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

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The Story of St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | Gift Idea

There are the people who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (going to the pub for a pint?) and the Irish who celebrate St. Patricks Day (going to the pub for a pint and proud of your ancestry all year long!). This DVD is a gift for the latter.

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The Story of St. Patrick’s Day DVD, done by A&E/The History Channel, examines the modern day celebrations by delving into the past of the real St. Patrick who inspired the holiday.

This is a great gift for someone who loves history and learning about their heritage. Make this gift even better by sitting and watching this with them! Pop some popcorn and sit down and enjoy this DVD as a family. Listen to the grandparents reminisce, teach the kids something about their lineage and learn something yourself…this is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday and it …read more

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