When you start running out of time – you start thinking of places where you can cross of the most amount of people at one time… Brookstone is pretty awesome at doing just that.
The Rover Spy Tank is App-Controlled by your iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPhone device, or iPad tablet. It generates its own Wi-Fi wireless connection for your smart device (no frequency interference!). The impressive wireless range lets it travel up to 200 ft. unobstructed, up to 100 ft. around walls into other rooms. Navigate it with the on-screen driving arrows or use the G-Drive Mode that uses your device’s accelerometer like a steering wheel in your hand. Now on sale for $99.99 its a steal! and the kids will LOVE IT! Remember they also need a iOS device first… otherwise this gift will get pricey when they ask you to buy it as well! I personally tested this bad boy out and its SWEET!
Obol’s unique Swoop n Scoop design lets you enjoy cereal or anything crispy until the last bite.
And with its easy-to-hold, textured non-slip grip and rim, you can eat wherever you like–in bed or while watching a movie. Kids love Obol! And moms will, too. It’s made in the USA from BPA-free, unbreakable polypropylene–and it’s dishwasher-safe.
Slip your feet in and two powerful water jets get to work right away. Just choose your speed, sit back and enjoy as it works to increase circulation, relieve tight muscles and relax tired feet. But the relief doesn’t end there—two rolling nodes provide kneading massage to your arches leaving no tired muscle untouched.
Most important part of this one is to give her time to use it.
Built-in support system cradles your head and neck, to help keep your chin out and your airway more open.
At first glance, the pillow looks–and feels–like a pressure-relieving memory foam neck pillow. Inside, an innovative support system cradles your head and neck, keeping your chin out to help keep your airway more open. Back sleeper or side sleeper, it makes no difference. You get the sleep support and comfort you need, and your partner can finally sleep through a quiet night, too. To customize the support level of the pillow to your specific size, simply unzip the removable, washable outer cover to access the three removable support pads. Pillow fits into a standard pillow case.
The pressure-sensitive LCD surface displays lines of different thickness–just like pen and paper. Jot down thoughts with the included stylus or other suitable instrument (even your fingernail!). You can also erase at the touch of a button. Worried you’ll accidentally erase? The erase-lock switch on the side prevents accidental erasure. Ultra-thin, the Boogie Board 10.5 size is only ½” thick—saving space while also saving reams of waste paper from impacting the environment. Convenient stylus holder built-in on the top. One-touch erase button clears the screen, 2 replaceable AAAA batteries (last for tens of thousands of erases) and cleaning cloth included. < I’ve seen this now 4 times in the airport stores and I’ve played with it for 10 minutes each thinking how much my toddler son would love drawing on this!
For in-laws: Mini Flask (wait this might be better suited as a present to yourself)
Obol’s unique Swoop n Scoop® design lets you enjoy cereal or anything crispy until the last bite.
And with its easy-to-hold, textured non-slip grip and rim, you can eat wherever you like–in bed or while watching a movie. Kids love Obol®! And moms will, too. It’s made in the USA from BPA-free, unbreakable polypropylene–and it’s dishwasher-safe.
With Mother’s day finally here – I hope you atleast got a card… I hope that your child have made cards (if you didnt buy them make one!)…
Here are a few last minute gift ideas for anyone…
The Starbucks package… Start with a gift card, add a mug or a travel mug, drop them into a bag add some tissue paper and a card and bingo. Going for the added special flavor add into the package a high end bag of coffee or tea.
Next up for the women who loves the gym (cause if she doesnt this would be calling them fat otherwise)…
The Gym package… Head over to her gym (she doesnt have one is a sure sign this isnt the right gift for her), add some training sessions, then get her a new gym outfit, new shoes, ect… Maybe she’s into yoga a new yoga mat is always nice and now easier and easier to find – I highly suggest Lululemon Athletica www.lululemon.com for both the outfit and the yoga mat.
Next up for the women who loves to relax and be pampered…
The day spa package… Find a good nearby spa (or one that your wife goes to) and get a giftcard for a message, facial, and whatever else they suggest. Add a $20 bill into the envelope for tips and you’re good to go.
How about the expecting Mom (or just plain expecting)…
You can pick up a book Portraits of Pregnancy: The Birth of a Mother this is great if you add it to a gift certificate for a photo shoot – there are tons of amazing photographers out there – ie. my amazing wife Suzanne Cohen Photography an expecting mother shoot is a one time thing as no two pregnancies will be the same. Plus in 30 years they’ll look great at a wedding slideshow.
Finally the coupon book…
This isn’t one you should buy in the store but you should create 12 coupons (hopefully one that makes sense for each month) with something special on them – 1 pair of new shoes, 1 new outfit, 1 shopping trip where I wont complain about how long it takes to try on the outfits, 1 night out (without the kids), 1 movie date, 1 rated x night – I’m sure you get it by now… but have fun with it and make it things she’ll really want.
Dont forget the basics work too…
Flowers, Candy, Jewelry, and Wine seem to be the staples around here.
Women love fragrance and most women love perfume… there is usually a ratio of size to price and the smaller the bottle the more they want it the more money it is…
But there is no getting around it – perfume if purchased correctly is a winner. How do you go about getting the right perfume, well you can go to the perfumes she already has and take a stab at it because usually a women will like very similar fragrances. Alternatively, ask a girlfriend of hers for some suggestions. But if you have a daughter ask her to go shopping for some with mom.
Now everyone has a fragrance these days so why doesn’t your wife has her own… you maybe sitting there think – HUH?! well this was a new concept to me to until a year ago when I attended a perfume party (it is exactly like it sounds and there were other men there – so lay off the pulling my man card jokes). Companies like Scenterprises do just this, you can find them at scenterprises.com they offer a few different perfume studio packages. These packages are done in a way there it would be hard to create a not so nice perfume… and if done correctly can make an amazing perfume.
If you havent heard of these perfume parties yet – you will they’re like the new gold parties…so much so that scenterprises was just written up in the April edition of Parenting: early years magazine.
The Perfume Studio’s “Design your own Fragrance” kits are available in 3 fabulous individual gift sets of Fresh, Floral and Oriental blends and one larger set containing an entire Perfumer’s Palette.
Choose from three different sets:
FRESH, FLORAL & ORIENTAL SETS- each set contains six beautiful, high quality perfume blends, with matching blotter strips for testing; pipettes for filling; and elegant designer-color atomizers. And voila! You have your own beautiful creation! SRP $75
The MASTER PERFUMER KIT contains all 18 blends which span the entire perfume palette, including magnificent blends of citrus, florals, woodsy, fruity, spicy, balsamics, musks… everything you need to create different fragrances for your different moods. SRP $195
How to win a mini set… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 3rd, 2011.
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1) Get a card ASAP! cant get out of the house check out below for the “just print one at home” It is at the bottom of the post, just print it out sign your name (and your kids name too).
2) Get a gift ASAP! price isn’t the object here its the idea and thought that counts right? Maybe for you – for me I need to have something insightful and then something useful… Starbucks giftcard (useful) and an new iPhone Case (useful since she needs one that glows in the dark at this point :P).
Can you say your gift is in the mail? Sure, but it better be a damn fine gift… Here are some quick suggestions Jewelry from Tali Gillette [Link] she’s got an amazing MAMA necklace. What about photography setup a session with Suzanne Cohen Photography [Link] she’ll capture this moment in time for your family. Gift Cards to a Spa – you know she’s working 24/7 to keep the family happy the best gift is a few hours off and someone pampering her! Let her shop – retail therapy is a real thing! Drop a gift card to her favorite shop – cant pick just one try getting a gift card to an entire mall or try a prepaid AMEX or VISA.
3) Its her day give her whatever she wants/needs/deserves most of all remember what you do today will come back to you in a month when all you’ll want is a 12 pack of cold beers and a ball game on TV (maybe a BBQ with the family at the end).
4) Break out of the routine – while keeps everything moving forward it – it also makes it feel same old/same old – try something new – try something different. If nothing else is a story, but you might just find that you get a little glimmer back in her eyes that there is life post kids.
That’s it! Here’s the card that you can print out in case you’re really locked up at home!
