Gifts Ideas for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts Ideas for Grandparents ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

Hmmmm…let’s do gift ideas for grandparents! For the avid reader, I think it would be fun to give a personalized embosser that says ‘From the Library of ….their name.’ Or, you could also have it made with just their initials.  I love this top-rated Personal Embosser with Stand from Williams Sonoma.  To make it a…

Gifts for Teenagers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts for Teenagers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

This particular topic, gift ideas for teens, always scares me.  I feel so out of touch with the teenage world right now!  Thankfully, I have a sister that is both a teenager and a college student, that made this post possible.  Thank you, Madi!  She interviewed her roommates and guy friends and came up with…

Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Gift Ideas for Women
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Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Gift Ideas for Women

Good to see you again!  Get ready for another week of Mariel’s Picks.  Today is all about gift ideas for women. Let’s start out with something from my own ‘wish list’.  And, I promise…the other things in this post aren’t as expensive as this.  But, I still had to share it because it’s sooooo cool. …

Gifts for Girls Ages 7 and Up ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts for Girls Ages 7 and Up ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

Good morning!  Today is all about gifts for girls, ages 7 and up.  Let’s get started! Lots of girls love crafting and having little projects to work on.  I love this My First Sewing Kit from Alex Toys.  It’s won several awards and gets great reviews.  It comes with several pre-cut patterns, all ready to…

gifts for babies
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Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Gifts for Babies & Toddlers

…and, now it’s time for the little cuties.  Today it’s all about gift ideas for babies and toddlers! I totally intended on making my own blocks..but, I’ve been intending to for years now.  So, I finally broke down, accepted that it will never get done, and ordered these Melissa & Doug 60 piece Blocks for…

Gifts for Boys Ages 3 to 6 ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012
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Gifts for Boys Ages 3 to 6 ~ Mariel’s Picks 2012

Welcome back!  Today we’re kicking off with gift ideas for boys, ages 3 to 6… We were recently at the Children’s Museum in Salt Lake, and my kids literally would not leave the building area until they got a turn with the Magformers.  And, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds…kids were swarming this table…

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Very Jane ~ A Fun & New Daily Deal Site (plus a giveaway!)

Oh, man.  I’m a sucker for cute things at great prices.  My favorite emails every morning are from the ‘daily deal’ sites, like Groupon or Zulily.  Today I wanted to introduce you to a fun and new daily deal site, Very Jane.  Sign up, check your inbox each morning, and you’ll find some of the…