September 20, 2008 – 1:32 pm
As a little girl receiving your first jewelry box is always a memorable experience. Most of the time it is a present from someone who really cares about you which makes the jewelry box very meaningful. Parents, grandparents, and family are typically the ones to give you a jewelry box when you are little.
A girl will more than likely never get rid of their first jewelry boxes. This is because they remember putting their necklaces and bracelets in there which were meaningful to them. Every little girl wants to be grown up and the jewelry box, when you are little, represents a grown up thing. However, when you are grown up the jewelry box represents the sweet and innocent child who used to once use it.
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August 30, 2008 – 7:41 pm
Many times high school or college graduation gifts are simply cash. This is always an appropriate gift but when you want to give something a bit more personal, how about a money clip to keep those money gifts safe? Or maybe a business card holder for when the new graduate steps out into the business world. A picture frame to display those wonderful graduation memories is a smart idea as well.
A really nice pen is something the new graduate might not purchase for themselves and therefore, would be an appreciated gift. And of course, everyone loves jewelry, whether in the form of a personalized necklace, bracelet, watch, or other bling. So when choosing that graduation gift, give some thought to the person you’re buying it for and their personal preferences.
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I love wearing earrings, but I’ve always had a hard time finding any that don’t make my ears itch or get red. It’s most likely the quality of the earrings I’ve been buying that is the real problem. I typically just go to a jewelry store aimed at teenage girls and buy the cheap cubic zirconias. Now that I’ve reached an age and job status that requires a professional and polished look, I am acknowledging the need to start buying earrings of a higher quality.
So, I’ve started researching nickel free earrings, also known as “hypo-allergenic” earrings. These are made for people with sensitive skin. Until I did this research, I didn’t know that the itching and redness I’d been experiencing could be due to a sensitivity or allergy to the metal alloy found in nickel. There are many jewelry designers and manufacturers that are now creating and selling lines of jewelry that are nickel free. Studies have proven that the nickel free jewelry keeps the wearer from experiencing the itching and burning so many of us complain about. Now I know what to buy the next time I go shopping!
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Do you re-gift? Interesting question if an embarrassing one for some.
According to a recent national study of gifting trends, approximately 25 percent of Americans admit to re-wrapping gifts and giving them to others. Women are more likely to re-gift than men and are also more likely to expect a thank you from a gift recipient.
Now that last part strikes me as funny. Does a woman who re-gifts have a right to expect a thank you from the gift recipient? Seems a bit over the top.
In light of the tough economy, one wonders if re-gifting is going to grow in popularity. As the price for a gallon of gas continues to climb and food prices seem to raise weekly, the average budget needs a break. Perhaps we’ll become a nation proud to re-gift.
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