Fancy Gift For A Boss

I am not the kind of person who gives gifts to my bosses. It's nothing personal. I am just feel a bit awkward about the whole thing. However, if ever I find myself in a situation where I have to present something to my bosses, I will probably choose something fancy and depending on what my bosses' lifestyles are.

If they smoke then I may buy rocky patel cigars or if they are planning to quit smoking, I may check out the e-cigars available now. Some of my bosses love wines so a trip to the nearby winery will be undertaken to choose one of the fine wines.

Some of my bosses are great dressers so giving them a silk tie or a set of cuff links and tie pin will be in order. Some of them maybe green "thumbs" so I can check the local garden shop and buy pretty seedlings or flower seeds for them to plant on their garden.

There are plenty of ideas to give your fancy bosses. I know it may break your budget but sometimes, especially when you are giving a gift to a boss who has been truly nice to you, I say, the price becomes insignificant weighing all the nice gestures to go on your favor.

Christmas Shopping Budget

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I don't like cramming and most especially, I don't like crowded malls. So, if you're like me, you'll understand why it is always better to shop way in advance like I do.

I start my Christmas budget as early as June. And I do my shopping early too.  Six months of allocated budget for the festive season works well for me because I have a big, extended family. I keep around 50-100$ a month for the occasion or if there's an emergency. Otherwise, it's intended to be shared come Christmas.

Our lists of family, friends, godparents and godchildren to give gifts to are quite long. I am sure it will make a dent in the savings but hey, Christmas is the time to share. And when we have extra to give around, we're happy to buy gifts to the people we love. This Christmas, we have already spent over the intended budget because we're coming home for the holidays. We don't see our family every occasion so we want to give them the best.

How about you? Do you have a Christmas budget? Do you stick to that?

Something Sparkly

They said diamonds are girls' best friend. I have seen sparkling diamonds in my mom's jewelry collection and my friends as well.

Honestly, I have only 2 diamonds in my jewelry collection. One is from my mom and dad - the small diamonds placed in my hubby's and my wedding bands, the other one is a heart-shaped pendant with a diamond in the center which is from my husband. He gave it to me when I turned 30. So far, I have never had diamonds after that.

Wishful thinking for something sparkly this coming Christmas.

This Coming Christmas

Christmas is slowly peeking from the corner. Next time you know it, we are singing Christmas carols, sipping hot chocolate near the fireplace, having guests for Christmas Eve and finally opening Christmas presents under the tree.

Well, I think our Christmas will not be the same as last year or the years before that. I remember preparing my Christmas gifts to buy as early as June. I started buying my presents months before the major rush. All my gifts were neatly placed under our Christmas tree. That was the previous year.

It is already mid-October and I haven't even prepared any Christmas gifts' list this year. I think I will skip on the gift-giving for the time being because honestly, money is quite scarce and I am not sure if I can stretch my budget to accommodate gift-giving. It is at this point where I ponder if gift-giving is truly necessary to be able to celebrate Christmas. I know it's not always the material stuff but it does bring joy to the children, right? However, with the calamities hitting my motherland left and right and the ongoing recession, I think my solemn prayers for mankind will suffice to feel and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Baby Boomers!

2009 is the year where almost every female relative or friend I know is pregnant. Okay, I am exaggerating there. The truth is I have several friends and a relative who are all above 40 and have been trying to conceive for sometime and guess what? I think Lady Luck has been working hard lately because all of them just announced they are pregnant! Talk about baby boomers.

First, my sister-in-law is pregnant, then 2 of my friends in Canada are "infanticipating" and 2 of my gal pals here in Dubai are also heating some nice, cute "buns" in their ovens. What is so funny about this whole thing is that, they announced their pregnancies one after the other and I could not help but laugh about the joke. Well, I thought it was until they all confirmed their pregnancy.

So I am in a predicament as to what to give all these mommies-to-be for their babies and themselves. I am sure I will get baby-shower invitations left and right.

I hastily checked the site for nice baby and mommy-to-be products I can give which are really unique, chic and sassy. Petunia Pickle Bottom will be the answer to my gift-giving woes. I checked the variety of elegant, classy, very pretty products they carry. I think the mommies-to-be will not be disappointed to see what's in their gift boxes.

I am eyeing the Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags for half of my pregnant friends. I like the various designs that I can choose from. They all look so chic without giving away their real purpose. You won't be able to make out they are diaper bags because of the look. Some even look like hobo bags. How come these bags didn't show up in the market when I was pregnant?

Of course I won't let all my pregnant mommy friends to have the same baby-shower gifts, right? I am keen on the Petunia Pickle Bottom baby slings as well as an option to give for the other half. I prefer this from the conventional baby carrier I used for my daughter 11 years ago. This baby sling follows the natural contour of the baby's back and that makes it all natural. The baby is like being cradled by the mommy's arms. It makes bonding stronger.

Apart from the above items, the Layla Grayce-Petunia Pickle Bottom site also carries receiving blankets, organic blankets, baby one-piece clothes, crib bedding brocade and linens.

Great Gifts

I fancy receiving gifts. Who wouldn't? The best part is the anticipation of finding out what is inside the nicely wrapped present. The sheer joy of seeing the present itself gives me a warm feeling inside.

Oooh la la Cadeau will be a great place to scour for gift ideas for the coming Holidays. With the value of dollar these days, buying any item from them is like saving on discounts. What is more is the kind of presentation the gift collection has which will make you want to keep the boxes as well for your own use. The personal touch on these gift collection starts from the ribbons, the hand-written tags, the wrappers, and the intricate wrapping styles. Presentation is customized according to the recipients' preferences and you can tell that much care and thought has been given to ensure that the recipient of the gift will truly feel special; exactly what every woman wants to feel these days!

You can choose from a variety of carefully chosen gift collections between big boxed sets or small boxed sets depending on your budget. These gifts can be given for wives, students, friends, colleagues, and those who you would like to get well soon. As a recipient, I would not mind receiving even the small box because they are simply divine. See for yourself.

(small gifts)

However, if you are feeling generous, you may want to check this out as well:

(big boxed gifts)

They are amazing! My mom will love the big boxed gift set samples above because she loves scented candles and aromatherapy products. I am sure she will be thrilled to receive a set like that for Christmas.

Don't wait for long. Avoid the holiday cramming and get your gifts for your love ones now. They offer shipping to the US and Canada through UPS.

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