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Best Souvenirs in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Whenever you visit a new or exotic place for the first time, bringing something special back for close friends and family to share in your adventure is not only thoughtful, but also super fun. I like to play this game where I listen to my family members and come up with things they may need even though they didn’t ask for it or didn’t say it. Then I keep a running list of gift ideas for them, and check it off each holiday. For example, my dad looooooves Central American coffee, so bringing him fresh local beans from Costa Rica is a real treat. Plus, people will be more willing…
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Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Memories of Christmas always include tunes from the Sound of Music. When my sister and I were little girls, my mother had a record player with only a few albums we could listen to. One of them was the Sound of Music, and the others were all Christmas albums. My mother, sister and I would all sing along while we danced around the living room of our house, which proudly wore the seafoam green of Miami-Vice themed walls. Brown paper packages tied up with string. This year I’m wrapping everyone’s presents with brown paper packaging, and embellishing them with different strings and bows. Read on for a few more of my…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
My dad is awesome! I love to give him custom Father’s Day gifts that make him feel as awesome as he is. Last year, my sister organized a photo book with my brother and I of all of our favorite memories together with our dad. Custom embroidered ties are also a big hit. One year we made him a custom embroidered Wiley Coyote tie – his favorite cartoon character. My sister made another tie and towel set for him that said “Don’t Panic”, a famous quote from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Another year I made custom coffee mugs, which were such a great hit. I bought them…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Is it almost that time of year already? Mother’s Day is the time each year to remind mothers that you are thankful for all they have done for you. Or, if you are a mother, it’s a great time for the people you love to finally take a moment to say I love you. And hopefully send you a spa certificate. Just kidding (but not). Handmade gifts are, in my experience, the most cherished. But if you don’t have the time, you can pick something up from this Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Most of these gifts have some opportunities for you to bring a little personal touch to them. You…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away. Did you cover your bases yet? I put together this handy Father’s Day Gift Guide in case you need some help. My dad really prefers for us to make him something for Father’s Day. A handmade card or custom photo really goes a long way. But, if you’re in a pinch for time or looking for a cool gidget he might enjoy, check out these items. Here are a few of my favorite Father’s Day gift ideas: Father Gift Guide by cynthia-coffield featuring round sunglasses Top / Round sunglasses, $260 / Cold Brew Coffee System / Coffee Bean Plant / Worldfashion…
