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Here are a few things I’ve spotted around the web that you can check out:

Isabelle (my dog) was kind enough to be my product tester and within seconds of putting it down she was off to play! Her verdict? Definitely gift-worthy for your favorite pooch!

Isabelle is a smaller dog (18 lbs) and she bopped it around with her nose and paw to get at the goodies I placed inside without a problem. She even got creative and picked it up, with her mouth, by the hole that the treats fall out of (shaped, unmistakably, like a miniature Kong) and dropped it to see if that would net her more ...read more]]> This product is so new I haven’t even seen it in stores yet but the well known Kong dog toy company was kind enough to send me a sample of one of their newest dog toys, the Kong Wobbler. ($12.78)

Isabelle (my dog) was kind enough to be my product tester and within seconds of putting it down she was off to play! Her verdict? Definitely gift-worthy for your favorite pooch!

Isabelle is a smaller dog (18 lbs) and she bopped it around with her nose and paw to get at the goodies I placed inside without a problem. She even got creative and picked it up, with her mouth, by the hole that the treats fall out of (shaped, unmistakably, like a miniature Kong) and dropped it to see if that would net her more treats! (sorry neighbors!)

The Kong Wobbler is a puzzle toy for your pooch that screws open so that you can place kibble and/or treats inside for the dog to figure out how to get at. Puzzle toys are great fun for dogs and I highly recommend them as gifts! The base of the Kong Wobbler is weighted so that it will always return to its upright position so your recipient will really get in a nice session of play while they get their meal or treats. This type of gift add variety and excitement to meal time or helps alleviate boredom on a rainy day (or any day!).

The toy is sturdy and made out of FDA, food safe, high-strength polymer so, like other Kong toys, it should last. The Kong Wobbler is dishwasher safe but was very easy to clean up by hand. Almost any dog that is food motivated and over ten pounds will enjoy this toy! It is fun without being too challenging so your doggy friend needn’t be a canine genius to enjoy this gift.

Not that dogs are going to be too concerned with how you make this gift personal, but you can easily make this more personal for the dog’s owner by giving this gift with some super-yummy treats and some fun, dog related gift for the human too!

I was impressed with the minimal, fuss-free packaging. No special tools required to get this toy ready for play and less packaging is always a plus for the environment!

What is your dog’s favorite toy? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Happy gifting!

Click to Purchase on Amazon - $11.69

The second edition of the book has my very own “Gift Detective APPROVED!” logo on it.  (the shiny, silver medallion on the bottom right) Get it while it’s hot!  Eventually, this book will win other awards and my award will have to make way for a more serious, literary and artistic recognition but, for now, Isabelle and I are proud and honored to grace the cover of the book.

Below is a sample video and reading of the book by the author, Jeremy Foster-Fell.

Visit the book’s website to learn more about the author, ...read more]]> Yes – I blogged about the book, The Caterpillar and the Express Train, before but, guess what?

Click to Purchase on Amazon - $11.69

The second edition of the book has my very own “Gift Detective APPROVED!” logo on it.  (the shiny, silver medallion on the bottom right) Get it while it’s hot!  Eventually, this book will win other awards and my award will have to make way for a more serious, literary and artistic recognition but, for now, Isabelle and I are proud and honored to grace the cover of the book.

Visit the book’s website to learn more about the author, the illustrator or to purchase a signed copy.

Please click here to read my previous post about this book, with ideas on how to make the gift more personal!

What do you think about this book?  What do you think of the “Gift Detective APPROVED!” seal appearing on it’s cover?  Please leave a comment and let me know!

Happy gifting!

Finally back home I saw the package once again and wasted no time opening it! I was pretty sure, judging from the address, that I knew what was ...read more]]> I was just about to walk out the door yesterday and saw a big box sitting on the porch. I was ever so curious but didn’t have time to investigate since I was on my way to a doctors appointment so I brought it inside so that I could open it when I returned.

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Finally back home I saw the package once again and wasted no time opening it! I was pretty sure, judging from the address, that I knew what was inside but still, I was excited to open it up to confirm my suspicions.

Well, I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to find! A whole entire gift basket of all natural face and body products!

Here are the products that I found nestled in the pretty basket I received:

Mother’s Milk Daily Cleanser ($8.00)

So Nutty Facial Cleanser ($8.00)

Start Fresh Facial Scrub ($8.00)

My Sugar Daddy Face and Body Scrub ($9.00)

Empress Alix Oil ($12.00)

Nx3 Cuticle Cream ($10.00)

Salty Dog Scrub ($12.00)

Sweet Cheeks Scrub ($12.00)

Generous amounts of the products come packaged in nice glass jars, reminiscent of jelly jars and each one is labelled with a refreshingly simple list of ingredients. For example: The Start Fresh Facial Scrub contains roasted, black eyed peas and love. My Sugar Daddy Face and Body Scrub contains roasted barley, date sugar, espresso, cinnamon, what germ, brown sugar and love. In fact, every single one of Hilary’s products are that natural! You won’t find anything unpronounceable or questionable for your health and when it lists “love” as one of the ingredients, given the care and attention to detail she has obviously put into it, I believe that she did make them with love.

Because I just received the package, I haven’t had time to try everything, but I did use the Mother’s Milk Daily Cleanser and the Empress Alix Oil. My verdict! So far so good. Both products smell wonderful and fresh without any added fragrance and they felt nice on my skin. I plan on using these exclusively on my face and body for at least the next week so that I can really see how they work but I have a good hunch about Hilary 2 Organic products!  I look forward to keeping you updated as I try each gift.  Bonus: My boyfriend liked the subtle fragrance of rose on my skin after I applied the Empress Alix Oil!

Hilary will have her website and online store set up soon but, if you want to get these products now (great gift for Mother’s Day!) you can contact her via e-mail.

This sort of gift is wonderful for anyone who prefers to use natural products, either because they are concerned about what goes onto their body or because of the environmental impact that big manufacturers have.  All of H2O’s containers are reusable or recyclable and the products are made right in her own home with love and care.  This gift would also be wonderful to pamper a loved one or for someone who may need a little gift to encourage a bit of relaxation and self-nurturing.  Because these gifts are made by Hilary herself, you can easily personalize a gift by creating a gift basket of items for your recipient.

I want to give both Hilary, the maker of these fine products, and Jeremy Foster-Fell and his wife Diane a huge thank you for being so kind as to arrange this generous gift!!!

Happy gifting!

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