Mother’s Day: Simple and Sweet

Monday, April 27th, 2009 | Gift Idea

By M. Gauvin matthewgauvin.com

So, I was was doing research one night and just happened to find this site – Wild Olive – and knew as soon as I saw this tee, it would be perfect for Mother’s Day. Now, granted, it wouldn’t be perfect for everyone,

Beloved Tee – $24.99

you have to consider certain things about your recipient; are they religious? If not, they probably aren’t going to appreciate wearing something with scripture on it. Another consideration, some women don’t like to wear t-shirts. So, if your mom or spouse is a super-polished, button-down-blouse type of lady and doesn’t often dress casually, just take a peek at some of the other Mother’s Day posts or the Mother’s Day aStore because I’ve picked out lots …read more

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Mother’s Day: PART II of Making a Book an Extraordinary Gift on Any Budget

Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | Gift Idea, Uncategorized

***This is the 100th Post!!!***
In yesterday’s post I suggested some specific books (or for the mom who really loves reading – a Kindle would be another fantastic gift) that would make nice Mother’s Day gifts. For the second part of this series I am going to embellish on the idea and show you different ways to make any book or publication into a really thoughtful and personalized present.

By M. Gauvin – www.matthewgauvin.com

Part II
Ideas for Making Any Book or Publication Into a Really Thoughtful and Personalized Present
Books are great presents for a variety of reasons, including, you don’t have to worry about getting the wrong size or color, they ship well, wrap easily, and there is such a wide variety to choose from that, as long as your recipient likes to read, you can find something that really suits …read more

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Mother’s Day: PART I of Making a Book an Extraordinary Gift on Any Budget

Saturday, April 25th, 2009 | Gift Idea

By M. Gauvin – matthewgauvin.com

This is a two part blog wherein I will discuss specific books that would make nice Mother’s Day gifts and ideas on how to make any book or publication into a really thoughtful and personalized present. Part II will be posted tomorrow so please check back!

Part I
Wonderful Mother’s Day Book Ideas

Dear Mom Thank You For Everything ($10) is is a great little book for the family that thrives on humor! This Mother’s Day gift is simple and sweet with equal parts humor and heart. There are fantastic animal photos so this is also a great gift for the mom who loves animals and a good dose of cute overload.

Yiddishe Mamas: The Truth About the Jewish Mother ($10) is a book that analyzes the stereotype of a Jewish mother and takes a serious look at both famous …read more