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    • The Kids Were on to Something…

      Posted at 9:57 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Jul 3rd

      There are so many wonderful things about being a kid. No bills. Naps. Sleepovers. Summer camp. Birthdays. Snow angels. Art projects.  We’ve all seen a kid sitting in front of a piece of paper, carefully contemplating all the options that Crayola has to offer and enviously oblivious to everything but the task at hand.  Completely unintimidated by the possibility that his mother is going to have to label his dinosaur lest anyone confuse it for a green amoeba.  There is no failure and the end product is irrelevant as long as he enjoyed the exercise.  I miss that.  Adulthood is not like that.  Your boss will never tell you that despite the fact that your memo is more stream of consciousness and less cogent or rational thought, it’s ok because you seemed to enjoy writing it. Never.  So I am all for anything that allows grown ups to exercise a little harmless creativity.  Lately I have been experimenting with a few childhood art classics and I will be giving them out like candy…to adults.  They are the perfect “unplug” gift.

      Thanks to Easy 123 Art, you can now convert any photo into a custom paint-by-number ($).  Imagine the possibilities!  Just choosing which photo to use is a creative exercise. I used this poppy photo that my sister has always liked as my test case:

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      And while I am no artist (the genius of paint-by-number), here’s the end result:

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      I don’t really care whether my sister treasures this forever or “forgets” it in her next apartment move.  Making it was the fun part.

      I have also discovered that there are coloring books for adults! And according to the Boston Globe they are flying off the shelves. Today I walked up to our local bookstore Brookline Booksmith (featured in the Globe article) to see what all the fuss was about.  I walked out with two coloring books and a box of markers determined to give it a go.  I even managed to convince my husband to give it a shot, after which followed two relaxing hours of coloring (with a side of beer and wine). Here’s my work from Johanna Basford’s Enchanted Forest (a New York Times #1 Best-Seller)($):

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      It’s not perfect and it’s never going to make the fridge (that spot is currently occupied by a masterpiece made just for me by my friend Kristin’s daughter) but that doesn’t matter.

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    • Give Smart

      Posted at 3:38 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 18th

      Too many children will not know the magic of the holidays this year as their parents struggle to cover life’s basic necessities.  If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, give one more gift this year and #givesmart.  Smart from the Start is a family support, community engagement and school readiness program focused on the lowest-income families in Boston and D.C.  My husband and I have been involved with Smart from the Start for a few years now and I recently joined the Board.  It has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Contributions will help ensure that every child receives at least one gift this holiday season and will help Smart from the Start fund the programs that are changing lives.

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    • A Gift for Mom

      Posted at 5:23 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 14th

      Last year for Christmas I got my mother one of these beautiful nightgowns from Haiti Project ($$).  It’s incredibly soft and lightweight and she loved having it on hot summer nights.  The best part is, these nightgowns are hand-embroidered by women in Haiti and enable these women to work from home and earn fair wages for their craft. This income provides for food and school fees for their children.  It’s a win-win.

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    • For Dog Lovers

      Posted at 2:55 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 9th

      If you need a gift idea for someone who loves a dog as much as my family loves Maggie and Molly, here are some cute ideas that would make great stocking stuffers:

      Walk in the Woods Dog Shampoo & Dog Bed Deodorizers from Stonewall Kitchen ($): Made from all natural ingredients, the shampoo gently and effectively cleans a dog’s coat and treats the skin with care. A quick mist of the spray keeps a dog’s favorite spots smelling fresh and clean.

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      Polkadog Ginger Snaps ($): all-natural treats in a festive tin!

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      What if you know someone who loves their team and their dog?  Then a dog bed from Stadium Cribs ($$-$$$) might just be the perfect gift.  They are adorable and cozy replicas of college stadiums and come in three sizes.

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      Also perfect for the holidays, a Sleepy Travel Dog Bed from Mark and Graham that can be monogrammed with the lucky pooch’s name ($$$$):

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      Posted in Gifts for Any Occasion, Holiday, Home, Made in the USA
    • Gifts for Runners

      Posted at 4:57 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 7th

      There are some great gifts out there for runners this holiday season.  I love these Running Christmas Stockings from Gone for a Run ($$).  They include all sorts of running goodies for the New Year.

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      These Recovery Sandals from Gone for a Run ($) are awesome too.  They improve circulation, relieve pain, reduce swelling and tension and help runners recover faster.  I think they’d actually be a nice gift for anyone!

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    • Water Lovers

      Posted at 7:58 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 6th

      I’ll be the first to admit that not all of the ideas on this blog are my own.  Many of them are inspired by the thoughtful gifts I’ve received or suggestions by friends and family.  This next idea comes to you from my friend Elizabeth and is perfect for sentimental water lovers of any kind.  Below the Boat makes these beautiful wooden depth charts that are a unique way to commemorate a favorite place on the water, be it sea or lake.  Here are some of the choices ($$$$+):

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      manhattan_chart-071-Edit-X3_cropped_large Manhattan (for all my NYC friends)

      NCC-L_Cape_cod-LG_large Cape Cod (for my family)

      SANI-Ltu_large Sanibel Island (for Esther)

      SENE-D2N_f29bc2c4-e19a-4f13-b999-12084c0d7331_large Seneca Lake (for all my Finger Lakes loving friends)

      And there’s so much more!

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    • A Classic Gift

      Posted at 6:02 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 26th

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      I love technology as much as the next girl, but there will always be something about curling up on a cold winter day with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate.  The In Bloom Collection from Rifle Paper Co. includes some of my favorites: Heidi, Anne of Green Gables, A Little Princess and Little Women and would make a great gift for a someone who will be experiencing these stories for the first time, or rereading them again many years later. ($$)

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    • No One Wants to Celebrate the Holidays With Fruit…Cake or Otherwise

      Posted at 8:55 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 25th

      When a package arrives at your door you know you’re not hoping for fruit, you’re praying for chocolate.  Send others something they really want: brownies!  I was the lucky recipient of a box of brownies from Silverland Bakery ($-$$) today and everyone in my office agreed they were (past tense because we ate them all before lunch) UNBELIEVABLE.  Best breakfast ever. Silverland Bakery makes all of their decadent treats in small batches and their brownies combine melted dark chocolate liquor and a layer of semi-dark chocolate chips.   They also offer S’Mores Cookie Tins ($$), which I don’t have to even try to love.

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      Posted in Co-Workers, Gifts for Any Occasion, Holiday, Host/Hostess, Housewarming, Made in the USA, Thanksgiving | Tagged Sweets
    • The Friendship Bracelet for Friends or Sisters Who Are All Grown Up

      Posted at 7:19 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 24th

      I love this bracelet from Kate Spade.  The charm reads “partners in crime” and would be a great gift for a best friend or sister. ($$)

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      Posted in Anniversary, Gifts for Any Occasion, Holiday, Valentine's Day
    • Gadgets Make Great Gifts!

      Posted at 10:17 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 22nd

      These days I think there is a lot of value in simplifying.  And while maybe another gadget does not sound like a way to simplify to you, there are some that really do make life easier.  Here are some of my favorites this year:

      Smartphone Photo Cube from the Sharper Image ($$$$+): No computer required, this little cube can print images right from a smartphone. So if you know someone who loves to take photos with a phone and never prints them out, this is the gift!

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      TV Wireless Headphones from the Sharper Image ($$$+):  These headphones are perfect for anyone who is hard of hearing or  who doesn’t want the baby to wake up to the soothing sounds of an action movie or football game.

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      If you know someone who already has a lot of gadgets, you can’t beat the Cordito Cord Organizer ($$).  It’s perfect for travel and for home and comes in several colors.

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    • Wine Anywhere

      Posted at 6:45 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 20th

      I love these Wine Growlers from Fifty/Fifty ($). They are the perfect size for a bottle of wine and maintain constant temperature so cold white wine stays cold and red wine stays at the optimal temperature. Great for transporting a favorite wine to just about any outing (beach, camping, cook-out, party) they come in a variety of colors.  Stocking stuffer?

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    • Gifts for Baseball Fans

      Posted at 8:26 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 19th

      Baseball season may be over, but here are some great gifts to help tide the baseball fan in your life over until next season.

      Ballpark Blueprints ($$$$):

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      Home Plate Doormat ($):

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      If you know someone who wishes his or her job involved working at Yankee Stadium, this authentic Yankee Stadium Office Chair from Red Envelope may be the next best thing ($$$$$++):

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      Or these great baseball states t-shirts ($):

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    • Gratitude Gifting

      Posted at 5:28 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 10th

      This time of year we make a conscious effort to be grateful.  But research suggests that practicing gratitude can have a positive effect on your life and your relationships year round.  So, this year, instead of asking everyone to hurriedly say what they are grateful for before they dive into the Thanksgiving turkey, consider giving everyone a Gratitude Journal so that they can each take a moment every day to appreciate all that was good.   Include a personalized note or inscription to let each person know all the reasons you’re grateful for him or her.

      Here’s one from Red Envelope ($):

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      I also think you can use a day-planner for this purpose, and here are a few choices from Paper Source ($):

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      I also love the Moleskin planners, which come in too many colors to count ($):

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      If you know a real DIY-er, check out this beautiful Grateful Wreath Kit from Paper Source ($).  You can handwrite what you’re thankful for on individual leaves!

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    • It’s About That Time Again

      Posted at 7:45 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 9th

      It’s hard to believe, but there’s already a chill in the air and the holidays are just around the corner.  While I have a lot of great new posts full of ideas for you coming in the next few weeks,  I’m kicking things off with a shout out to last year’s most popular idea: Custom House Ornaments from Magic Markings Art.  For a twist on that theme, check out these beautiful Custom House Ornaments from Bell Station ($$$):

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      Order early!  And stay tuned for more ideas…

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    • Wouldn’t These Look Great Under the Tree?

      Posted at 7:41 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 8th

      I know you’re all thinking that it’s crazy early to be thinking about Christmas presents.   But it’s not. Especially if you want to do something special.   And special is what Custom Cornhole Boards from West Georgia Cornhole are!  Perfect for a basement, man cave, backyard or fraternity house. Here’s just a sample of what West Georgia Cornhole can do, but they offer endless customizations so you can get creative ($$$$$):

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      They also offer these Plain Jane DIY Cornhole Boards.  Get the kids to help you decorate them and you’ll have a truly unique gift that the whole family can enjoy for years to come.

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      Just make sure you get your orders in early so Santa has plenty of time before Christmas!

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    • The Gifts that Keep on Giving…

      Posted at 5:57 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Sep 29th

      Today is National Coffee Day! I usually ignore these sorts of occasions but one of the best gifts we ever gave my parents was a coffee maker.  (I just don’t think retirement should involve having to shovel the driveway before your first cup of coffee.)  So if you’re looking for a gift for a caffeine-inclined person in your life, here are a few options.

      Cuisinart 12-Cup Extreme Brew Coffee Maker courtesy of Williams-Sonoma ($$$$$)

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      (This is the latest version of the one we got my parents and several years later it’s still going strong.  The fact that my mother continues to store coffee in the freezer despite having been told a million times you aren’t supposed to do that, is not the coffee maker’s fault.)

      If espresso is what you’re after, check out this DeLonghi Lattissima Plus Espresso/Latte/Cappuccino Machine at Bed Bath & Beyond ($$$$$+).  This recommendation comes from my friend Troy, who first explained to me how blogs work and therefore, deserves a lot of the credit for this blog ever getting off the ground!  He and his wife got this wondrous machine as a wedding gift and have raved about it ever since.

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      There is also the old-school option known as the French Press.  It’s as easy as pressing a button so don’t be deterred. Here’s a stylish one from Williams-Sonoma, available in three sizes ($$$$$)

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    • Time Capsules

      Posted at 9:08 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Sep 23rd

      Today’s theme is nostalgia.  When I was a little girl, my family would visit Cape Cod every summer for two magical weeks of long days on the beach, rainy afternoons spent curled up with a Nancy Drew book from the little town library, and plenty of ice cream from a place we nicknamed “Billy’s.”   For several years, my sister and I had a tradition of writing ourselves letters, which we hid in the house on the last day of our vacation and then recovered upon our return the next summer.  It was always amazing what a difference a year had made.  The things we were worried about the last summer we’d since forgotten, we had new favorite songs, new crushes, and maybe, if we were lucky, a little more wisdom.  Nowadays, I continue this tradition with my husband. Every year, on our anniversary, I write a journal entry.  We list our successes and challenges, as well as our adventures and our hopes for the coming year.  Just like the letters my sister and I wrote when we were little girls, I continue to be amazed at what a difference a year makes.  Now they seem to go by so much more quickly. Below are some of my favorite nostalgic gifts. These may be just the thing for capturing a moment or the memories to precious to lose.

      Time Capsule from Anthropologie ($$) (This is a great idea and if you’re feeling particularly crafty, you can easily create one of your own to make it even more personal)

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      Anniversary Journal from Uncommon Goods ($$) (This one has a nice format but you can easily use any blank journal you like)

      Personalized Journal: Letters to My Baby from Uncommon Goods ($) (This is a cute twist on the traditional baby book; you personalize it with the baby’s name and then the baby’s parents write letters to the baby on different subjects, like family history, love and friendship, hopes for the future, etc.)

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    • Meaningful, Memorable and Customizable Wooden Gifts from Rustic Marlin

      Posted at 5:14 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Sep 14th

      This weekend my husband and I were in Provincetown, MA enjoying some gorgeous fall weather, great food and good company.  We rented a gorgeous condo (thanks Eddie!) and are totally in love with this rustic wood American flag hanging on the living room wall:

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      So, after a little Google-searching I found Rustic Marlin!  They make these gorgeous American Flag Signs with customized images in a variety of sizes ($$-$$$$$)

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      They also make customized signs like these Marlin Classics ($$$):

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      These would make great wedding gifts, housewarming gifts, gifts for a nursery, holiday gifts…shall I go on?  Check out some additional inspiration here.

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    • Run Like a Girl

      Posted at 4:19 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Sep 13th

      Here are some great gift ideas for girls who run:

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      Running Medals Holder from Running on the Wall: She can hang her medals and race bibs and you can customize the color for her and even include a photo ($$)

       

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      Run Like a Girl Round Pendant from The Run Home ($)

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    • Sweets for the Sweet Tooth!

      Posted at 4:43 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Aug 31st

      If you haven’t discovered it already, you need to discover Undiscovered Kitchen. It’s a digital farmers’ market for specialty, small-batch food.  This is a great resource for amazing little treats.  Here are some of my favorites:

       Triple Chocolate Chip by Mason Jar Cookie Company ($)

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      S’Mores Kit from Madyson’s Gourmet Marshmallows (Chocolate Chip Marshmallows and Sugar Cookies?! Genius.)($)

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      Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels from Lu’s Treats ($)

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      Brownie Variety Box from Yummy Mummy Brownies ($)

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    • Organic Gifts

      Posted at 3:46 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Aug 29th

      Sticking with my back-to-school theme this month, I want to take this opportunity to share with all of you a really cool company started by my high school classmate Hayna and her husband Ben.  They recently left careers and a life in Connecticut behind to return to Upstate New York near where we grew up and launch an organic personal care product company called On Hand Lotions.  Here are some goodies that would make great gifts:

      Organic Lotion Bar or Organic Lotion Stick ($): Convenient, portable and perfect for frequent travelers!

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      Another great product is a great gift for baby showers: Organic Baby Balm Stick ($)

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    • A Gift for a Friend Who Is Moving On

      Posted at 8:33 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Aug 27th

      Today was my good friend Angie’s last day at our firm.  And while I’m excited for her because she has the chance to pursue an amazing opportunity (for which she has worked very very hard), I’m sad for me because the daily grind will not be the same without her.  I wanted to get her a little something to express how grateful I am that our paths crossed and my hope that we will remain good friends even if we can’t have coffee every Friday afternoon.  I thought this necklace from ERiaDesigns said it perfectly. And as the saying goes about friends, some are silver and some are gold and in this case, you have your choice! ($)

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    • Gifts for Those of Us Who Miss the Days of Back-to-School Shopping!

      Posted at 9:01 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Aug 20th

      It’s about this time of year when I long for the days of back-to-school shopping.  Even today my colleagues know they can always catch my attention with a new offering from the supply cabinet.  (My senior superlative was “most likely to plan her life on post-it-notes.”) What I really miss is the fresh start every year and for some reason breaking out a new legal pad just doesn’t have the same effect. So every Fall I still indulge in a little back-to-school shopping and a few September resolutions (blog more!).  Here are some back-to-school goodies for the student in all of us, all courtesy of my new favorite gift shop: Daytrip Society in Kennebunkport, Maine.  My mother and I stopped in there last weekend and both found things we couldn’t live without. (Check out their site and you will notice several items previously featured in this blog.)

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      Rifle Paper’s Botanicals Notebook Collection or the Pendleton Notebook Collection ($)

      The One Line a Day Five Year Memory Book ($) is a very simple but awesome concept: there is a page for each day of the year and on that day each year you write one line about your day.   It’s so much easier than keeping a journal and gives you the opportunity to reflect on the big and small changes that the same day each year represents.

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      Maybe a new bag is in order, like this one:

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      The Hershel Little America backpack ($$$)

      And of course, a few books are in order!  If you know someone who used tests as exercises in creative writing, check out F in Exams: The Very Best Totally Wrong Test Answers by Richard Benson ($):

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      Or for a great story about a couple that found a life full of adventure in the woods of Maine, check out We Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich ($):

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    • Notes from Camp

      Posted at 4:52 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      May 24th

      Summer camp season is fast-approaching so if there is a certain camper you hope will keep in touch, check out One Canoe Two’s Notes from Camp. Leave the cell phone at home, they are perfect for sending notes to friends or to parents and grandparents anxious to hear about long days of swim lessons, arts and crafts and campfires. ($)

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      And just for fun, here’s a picture of me getting on the bus for Camp Northway, Canada’s oldest summer camp for girls, circa 1992.

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    • Keep Your Bunny Ears Open at Easter Dinner!

      Posted at 7:55 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Apr 20th

      As I’ve mentioned on this blog before, I think the best sources of gift ideas are the recipients themselves.  So, while you’re hunting for eggs, wrangling children and enjoying a family meal, keep your ears open for Mother’s Day ideas.  It’s just around the corner!

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    • Guest Post: The Simple Wallet by “Mr. Sincerely Gifted”

      Posted at 7:43 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Apr 18th

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      If you’re like me, you’ve always been a little jealous of women and their handbags (you would, of course, never admit this, especially in print or on the internet). Men, unfortunately, are generally limited to carrying personal items that fit in a pocket or traditional billfold. Would I carry a “man purse?” Please! Doing so would ensure that I became the subject of ridicule by my golf buddies, my neighborhood pub friends, and even worse, my Dad.

      So how can guys stay organized on the go? I’m guessing that you overstuff your slacks or jeans pockets with a gigantic wallet, a smart phone with a built-in military grade radar and HD TV, and a key ring that would put a high school janitor to shame. What are all those credit cards anyway? Are they even activated? What do those keys even unlock? Probably nothing in the last five years.

      Enter SimpleWallet. This amazing, Kickstarter-backed product line may be the solution to the age-old problem described above. The innovative SimpleWallet comes in a variety of elegant yet masculine colors and styles, and presents a simplistic solution for carrying cards, ID, cash, a smartphone, and a few keys.

      Of course, this conversion will require you to take inventory and rid yourself of unnecessary items. This wallet won’t solve all of your personal organizational problems, but once your make the switch, I am willing to bet that you won’t go back to the world of pockets crammed with useless trash, receipts from McDonald’s, and membership cards from gyms that you don’t remember belonging to. ($)

      **Author’s Note: Special thanks to my wife for humoring this contribution. **

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    • Light ‘Em Up!

      Posted at 7:58 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Apr 7th

      If you want to keep your exercise-enthusiast safe on early morning or late night runs and walks, PowerSpurz are a great gift!   These bands light up and slip over your heels so that drivers can see you on the road.  Battery operated and weatherproof. ($)

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    • There’s Snow in the Forecast But I’m Dreaming of the Beach

      Posted at 8:07 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Mar 12th

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      There’s snow coming tomorrow but I’m hunting for beach-worthy gifts!  The Fouta beach towel from Serena & Lily combines smooth cotton on one side with looped cotton terry on the other for added wicking.   A great gift for anyone dreaming of summer. ($$)

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    • Pay It Forward

      Posted at 6:28 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Mar 3rd

      Sometimes the nicest gifts are those that are totally unexpected.  Today’s post is an ode to paying it forward.  Challenge yourself to do one unexpected act of kindness each day this week.  Here are some ideas:

      1) Buy a few gift cards at your local coffee shop and let the employees hand them out during the day.

      2) Tell the manager when an employee was helpful.  If you don’t hesitate to give negative feedback, you shouldn’t hesitate to give positive feedback either.

      3) Compliment someone at work.  One of my pet peeves is people who take credit when they don’t deserve it.  Help reverse the curse by giving credit where it is due.  The important part is to be sincere.  Self-serving flattery of one’s boss doesn’t count.

      4) Send a note (emails are good but the real thing is better) to a friend or loved one just to say “I miss you” or “I’m thinking of you”.

      5) Shovel your neighbor’s driveway or brush the snow off the car next to yours.

      6) Offer to babysit (for free of course) so a friend or loved one can do something fun for an evening.

      7) Buy your friend or loved one a plane ticket to come see you.  Sometimes a break from the usual routine and a weekend with an old friend or loved one can go a long way.

      8) Give your tickets to the game (or your company’s tickets) to someone who would otherwise never have the chance to go (or to sit so close!).

      9) Donate  funds to your favorite summer camp so that a child who otherwise wouldn’t be able to go can have all the fun you did. (You can also donate to Summer Fund)

      10) Tip really well.  If you’ve never waited tables or tended bar, you have no idea how hard it is.  Trust me, not everyone is as nice as you are.  Every once in a while, leave a really nice tip.

      11) This spring, if you know someone who is elderly or housebound, plant a garden or window box he or she can enjoy.

      12) At every gathering there is an odd person out.  Find that person and be nice.

      13) Help your friends job-hunt.  Looking for a job is often miserable under the best of circumstances, so get a copy of your friend’s resume and keep an eye out.  Your recommendation could go a long way.

      14) Help someone move.  Yes, moving is awful, but that’s why people appreciate the help!  If they have movers,  bring them dinner and some essentials to help them get by until they can unpack (plastic silverware and paper plates, toilet paper, a few lightbulbs, a bottle of wine and opener).

      “To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” — Henry David Thoreau

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    • T-Shirt Blankets!

      Posted at 7:27 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Jan 29th

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      Many of you know that my husband is an avid runner.  And you runners out there know that road races are good for a t-shirt apiece.  So, over the years he has collected dozens of race t-shirts.  I have always wanted to turn these t-shirts into a blanket, but I have never found a reasonably-priced option (we’re talking several hundred dollars for anything of appreciable size). Until Project Repat!  Project Repat is based out of  an awesome accelerator (Space With a Soul) and they share space with my husband’s company, Hands On Tech Boston, which is how we so fortunately stumbled upon them.  From what we can tell, they are really on to something. 15,000 customers have already trusted them to transform a pile of sentimental t-shirts into an awesome keepsake.

      In their own words: T-shirts are intimate. They’re personal. They’re like old friends, and they tell the story of a special time and place in your life, or the life of someone you love. You wouldn’t hide your old friends in a drawer, would you? (Hope not.) We’re here to give your t-shirts new life! So pull out your beloved tees and let us create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt blanket that you’ll treasure forever. 

      Their blankets are made in the U.S. by companies committed to socially responsible manufacturing and they are less than half the price of blankets offered by other companies. You can choose to design the layout of your blanket yourself, or let the experts at Project Repat do it for you.  Click here to get started! ($$-$$$$)

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    • What Are You Getting You For Christmas?

      Posted at 7:11 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 20th

      Hopefully by now you are almost finished with your Christmas shopping but don’t forget you! Maybe you got something for someone else that you really wanted to keep?  Get one for yourself!  You could also get yourself something to look forward to after the holidays are over. Perhaps a spa treatment? Just a thought…

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    • Personalize a Laptop

      Posted at 7:42 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 20th

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      My husband gave me a great gift that I wanted to share.  I bought a new laptop this year and he gave me a gift certificate for a custom laptop skin from DecalGirl.  The design process was so easy and soon my laptop will feature one of my own photos.  You can also choose from thousands of DecalGirl’s designs.

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    • Correction: Walls Should Be Interesting

      Posted at 7:03 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 18th

      I’m clearly distracted by holiday spirit!  Here’s the right link to my photography site.

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    • Walls Should Be Interesting…

      Posted at 6:41 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 18th

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      Pictures say a thousand words so they make great gifts.  If you’re looking for ideas, check out my photography website  where you can buy traditional prints (framed or unframed), canvas prints and even metal prints.

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    • Gifts for Grandparents

      Posted at 5:55 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Dec 15th

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      If you’re looking for a great gift idea for your kids to give to their grandparents, check out these Grandmother and Grandfather Journals from Paper Source. These tiny books help capture the stories and events that shaped the life of your loved one. Inside are questions to spark memories of his or her life with plenty of room to record the details.  It’s a great way for your kids to get to know their grandparents better and would be a fun activity for a holiday afternoon.  And you never know, you might learn a thing or two about your parents! ($)

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    • Gifts for Those Who Knew You When

      Posted at 5:42 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 30th

      If you have an elderly relative to shop for this holiday, it can be hard to come up with good gift ideas.  Needs become more simple and worlds shrink with age.  So focus on improving daily activities.  One idea is to make meals a brighter part of each day with colorful, cheery place-settings.  For my grandmother’s 89th birthday this year I got her some colorful dishes from West Elm.  A single place-setting is very affordable ($), and you might consider a new one each year or even each season.  Research also suggests that brightly colored dishes can help draw the attention of people suffering from dementia, helping them focus on the important task at hand.

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      I also love the choices from Anthropologie:

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      For many elderly people, pictures are a great way to help them stay connected.  Consider a digital picture frame that you can load with family pictures like these available on Amazon:

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      Another picture-themed idea is a calendar featuring family photos.  Consider featuring photos from your relative’s childhood, wedding, etc. in addition to more recent photos with children and grandchildren. I love the options from Minted in particular:

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    • The ManCan (Updated Link)

      Posted at 10:31 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 28th

      So, in my Thanksgiving turkey-stupor, I failed to provide the correct link to the ManCan website in my last post.  To check it out, click here.

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    • The ManCan

      Posted at 8:13 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 28th

      This great stocking stuffer idea comes to you courtesy of my good friend James.  ManCan candles are made inside a real soup can.  The idea was the brainchild of a 13 year-old boy who saw the market for manly scents like Fresh Cut Grass, Memphis Style BBQ and New Mitt. But before the candle is made, the can is purchased from a local grocery store and donated to a soup kitchen.  Once the soup has been consumed, the can is cleaned and the candle is made. So, when you buy a ManCan, you’re getting a high-quality candle and you’re helping to feed people who need a little help.  Great for any bachelor pad.

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    • Ok Rain, I Give Up

      Posted at 4:41 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 27th

      Ok, I give up.  I got completely soaked on my way to work today and my umbrella totally sold me out. So, here is my gift idea for those who commute on foot (and I just might have to give myself one): the ultimate umbrella!  The Blunt Classic Umbrella, provides an unflappable aerodynamic structure for maximum control, even in the most demanding weather.  It’s definitely pricier than the one from CVS that betrayed me this morning, but I suspect that the Blunt Classic Umbrella is a classic example of getting what you pay for. ($$)

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    • Stocking Stuffer: Scent Samplers

      Posted at 7:36 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 25th

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      As many of you know from earlier posts, we at Sincerely Gifted are big fans of rollerball perfume for all the convenience it offers, not to mention the relatively low commitment.  So, what better stocking stuffer than a rollerball perfume?  Sephora’s Fragrance Rollerball Sampler that comes with 5 scents and a scent certificate for an additional rollerball of her favorite!  Don’t take it upon yourself to guess as to whether she is more of a floral or a woodsy-type, just let her decide. ($)

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    • 40 Days Until Christmas!

      Posted at 2:49 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 15th

      40 days and counting.  That’s only 6 weekends! Find your thoughtful gifts now and you could be kicking back at holiday parties and sipping hot chocolate watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas while everyone else is tearing their hair out at the mall or wandering Amazon aimlessly.  When the family gets together for Thanksgiving keep your ears open with Christmas in mind and I’m certain you’ll get some great ideas.  Find out what the kids are really into and you won’t have to guess!

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    • Holiday Recipes: Carry on the Tradition

      Posted at 6:00 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 12th

      Family recipes make great gifts.  Here are some pretty recipe cards that would be perfect for your family favorites.  You can slip a few in a stocking or start a recipe box. If you can’t all be together for the holiday, everyone can still enjoy some of Grandma’s Chocolate Pie!

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      Mason Jar Recipe Cards from OneCanoeTwo ($)

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      Hanging Garden Recipe Cards from Rifle Paper Co. ($)

      If you’re curious about Grandma’s Chocolate Pie, here’s the recipe.  It’s simple and yummy.

      Ingredients:

      4 Hershey bars

      1/2 c. milk

      12 large marshmallows (quartered)

      1/2 pint cream

      Pie shell (I recommend one of the Oreo ones)

      Melt the chocolate with the milk and the marshmallows in a double-boiler and then allow to cool.  Whip the cream and fold into the chocolate mixture.  Fill pie crust with mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.  Enjoy!

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    • Quilts With A Modern Twist

      Posted at 10:56 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 10th

      Just yesterday, as my mother and I were combing through patterns at one of the last remaining needlework shops I know of, I was thinking about all the beautiful cross-stitch, needlepoint and crewel pieces that my great-grandmother, grandmother and mother have made over the years and was lamenting the declining popularity of these arts.  Unlike knitting, which can yield a variety of very utilitarian and stylish results, cross-stitch samplers are not what most people want adorning their walls these days.  But here’s a great idea for those of us who still appreciate needlework, but want to create something a little more modern and personal.

      Haptic Lab has created  DIY Quilting Kits that feature maps of major cities.  The full kit includes a to-scale map template, all the materials you need to make an ivory quilt and sewing instructions.  If you’re feeling more creative though, get the basic kit and you can pick your own fabric, colors, etc.  You can opt for a simple design, or something more personal that features places lived, favorite landmarks, etc.  Sewing experience is helpful but not required and they are only 36″ x 42″ so this is not a lifetime commitment. Give a kit as a gift or make the quilt yourself to give to a loved one. Here are just a few examples:

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      Paris

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      Austin

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      New York City ($$-$$$)

      If you love the idea of a City Quilt, Haptic Lab also sells their own creations like this Boston Quilt below.  They will fit full to king-sized beds and if you ask nicely, they will even embroider a few personal details onto your quilt at no extra cost.

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      City Quilts ($450)

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    • Ode to the Man Cave

      Posted at 5:03 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Nov 4th

      Every guy needs his space.  Help him make it his own with these Man Cave gifts.

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      Rustic Hand-Painted Man Cave Sign ($$$)

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      Personalized College/University Man Cave Sign (many schools available)($$)

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      Personalized Barley Pub Glasses ($$)

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      Personalized Copper Mugs ($$)

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      Vintage Golf Ball Stopper ($)

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    • Start Your Holiday Shopping Early With The Grommet

      Posted at 3:38 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 27th

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      Today we want to share our love for  The Grommet, based in Somerville, Massachusetts.  The Grommet is a product launch platform that helps unique, undiscovered products to succeed.  Grommet companies must possess strong values, which can include preserving a handcraft, solving a problem in a fresh way, creating jobs in a struggling or developing region, building a social or green enterprise, manufacturing in the USA, or inventing new technologies.  Buy differently.

      It’s hard to believe but we are 8 weeks from Christmas!  And with Thanksgiving so late this year, it will be here before you know it.  Get a head start on your gifting so you can enjoy the holiday spirit.  We will be posting lots of great gift ideas in the coming weeks so check back often! You can also sign up to follow this blog by email on the homepage for regular updates.  If you want to do a little hunting of your own, check out Our Favorite Places to Shop for some other great retailers.

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    • Style & Function: Wine Barrel Lazy Susan

      Posted at 8:15 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 20th

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      This Wine Barrel Lazy Susan is a great gift for anyone who likes to entertain but could also be used on a desk to hold supplies or even in a bathroom or on a dresser to hold small items or jewelry boxes.  The best part is that it can be personalized with a name or initials!  ($$$)

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    • Grilling Made Simple

      Posted at 5:33 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 16th

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      These Stainless Steel Branch Skewers make a great gift for the Grill-Master in the family.  Perfect for veggies, meat or marshmallows, the handles stay cool for easy flipping. ($)

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    • Gifts for Guys Who Cook

      Posted at 9:42 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 14th

      I am very lucky to have a husband who cooks.  Of course he is also very lucky that I don’t!   So it got me thinking about good gifts for the guys who cook.  If things tend to get a little messy, an apron can be a lifesaver.  But get him one he’ll actually want to wear (i.e., minus the flowers and the lace trim).  How about an NFL or MLB team apron from Williams-Sonoma (as an aside: GO SOX!):

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      Of if you can’t choose between his favorite teams, consider their Denim Apron:

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      Every cook also needs at least one really good knife.  We love our knives from A.G. Russell, “the oldest mail-order knife company in the world,” based in Rogers, Arkansas.  They have great customer service and can definitely help even non-cooks like me find the perfect knife.

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    • Make Your Guy’s Lunch Cooler

      Posted at 5:13 pm by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 9th

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      Let’s be honest.  Most guys take their lunch to work in a plastic bag at best.  And in their defense, it’s probably in part because lunch bags usually either say “kindergarten” or “flowers gone wild”.  So a Waterproof Waxed Canvas Lunch Bag from Kaufmann Mercantile is the perfect solution. It keeps water out, easily cleans on the inside, and looks good and grown up.  ($$)

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    • Ice Cream and So Much More!

      Posted at 9:40 am by Sincerely Gifted
      Oct 6th

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      These Porcelain Ice Cream Cones are made by a local Brooklyn artist especially for Brook Farm General Store.  They are perfect for serving ice cream or for baking cupcakes or muffins, and also work well as small planters for succulents or little cacti.  Add a little whimsy to a table by using them for small floral arrangements at each place or gather a few in the center. ($)

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