In fact, recognition is the best present you can give a graduate. How you recognize them is largely dependent on their personality and your time and budget, but recognizing them, even with a heartfelt card, is something that will let them know how proud you are of them – the best present you can give.

No idea what to get your graduate? Hire me to help! Want to get my help for FREE? No strings attached, it will cost you nothing – all you have to do is fill out a Sleuthing Sunday ...read more]]> Whether the grad in your life is graduating from high school or college, if you want to show you care about them, you should definitely acknowledge their accomplishment.

In fact, recognition is the best present you can give a graduate. How you recognize them is largely dependent on their personality and your time and budget, but recognizing them, even with a heartfelt card, is something that will let them know how proud you are of them – the best present you can give.

No idea what to get your graduate? Hire me to help! Want to get my help for FREE? No strings attached, it will cost you nothing – all you have to do is fill out a Sleuthing Sunday form.

Happy gifting!

First of all, investigate my latest GiftAway for a great Mother’s Day gift!

Secondly, you know my post about the personalized candles? Well, Madison is offering readers incredible discounts!

* 20% discount on custom Mother’s Day candles * Free consultation (usually $25/hour) * Unlimited photo proofs and changes (a savings of up to $75.00)

To obtain these deals – just mention The Gift Detective sent you when you contact Madison Hill Candles!

Lastly, don’t forget that I have a great discount on the DVD, Yoga4Dogs.

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Happy gifting!

Nevertheless, ...read more]]> Just because I didn’t get an official Sleuthing Sunday request this week, doesn’t mean I wasn’t in sleuthing mode. I generally am. Case in point: I was doing personal stuff and came across this great NPR article on the iPad. If you are considering getting the iPad as a gift (or even for yourself) it has some interesting points in it. One thing in particular I thought was worth noting – the weight of the iPad. 1.5 pounds! This is important to consider for people who might want to use this as a gaming device or as their electronic or even for someone who is elderly and maybe has arthritic hands. It isn’t a lot of weight for a little time but holding this in one hand and typing with the other…my wrists get tired even thinking about it!

Nevertheless, this will be a great gift for some and you should definitely consider who might like to find it wrapped up with their name on it….

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Happy gifting!

Yes – it is a watch and a phone!

This watch is among several of its kind ($99-$359.99) and it really brings a futuristic twist to every day life. Honestly, what gadget lover wouldn’t love to sport a phone watch? Not only is it neat and useful but is also very reminiscent of those ultra-cool gadgets in the spy movies – sure to please many recipients! This is an item that will be most appreciated by the men, not because women won’t love a gadget like this but because none of the current styles are very feminine. Not only is this a unique gift, it is also fun and practical. ...read more]]> My boyfriend found this W Phonewatch, by Kempler & Strauss ($199.99) online and, if his phone was compatible, would buy it ASAP!

Yes – it is a watch and a phone!

This watch is among several of its kind ($99-$359.99) and it really brings a futuristic twist to every day life. Honestly, what gadget lover wouldn’t love to sport a phone watch? Not only is it neat and useful but is also very reminiscent of those ultra-cool gadgets in the spy movies – sure to please many recipients!

This is an item that will be most appreciated by the men, not because women won’t love a gadget like this but because none of the current styles are very feminine.

Not only is this a unique gift, it is also fun and practical. A phone watch is so convenient and portable in instances where your guy doesn’t have pockets (exercise) and all the while he can look so very James Bond whilst dialing out on his watch.

So, although this might put more of a dent in your pocketbook, the next time you think “he has everything” think about this gift and whether it might be the ticket to putting a huge smile on his face!

This is a great gift for boyfriends (he won’t ever have the excuse of not having his phone with him again!), husbands, brothers, fathers…older men might not like this gift however so be sure to carefully consider who you are thinking if buying this for. For instance, an older gentleman with failing eyes might find the small screen (small screen = small print!) frustrating or someone who is hard of hearing might find using a bluetooth headset difficult. Obviously, someone who barely uses their cell phone would not like this gift either. But don’t let that discourage you! Many people would definitely love this gift and it would make a superb Father’s Day, Birthday or Anniversary gift, among others. I can easily imagine giving this to a man with a card that says something along the lines of “Because I love communicating with you!”

Is your man a Bond movie buff or loves spy movies? You could buy him a Bond flick and then present him with the phone watch.

Another great way to gift this would be to just make the present ring. Set up the phone watch, wrap it up and call him. He won’t expect to hear his present ringing and he will be even more surprised when he sees that it is a phone watch!

Make sure that his phone is compatible with the watch! Call customer service first, if you are unsure.  This is a really important part of this gift so taking that extra time will be well worth it.  Find a style will suit him and work well.  Phone watches are not going to be the primary way he will make all his calls because all that small circuitry has limitations, but it will still be a gift that he will be able to use, enjoy and even want to show off!

Happy gifting!

photo credit: lovelihood Of course, Martha Stewart’s site has many ideas for Valentines – from easy to intricate.  All are beautiful, but I decided to peruse the batch and pick a few of my faves: