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		<title>Valentine?s Day Gifts Now Available from Niki Owl</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Niki Owl? continues to expand its product range and now is happy to announce new items for Valentine's Day.History of Valentine's Day:The origin of Valentine's Day is still a mystery, with most research pointing to both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. The Catholic Church currently recognizes at least three different saints by the name of Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.One legend holds that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome, and upon defiance of Emperor Claudius II (who outlawed marriage after deciding that single men made better soldiers than those who were married and had families), performed secret marriages for young lovers. When this was discovered, Claudius ordered that Valentine be put to death.According to another legend, Valentine sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself, to a young woman that visited him in jail during his confinement. Before his death, it is believed that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still widely used today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is obscure, these stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and romantic figure, becoming one of the most popular saints in England and France by the Middle Ages.Niki Owl? is featured on a variety of original handmade greeting cards and handmade gifts and home decorations, which are available on www.nikiowl.com. The concept was born out of a hobby designing cards and gifts for friends and family, which was then taken a step further as Niki Owl products were made available to the public worldwide.Niki Owl? handmade gifts are unique, as each one is numbered and shipped with Certificate of Owlthenticity?. New personalised handmade gifts can be requested, and existing handmade gifts can be adapted to give an added unique touch. For more details, please contact Niki Owl.Online Gifts Store:Printed greeting cards, home decorations, ornaments, gifts and other items are available on the Niki Owl? online gifts store, and can be shipped worldwide. The current range includes Valentine's Day gifts, ornaments, as well as travel post cards, wall clocks, mugs, plush toys, notebooks, owl magnets, buttons and other products. All of which make excellent holiday, birthday, wedding, anniversary or corporate gifts. Or for any other day or time of the year!Niki Owl is expanding into European and Spanish markets, with increased availability due to the online gifts store, and heightened marketing efforts. These are generating an increased  awareness of Niki Owl products. Visitors to the site are encouraged to sign up to the Niki Owl Newsletter in order to receive up-to-date information and releases of new products.For further information about original Niki Owl? gifts and greeting cards, and for trade enquiries, please contact Niki or visit http://www.nikiowl.com.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Niki Owl? continues to expand its product range and now is happy to announce new items for Valentine's Day.History of Valentine's Day:The origin of Valentine's Day is still a mystery, with most research pointing to both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. The Catholic Church currently recognizes at least three different saints by the name of Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.One legend holds that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome, and upon defiance of Emperor Claudius II (who outlawed marriage after deciding that single men made better soldiers than those who were married and had families), performed secret marriages for young lovers. When this was discovered, Claudius ordered that Valentine be put to death.According to another legend, Valentine sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself, to a young woman that visited him in jail during his confinement. Before his death, it is believed that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still widely used today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is obscure, these stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and romantic figure, becoming one of the most popular saints in England and France by the Middle Ages.Niki Owl? is featured on a variety of original handmade greeting cards and handmade gifts and home decorations, which are available on <a href="http://www.nikiowl.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.nikiowl.com</a>. </P><P>The concept was born out of a hobby designing cards and gifts for friends and family, which was then taken a step further as Niki Owl products were made available to the public worldwide.Niki Owl? handmade gifts are unique, as each one is numbered and shipped with Certificate of Owlthenticity?. New personalised handmade gifts can be requested, and existing handmade gifts can be adapted to give an added unique touch. For more details, please contact Niki Owl.Online Gifts Store:Printed greeting cards, home decorations, ornaments, gifts and other items are available on the Niki Owl? online gifts store, and can be shipped worldwide. The current range includes Valentine's Day gifts, ornaments, as well as travel post cards, wall clocks, mugs, plush toys, notebooks, owl magnets, buttons and other products. All of which make excellent holiday, birthday, wedding, anniversary or corporate gifts. </P><P>Or for any other day or time of the year!Niki Owl is expanding into European and Spanish markets, with increased availability due to the online gifts store, and heightened marketing efforts. These are generating an increased  awareness of Niki Owl products. Visitors to the site are encouraged to sign up to the Niki Owl Newsletter in order to receive up-to-date information and releases of new products.For further information about original Niki Owl? gifts and greeting cards, and for trade enquiries, please contact Niki or visit <a href="http://www.nikiowl.com" target="_blank">http://www.nikiowl.com</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beware of Web Sites Bearing &#039;Free Gifts&#039;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Beware of Web Sites Bearing 'Free Gifts'"If they're offered after the sale, they're NOT free!One of my best friends, someone that I've known since I was a teenager (which seems like a long time ago!), had a great collection of T-Shirts with some of the funniest slogans on them that I've ever seen. One of my favorites was his T-Shirt that read: "If You Can't Dazzle ?em with Brilliance, Baffle ?em with Bull****" (You can probably fill in the blanks quite easily!) There are a tremendous number of web sites selling Information on the Internet who are doing just that. Completely lacking in anything even remotely resembling brilliance, they are spending a great deal of effort, and seriously taxing their few active brain cells, in order to Baffle you into buying sub-standard Information Products. We are in the business of providing information on genuine Drop Shippers. We publish a Directory of brand name product distributors who are willing to Drop Ship those products directly to your customer from the warehouse, one at a time, at wholesale. It's an excellent way to do business without spending a ton of money on stocking an inventory. We've worked very hard for years to provide absolutely honest and complete information. However, there are other information providers in this business who are either too lazy to do the time-consuming research this business requires, or are just outright scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money. They have a wide range of methods they use to Baffle you into buying from them, but one of the most obvious is Free Gifts.Now, we have to be careful here, because there are two kinds of Free Gifts. 1.) Free Gifts given to you before the sale are usually a good thing. We do that ourselves; we offer a very comprehensive Free EBook that gives you a tremendous amount of FREE information on starting your Internet Business. We give you that for free, no questions asked, no personal information required, and you never have to buy anything from us. THAT kind of Free Gift is OK, because it really is Free! 2.) Free Gifts that are promised after the sale are the thing to watch out for. They are designed to make the offer look so attractive to you that you simply cannot turn it down. They are, in fact, given to you because the main informational product itself is so lousy that it's creators feel that they have to suck you in with after-the-sale freebies, or they'll never sell anything to you at all. However, in order to get all these Free Gifts, you have to buy something first. Here's how these scam artists work: They pitch their junk Informational Product to you with all kinds of wonderful promises, telling you that you're going to make incredible amounts of money very quickly. That in itself is not true! NOBODY makes incredible amounts of money quickly on the Internet. In the real world, it takes time, patience, and work! THEN they tell you that if you order their information, they will include "$750 Worth of Bonus Free Gifts!" with your order, or some such ridiculous statement. They tell you that you will get Marketing Information, Email Generation Software, Important Articles and Reports, Expensive EBooks, Bonus Wholesale Guides, etc., etc., for FREE, after you buy their product. Freebies that you only get AFTER the sale are there for two reasons: ?They make you think you're getting much more that you are paying for, when in truth you are not; you can pick up that stuff for free without buying anything. All that Free Stuff is just that; it's FREE, it's garbage, and you can find it all over the Internet for nothing, without having to pay a cent for anybody's products. The scam artists certainly do not pay for it; why should you? ?They are a distraction. The scam artists are counting on the very good probability that you will spend so much time with, and get so caught up in all that extra free stuff that you will forget that the original product you paid for is junk, and you'll never bother to ask for a refund! So Beware of Informational Web Sites offering Free Gifts after the sale, folks. There is a reason for it, and it's not a good one! Maybe they should also offer a T-Shirt with those "gifts"?I know a guy who can suggest a good one? WorldWide Brands, Inc.For mor info visit, www.YouCanDropship.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>"Beware of Web Sites Bearing 'Free Gifts'"If they're offered after the sale, they're NOT free!One of my best friends, someone that I've known since I was a teenager (which seems like a long time ago!), had a great collection of T-Shirts with some of the funniest slogans on them that I've ever seen. One of my favorites was his T-Shirt that read: "If You Can't Dazzle ?em with Brilliance, Baffle ?em with Bull****" (You can probably fill in the blanks quite easily!) There are a tremendous number of web sites selling Information on the Internet who are doing just that. Completely lacking in anything even remotely resembling brilliance, they are spending a great deal of effort, and seriously taxing their few active brain cells, in order to Baffle you into buying sub-standard Information Products. We are in the business of providing information on genuine Drop Shippers. We publish a Directory of brand name product distributors who are willing to Drop Ship those products directly to your customer from the warehouse, one at a time, at wholesale. </P><P>It's an excellent way to do business without spending a ton of money on stocking an inventory. We've worked very hard for years to provide absolutely honest and complete information. However, there are other information providers in this business who are either too lazy to do the time-consuming research this business requires, or are just outright scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money. They have a wide range of methods they use to Baffle you into buying from them, but one of the most obvious is Free Gifts.Now, we have to be careful here, because there are two kinds of Free Gifts. 1.) Free Gifts given to you before the sale are usually a good thing. </P><P>We do that ourselves; we offer a very comprehensive Free EBook that gives you a tremendous amount of FREE information on starting your Internet Business. We give you that for free, no questions asked, no personal information required, and you never have to buy anything from us. THAT kind of Free Gift is OK, because it really is Free! 2.) Free Gifts that are promised after the sale are the thing to watch out for. They are designed to make the offer look so attractive to you that you simply cannot turn it down. They are, in fact, given to you because the main informational product itself is so lousy that it's creators feel that they have to suck you in with after-the-sale freebies, or they'll never sell anything to you at all. </P><P>However, in order to get all these Free Gifts, you have to buy something first. Here's how these scam artists work: They pitch their junk Informational Product to you with all kinds of wonderful promises, telling you that you're going to make incredible amounts of money very quickly. That in itself is not true! NOBODY makes incredible amounts of money quickly on the Internet. In the real world, it takes time, patience, and work! THEN they tell you that if you order their information, they will include "$750 Worth of Bonus Free Gifts!" with your order, or some such ridiculous statement. They tell you that you will get Marketing Information, Email Generation Software, Important Articles and Reports, Expensive EBooks, Bonus Wholesale Guides, etc., etc., for FREE, after you buy their product. </P><P>Freebies that you only get AFTER the sale are there for two reasons: ?They make you think you're getting much more that you are paying for, when in truth you are not; you can pick up that stuff for free without buying anything. All that Free Stuff is just that; it's FREE, it's garbage, and you can find it all over the Internet for nothing, without having to pay a cent for anybody's products. The scam artists certainly do not pay for it; why should you? ?They are a distraction. The scam artists are counting on the very good probability that you will spend so much time with, and get so caught up in all that extra free stuff that you will forget that the original product you paid for is junk, and you'll never bother to ask for a refund! So Beware of Informational Web Sites offering Free Gifts after the sale, folks. There is a reason for it, and it's not a good one! Maybe they should also offer a T-Shirt with those "gifts"?I know a guy who can suggest a good one? WorldWide Brands, Inc.For mor info visit, www.YouCanDropship.com. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>These Unique Mother&#039;s Day Gifts, Exclusive to Pixie Dust Gifts, Help Express a Child&#039;s Love, no Matter What Their Age, Throughout the Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother's Day is the traditional time of the year to show Mom your love and appreciation. But what about the rest of the year? Flowers or candy are short lived and dinner at a fine restaurant only lasts for one meal. But Pixie Dust has a gift that you can give for Mother's Day that will remind your mother every day of how you feel about her. The "365 Ways To Say, 'Mom, You're The Best'" Jar[1] contains 365 pink strips of paper, each with a saying or quote. Every day for a year, mom will be reminded that she is in your thoughts every day when she reads, "For all the ways you've helped me grow, I want to say, 'I love You So!'" or "If love were a color, you would be the rainbow to me, Mom!"If you are looking for another way to show your love but just don't know the right words to say, then the "Mother's Day Teddy Bear"[2] may be just what you are looking for. This white teddy bear comes with a collar of your choosing and a pillow with a special Mother's Day poem written on it. The teddy bear also comes with a bracelet that will be personalized with whatever name you choose.Pixie Dust Gifts also has a "Survival Kit for Mothers"[3]. This unique, 3 inch slip cover tin contains some candy and other goodies that are guaranteed to make her smile. Sample items include Hershey Kisses to "help replace the ones you've given away", LifeSavers to "save you from 'one of those days'" and Wiggly Eyes for "that extra pair in the back of your head".Pixie Dust Gifts(TM) (www.pixiedustgifts.com) is an online retailer of unique and creative gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and special occasions. All gifts are exclusive to Pixie Dust, and won't be seen anywhere else![1] "365 Ways To Say, 'Mom, You're The Best" Jarhttp://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/12.php[2] Mother's Day Teddy Bearhttp://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/13.php[3] Survival Kit for Mothershttp://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/14.php. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Mother's Day is the traditional time of the year to show Mom your love and appreciation. But what about the rest of the year? Flowers or candy are short lived and dinner at a fine restaurant only lasts for one meal. But Pixie Dust has a gift that you can give for Mother's Day that will remind your mother every day of how you feel about her. The "365 Ways To Say, 'Mom, You're The Best'" Jar[1] contains 365 pink strips of paper, each with a saying or quote. Every day for a year, mom will be reminded that she is in your thoughts every day when she reads, "For all the ways you've helped me grow, I want to say, 'I love You So!'" or "If love were a color, you would be the rainbow to me, Mom!"If you are looking for another way to show your love but just don't know the right words to say, then the "Mother's Day Teddy Bear"[2] may be just what you are looking for. </P><P>This white teddy bear comes with a collar of your choosing and a pillow with a special Mother's Day poem written on it. The teddy bear also comes with a bracelet that will be personalized with whatever name you choose.Pixie Dust Gifts also has a "Survival Kit for Mothers"[3]. This unique, 3 inch slip cover tin contains some candy and other goodies that are guaranteed to make her smile. Sample items include Hershey Kisses to "help replace the ones you've given away", LifeSavers to "save you from 'one of those days'" and Wiggly Eyes for "that extra pair in the back of your head".Pixie Dust Gifts(TM) (<a href="http://www.pixiedustgifts.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.pixiedustgifts.com</a>) is an online retailer of unique and creative gifts for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays and special occasions. All gifts are exclusive to Pixie Dust, and won't be seen anywhere else![1] "365 Ways To Say, 'Mom, You're The Best" Jar<a href="http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/12.php" target="_blank">http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/12.php</a>[2] Mother's Day Teddy Bear<a href="http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/13.php" target="_blank">http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/13.php</a>[3] Survival Kit for Mothers<a href="http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/14.php" target="_blank">http://www.pixiedustgifts.com/updates/14.php</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gourmet Gift Baskets For Corporate Gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Gourmet_Gift_Baskets_For_Corporate_Gifts/Articles/33873</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How to buy Gourmet baskets for corporate Gifts online AdviceCorporate gift baskets are one of the most significant ways a company can strengthen or create new relationships. A well given Corporate gift can only show your suppliers , retailers, employees or clients that you are serious AND MEAN BusinessUnlike a personal gift, A corporate gift should be a reflection of your business or company. You are not "only" giving a gift ,a wise business man will seize the opportunity to promote his company at the same time..Gourmet Corporate gift baskets should be well designed or decorated to look classy and elegant , they usually contain a combination of wines - gourmet foods - chocolate - fruit -nuts - gourmet cheeses. They don't have to be expensive but , you don't want to look cheap either .Where to buy gourmet corporate gift baskets online .There are many sites online that have gorgeous corporate gift baskets filled with gourmet foods ,cheeses and wines. However , You want to make sure that you buy or send your corporate gift basket from a well experienced online gift basket store that have real gift basket makers . You don't want your gift basket to look like you made it on your lunch break . This will only show how unprofessional you are An overwhelming First impression should be your " Companies " Ultimate goal . In other WORDS whether you buy corporate gift baskets or any corporate gift online make sure its presentable and you don'tlook cheap, How Much Should I Spend ? The amount to spend varies on how important is the recipient to your business and your Budget .Giving a 10$ keychain to a client who spends 100 000 $ a year at your store in my opinion is not wise . You are better off giving no gift at all .There's that old saying " its the thought that counts " this may be true for personal gifts but for corporate gifts its quite a different ball game .. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>How to buy Gourmet baskets for corporate Gifts online AdviceCorporate gift baskets are one of the most significant ways a company can strengthen or create new relationships. A well given Corporate gift can only show your suppliers , retailers, employees or clients that you are serious AND MEAN BusinessUnlike a personal gift, A corporate gift should be a reflection of your business or company. You are not "only" giving a gift ,a wise business man will seize the opportunity to promote his company at the same time..Gourmet Corporate gift baskets should be well designed or decorated to look classy and elegant , they usually contain a combination of wines - gourmet foods - chocolate - fruit -nuts - gourmet cheeses. They don't have to be expensive but , you don't want to look cheap either .Where to buy gourmet corporate gift baskets online .There are many sites online that have gorgeous corporate gift baskets filled with gourmet foods ,cheeses and wines. However , You want to make sure that you buy or send your corporate gift basket from a well experienced online gift basket store that have real gift basket makers . </P><P>You don't want your gift basket to look like you made it on your lunch break . This will only show how unprofessional you are An overwhelming First impression should be your " Companies " Ultimate goal . In other WORDS whether you buy corporate gift baskets or any corporate gift online make sure its presentable and you don'tlook cheap, How Much Should I Spend ? The amount to spend varies on how important is the recipient to your business and your Budget .Giving a 10$ keychain to a client who spends 100 000 $ a year at your store in my opinion is not wise . You are better off giving no gift at all .There's that old saying " its the thought that counts " this may be true for personal gifts but for corporate gifts its quite a different ball game .. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Unique and Diverse Corporate Gifts Attract Business Gift Buyers This Holiday Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[www.e-CorporateGifts.com, Inc. a Leading Provider of Corporate Gifts on the internet since 1999; reports that new product lines and diversity of gifts attracts a new breed of business gift buyers.The holiday buying patterns of the business shopper appear to be changing this year. Many companies do not want to make their holiday gifts an advertising medium, but more of a gesture of appreciation for current and future business. There is a downturn in companies not electing to imprint or engrave their company logo on their holiday gifts and just saying thank you with a well thought out unique gift and note. According to Terry Keating, Vice President, "The corporate gift shopper this year appears to be looking for more diverse and unique products to give to their employees, clients, and friends. In addition, many are spending more on these gifts.  In the past several years leather portfolios debossed with a company logo have been the most popular holiday gift. Although leather portfolios are as popular as ever as an executive gift or employee gift, we're seeing a definite increase in gourmet foods, executive games, and non traditional gifts."e-CorporateGifts.com offers popular gourmet food items including Omaha Steaks, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Legal SeaFood Lobsters, SeaBear Salmon, Gourmet Cheesecakes, Mrs. Beasley's desserts, Fresh Fruits and a wide variety of unique food gift assortments including cheeses in gift baskets that are suitable as office gifts for hungry clients. www.e-CorporateGifts.com will take your gift list and individually drop ship each gift to its recipient with your message. Although you can place your order online, e-CorporateGifts.com has a trained staff ready to take your order over the phone through their toll free number at 1.888.968.4696. Recent additions to the website include Excalibur Electronics, the company famous for the New York Times Electronic Crossword Puzzle. The popularity of their executive games has been overwhelming. Handheld games including Chess and Checkers, Remote Controlled Radio Cars, and World Series of Poker items have become overwhelmingly popular. In addition to food gifts, gift baskets, and games; Keating says that "Many corporations are buying gifts that directly reflect the hobbies of their clients. For instance, our wine accessories and golf gifts are extremely popular this holiday season. One of our clients just bought a travel putter set for each of their executives. If you know the interests of your recipients, you can show how important they are to you by giving a gift that is well planned out."It appears that corporate buyers are putting a great deal of thought and planning into their holiday gifts this year. Although, traditional gifts are still popular, more and more companies are giving unique and unusual items to their employees, colleagues, and clients. About e-CorporateGifts.comwww.e-CorporateGifts.com, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in the San Francisco Bay Area. e-CorporateGifts.com has been a leading provider of business and executive gifts on the internet since 1999. The company was spawned off of a traditional "brick and mortar" promotional products and incentive company. They offer high end corporate gifts and brand names in addition to traditional imprinted promotional products and advertising specialties with corporate logos for marketing solutions. e-CorporateGifts.com is a member of the ASI ? Advertising Specialties Institute.  CONTACT INFORMATION:Terry Keatinge-CorporateGifts.com, Inc.1.888.968.46961.650.342.6062 ext 611http://www.e-corporategifts.com. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P><a href="http://www.e-CorporateGifts.com" target="_blank">www.e-CorporateGifts.com</a>, Inc. a Leading Provider of Corporate Gifts on the internet since 1999; reports that new product lines and diversity of gifts attracts a new breed of business gift buyers.The holiday buying patterns of the business shopper appear to be changing this year. Many companies do not want to make their holiday gifts an advertising medium, but more of a gesture of appreciation for current and future business. There is a downturn in companies not electing to imprint or engrave their company logo on their holiday gifts and just saying thank you with a well thought out unique gift and note. According to Terry Keating, Vice President, "The corporate gift shopper this year appears to be looking for more diverse and unique products to give to their employees, clients, and friends. </P><P>In addition, many are spending more on these gifts.  In the past several years leather portfolios debossed with a company logo have been the most popular holiday gift. Although leather portfolios are as popular as ever as an executive gift or employee gift, we're seeing a definite increase in gourmet foods, executive games, and non traditional gifts."e-CorporateGifts.com offers popular gourmet food items including Omaha Steaks, Mrs. Fields Cookies, Legal SeaFood Lobsters, SeaBear Salmon, Gourmet Cheesecakes, Mrs. Beasley's desserts, Fresh Fruits and a wide variety of unique food gift assortments including cheeses in gift baskets that are suitable as office gifts for hungry clients. </P><P><a href="http://www.e-CorporateGifts.com" target="_blank">www.e-CorporateGifts.com</a> will take your gift list and individually drop ship each gift to its recipient with your message. Although you can place your order online, e-CorporateGifts.com has a trained staff ready to take your order over the phone through their toll free number at 1.888.968.4696. Recent additions to the website include Excalibur Electronics, the company famous for the New York Times Electronic Crossword Puzzle. The popularity of their executive games has been overwhelming. Handheld games including Chess and Checkers, Remote Controlled Radio Cars, and World Series of Poker items have become overwhelmingly popular. </P><P>In addition to food gifts, gift baskets, and games; Keating says that "Many corporations are buying gifts that directly reflect the hobbies of their clients. For instance, our wine accessories and golf gifts are extremely popular this holiday season. One of our clients just bought a travel putter set for each of their executives. If you know the interests of your recipients, you can show how important they are to you by giving a gift that is well planned out."It appears that corporate buyers are putting a great deal of thought and planning into their holiday gifts this year. Although, traditional gifts are still popular, more and more companies are giving unique and unusual items to their employees, colleagues, and clients. </P><P>About e-CorporateGifts.com<a href="http://www.e-CorporateGifts.com" target="_blank">www.e-CorporateGifts.com</a>, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in the San Francisco Bay Area. e-CorporateGifts.com has been a leading provider of business and executive gifts on the internet since 1999. The company was spawned off of a traditional "brick and mortar" promotional products and incentive company. They offer high end corporate gifts and brand names in addition to traditional imprinted promotional products and advertising specialties with corporate logos for marketing solutions. </P><P>e-CorporateGifts.com is a member of the ASI ? Advertising Specialties Institute.  CONTACT INFORMATION:Terry Keatinge-CorporateGifts.com, Inc.1.888.968.46961.650.342.6062 ext 611<a href="http://www.e-corporategifts.com" target="_blank">http://www.e-corporategifts.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gifts for Men&amp;#58; Anniversary Gifts!</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Gifts_for_Men%26%2358%3B_Anniversary_Gifts%21/Articles/63655</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you searching for an anniversary gift idea for that special man in your life?Let's take a look at the traditional gifts associated with various anniversaries to help you decide on a great gift idea for the man of your dreams.Anniversaries do not only have a gift idea for each one but most also have a flower and gemstone to mark the years of wedded bliss.The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. The gemstone is fresh water pearls and the flowers are pansies. So now you may be wondering what type of paper gift a man would enjoy.There are many, a subscription to their favorite magazine, any book they would enjoy reading or even a note pad for their desk. All of these would be good gift ideas for a first anniversary gift. You could even tie some pansies around the gift with ribbon to give it an added romantic touch.Cotton or straw is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. The flowers are cosmos and the gemstone is either rose quartz or garnet. What would be great for this anniversary?A personalized towel made of cotton would be good. What about a watch with garnet stones that would be something any man would love to receive. Use your imagination. Plan a romantic hayride, this includes straw. After the hayride have a picnic on a cotton blanket. Using traditional gift ideas can be fun and enjoyable when you use some imagination to bring it all together.A leather recliner would be the perfect anniversary gift for the third anniversary.Leather is the traditional gift given for the third anniversary, the flower for the third anniversary is the fuchsia and the gemstone is the crystal.Finding items made from leather is not a hardtask at all. You can purchase watches with leather bands, briefcases, and desktop pads, just to mention a few. A great idea to use the crystal could be a nice initial ring or bracelet with crystals. The man of your life would like any of these gifts.The fourth anniversary has a theme attached. The theme is books, flowers and fruit. For this years anniversary gift a wonderful basket with some of his favorite fruit, a favorite book and a few flowers just to enhance the basket would be wonderful.He will enjoy this gift because he will know that you took the time to choose each item in the basket to please your man.Each anniversary has a theme or a traditional and modern gift idea. This is just another great way to let your man know that you took some time in finding the perfect gift for your anniversary.He will know that you researched to find what gift was for your anniversary and then he will love the imagination involved in using this information to present him with an awesome anniversary gift.Choosing the right anniversary gift idea will be fun. Think of things he enjoys doing or things he might want to do. Then add these ideas to your gift.Make the gift as personal as you can. Your special man will enjoy any anniversary present you give him; he knows it came from your heart.Anniversary gifts should be a symbol of the years of marriage you have enjoyed together let him know how much love him and are glad that he is the man that you chose for a lifelong partner.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Are you searching for an anniversary gift idea for that special man in your life?Let's take a look at the traditional gifts associated with various anniversaries to help you decide on a great gift idea for the man of your dreams.Anniversaries do not only have a gift idea for each one but most also have a flower and gemstone to mark the years of wedded bliss.The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. The gemstone is fresh water pearls and the flowers are pansies. So now you may be wondering what type of paper gift a man would enjoy.There are many, a subscription to their favorite magazine, any book they would enjoy reading or even a note pad for their desk. All of these would be good gift ideas for a first anniversary gift. You could even tie some pansies around the gift with ribbon to give it an added romantic touch.Cotton or straw is the traditional gift for the second anniversary. </P><P>The flowers are cosmos and the gemstone is either rose quartz or garnet. What would be great for this anniversary?A personalized towel made of cotton would be good. What about a watch with garnet stones that would be something any man would love to receive. Use your imagination. Plan a romantic hayride, this includes straw. </P><P>After the hayride have a picnic on a cotton blanket. Using traditional gift ideas can be fun and enjoyable when you use some imagination to bring it all together.A leather recliner would be the perfect anniversary gift for the third anniversary.Leather is the traditional gift given for the third anniversary, the flower for the third anniversary is the fuchsia and the gemstone is the crystal.Finding items made from leather is not a hardtask at all. You can purchase watches with leather bands, briefcases, and desktop pads, just to mention a few. A great idea to use the crystal could be a nice initial ring or bracelet with crystals. The man of your life would like any of these gifts.The fourth anniversary has a theme attached. </P><P>The theme is books, flowers and fruit. For this years anniversary gift a wonderful basket with some of his favorite fruit, a favorite book and a few flowers just to enhance the basket would be wonderful.He will enjoy this gift because he will know that you took the time to choose each item in the basket to please your man.Each anniversary has a theme or a traditional and modern gift idea. This is just another great way to let your man know that you took some time in finding the perfect gift for your anniversary.He will know that you researched to find what gift was for your anniversary and then he will love the imagination involved in using this information to present him with an awesome anniversary gift.Choosing the right anniversary gift idea will be fun. Think of things he enjoys doing or things he might want to do. Then add these ideas to your gift.Make the gift as personal as you can. </P><P>Your special man will enjoy any anniversary present you give him; he knows it came from your heart.Anniversary gifts should be a symbol of the years of marriage you have enjoyed together let him know how much love him and are glad that he is the man that you chose for a lifelong partner.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Great Gifts Under $5</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Great_Gifts_Under_%245/Articles/28604</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:20:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Great</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gift giving is at its absolute finest during the Christmas season. Putting smiles on children's faces, making an elderly person feel appreciated, rewarding a hardworking employee - the reasons for gift giving at Christmas are endless. Christmas is the most popular time for gift giving, and it is no secret that Christmas is also the favorite time for marriage proposals. However, getting ready for Christmas can be a nightmare when you tally up all the planning and shopping that must be condensed into the 3 or 4 short weeks leading up to the holiday break. Selecting menus, writing out gift lists, decorating the tree, hanging the outside lights, and so on? Getting things done around the house always seems to fall into place but buying the gifts always plays havoc with your schedule. Staying within your budget usually places even more restrictions on your time, finding gifts that impress and yet don't cost an arm and a leg. You want to give something but the occasion says it shouldn't be too much. Or the whole family is getting together for Christmas and that means 45 presents. You want to give something to every one in your class. Or your budget will soon reach the red ink stage. We have a few items that cost less than $5 but each gift can still have special meaning. 	A swimmer can always use a new set of ear plugs. 	Someone who works nights will love a new night shades for sleeping. 	Your grandma travels. Get her small travel bottles of lotion, hairspray and deodorant. 	Every one can use a new lint remover mitt. 	A luxury item is sachet bags to hand in closets or place in drawers. 	A coffee mug with their name or a picture that represents something about the recipient. 	Most women will appreciate a bottle of bubble bath. 	Any woman will love mini tote bags to hold and organize items in their purse. 	A coin purse will be easier to find in a purse and fit easily in a man's pocket. 	Everyone goes shopping. Get them shopping pads to hang on the refrigerator door. 	Get padded velvet or satin coat hangers. They come in pretty colors. 	Find a key chain that represents the recipient's hobby. 	Jigsaw puzzles will help fill the hours for your stay at home grandmother. 	Wind chimes will add a cheerful note on almost any day. 	Everyone has items they keep. Give them decorative boxes to organize them. 	Decorative baskets hold and organize things throughout the house. 	Get a special perfumed bar of soap. 	Anyone who travels will love a fold up travel toothbrush. 	Bath oils will soothe her skin. 	Coffee lovers will appreciate small bags of flavored coffee. For even more gift ideas under $5, check out this page: http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com/gifts-under-5-dollars.htm. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Gift giving is at its absolute finest during the Christmas season. Putting smiles on children's faces, making an elderly person feel appreciated, rewarding a hardworking employee - the reasons for gift giving at Christmas are endless. Christmas is the most popular time for gift giving, and it is no secret that Christmas is also the favorite time for marriage proposals. However, getting ready for Christmas can be a nightmare when you tally up all the planning and shopping that must be condensed into the 3 or 4 short weeks leading up to the holiday break. Selecting menus, writing out gift lists, decorating the tree, hanging the outside lights, and so on? Getting things done around the house always seems to fall into place but buying the gifts always plays havoc with your schedule. </P><P>Staying within your budget usually places even more restrictions on your time, finding gifts that impress and yet don't cost an arm and a leg. You want to give something but the occasion says it shouldn't be too much. Or the whole family is getting together for Christmas and that means 45 presents. You want to give something to every one in your class. Or your budget will soon reach the red ink stage. </P><P>We have a few items that cost less than $5 but each gift can still have special meaning. <ul>	<li>A swimmer can always use a new set of ear plugs. 	<li>Someone who works nights will love a new night shades for sleeping. 	<li>Your grandma travels. Get her small travel bottles of lotion, hairspray and deodorant. </P><P>	<li>Every one can use a new lint remover mitt. 	<li>A luxury item is sachet bags to hand in closets or place in drawers. 	<li>A coffee mug with their name or a picture that represents something about the recipient. 	<li>Most women will appreciate a bottle of bubble bath. 	<li>Any woman will love mini tote bags to hold and organize items in their purse. </P><P>	<li>A coin purse will be easier to find in a purse and fit easily in a man's pocket. 	<li>Everyone goes shopping. Get them shopping pads to hang on the refrigerator door. 	<li>Get padded velvet or satin coat hangers. They come in pretty colors. </P><P>	<li>Find a key chain that represents the recipient's hobby. 	<li>Jigsaw puzzles will help fill the hours for your stay at home grandmother. 	<li>Wind chimes will add a cheerful note on almost any day. 	<li>Everyone has items they keep. Give them decorative boxes to organize them. </P><P>	<li>Decorative baskets hold and organize things throughout the house. 	<li>Get a special perfumed bar of soap. 	<li>Anyone who travels will love a fold up travel toothbrush. 	<li>Bath oils will soothe her skin. 	<li>Coffee lovers will appreciate small bags of flavored coffee. </P><P></ul>For even more gift ideas under $5, check out this page: <a href="http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com/gifts-under-5-dollars.htm" target=new>http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com/gifts-under-5-dollars.htm</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Choosing Gifts For Guys!</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Choosing_Gifts_For_Guys%21/Articles/38790</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:29:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gifts for guys. What is the right gift for that man in your life? That can be a real dilemma for a woman. After all, what is it that a man wants? What gift would be right for him? In some way's finding gifts for guys can be easy. After all, it's assumed that men are easy to buy for if it has to do with a car or if it's electronic, with lots of bells and whistles etc. But, if your man has a little for depth to him than that, if he likes to read thoughtful books and is a contemplative thinker, you may not be too sure what he'll like. You do know though, that if it's a tie or something boring like a wool cap, he'll be polite and say thanks, but the truth is he may not like it.When deciding on a Gift For your Guy, why not consider a fragrance especially for him.You want to add that personal, special touch when selecting gifts for the men in your life don't you? Then consider buying him a quality fragrance that highlights and enhances his masculinity. Traditionally musk has been thought of as just the right blend of rugged manliness and outdoor freshness. You know what I mean. It just makes a man very attractive and interesting. Well, every man likes to feel attractive and knowing that you selected a special cologne just for him, will make him think of you and your thoughtfulness every time he splashes it on. Nowadays even the purest, most concentrated colognes and after-shaves can be purchased on the internet at reasonable prices, and you are sure to find just the right fragrance when looking at gifts for guys.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Gifts for guys. What is the right gift for that man in your life? That can be a real dilemma for a woman. After all, what is it that a man wants? What gift would be right for him? In some way's finding gifts for guys can be easy. After all, it's assumed that men are easy to buy for if it has to do with a car or if it's electronic, with lots of bells and whistles etc. But, if your man has a little for depth to him than that, if he likes to read thoughtful books and is a contemplative thinker, you may not be too sure what he'll like. </P><P>You do know though, that if it's a tie or something boring like a wool cap, he'll be polite and say thanks, but the truth is he may not like it.When deciding on a Gift For your Guy, why not consider a fragrance especially for him.You want to add that personal, special touch when selecting gifts for the men in your life don't you? Then consider buying him a quality fragrance that highlights and enhances his masculinity. Traditionally musk has been thought of as just the right blend of rugged manliness and outdoor freshness. You know what I mean. It just makes a man very attractive and interesting. Well, every man likes to feel attractive and knowing that you selected a special cologne just for him, will make him think of you and your thoughtfulness every time he splashes it on. </P><P>Nowadays even the purest, most concentrated colognes and after-shaves can be purchased on the internet at reasonable prices, and you are sure to find just the right fragrance when looking at gifts for guys.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Personalized Gifts a Winner for Parents of Multiple Children</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Personalized_Gifts_a_Winner_for_Parents_of_Multiple_Children/Articles/48992</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:27:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Parents</category>
		<category>Personalized+Gifts+a+Winner+for+Parents+of+Multiple+Children</category>
		<category>Personalized</category>
		<guid>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Personalized_Gifts_a_Winner_for_Parents_of_Multiple_Children/Articles/48992</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When Samuel and Theresa Wallace celebrated the arrival of their fourth child and third daughter, Virginia, friends and family members were at a loss for gift ideas.  The Wallace's already had everything needed for the nursery and enough hand-me-downs to clothe Virginia for years.  Theresa's cousin found a unique solution, a personalized gift set from Ava Claire Designs.????The Wallace's received a three-piece gift set including a bib, burp cloth and one-piece t-shirt embroidered with Virginia's name and a lamb design.  Theresa Wallace noted "It was so nice having something that I hadn't seen the other girls wearing, something that was Virginia's own."  Alison Lumbatis, owner of Ava Claire Designs, notes that "while a significant percentage of our personalized gifts are being bought for first-born children, we are receiving more and more feedback from customers that our personalized items are ideal shower gifts for parents expecting their second, third or more."  Personalized gifts are embroidered with Ava Claire's signature whimsical designs and trimmed with coordinating ribbon.  "They're not only cute but extremely functional", Lumbatis added.???? Ava Claire Designs currently offers two- and three-piece gift sets.  Customers are given their choice of design as well as embroidery font color and style for the baby's name.  Named for her own infant daughter, Lumbatis started the business in 2004.  Ava Claire Designs is located in Dallas, Texas and also offers custom designing, hooded towels and gifts for older siblings.  Ava Claire Designs gifts are only available online at www.avaclairedesigns.com or by calling 972-370-7070.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>When Samuel and Theresa Wallace celebrated the arrival of their fourth child and third daughter, Virginia, friends and family members were at a loss for gift ideas.  The Wallace's already had everything needed for the nursery and enough hand-me-downs to clothe Virginia for years.  Theresa's cousin found a unique solution, a personalized gift set from Ava Claire Designs.????The Wallace's received a three-piece gift set including a bib, burp cloth and one-piece t-shirt embroidered with Virginia's name and a lamb design.  Theresa Wallace noted "It was so nice having something that I hadn't seen the other girls wearing, something that was Virginia's own."  Alison Lumbatis, owner of Ava Claire Designs, notes that "while a significant percentage of our personalized gifts are being bought for first-born children, we are receiving more and more feedback from customers that our personalized items are ideal shower gifts for parents expecting their second, third or more."  Personalized gifts are embroidered with Ava Claire's signature whimsical designs and trimmed with coordinating ribbon.  "They're not only cute but extremely functional", Lumbatis added.???? Ava Claire Designs currently offers two- and three-piece gift sets. </P><P> Customers are given their choice of design as well as embroidery font color and style for the baby's name.  Named for her own infant daughter, Lumbatis started the business in 2004.  Ava Claire Designs is located in Dallas, Texas and also offers custom designing, hooded towels and gifts for older siblings.  Ava Claire Designs gifts are only available online at <a href="http://www.avaclairedesigns.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.avaclairedesigns.com</a> or by calling 972-370-7070.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Valentine?s Day Gifts: SuperPages.com Survey Finds the Cost of Playing Cupid Varies by Gender</title>
		<link>http://www.thegiftscenter.net/Valentine%92s_Day_Gifts:_SuperPages.com_Survey_Finds_the_Cost_of_Playing_Cupid_Varies_by_Gender/Articles/25097</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Cupid</category>
		<category>by</category>
		<category>Gender</category>
		<category>Day</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a national survey released today by Verizon SuperPages.com, (http://www.superpages.com), men and women don't always agree when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts and how much love costs. While 50 percent of men think they need to spend more than $50 to show their love for their sweetheart on Valentine's Day, three-quarters of women plan to spend less than that amount on gifts.   For most women, it's the thought behind the Valentine's Day gift, not the price tag that counts. Seventy-five percent of females said they expect their significant other to spend less than $50, and only 5 percent expect a gift worth $100 or more."This year, it's the smaller, more personalized Valentine's Day gifts that are hot, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to say 'I love you,'" said Jaye Hersh, celebrity shopper and founder of the trendy Los Angeles boutique Intuition. Romantic ideas like personalized his and hers robes and pajamas, pomegranate candles and monogrammed dress shirts are among the less expensive Valentine's gifts she's buying for her major Hollywood clients. More gift recommendations from Hersh are featured on SuperPages.com the most comprehensive shopping destination where consumers can compare prices, purchase or bid on almost any gift for their loved ones.When planning a romantic dining experience, Italian food and a home-cooked meal were the clear winners for both men and women. The majority (32 percent) of respondents consider Italian food to be the most romantic meal for Valentine's Day, and 20 percent think cooking dinner at home is the ideal date. Eleven percent prefer a steakhouse, 8 percent would pick French food, and 7 percent think seafood is the most romantic choice.The survey also found that men are much more likely to send flowers, with 30 percent planning to send flowers to their sweetheart versus only 4 percent of women. More than half of women would prefer to receive flowers at home on Valentine's Day, 24 percent want them delivered to their workplace, and 20 percent will take them in either location.The survey was a TNS Express Internet Omnibus national survey of 1,000 consumers, fielded from January 20-23, 2005, with margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent.. ]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>According to a national survey released today by Verizon <a href="http://www.superpages.com" target="_blank" title="SuperPages.com">SuperPages.com</a>, (<a href="http://www.superpages.com" target="_blank">http://www.superpages.com</a>), men and women don't always agree when it comes to Valentine's Day gifts and how much love costs. While 50 percent of men think they need to spend more than $50 to show their love for their sweetheart on Valentine's Day, three-quarters of women plan to spend less than that amount on gifts.   For most women, it's the thought behind the Valentine's Day gift, not the price tag that counts. Seventy-five percent of females said they expect their significant other to spend less than $50, and only 5 percent expect a gift worth $100 or more."This year, it's the smaller, more personalized Valentine's Day gifts that are hot, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to say 'I love you,'" said Jaye Hersh, celebrity shopper and founder of the trendy Los Angeles boutique Intuition. Romantic ideas like personalized his and hers robes and pajamas, pomegranate candles and monogrammed dress shirts are among the less expensive Valentine's gifts she's buying for her major Hollywood clients. </P><P>More gift <a href="http://www.superpages.com/vday05" target="_blank" title="recommendations">recommendations</a> from Hersh are featured on <a href="http://www.superpages.com" target="_blank" title="SuperPages.com">SuperPages.com</a> the most comprehensive shopping destination where consumers can compare prices, purchase or bid on almost any gift for their loved ones.When planning a romantic dining experience, <a href="http://www.superpages.com/italianrestaurants" target="_blank" title="Italian food">Italian food</a> and a home-cooked meal were the clear winners for both men and women. The majority (32 percent) of respondents consider Italian food to be the most romantic meal for Valentine's Day, and 20 percent think cooking dinner at home is the ideal date. Eleven percent prefer a steakhouse, 8 percent would pick French food, and 7 percent think seafood is the most romantic choice.The survey also found that men are much more likely to send <a href="http://www.superpages.com/flowers" target="_blank" title="flowers">flowers</a>, with 30 percent planning to send flowers to their sweetheart versus only 4 percent of women. More than half of women would prefer to receive flowers at home on Valentine's Day, 24 percent want them delivered to their workplace, and 20 percent will take them in either location.The survey was a TNS Express Internet Omnibus national survey of 1,000 consumers, fielded from January 20-23, 2005, with margin of error of plus or minus 3.2 percent.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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