Give the Perfect Gifts to the Whole Family

Be it a holiday, a birthday, or no special occasion at all, I have found some amazing ideas that make for great gift ideas! Make sure you pin this post to your gift board for later!

Gift giving seems to have gotten complicated over the last decade. With so many sites, shops, stores and suggestions, the perfect gift can be elusive. Gift cards are always popular, but they are so impersonal. Instead of going that route, I have found some really cool gifts for a variety of people on any gift list. You are bound to love a few of these options.

Sheets are always a great gift idea. Sheets are one of those things most people can use, and new sheets make a good night's sleep easier to catch. I got a pair of great new sheets for my birthday from Bamboo Sheets Australia and I can't stop telling anyone who will listen about them. They are soft,  smooth and come in so many colors! Almost anyone will appreciate this gift!

For a special guy in your life from a good friend to your husband or even father can appreciate the gift of a James Butler Flask. A gentleman usually has a flask to pull out at the right moments in life. This is an ideal flask for those moments. 

Wearing a watch will never go out of style, so anyone can appreciate the gift of a high quality Westhill Watch Box. This is the perfect way to store and display fine timepieces. This is a great gift for graduations, holidays or a just because for someone special who appreciates a lovely watch.

Sometimes the perfect gift is a quirky gift. Empire Chopsticks make for a totally unforgettable gift idea for any occasion. If your gift recipient likes Chinese food, they will love these chopsticks for all of their culinary adventures.

Any lady, young or old will adore anything from April May Jewellery Boxes. This is a great gift because it gives ya girl a place to store her pretty things in style. I love that you get a free tote with every specialty jewellery box ordered.

Lumi Night Lights are the coolest night lights I have ever seen! Available in so many styles, any kid or kid at heart would love to have a night light from Lumi in their room.

If you have a great gift idea I want to hear about it in a comment. Which of these ideas is your favorite? I love them all!

The Gift of Time

Stylish and functional, wood watches from JORD are perfect for gifting or making a fashion statement that will draw attention anywhere you wear it.

My husband never leaves home without his watch. He is punctual, and working in a school, he needs to stick to a schedule that is detailed by the minute. His old watch was looking like just that; an old watch. With out tenth wedding anniversary approaching, I knew that I wanted to give him the gift of time. I decided that the most practical version of that could be a gift that could tell time.

I have partnered with JORD watches to bring you this post.

The Frankie in Dark Sandalwood was the perfect option for my hubby. The watch is stunning. I considered keeping it for myself, but I love this guy! And I knew he was going to LOVE this watch!

The emerald face is stunning with the dark sandalwood of the band. The watch is splashproof to keep it functional. It is elegant, yet rugged. Wood watches are unique and perfect for wearing to the office, on a date, or out with the guys for a fun night.

Retailing at under $200, this is a perfect anniversary or father's day gift idea for a special guy in your life. The quality of the watch paired with the smooth movement of the hands, and the visual appeal make the Frankie in Dark Sandalwood a perfect addition to any wardrobe.

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Wooden Wrist Watch

DIY Photo Puzzle

My kids and I are really into crafting right now. On cold, rainy and yucky days like we have been having a lot of in Ohio, there is nothing better than digging into my craft cabinet and pulling out a few projects to entertain us when the weather is keeping us inside.

On one particular day, we ended up with a stack of duplicate photos and I knew that these should be put to good use instead of sitting in a photo box or ending up in the trash. After a few moments of careful consideration, I realized that a few craft sticks and some glue would take these double photos from miscellaneous junk into a treasure for the kids.

We came up with these DIY Photo Puzzles. We had so much fun gluing them together that we made a few to share with Grandparents and Daddy, as well as a stack for the kids to tinker with.

To make a DIY photo puzzle all you need is:

A photo
craft sticks
your favorite adhesive {we used glue sticks}
A utility knife

This project is so easy to make! All you need to do is:

Lay the picture side of the photo down and add glue to the back liberally.

Line up craft sticks across the back on the glued side of the picture.

Press firmly to allow the glue to bond to the craft sticks.

Flip the photo over

This step should be completed by an adult as utility knives are crazy sharp.

Carefully cut the photo between the sticks, continuing until the photo is cut into strips backed with a craft stick.

Allow the glue to dry.

Mix up the pieces and assemble the photo puzzle.

These are so much fun to give to people and they are a great challenge for my preschooler. My toddler finds them too difficult as of now, so we are going to make a few easier ones from cards we received over the 2015 holidays for her.

If you are looking for a last minute DIY gift idea or just a fun surprise for the kids, this one takes about 5 minutes tops to complete and is sure to bring a smile or two! Best of all, you likely have materials on hand to complete this project making it very frugal!