Musical Rose

Musical Rose
Musical red rose with stem and leaves. 13" long.

Musical Mother Book

Musical Mother Book
A poem by June Taylor extolling the virtues of a mother's love is accompanied by a popular melody in this alabastrite "book" creation complete with walnut-color, wooden stand. 8 1/4" x 1 1/8" x 6 1/2" high.

Mother's Wall Plaque

Mother's Wall Plaque
Send a heartfelt message to Mom with this high-gloss wooden plaque. 8 3/8" x 11 3/8" high.

Mom, I Love You Mini Bouquet

Mom, I Love You Mini Bouquet
Mom remembers your love every time she sees this charming little flower pot that reads "Mom, I Love You!" Fabric flowers, terra cotta pot. 2 3/4" diameter x 4 1/2" high.

Mom's Kitchen Vinyl Placemants

Mom's Kitchen Vinyl Placemants
These cute little "Mom's Kitchen" mats are alive with a fun-and-funky fifties vibe! Wipe-clean vinyl makes cleaning up after your hungry crew a breeze. Each mat is 18" x 12" wide. Set of 4.

Mom Windchime

Mom Windchime
Remind Mom that she's forever in your heart! Adorable windchime looks just like a homespun handicraft, with oodles of butterflies and botanical ornaments. Oh-so-precious when tinkling in a balmy garden breeze! Resin with metal and ceramic accents. 7" x 1/2" x 14 3/4" long.

Mom Poetic Plaque

Mom Poetic Plaque
A swag of lavender in relief adorns this pretty pastel scroll-shaped plaque, highlighting the heartfelt testament to a mother's love. Polyresin. 2 3/4" x 2" x 3 1/2" high.

Mom Sculptured Glass Rose

Mom Sculptured Glass Rose
Delicate glass, "Mom" vase holds a solid glass rose. Accents of gold plating decorate bud, leaves and vase. Pink mirror base is 2 3/4" diameter. 8" high.

How to Become a Better Catalog Shopper

Shopping by catalog has been a way for people to conveniently purchase items without leaving their homes. Catalog companies not only make money selling you their goods but also by selling their mailing lists to other companies. Soon you will have a mailbox filled with catalogs!

There was a time in my life where I was on just about everyone’s mailing list and I was getting my share of catalogs in the mail. I would browse through them and buy what ever I wanted. It was fun and convenient and plus I didn’t have to get in the car and visit different stores to find something to buy.

Sound familiar? Well, over the years I ended up with a garage full of things I no longer wanted. I was seeing that I was buying things out of impulse. I needed to come up with a better way to buy the things I really wanted and to manage my spending.

Where there is a will there is a way. I did come up with a pretty good strategy. With each catalog, I circled the products I wanted and then put the catalog away in a drawer. Within about a month, I had a small collection of catalogs marked with items waiting to be purchased.

By the end of the month, I would go through the pages and review all the items I wanted. Surprisingly, I would rarely make a purchase! The effect of the catalog had worn off! I was no longer interested in purchasing what I had marked to order. I was through buying in the moment!

I was now actually in control of my buying habits and instead of the catalog controlling my buying. I was actually making better buying decisions and saving money. I later modified the strategy and made a list of things I did need to purchase within a year. After the year was up, the list went in the circular file.

Now I use the same strategy with the Internet. I love to bookmark sites where I have found something interesting to purchase. I will let my preliminary inquiry stew for about a month. If I don’t purchase the item, I delete the bookmark.

The strategy has put me in a position of power and control. I did have to get use to this new position that I really never had before. I was distinguishing the difference between purchasing what I wanted and what I needed. It was obvious that a lot of the things I was purchasing I didn’t need.

I no longer get all the catalogs I used to get and my spending is under control. The key was being aware that I had a problem and I needed to find a way to break my habit. With a little self control I was able to cut down on an impulsive behavior that was actually controlling me with every page I turned. I now have peace of mind knowing that I am now in control of my life.

Written by David H. Paredez @2008 – All Rights reserved
David H. Paredez is the CEO of the Warehouse of Gift Ideas. Visit his site at http://www.gifts-warehouse.com
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Glass Mom With Heart-Shaped

Glass Mom With Heart-Shaped
Two delicate birds sit atop a glass heart encircling the word "Mom". A gift any mother is sure to treasure. 3" x 1 7/8" x 4" high.

Glass Heart-Shaped Mom

Glass Heart-Shaped Mom
Lovely, spun glass heart with pink porcelain roses and bevel glass base just for "Mom" 2" x 2 1/4" high.

Ginger Tea Bath Basket

Ginger Tea Bath Basket
A charming rustic, woven cord-framed basket holds a lavish array of ginger tea-scented bath and body products, including a personal massager, relaxing aromatic candles, and much more! 11 7/8" x 10" x 4 3/8" high.

Frosted Glass Rose

Frosted Glass Rose
Bestow a rose of spectacular everlasting beauty upon your beloved as a symbol of your eternal affection! Gossamer petals of frosted glass capture a long-stemmed bloom's delicate blush for a keepsake to treasure forever. Glass. 2 1/2" diameter x 8 3/4" long.

Feathered Wing Sign

Feathered Wing Sign
Moms are angels in disguise in gold script emblazons this one-of-a-kind wall plaque. Let Mom know you're in on her secret; give her this loving message and watch her heart fly! Resin. 22 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 9 3/4" high.

A Mother's Joy Sculpture

A Mother's Joy Sculpture
Sleek lines and a simple style make this "mother and child at play" statue an eye catching display piece. 9 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 4" high.

10K Gold "Mom" Diamond Ring

10K Gold "Mom" Diamond Ring 10K gold "Mom" onyx diamond ring. (12 x 6mm, .50 carat TDW).

#1 Mom Photo Frame

#1 Mom Photo Frame
Place Mom's smiling face in the middle of this delightful, sparkling purple frame that makes her #1! Holds 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" photo. Pewter. 8 1/8" x 2 5/8" x 3/4" high.

Now in Stock! Lavender 4 Oz Room Spray

Lavender 4 Oz Room Spray
Enhance your surrounding with an instant burst of pleasing fragrance with this sumptuous room spray. soothing lavender scent is 120ml of perfume oil and water. 1 1/2" diameter x 6 1/2" high.

How to Beautify Your Yard with Garden Décor

A great way to get into the spirit of spring is to upgrade your yard with some attractive Garden Décor. This can be one of your best investments to not only add value to your yard but to make it beautiful for years to come. If you are looking for some ideas to decorate your yard, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming to do.

All you need is a little imagination and a little initiative to turn your yard into a creative masterpiece. A great place to get started is your local hardware or home center. Not only will you find some of the items you may be looking for but some stores carry publications dedicated to decorating a yard.

You may even want to stop by nearest bookstore or newsstand and look for ideas through some of the home & garden magazines they may have available. You may also want to visit a friend or neighbor’s house just to see and get a feel for what is possible for your yard.

There are more choices today than ever before. You may want to start out small and add a bird house, bird feeder or bird bath to your yard or hang a decorative wind chime on your porch. Lawn ornaments are a favorite of many as are garden plaques to spruce up the dull cinder block walls surrounding a yard.

Adding a statue or a fountain to your yard is a great way to give it some flare. In recent years they have come down in price and are now available in different styles. You can now add cherubs, angles, animals and even children playing to any area of your yard.

If you want to add beautiful plants but don’t have the room to plant them, you may look to add them in decorative pottery. You can find different shapes; sizes and many are now hand painted. Decorative plant shelves and racks are also available.

If you have a tree, you may want to add a hammock. What a treat relaxing under the cool shade during a hot summer day! They come in different styles and colors and if you don’t have a tree, don’t worry, you can purchase a stand in which the hammock is hung on.

Once you get the items you want, experiment a little. Play around with where you may think an item looks best. This is where all the fun is! A Cherub statue may look better in the south corner of your yard next to the fence rather than in the middle of the yard, for example. You can always change your mind later.

Whether you have a large or small yard, it will only take a few items to really change the overall affect of your yard. You will be surprised with what you can create. Most importantly you will have fun doing it.

Written by David H. Paredez @2008 – All Rights reserved
David H. Paredez is the CEO of the Warehouse of Gift Ideas. To learn more about Garden Décor items that are available to you, visit his site at http://www.gifts-warehouse.com
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Mother's Day Gift Promotion

Mother's Day is May 11th and the Warehouse of Gift Ideas is celebrating Mother's Day by offering you a 20% discount on any purchase of over $20. This offer is good through May 11th!

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!

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New! Friendly Frog Candle

Friendly Frog Candle
This plump little fellow comes all the way from the swampy marshland, just to brighten your day! This fat, friendly froggie is utterly endearing, sporting vivid two-tone green skin, a sprinkling of spots and bright yellow eyes. Unscented. 90% paraffin wax; 10% palm oil. 6" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" high.

New! Lily Pad Candle Set

Lily Pad Candle Set
From his perch at the edge of a lily pad, a cute little frog casts his admiring gaze at the glow from a fern-bedecked candle. This adorable two-piece set in a bright moss-green is a whimsical bit of boggy charm, featuring a bas-relief botanical pillar and coordinating lily pad leaf plate! Spring Garden scent. 90% paraffin wax; 10% palm oil. Ceramic plate. 4 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" high. Set.

New! Friendly Frog Trinket Box

Friendly Frog Trinket Box
A fanciful frog perches atop a crafty little urn, keeping a close watch over your most precious possessions. Adorable atop a dresser or vanity. It's a handy holder for a multitude of desktop items! Polyresin. 5 1/8" diameter x 7 3/8" high.

New! Friendly Frog Candleholder

Friendly Frog Candleholder
A strapping amphibian stretches tall, sturdily supporting a pillar candle with his wide webbed hands and feet. An appealing accent inspired by the fanciful artisans of the Far East! Polyresin. Candle not included. 4" diameter x 12 1/4" high.

New! Friendly Frog Clock

Friendly Frog Clock
After a day's play in the cool, deep waters of the swamp, a darling daredevil finds an unlikely spot to relax right on top of this whimsical clock! A charming way to keep track of the time of day! Polyresin. Requires one AA battery (not included). 6" x 2 3/4" x 10 1/4" high.

New! Friendly Frog Mirror

Friendly Frog Mirror
Peering shyly from atop your table, a sweet-faced froggie adoringly returns your gaze. Your reflection takes on a fresh, fun appeal when framed by this whimsical mirror! Polyresin with glass. 5 7/8" x 3 1/2" x 11" high.