Gifts That Make Him Love You More

Want to score some points with your man?  Give him one these awesome gifts and he'll love you even more.  (Note: Gifts 1 and 2 recommended by Cosmopolitan Magazine.  Gifts 3,4,5 are from a man's perspective)


1. Get Him To The Greek DVD - Starring Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, and Sean Combs.  Add in a trip to Vegas and you've got your buddy movie of the year!  Just the wacky music videos alone will make him laugh, unwind, and feel good!   Click Here For Current Price.
 

2. Mini Air Hockey Table Game - No space?  No problem.  Bring out the frat boy in him with this cool, table-top version of this classic game.  At only 22 inches long, adding it to any room in the house is no problem.  Don't be fooled, it still can get pretty heated during a match.  Just don't let him win.  Click Here For Current Price





3.Apple iPod Touch 8 GB (2nd Generation with OS 3.1 installed) - How can your man resist this cool gadget?  It's an iPod, a pocket computer, and a portable game player all rolled into one.  Watch his eyes light up when he opens this gift!  Click Here For Current Price.


4. Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS Receiver with Heart Rate Monitor - Is your man into adventure?  How about a GPS device he can wear on his wrist?  He'll be having fun and getting in shape!  Click Here For Current Price.




5. Flip UltraHD Video Camera - the newest model (3rd Generation) comes with the following features:

• Just hit the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 60fps) - EASY!
• Slimmer than ever weighing in at a mere 5.6 ounces
• Up to 2 hours of better-than-ever HD video
• Keep your video steady with image stabilization, UltraHD's newest feature
• Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac to launch pre-loaded FlipShare software
• Organize, create and share your videos with FlipShare software

Click Here For Current Price

 

Marc Jacobs Q Hillier Hobo Handbags - Perfect For Busy Women

The new Marc Jacobs Q Hillier Hobo handbag is perfect for the rich and busy woman.

Do you bring everything everywhere so you're prepared for an unexpected event?  Well, this simply styled, yet elegant, bag will serve you well.  This could be an "everyday" bag given its roomy measurements (13.5" x 12.5" x 3.5").  Great functionality with its wall zip and slip pockets.  It can be worn over shoulder or cross-body (longer detachable strap included) for a cute look.

It is constructed with genuine leather that is butter soft, yet durable.  Marc Jacobs puts out quality and is a very affordable high-end bag.  This pictured currant Hillier Hobo qualifies for FREE OVERNIGHT shipping and comes with the Lowest Price Guarantee (at the time of this post).   

Some available colors are currant (shown), rosie, dirty martini, and black

Zillionz ATM Savings Bank Makes A Kid WANT To Save Money

My Nephew's Best Purchase So Far

Do you have Johnny?

I have a Johnny  and his problem is he never takes care of his money.  Saving money is not fun to him so he simply doesn't do it.  Once money comes into his life, he leaves it laying all over the house, wedged between cushions, swept under his bed, and who knows where else.  When asked what happened to the $20 that grandma gave him, he starts thinking but just can't remember where he put it.  Is it in his piggy bank?  Is it on his desk?  He doesn't even know if he has $20 to his name.  Then comes the anxiety and tears when he needs $20.

If you've got a "Johnny," the Zillionz ATM Savings Bank could turn your "Johnny" into a responsible, accounting, saving machine.

When this toy came into his life (he bought it with his own money), he actually wanted to go looking for money and drop it in his ATM piggy bank.  Watching his running total rise (on a Deposit) and fall (on a Withdraw) made all the difference.  It was FUN to save!  And keeping track of how much he had was almost automatic (coins get accounted for but bills must be entered manually).  I couldn't believe the 180 degree turn around.

I interviewed my Johnny (9 years old) and this is what he said:

What do you like about it?
*It's FUN

*I want to put money in so I want to go find money (the running balance is intriguing to him)

*I like that it shuts off automatically because I always forget to turn it off.  It preserves my batteries (2 AA comes with it)

*I like that you can only open it with my ATM card (adult's opinion: it says that you have your own PIN number but all it is is a hard plastic card you stick in a slot to open the money compartment; an adult can hold the card and approve any withdraws if you want to control Johnny's spending)

What don't you like about it?
Of course, since he decided to get it, he likes everything about it, but here's some things I, the adult, think they could improve:  

*It doesn't automatically count the bills.  I guess sticking some optics and computer in their would make it an expensive toy  (my Johnny didn't seem to mind entering the bills manually)

*Sometimes the coin doesn't drop all the way in he has to push it in with his nails (I tried it knowing how to "flick it" in and it goes in fine, but kids might not have that "talent.")

*The money compartment is pretty small measuring roughly 2" x 2.5" x 5.5"

We got the Zillionz ATM Savings Bank which is eligible for Free shipping.

There are other Zillionz ATM available, too.



                                                                 

A North Star Game Our Family Discovered (and loves): Wits & Wagers

This past Christmas I was looking for a game the whole family could enjoy (youngest was 8 years old). It had to be something that required a little knowledge/skill, yet easy enough for a kid to play.

After a couple hours of research and price comparisons at Walmart and eBay, I narrowed down my choices to "Loaded Questions" and "Wits and Wagers." Loaded Questions sounded like a fun game but was more targeted on discovering people you wanted to get to know (better) and was more similar to the other open ended questions type games we already had. So, it came down to a trivia type game mixed with a wagering aspect (it has a casino feel to it since it has poker chips).

This is a North Star Game, the makers of "Say Anything" and "Cluzzle" and their games are designed so that it's quick to learn, it keeps all players constantly involved, and it's short enough to fit in your busy schedule.

I must say I am very pleased (and so are the kids) with the results we got out of this game. There have been lots of laughs (with "ridiculous" answers) and a few "double header" game nights (it takes about 20 minutes or so to play so there's no problem squeezing another game in before calling it a night).

I've written a more detailed review on Wits and Wagers over at Squidoo.

Board games are a very cost effective way we have fun while exposing the kids to a social atmosphere.


                                          

Why I Started The Best Birthday Gift Blog

This Gift Blog was started so I could document my notes/research when looking for a particular product.  If you are like me you want to give your friends, loved ones, and acquaintances something they will love, make use of, and maybe even learn from. 
 
Because I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, I always end up researching hours for just one gift.  So, I thought why not just turn my notes into usable content so others don't have to search all around for information.  Plus, I love working on websites and on the computer so this is the perfect "job" for me.

Please leave comments or questions on this (or any other) post as I love to hear what other people are interested in.  I'm sure if curiosity gets the best of me, I'll probably end up doing some research on that product.      

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you on your next gift occasion.