These are the LAST TWO DAYS of the MassArt Spring Sale. I had really wanted to get this blog up sooner but a few obstacles prevented that so run, drive, take the T (green line, Longwood stop) or the #39 bus to 621 Huntington Avenue (the Tower Building) Boston, MA to get your gift on. Don’t be surprised if you want to pick up some things for yourself too – the items are lovely beyond description so I’m just going to post lots of pictures below for you so that you can see for yourself!

Please note that profits from the sales of these items benefit the artists who handcraft them and help support future artists via student scholarships – this is a great opportunity for you to find a gift and give a gift to these talented souls. …read more

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

I’ve seen a lot of searches recently for gifts for the elderly, disabled and gifts for those with long term illness.  So, because the blog has seen so many of these searches lately I thought I would address this need.

There are a few ways to approach this and it largely depends on the situation.  Some elderly people are very healthy and active whereas some of them face a lot of physical challenges.  Similarly, those who are disabled or ill span a wide range of challenges and each case needs to be considered individually, but I do have some general guidelines and links that may be helpful in choosing a personal and thoughtful gift.

First you have to consider why you are searching for this specific gift for _fill in the blank_ and not a gift for their personality, passion/hobby or something unique for them?  Being elderly, ill or disabled does not …read more