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The Giftionary: An A-Z Reference Guide for Solving Your Gift-Giving Dilemmas . . . Forever!
Having Trouble Finding That Perfect Gift? No Need to Worry. The Giftionary is Here!
Almost everyone at some point in their lives has been stumped at the prospect of buying a gift. Whether for a birthday, holiday, special event, or just to express our feelings, many of us continually struggle to find the unique gift no one has, one that won’t be returned, and one that will be remembered forever. Now with The Giftionary , your friends, families, and loved ones will be in awe of you and your gifts. From birthday presents to edible treats, party favors to housewarming presents people will actually use, this creative, indispensable guide can help you find the perfect gift for any occasion.
Is someone you know turning 50? You could:
- Find vintage candies from their youth and pack them in a nostalgic tin.
- Give them a trip to Hawaii--the US's 50th state.
Have a wedding anniversary coming up? You could:
- Visit a stamp store and find a beautiful stamp issued in the couple’s wedding year.
- Recreate the flowers in your wife’s bridal bouquet and send them to her on your anniversary.
Want to make a sick or injured friend feel better? You could:
- Fill a teapot, bag, or basket with assorted teas and honey. Add a note that says: “Here’s a little tea-l-c!”
- Send a card a day during a hospital stay.
Dying to dazzle that special woman or man in your life? You could:
- Give her a shoebox filled with treasures for her tootsies—and a gift certificate for a pedicure.
- Take ballroom dance lessons together.
Want to give a gift that will truly make them say, “Wow!”? You could:
- Rent the car of his dreams for a day and hand the keys to that lucky person.
- Hire a personal chef to come in and cook a gourmet dinner for a night or two.
A complete and timeless guide, full of fabulous ideas, The Giftionary is a must-have for anyone who’s agonized over gift-giving or just wants to leave an impression that will last a lifetime.
Almost everyone at some point in their lives has been stumped at the prospect of buying a gift. Whether for a birthday, holiday, special event, or just to express our feelings, many of us continually struggle to find the unique gift no one has, one that won’t be returned, and one that will be remembered forever. Now with The Giftionary , your friends, families, and loved ones will be in awe of you and your gifts. From birthday presents to edible treats, party favors to housewarming presents people will actually use, this creative, indispensable guide can help you find the perfect gift for any occasion.
Is someone you know turning 50? You could:
- Find vintage candies from their youth and pack them in a nostalgic tin.
- Give them a trip to Hawaii--the US's 50th state.
Have a wedding anniversary coming up? You could:
- Visit a stamp store and find a beautiful stamp issued in the couple’s wedding year.
- Recreate the flowers in your wife’s bridal bouquet and send them to her on your anniversary.
Want to make a sick or injured friend feel better? You could:
- Fill a teapot, bag, or basket with assorted teas and honey. Add a note that says: “Here’s a little tea-l-c!”
- Send a card a day during a hospital stay.
Dying to dazzle that special woman or man in your life? You could:
- Give her a shoebox filled with treasures for her tootsies—and a gift certificate for a pedicure.
- Take ballroom dance lessons together.
Want to give a gift that will truly make them say, “Wow!”? You could:
- Rent the car of his dreams for a day and hand the keys to that lucky person.
- Hire a personal chef to come in and cook a gourmet dinner for a night or two.
A complete and timeless guide, full of fabulous ideas, The Giftionary is a must-have for anyone who’s agonized over gift-giving or just wants to leave an impression that will last a lifetime.
176 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 2003
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May 20, 2022
Why I chose to read this book:
1. I was intrigued by a Goodreads friend's review, so I immediately signed it out through my local library;
2. since I'm the one in my family with the responsibility of getting gifts, I looked forward to checking out this resource book; and,
3. May is "Nonfiction Month" for me!
Positives:
1. I did find some interesting gift ideas that I may use in the future;
2. most gift ideas came with a little relatable message that the gift giver could attach;
3. I liked the alphabetizing of gift giving, from "A is for Anniversary Gifts", "L is for Last-Minute Gifts" to "Z is for Zero-Cost Gifts";
4. includes end pages that one can record information titled "Special Dates I Wish to Remember" and "The Giftionary VIP Record" (this looks helpful for remembering specifics about gift recipients, but there might not be enough room to record everything.) A helpful "Index" is also included; and,
5. you can revise gift ideas from specific celebrations to suit your own needs.
Niggles:
1. be careful with the idea of hiding a gift within a gift unless you are positive the recipient will love and use it! If not, they might give away the gift (totally unaware of the hidden gift), or worse, throw it out;
2. many ideas were not new to me and/or I incorporate several of these ideas already;
3. some ideas are outdated;
4. some ideas are repeated in different sections throughout the book; and,
5. I felt many of the suggested messages sounded cheesy, eliciting a few eye-rolls from me!
Overall, I'm sure this book contains an inspirational idea (or two) for the reader. You may want your own personal copy as a reference. Myself, I'm okay with signing it out from the library.
1. I was intrigued by a Goodreads friend's review, so I immediately signed it out through my local library;
2. since I'm the one in my family with the responsibility of getting gifts, I looked forward to checking out this resource book; and,
3. May is "Nonfiction Month" for me!
Positives:
1. I did find some interesting gift ideas that I may use in the future;
2. most gift ideas came with a little relatable message that the gift giver could attach;
3. I liked the alphabetizing of gift giving, from "A is for Anniversary Gifts", "L is for Last-Minute Gifts" to "Z is for Zero-Cost Gifts";
4. includes end pages that one can record information titled "Special Dates I Wish to Remember" and "The Giftionary VIP Record" (this looks helpful for remembering specifics about gift recipients, but there might not be enough room to record everything.) A helpful "Index" is also included; and,
5. you can revise gift ideas from specific celebrations to suit your own needs.
Niggles:
1. be careful with the idea of hiding a gift within a gift unless you are positive the recipient will love and use it! If not, they might give away the gift (totally unaware of the hidden gift), or worse, throw it out;
2. many ideas were not new to me and/or I incorporate several of these ideas already;
3. some ideas are outdated;
4. some ideas are repeated in different sections throughout the book; and,
5. I felt many of the suggested messages sounded cheesy, eliciting a few eye-rolls from me!
Overall, I'm sure this book contains an inspirational idea (or two) for the reader. You may want your own personal copy as a reference. Myself, I'm okay with signing it out from the library.
November 19, 2011
good read so far!good read for ideas for christmas/birthday gifts
April 28, 2022
Review originally published November 2003
Well, it’s that time of year again. So much to do, so little time! Almost all of us at one time or another have been, or will, become stumped at the prospect of giving a gift. There is a continual struggle to find the unique gift that screams, “You’ll really like this and you won’t forget it’s from me!”
The GIFTionary by Robyn Freedman Spizman is the perfect little book to solve your upcoming dilemma. Perhaps you’ve got a special person turning 50. See page 11. How about office gifts? See page 87. For unique gifts you’ll want to see page 131. To thank volunteers, see page 129. For zero or minimal cost gifts, see page 164.
My constant gift dilemmas are gifts for teachers and hostess gifts. All through the book are wonderful ideas on gifts for teachers or hostesses. See page 85 for specific ideas on hostess gifts, and page 20 suggests filling a teacher gift basket with unique apple surprises such as apple butter, apple cinnamon tea, apple stationary, etc.
There are gift ideas for pet lovers, gardeners, golfers, care takers, and your favorite librarian (ha). Pages 25-30 contain fun gift ideas just for men. Thumb to the index in the back of the book to find an amazing list of gift ideas. This is a must-have book, and of course you will find it at the Onalaska Library!
All of the staff at the La Crosse County Libraries hope you will find time during the busy holidays to treat yourself to the gift of relaxation and simple, free fun at one of the five county libraries. Warmest holiday wishes to all of our loyal patrons and to those new patrons we have not had the pleasure of meeting yet!
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Well, it’s that time of year again. So much to do, so little time! Almost all of us at one time or another have been, or will, become stumped at the prospect of giving a gift. There is a continual struggle to find the unique gift that screams, “You’ll really like this and you won’t forget it’s from me!”
The GIFTionary by Robyn Freedman Spizman is the perfect little book to solve your upcoming dilemma. Perhaps you’ve got a special person turning 50. See page 11. How about office gifts? See page 87. For unique gifts you’ll want to see page 131. To thank volunteers, see page 129. For zero or minimal cost gifts, see page 164.
My constant gift dilemmas are gifts for teachers and hostess gifts. All through the book are wonderful ideas on gifts for teachers or hostesses. See page 85 for specific ideas on hostess gifts, and page 20 suggests filling a teacher gift basket with unique apple surprises such as apple butter, apple cinnamon tea, apple stationary, etc.
There are gift ideas for pet lovers, gardeners, golfers, care takers, and your favorite librarian (ha). Pages 25-30 contain fun gift ideas just for men. Thumb to the index in the back of the book to find an amazing list of gift ideas. This is a must-have book, and of course you will find it at the Onalaska Library!
All of the staff at the La Crosse County Libraries hope you will find time during the busy holidays to treat yourself to the gift of relaxation and simple, free fun at one of the five county libraries. Warmest holiday wishes to all of our loyal patrons and to those new patrons we have not had the pleasure of meeting yet!
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August 4, 2011This book has saved my life at least 20 times. It is especially helpful with ideas on gifts to get men, grandmothers, and bosses. Categories are broken down by holidays and special events. Fast and easy to use.
September 2, 2008
SOOO many great ideas! I refer to this book all the time.
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