A shopping blog of cool gift ideas

They're the unsung heroes in the world of medicine, isn't about time Nurse's get some of the spotlight? Whether he or she is a recent grad or a veteran of the field, fill them with pride with this personalized frame. 

Personalize the frame with his or her's name, title, specialty, or any 2-line special message. Be sure to order before May 6, just in time for Nurse's Day. Or check out the rest of our gift guide for Nurse's Week which lasts through May 12. It's high time the caretakers get a little TLC. 

Engraved Picture Frame for Nurse's starting at $21.90.

The hot days are starting to show and that means lots of outside playtime with the dogs. Spend sunny days in the park carefree with the handy and hilarious Personalized Dog Driver’s License.

It’s not only a hilarious gift, but also an amazingly practical one too!  Your pet’s photo goes on an imitation driver’s license from the state of your choice. Just mail back the form in the return envelope along with a head shot and you’ll receive a full size driver’s license for the owner and a mini version for Fluffy’s collar. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery. It’s an unforgettable gift for any time of the year.  

Personalized Dog Driver’s License starting at $29.95.

I probably wasn’t the only one who went to their first cookout of the season over the weekend. I couldn’t be happier that (hopefully) we’ve left all this crumby cold weather behind us. It feels like we’ll be living outdoors for the next five months! You know what that means.  That’s right- grilling season is upon us. 

Here’s a nice little grilling accessory that might be so good, it can’t wait for Father’s Day.  It’s a motorized hot dog cooker. You’d think grilling a dog wouldn’t be too tough right? But sometimes the keepers of the flame get a little carried away and char the dogs over the direct heat of the grill. This gadget both keeps the franks away from the intense heat as well as rotates them for even cooking. I’ll take mine with kraut and mustard please. Great for Grill-Masters!

Motorized Hot Dog Griller starting at $69.95. 

Spring is in full swing which means just one thing: bring on the weddings. If you're like most of us, you've probably received invitations for at least a couple of nuptials and now you're busily finding the perfect gift for the happy couple. If you want to get something unique that the bride and groom won't be receiving from other guests, avoid the crystal candlestick holders and silver photo frames and go with this lovely "Just Married" Pasta Bowl.

This delightful illustrated bowl is a great way for any couple to jump start their cooking routine. It serves more than enough for two people so you're sure to see it at their next dinner party. 

"Just Married" Pasta Bowl starting at $100.00.

With the new Nintendo DSi fresh on the shelves, it makes sense to take a look at some fun gift-able games which just hit the stores.  Because the DS platform appeals to gamers young and old, here are three games that will appeal to young gamers, and those who young at heart.

For the younger ones, “Henry Hatsworth” is a really fun, lighthearted game that combines both action/adventure game play with puzzle solving. Joining Henry as he explores quirky worlds over 30 levels will provide hours of fun (Rated “E” for Everyone). 

Another fun one that target kids 10 and up is called “ZUBO”.  Befriend and nurture Zubos and do battle to fight against the Zombos! The unique feature of the game play is the use of the game’s musical soundtrack to help along in the fight.

Lastly, Hasbro’s classic SCRABBLE was just been released for the DS. A must for the word game players out there, SCRABBLE not only provides the game everyone knows and loves for the DS, but also has game modes to help with vocabulary building, point strategies, and word-based training tools to develop an “A” game…SCRABBLE-style.

Henry Hatsworth DSi Game starting at $28.99.

They’re so psyched to have finished their last papers and exams, but entering the work force in today’s climate is their next challenge. Luckily, these recent grads have a great education backing them up! Help them out by adding some polish for impressing HR recruiters everywhere with a professional leather portfolio. 

They can keep their resume, take notes and file business cards all in one stylish and sleek case. You can even personalize some it for extra razzle dazzle. This is the perfect gift for future CEOs, the next Oprah or White House bound college graduates. 

Levenger Zipped Essential Folio starting at $98.00.

Earth Day may be only one day a year, but you can live green everyday. So where do you start? There's a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming and that's why I love these Little Green Books. 

Each book contains 250 tips to be more earth friendly and less wasteful in every aspect of your life. There's one on beauty, home, gardening, and shopping. Each is printed on sustainable paper and small enough to fit in your eco tote. Snag the whole set to get started living green! And don't forget to check out our favorite gifts for Earth Day.

Little Green Books Set starting at $45.00.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We all know that the administrative support staff is the glue that keeps our businesses together. Many times their day-to-day help goes unsung.  So today we honor them. 

If you have not picked up a gift to express your gratitude for your administrative professionals, use your lunch hour wisely and pick a gift that shows your appreciation. If you are an administrative professional, and you-know-who has come up a little empty handed today, why not treat yourself to a little something? You more than deserve it. Here are some great gift ideas. Thanks for all you do!

Deluxe Colorful Gerbera Daisies starting at $49.98.

Let's face, we've all microwaved our share of leftover dinners in some suspect plastic containers. But with all the news coming out about the hazards of BPA and so on, I think we're all overdue for an upgrade. That's where Ceramcor comes in.

Ceramcor is a ceramic cookware loaded with both environmental and health benefits. As a “green” product, it’s made from a non-toxic ceramic material, so there are no trace metals or chemicals in or leaching from the cookware. That just means the cookware still has the “non-stick” properties without any of the potential harmful effects from chemical coatings found in other cookware. And the ceramic construction is extremely versatile and durable- it can’t be scratched, it can go from broiler to freezer, to microwave, and it’s dishwasher safe. It's a very practical and thoughtful eco-gift for a new home and apartment dwellers.

Ceramcor Sauce Pot starting at $79.99.

When it comes to buying a gift for moms there are a few standby's one can always count on, flowers, food, and anything fragrant. Now buying a scent for someone else can be tricky, everyone has different tastes, some like stronger scents, other something more light and perfumes react on everyone's skin differently. The solution? Philosophy's "Amazing Grace" gift set.

This best-selling fragrance smells good on everyone I swear! It's both clean and feminine at the same time. This set includes Amazing Grace perfume, a buffing body wash, and a firming body emulsion all with the same sweet scent, (talk about multitasking). Check out the rest of these exclusive beauty gifts and spoil your mom this Mother's Day.

Philosophy's Amazing Grace Mother's Day Gift Set starting at $59.50.