The gentlemen, Brett and Nate, of Forgetful Gentleman know what it is like to be a busy man in these modern times, yet they also realize that in order to qualify as a “gentleman” that they must meet certain standards – like remembering to wish their mother a happy birthday, thank their friend for all those things friends do, convey their love to that special someone…because real gentlemen say, “Thank you.” and “I love you!” – and not just with an e-mail or, worse, a text message (no, sending “happy birthday 2U!” is not cool) but with a handwritten and personal note.

Elephant Cards: Classic Linen Line, $30

The handsome set above is an example of one of their products,  Elephant Cards in Classic Linen, and includes:

* 12 cards and envelopes (3 …read more

You can visit Wildpen’s Etsy shop to purchase these one of a kind pieces.  100% of Wildpen’s net profit is donated to bird rescues, so this is one of those gifts that give back, something you and your recipient can feel good about.

Items like the ocean vials would make a lovely gift to a beach lover (As a housewarming gift, perhaps? You could frame the photo of the beach that the glass is collected at so that they have some art for their new home – two gifts in one!).  The earrings and pendants are just right for the woman in your life – be it your wife, mother or sister – this is the type of woman who wears the simplistic beauty of jewelry like these well.  Look at the women you are close …read more

Artwork by M. Gauvin – www.matthewgauvin.com

Father’s Day is June 21 this year so it is time to start thinking ahead to that special day, but so many Father’s Day presents will make great gifts at any time of the year because you are celebrating your father or husband, not all fathers. So, this gift should be personal and not some generic “I Love Dad” mug.

I wrote a post a while ago about a Hot Stone Massage Kit. It was a small, simple and inexpensive kit made as an introductory kit for learning about hot stone massage and includes enough small stones to be able to give a foot massage – but I gave info on how to upgrade it a bit and make it back massage ready. Well, I was surfing the net for great gifts to blog about and …read more