All wrapped up in giving, dreaming, believing, ribbons, and pretty paper… Give the gift that will be remembered!
On the first day of Christmas my dear friend gave to me a bag to hold all my goodies. This canvas tote makes a perfect stocking stuffer for your friends who knit. It’s 13 inches by 13 inches, making it the perfect size for a small project to take on the road or store while it is in progress.
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Summer has been fun, fun, fun, but we are ready for fall. Among other activities, the cooler weather is a great time here in Ohio to do a little glamping.
We used to be campers, but now we have learned the fine art of glamping 🙂 .
Roughing It In Style!
Let me show you what our little roadtrip to Brookville, Indiana glamping at Whitewater Memorial Park Campground looked like while I give you 10 Gift Ideas For Happy Glampers.
The first three things every glamper should have are a cast iron skillet, warm pajamas, and a pocket knife.
The need for the cast iron skillet is obvious. It goes on the handy dandy grate so glampers can cook themselves up some chow. One of the secrets to a Happy Glamper is a full stomach. A cast iron skillet is made for the job – fry up some bacon, sausage, coffee cake – whatever their little hearts desire (except Pop-Tarts, you can just eat those right out of the box). – Realizing all that is chock full of fat, salt, and sugar. What can I say? Sometimes I fall off the wagon.
Wait! Did someone just say coffee? Thought so.
Every true American Glamper likes a swig of coffee to wake them up in the morning, right? A coffee cup is another super gift idea for a Happy Glamper.
Anyways, back to the picture.
A pocket knife is handy for obvious reasons – like whittling the tip of a stick to put a hot dog or marshmallow on. It also comes it handy to open things or maybe even … cut things :D?
Soft, Warm pajamas provide comfort on cool nights snuggled by the campfire or in the tent. Cold toes make sad glampers – And nobody wants that!
Another idea for a Happy Glamper is a folding camp chair. No matter how great a camp chair is, eventually they wear out. I think any Happy Glamper would appreciate receiving a camp chair.
So far we’ve covered cast iron skillet, coffee cup, pocket knife, warm pajamas, and a camp chair. We are halfway through our 10 Gift Ideas for Happy Glampers. If any of those sound like a good fit – what are you waiting for? Go get that shopping done!
If you still need more, think about these.
What are you going to put the soft, warm pajamas in?
A duffel bag! Personalization is always nice touch. Happy Glampers like to keep their things neat (pretty) and organized. Enough said.
One thing about being out in the wilderness. It gets dark at night.
That means sitting around the fire telling – Ghost Stories! A book of short ghost stories is sure to be a hit gift for the Happy Glamper on your list.
I wish I had a picture of us roasting marshmallows on roaster sticks and reading ghost stories, but I didn’t have a flashlight, camping string lights, or a camp light with a nice sturdy shepherd’s hook to hang it on.
You’ll just have to use your imagination – or Google 😀 !
That’s 10 Gift Ideas for Happy Glampers (plus a few bonus ideas if you were paying attention):
10. Nice, Sturdy Shepherd’s Hook
9. Camp Light
8. Campfire Roasting Sticks
7. Book of Short Ghost Stories
6. Duffel Bag
5. Folding Camp Chair
4. Pocket Knife
3. Soft, Warm, Pajamas
2. Coffee Cup
1.Cast Iron Skillet
Eleven more days until Father’s Day! Who is easier to shop for than good old dad?
This post is chock full o’ links because I am spilling over with ideas for gifts for dad.
My dad is a grill master. He loves to receive gifts like this grill set, gloves for handling hot stuff, or Jim and Jack Together At Last. If your family has a new bundle of joy any proud papa would love a father baby matching set. Awww.
If your dad is a beer drinker he could probably use a bottle opener , or maybe some helpful socks, or a natural wood flight paddle.
What hobbies does your dad enjoy? Does he like to play guitar? Maybe he would like a new guitar pick, or a key chain. Every dad I know loves music and gadgets and would swoon over this little gift that covers both!
Or does your dad spend his spare time out hitting the links? Why get him a magazine subscription when he could be practicing his game instead?
Uh oh – Don’t get me started on dad jokes 😀 😀 😀
No matter what makes your dad tick. I’m sure he is the
I want to share with you the gifts my children gave me for Mother’s Day because I think they are terrific ideas for birthdays, graduate, anniversary, or even bridal.
My oldest son lives in California and he and his fiance sent me the first two seasons of Pushing Daisies and The Big Book of Pies and Tarts.
Pushing Daisies is new to me. I’m part way through the first season and so far it’s meeting the description of quirky and fun. I can’t wait to cook up some of the delicious recipes in the cookbook.
I think this could also make a great birthday, anniversary, or bridal gift.
My oldest daughter and my son-in-law live in Florida and they sent me a terrarium kit.
My daughter recently joined a garden club and has been learning about succulents. She knows I am interested in trying my green thumb on them too.
I think a terrarium would make a great gift for a birthday, anniversary, or the graduate going off to college. A tiny little garden could give a touch of home to a dorm room or to anyone who occupies a small space. Terrariums are a fun way to bring a little outdoor life to an office cubicle too.
My youngest daughter gave me a beautiful handmade card. I love orange and pink together so this card is right up my alley.
“Life comes with a mother, not a manual. I think you are great at being the manual.”
These ideas can be used for a family member or friend that you know well, but they are also terrific birthday gift ideas for someone you aren’t as close to – like a neighbor or co-worker.
Here’s a picture of my terrarium. Let me know how you think my terrarium turned out and I’d love for you to give me any tips you may have for keeping my little green friend alive.
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I was listening to the radio on my drive to work yesterday. The DJ was asking moms to call in and say what they wanted most for Mother’s Day.
Their answers? – The overwhelming response was SLEEP!
The moms that called in said they wanted to sleep through the night uninterrupted. They wanted to sleep in. They wanted a day without having to take care of everybody. They wanted to be pampered.
If this sounds like a mom you know we’ve got some last minute gift ideas.
If she wants sleep why not give her pajamas or a fun sleep mask or some embroidered pillowcases?
If she doesn’t take time to pamper herself consider getting her a manicure or pedicure (or both!) I don’t think I know any mom who wouldn’t appreciate this gift.
Here are some other great last minute gift ideas your mom or wife is sure to love:
A mug for her coffee or a new water bottle.
Bath salts, bath bombs, or lotion.
A picture frame with a funky flower.
A Journey of Grace angel.
A Willow Tree figure
A rose pin.
A flag for her garden.
A plant pick in a beautiful bouquet or pot.
A glitzy pen from Bauble Lulu.
Any soccer mom or baseball mom might like a new chair, spirit wear, a scorekeeper, or sunglasses.
Suzy Toronto coasters or prints.
Still not sure or need more ideas?
Check out our Mother’s Day board on Pinterest.
Read The Real Truth About What Moms Want for some other simple ideas for Mother’s Day.
We’d love to hear what you are giving your mom this Mother’s Day?
Or tell us what was the best Mother’s Day gift you ever received?
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