The Joy of Creative Gift Giving | A FREE Guide From Gabbie Glick
I’ll be gone for a few weeks while I scout the best in gifts throughout the country and attend joyous weddings and graduations of family and friends. While I’m gone, I hope you’ll check out my archives for great gift ideas. And if you have any special requests, please be sure to contact me at: info@gabbieglick.com. I’ll contact you as soon as I return to help you design a joyous and creative gift for your special someone.
Cheers,
Gabbie Glick
Mom just might be the family’s busiest person. She goes to work, takes care of her family and does everything in between. But when it comes to Mother’s Day, she says she doesn’t want anyone to make a big to do or spend a whole lot of money. It’s probably right to respect her wishes, so you might want to stick with tradition and send your love with spring’s most beautiful blooms. There’s still time to order a gorgeous bouquet, but you can also do it yourself. Choose a glass, crystal or porcelain vase that reflects her personal style or another vessel repurposed from its original use (I personally love the look of flowers placed in water pitchers). Pair it with glorious buds found at your local florist or supermarket and use a Gabbie Glick greeting to let her know just how you feel. The flowers might not last the week, but she’ll have a beautiful container to use forever and remember you throughout the year.
A Bouquet for Mom
We know you don’t like when we make a big fuss
but you’re constantly doing everything for us.
So today we show you how much we care
because you’re the best Mom anywhere.
I grew up in Chicago, where springtime’s arrival is greeted with huge outpourings of joy that the worst –in the form of frigid temperatures and grey skies–is just about over. As a family, we’ve always treasured summers at the beach or pool. So it’s been fun to celebrate Mom with a gift that anticipates those warm weather plans. My favorite paired a leather trimmed straw tote with a wide brimmed cream and white straw hat squishy enough to fit into the bag. We threw in a supply of her favorite sunscreen and a spray water bottle misting fan sure to keep her cool on those humid days. Even with Mother’s Day just days away, this is really an easy gift to put together. One quick mall visit will yield a whopping variety of straw, canvas and even bright colored water resistant bags roomy enough to tote all her gear, along with a huge selection of stunning flopping hats and brightly colored, practical sun visors. Before you leave home, check Mom’s cosmetics cache for clues on her favorite brand of sunscreen. You might want to check in at your favorite gadget emporium, athletic retailer or hardware store for that unexpected item—like the battery operated fan or an individual beach umbrella—to round out this Mother’s Day spectacular. Whatever her style, Mom will appreciate a gift that salutes her favorite activities, sent with love and Gabbie Glick’s best wishes for her special day!
For the Beach Lovin’ Mom
Whether in the cold of winter or the summer sun
when we’re with you Mom we always have so much fun.
You’re always on the go and never seem to rest
and as mothers go, you’re clearly the best!
Too many of my friends admit that they never have the time to print photos. They guiltily let their images sit securely on their phones or devices, rarely shared with the outside world. Mother’s Day is the perfect time to rescue some of those favorite shots and place them in a treasured album or book. A chronological compilation is fun, whether you’re memorializing baby’s first year or all of life’s milestones from kindergarten to college graduation. You can buy a gorgeous album and do it yourself or take advantage of the wonderful online services that help you transform your digital images into a book, notebook or calendar. Then present your collection with a Gabbie Glick poem for a gift Mom’s sure to cherish forever.
A Poem Just For Mom
Guided by you, we’ve grown up in stages
as shown on these photo-filled pages.
You’ve been there for every stop along the way
so we send this with all our love on Mother’s Day!Great Places for Photo Albums and Books
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.blurb.com
www.graphicimage.com
www.jennibick.com
www.michaels.com
www.shuttlerfly.com
There’s an old joke about non-cooks. What do they make for dinner, the joke asks.
The answer, “Reservations”. But if your Mom counts herself among those who love to cook, a food worthy gift might be just the right entrée this Mother’s Day. A few years ago, my family decided to take a page out of my cookbook and compiled a Gabbie Glick worthy breakfast gift. Of course, they tried to fool me by first presenting a wonderfully brewed pot of Peet’s Major Dickasa’s Blend (my favorite) along with some incredible and flaky croissants, courtesy of Williams Sonoma. My actual gift consisted of a waffle iron along with some wonderful syrups and a juicer accompanied by a basket filled with citrus supplied by my favorite farmers market vendor. Though their motives clearly indicated the desire for yummy weekend brunches, I was so proud that they had taken the time to put together such a considerate gift. You too can pair some favorite foodstuffs with a great piece of kitchen equipment, along with this fun Gabbie Glick poem for a truly treasured Mother’s Day gift.
To Mom The Cook
You’re always so busy and never seem to rest
and when it comes to cooking you’re surely the best.
So here’s a treat for our very favorite gourmet
with wishes for a tasty and Happy Mother’s Day.
