Wish ‘them’ a Happy Birthday, gently, and mean it.

* Give them a day of calm. No matter what is going on just don’t talk about it, let them feel good about the day.

If you want to try and do something that may eliminate old birthday memories I have a suggestion.

How about a life experience – like here

You’ll be giving them a positive birthday memory, a new life experience memory, that may even break the birthday bummer cycle for them!

Let’s Talk About Gift Ideas For The Man Who Has Everything

By Jan Carroll

Wondering what to get the man who has everything for his birthday, your anniversary, Father’s Day?

Well we have some great ideas.

Each man’s tastes varies so I have personally picked a unique assortment of cool goodies just for him.

Check out the range from sports, to gourmet, to adventure. to beer and wine, to tech and many more unique and unusual goodies that the special guy in your life will love. I’ve broken it down a bit to make it easier for you.

Does your man love his man cave, or is he hoping to try to set one up?

Here you will find a great range from sports, to gourmet, to adventure. to beer and wine, to tech and many more unique and unusual gifts that the special guy in your life will love here.

Is he a sports nut?

Find sports gifts that range from snowboards, skates, hockey sticks, climbing gear, archery, everything golf, paintball, sports memorabilia, sports games and more here.

Is he a a fitness buff

Is it hard to make him stand still when he could be exercising then check these out here.

If tech is his lifestyle

Find ideas such as tablets, netbooks, computers, playbook, PDA, iPad, iPod, Wii, case covers and skins, cameras, video games, speakers, software and so many more, and many new inventions here.

Is he a fashionesta?

If he is into fashion, whether it’s a leather vest, a tailored shirt , cashmere sweater, or has to wear a suit, even to bed, you can find the perfect unique clothing present for him right here.

Does he loves jewelry

Whether a ring, earrings, bracelet, bracelet, wants a rolex watch, diamond cufflinks, or longs for reams of jewelry that matches Johnny Depp’s collection, you can find some great ones here. You will also find incredible personally picked jewelry pieces for him here.

Is he a foodie?

Discover wonderful yummy gourmet goodies that he will love here. If the kitchen is his domain than check out great ideas here.

A beer guy?

You will find beer club gifts, specialty beers, craft beers or microbrewed beers delivered monthly, beer making kit, unique specialty beers, beer adventures, beer mugs, beer accessories and more here.

Is adventure his passion?

How about a ride in a fighter jet, driving a race car, a ticket for an event (especially his favorite sports event), a trip to an exotic location, a golfing package, and more. Check them out here.

Looking for something for him that don’t fit any of those categories, something a bit different? Have a look at these two pages. Everything from cigar of month clubs to off the wall novelties.

Lots of fun, unique ideas for him.

Last but not least, you can find even more unusual stuff for him here. Geeky, pop, wacky, novelty, lighthearted, outrageous and more!

Search for a Gift – Unusual Gifts For Everyone

By Jan Carroll

If you have been searching for something unique, but they just don’t measure up, then I suggest looking for something unusual.

What’s the difference?

Something unusual will often be unique too but with an extra bit of flair or eccentricity to it.

This montage showcases just a small sampling of the unusual items you will find.

At our site we showcase lots of unusual toys, games and gadget, unusual clothing, unusual candy and lots of fun stuff to choose from.

You’ll find everything from stars wars gadgets to glow bracelets, to lava lamps, to strange collectibles, to wild electronic accessories to…the list goes on. I mean, have you ever seen a Star Trek pizza cutter – you will!

Trust me, you can find something unusual for everyone special on your shopping list!

There are several I know Billy would love to get and I bet you know someone who would be wowed getting them too.

You can view great unusuals here.

Introducing Your ‘Gift Guide’ For Someone Who Has Everything

By Jan Carroll

Yes, that’s me! Not sure if my cap is right for this kind of guiding but I think it looks kinda cool so it’ll do for now!

My plan is to do a weekly feature to share some great tips with you about finding gifts for someone who has everything. So, what are my qualifications to be your “Gift Guide”? Well let me fill you in.

I have worn many hats in my very lively life. I spent the first half of it working in retail. I began working part-time in fashion boutiques when I was in school. I graduated to a full time position and worked my way up the ladder from Assistant Manager to Manager of a fashion store for both women and men. I spent endless hours helping customers look for unique gifts for their someone special.

What struck me most, and still does today, is really how little people shopping for gifts know about the person they are shopping for. They may know the person ‘inside and out’, but when it comes to what kind of gift they would like, that barrel is empty. They shoot blanks and no matter how well meaning they are, chances are good they’ll buy something completely wrong.

So I am going to be your guide… guide you, give tips and more to help you with gift purchases. I will do this by relationship (girlfriend / boyfriend, wife / husband, mother / father, etc.) with particular suggestions for all.

So stay tuned for the weekly tips!

Today’s Tip

Question: What can I buy my Wife. She has the clothes, jewelry, car. I need to find something really unique. Please help.

Answer: First you need to look at what she likes, or hobbies she has. Ask her friends discretely if she has pointed out something special when they were out together, (don’t want her thinking you are spending err, um, ‘quality time’ with her BFF!). Ask the dog ask the cat (only kidding).

What is her favorite book (t.v. program, movie)? Find something she liked in it, then create a ‘theme present’ around a scene from it, (romantic, not the part where the thugs rough up the hero!). This could be a great life experience gift!

Tip of the iceberg… Can’t cover it all in one post!

If you have any questions for the ‘Gift Guide’ contact me and I will answer it here.

’til next time.

Jan – aka “Gift Guide For Someone Who Has Everything’

http://www.forsomeonewhohaseverything.com

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