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Pagan Gifts

TellMeAGift — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:55:51 +0000

So I’ve already written a post on Pagan Wedding Gifts but have had many questions sent in asking about Pagan gifts for other occasions. Being a Pagan like with any other religion there will be plenty of things that can be given as gifts. There are some gift ideas you may want to avoid however such as items that may not be seen as being made or produced ethically. Also gadget gifts may not be as popular as gifts that are more natural or earthy. But to help you make up your mind here are the best and most popular gift ideas that a Pagan (or just about anybody) would love to receive.

1. Candles

A lot of Pagan rituals require candles so this would make a great gift idea. Colored ones are best but any type that you think looks decorative would also make a wonderful gift.

2. Books

Books make a great gift no matter who the person is. There are some great books around for either someone new to Paganism or somebody wise in their ways. Some popular titles are – Pagan Everyday: Finding the Extraordinary in our Ordinary Lives; The Pagan Book of Living and Dying; Cyberhenge: Modern Pagans on the Internet and Pagan Theology: Paganism as a World Religion.

3. Herbs

Herbs are generally very popular amongst Pagans as they can be used for their magical qualities or simply for their aromatic delights. Consider getting some herb pots or a decorative herb wreath like the one pictured below.

4. Statues or Art

Pagans often keep statues and monuments in their house so they can be honoured. Or they may just appreciate the beauty of a fine piece of art. Some popular statues choices are those of Greek or Egyptian Mythology such as Isis or Aphrodite.

5. Jewelry

Who doesn’t love jewelry? For Pagan’s jewelry can carry significant spiritual meanings and thus can be very important to them. Prayer beads are very popular among Pagans as well as Celtic symbols and charms and pendants.

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Gift For Housewarming

TellMeAGift — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:47:58 +0000

If your friends have just moved into a brand new house it is generally a nice idea (and good etiquette) to bring along a housewarming gift. Now for some reason a lot of people think that good housewarming gifts are welcome mats or incense burners, and while some people may be fans of these most will not.

So what makes a great housewarming gift. Well obviously you want to get something nice that can be used for the house. There are so many different gifts ideas for a housewarming gift. You can get something for the inside or something for the garden, or you can get something for the kitchen or something to decorate the living areas. The type of gift you choose though will obviously depend on who is having the housewarming. If it is for a couple you would want to gift something that can be used by both of them. If the housewarming is for an apartment, you don’t want to get anything for the garden. Also if the housewarming is for someone moving into a small place or somewhere with others make sure the present you get them isn’t too big or doesn’t take up too much space and if the person’s new place is a rental you don’t want to gift anything that will put holes in the wall such as hanging frames.

So here are some top picks for what to get for a housewarming gift:

As you can see there is a lot of things you can get for a housewarming gift. Pretty much anything that you can get for the home or garden would be a good gift as long as it looks pretty and ‘gifty’. Personally I think the best and easiest choices are gifts baskets or a bottle of wine and some nice glassware to match as it covers all types of housewarmings. Whatever you get though it will be most appreciated and should just be a little gesture to help the person/s settle into their new home.

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Gift Hamper Ideas

Gift Hamper Ideas

TellMeAGift — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:13:53 +0000

When you want to congratulate somebody for a special occasion a good idea is to get them a gift hamper. There are a number of gift hampers available online or from gift shops and it is important that you choose the right type depending on the occasion or event or with these ideas you can simply put one together yourself.

Weddings Hampers: For a wedding gift hamper you want it to be romantic. A bottle of champagne inside is a good place to start as the couple can open it to celebrate their new life together. You can also include a couple of champagne flutes. Then you can think of a specific food theme for example breakfast, dessert or Italian just to name a few. If you were choosing the breakfast theme you could include some gourmet teas and coffees, syrups, jams, muesli and maybe a nice serving plate or some nice napkins. Also if you have their wedding invitation or are sending this after the wedding you can decorate the basket with the wedding colors (because you know they like them right?)

Corporate Hampers: For a corporate hamper keep it simple and clean and try and include the company logo on the hamper somewhere. Generally you’ll probably include items like a bottle of wine/liqueur, stationary, a calendar and some gourmet nibbles.

Baby Gift Hampers: I find these the cutest of the hamper types. Make sure you make these colorful and fun. Normally they come with nappies, baby lotions (and maybe some for mummy too), baby food, jumpsuits, little baby socks and maybe a rattle or some type of plush toy as well. These are really fun to make and baby stuff is pretty cheap too. So these would be a great gift for a baby shower or new born.

All the rest: Most gift hampers are pretty similar and can be used for other occasions ranging from a birthday to a job promotion to a new house. Whilst the above are more specific the main formula stays the same really. You want a nice drop of something either a wine or a liqueur (or beer if its a male gift). Also you want some gourmet nibbles such as some nice chocolates or dips and breads or cheeses and syrups (preferably something that will preserve for awhile) and you maybe you want some kind of dinnerware (for housewarming gift) or some pampering products (for a female) or maybe a cuddly teddy bear if its a get well gift. That’s it really then put all your goodies in a nice basket, fill it and wrap it with some cellophane or paper or whatever other pretty things you find. Finish with some ribbon and voila you’ve got yourself a gift hamper.

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