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If you're looking for a quick Father's Day gift, I've done some hunting and found a few nice things from Dayspring. Personally, I like shopping for things that have a bit of meaning to them and I tend to stay away from gifts that look cheap or silly. Being a Dad is not an easy task and I like to give a gift that's thoughtful and will be appreciated.

Looking for a Leather Journal? Check out the Leather Journal Cross, Buckle Closure or Elastic Band Closure. The leather is something that will last forever and it doesn't look like a ladies clutch...so the guys are sure to like it. ;)

I like the look of this  Faith Over Fear T-shirt and Mug set. It's a good reminder for those tough parenting days, yah? And the Celebrating Dads 365 Day Perpetual Calendar will give him a bit of encouragement every day of the year.

This Clip Frame would make a perfect gift. Don't forget to add a picture of the little one(s) he loves. 

If you're looking for a quick, all-in-one (gift wrap included) present, check out the Trophy Dad  - Journal, Mug, and Gift Bag set. 

Finally, I love this wall art. It's perfect for his office or even displayed somewhere in the home.

Go shop now and grab these deals.

Free Shipping on Father's Day Gifts Section!  AND! Get a Free 365 Day Perpetual Calendar with $30 purchase! Shop Father's Day Gifts now!


~Amy

My Father's Day Gift Picks from Dayspring

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The Spring season is upon us bringing Summer right behind it. For me, that usually means I'll be wearing lighter clothing and accessories for comfort's sake. I like to keep it simple but I still like finding pretty things to wear. 

I was recently sent the Persuasion ring to review from Blue Steel. And when this blue and silver little box arrived at my home, I was all sorts of giddy. {What is it about the little box that makes opening jewelry so exciting?}

Perhaps the excitement is from being able to see what it looks like in person. I saw the stock image of this ring but I wasn't sure if the piece itself would hold up to that picture since I've never received anything from Blue Steel before.

I'm happy to report, it was love at first sight.

Simple, delicate, and dainty are the words I would use to describe this ring. It sparkles all the right ways and the fit of the ring is just right. It's very well made and it has kept all its beauty, even through my parenting, and homeschooling, and dish washing, and so on. I see no scratches or discoloration on this ring at all.

Let's talk about this ring with a little more detail. The ring itself is titanium. This titanium is 100% hypoallergenic and allergy free. That means you don't have to worry about irritation or discoloration. Also, titanium is a very strong metal and that's why I haven't seen any scratches or marks on it while I've been wearing it almost daily for the past few weeks.

The stones in the eternity band are CZ's, but the way these stones are set in the band makes them look pretty authentic. The clarity of the stones might be the real giveaway here. However, if someone just looks down and sees the ring, I don't think anything about it would scream "fake" at them. 

BUY IT: This ring can be purchased from Blue Steel for $99.99.

** Thanks to the PR firm or brand for the item to review. This review is based strictly on my experience and opinion. There was no compensation for the review itself or to influence my choice of words. Others may not agree or may have a different experience.**

Blue Steel Titanium Ring Gift Idea {Review}

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I've been with my husband for nearly 12 years {altogether} and it goes without saying, sometimes he could use a hint or two as to what he can gift me for holidays like Valentine's Day.

Perhaps you're in the same boat? Let me help you out a little bit. I have a wonderful gift idea that you can share...or just leave this post open on your browser for your significant other to see...

I recently received a wonderful assortment of treats from Shari's Berries. I'm not kidding when I say it is ABSOLUTELY DIVINE. No, really. This gift idea is far more delicious than roses and it's something that can be shared.

My order was shipped just as I requested it would be and this box arrived the day the hubster returned from a business trip. I figured we could share a tasty treat together with some conversation before we both passed out from sheer exhaustion. 

 I've ordered from websites in the past and I always worry if I'm going to feel ripped off when it arrives. In the case of the Cheesecake Trio and Full Half Dozen Swizzled Strawberries, there was absolutely no disappointment. Instead, I was excited to dive into these desserts and had a hard time waiting for the hubster to get home.

So exactly what is included here?

• 3" Classic New York Cheesecake
• 3" White Chocolate Cheesecake
• 3" Rocky Road Cheesecake
• 2 Strawberries dipped in milk chocolate with chopped almonds
• 2 Strawberries dipped in white chocolate with dark chocolate swizzles
• 2 Strawberries dipped in dark chocolate with chocolate chips. 

The cheesecakes are heavenly and so rich I could barely finish a 3" cheesecake on my own. And the strawberries are HUGE and so juicy. There really isn't anything I would change about them either. Perhaps I would just order the full dozen strawberries with the 3 cheesecakes instead.

Of the 3 cheesecakes, I favored the rocky road and of the 3 strawberries, I have to go with the dark chocolate with chocolate chips. YUM to the O!

Why don't you go order some to share with a friend or loved one this Valentine's Day? You may even find a coupon worth using and save yourself some money on it. :)

**Thanks to the brand/pr firm for the items to facilitate this review. I was not compensated for this review beyond receiving the items mentioned. This review shares my thoughts and opinions. Others may have a different experiences or opinion.**

Bookmark This For Your Valentine: A Gift Suggestion {review}

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If you're looking for some cute Mother's Day gifts {Mother's Day is May 12th!}, hop over to Red Envelope and see the many choices there. There's ideas for every Mom, from the gardener to the jewelry collector and everything in between.

Me? I fell for these simply lovely silk pajamas.

Oh, yes I did.

I'm the kind of Mom who loves to be comfortable and a great pair of pajamas is so wonderful.

For this review, I chose to get the pajamas gift wrapped since I had a little extra money left over and I wanted to see how Red Envelope does with something like this. Here's the box I received.

It looked amazing and I can definitely recommend their gift wrap option if you're shipping your gift purchase directly to the recipient.

Here's a look at the way the pajamas were packaged up. They were folded nicely inside this silk pouch. {Quite the presentation, no?}

These pajamas are so very soft and I love the detail on them.

The drawstring pants make these pajamas even more comfortable as they can keep up with me on days I'm bloated or ate a bit too much {we all have been there one time or another} but at the same time, they fit great on my normal days too.

These are perfectly feminine and very cozy {and on sale for $59.99}. I have a new excuse to have a "pajama day" from time to time. 

Thanks, Red Envelope, for the early Mother's Day gift!

**Thanks to Red Envelope who supplied the items to facilitate this review. I wasn't compensated in any way for this post. In this post I share my thoughts and opinions of the items mentioned. Others may have a different experience or opinion.**

Mother's Day Gift Ideas from Red Envelope

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Time again to join Kailani at An Island Life for the simple question/answer meme, "Aloha Friday". This is a fun way to kick off the weekend and meet a few new bloggers at the same time!

My Question:

{OK, everyone! This is your chance to put your wishes out where they can be seen. Bookmark this and leave it open if you need to send your loved one a big fat hint.}

What is one thing you'd love to receive for Valentine's Day? {Yes, even if you don't celebrate it. Pretending can be fun sometimes. ;) }

My Answer:
A new lens for my Canon DSLR. *cough* it's on my Amazon wish list *cough*

LOL

Have a great weekend!

Aloha Friday ~ V-Day Gifts?

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There’s always one or two people on your shopping list that are difficult to shop for. For these few people, I always find myself going from store to store browsing aimlessly and coming out with nothing for them. I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about.

I’m glad to know that I no longer need to worry about browsing store after store for the perfect gift, but I also don’t even have to leave my home to buy for them. After seeing what’s available at GreatArrivals.com, I know that those “hard to shop for” people will be well taken care of.

I was sent the wonderfully yummy Peace & Prosperity basket to review in my home with my family.

This is the Small basket that sells for $44.99 regularly. If you buy it now, however, it’s on sale for $40.49. So, what comes in the basket?

• Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel Premium Square
• Lindt White Chocolate Truffles
• de Geneve Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights
• Old Fashioned Gourmet Chocolate Cream Puffs
• Fielding's Fine Belgian Truffles
• Malto Bella Cappuccino Toffee Malt Balls
• Primo Dolce Chocolate Truffle Cookies
• Angelina's Sweet Butter Cookies
• Brent & Sam's White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
• Beth's Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Brown & Haley's Almond Roca Buttercrunch Candy with Chocolate & Almonds
• Fontazzi Butter Toffee Pretzels
  ...in a Mahogany Stained Oval Gift Basket hand-tied with Holiday ribbon.

Everything in this basket was delicious. The hubster and I faithfully tried each and every thing to make sure of that. :) I was very excited to open this basket and I couldn’t help but think of people I know who would LOVE to receive this as a gift as well.

As I said before, I received the small basket. There are two other sizes with more goodies available if you wanted to buy a bit bigger than what I received. (Mine was plenty, though, let me tell you.)

While you’re visiting GreatArrivals.com, take a look at the left sidebar. Over there, you can select to view the baskets for holidays, special occasions, specific recipients, specific types of baskets (like chocolate or coffee), or even specific price points. This will make your shopping even easier as you can narrow down your options right from the beginning of your shopping experience.

Of course, you’ll want to view the holiday baskets first. For a limited time, they’re all 10% off!!

So, what are you waiting for? Visit GreatArrivals.com today and be done with your Christmas shopping in just a few clicks.

**This review is based strictly on my experience with the item and my opinion of that experience. I was not compensated for my review beyond receiving a sample item. Please see my disclosure policy at the bottom of my blog page.**

GreatArrivals.com Gift Baskets for the Holidays (review)

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Aloha Friday is here! It's time to kick back and relax with Kailani at An Island Life. I'll ask a simple question for you to answer. Don't forget to visit Kailani and play along on your blog too. :)

Here's my question:

What are some good ideas for big brother gifts? Do you know a website or store that sells something cute and fun for a soon-to-be big bro? I'm looking everywhere and want to find just the right thing(s)...

Aloha Friday ~ 6/19

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