Book Review: Gifts for Baby - Toys, Clothes & Nursery Accents to Make with Love

Written by Merry Vincent


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Projects included:

~Window Dressing Flower Garland ~Heart-Felt Booties ~Baby Kimono Top w/ Embroidered Trim ~Big, Fun, Soft Baby Blocks and Balls ~Royal Treatment Washcloth and Towels ~Pretty and Practical Portable Changing Pad ~Moon and Stars Cradle Sheet ~Star Bright Applique Top ~Beaded Baby Booties ~Buttercup Fleece Stroller Blanket ~One-of-aKind Snap Tops ~Baby Bee Hooded Towel ~Twinkly Star Toy ~Just Ducky Toy Tote and Floor Pad ~Baby's Best Friend Stuffed Scottie Dog ~Four Seasons Felt Activity Book ~Dots and Flowers Decoupage Shelf ~Good Little Eater Oilcloth Bib ~Sweet Little Socks ~Vintage Tea-Towel Lavender Sachet ~Color-Slice Felt Rattle ~Flying Friends Mobile ~Nursing and Play Pillow ~Good Times Rolling Toy Basket ~Elfin Slippers ~Little Ladybug Sunhat ~Sweetheart Shade ~Baby Pixie Hat ~Baby Bunting ~Fairytale Treasure Chest ~Baby's First Counting Book ~Snuggle Bunny ~Super-Absorbent Diaper Bag Pouch ~Toile Keepsake Box ~Playful Pony Bookends ~Star Attraction Frame ~Fleecy Jumper ~Fleecy Baby Pants ~Changing Table Organizer ~Cute-as-a-Button Changing Table Tray ~Little Bird Baby Album

Merry Vincent is a freelance writer, living in northern Michigan. She is an avid reader, and content editor of the Reading Channel at: http://www.bellaonline.com/Site/reading


The Gifts We Give our Dogs

Written by Carolyn Schweitzer


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* More than half of U.S. households have pets, and many of them are including their "best friends" in holiday plans.  * According to a survey conducted byrepparttar Pet Supplies "Plus" chain, 97% of its customers will buy gifts for their animals this Yuletide season.  * 28% of owners will spend more on their pets than on their spouses when buying gifts. * 47% will spend more on their pets than on relatives other than their spouse. * 54% will spend more on their pets than on their in-laws. * 83% will wrap their pets' gifts. * 68% claim that their pets will unwrap presents themselves with their paws. * 71% will buy something practical for them.

Buying gifts for our pets is onlyrepparttar 110759 half it. If someone we know is a pet lover, we often show our support by givingrepparttar 110760 person a pet-related gift. And, sincerepparttar 110761 saying goes, "love me, love my dog", there's often pressure to throw in a little dog gift for Spike too. For a casual dog-loving aquaintance, our dog lover gift might be a simple coffee mug with a picture of their favorite dog breed. A set of plush doggie-themed golf club covers could make an amusing gift for a colleague. Maybe Aunt Janine has a collection of dog figurines we can add to. Or, atrepparttar 110762 other end ofrepparttar 110763 spectrum, one could splurge on a diamond-studded doggie themed bracelet forrepparttar 110764 wife (although I wouldn't recommend this as an anniversary gift. Unless you're verrry sure.) and a new house for Spike.  The good news is, there's no shortage of goods and services to inspire evenrepparttar 110765 most rabid of dog lovers and dog gift shoppers. And dog lover gift shoppers. Whetherrepparttar 110766 names on your gift list are human or canine, you'll never run out of things to buy and places to shop. If you're one of those gifted gift givers who's never at a loss for what to get and where to find it I envy you. If you're more likerepparttar 110767 rest of us, and you need a little help, you'll find plenty of ideas online (Ahem!). You can also look for future articles in this series, in which I'll hone in on various ways you can pamper and rewardrepparttar 110768 dogs and dog lovers in your life.  So go ahead, spoil your furry friends. Celebrate your love for your dog, and your sister in law's love for her dog. Shower them with goodies and gifts. It's a dog's life. And if I get to come back for another round, I want it to be as one of those lucky dogs!!

Lifelong dog-lover, power-shopper, and former family dentist Carolyn Schweitzer is owner and editor of http://www.great-dog-gift.com. The site offers a wide range of choices for dog gift shoppers, plus shopping and gift-giving tips. She's always looking for new dog gift ideas and dog stories to share with her readers. You can reach her by email at netbrainer@verizon.net 


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