Many of us attend holiday office parties and travel to family gatherings at festive times of the year. It's not always a pleasant experience! Social pressures and office politics, meeting new people, being introduced to strangers you have little or nothing in common with, having your fill of fa

People in law enforcement often identify strongly with their jobs.Police image by Zeno from Fotolia.comA person's career is a savvy consideration for gift ideas because the work we do often reflects our interests and values. This tends to be particularly true of those who work in law...

Many customers have loved the thought of buying a star that will bear their name for eternity and might even be known to future generations of star-gazers. If you love the idea too, there's good news and bad news.

Christmas decorations add sparkle to your very home during the holidays. For many people, they find pleasure in decorating their homes with Victorian Christmas decorations to bring back old traditions of the Yuletide seasons. These decorations will transport your visitors back to the classic eleganc

The variety of erotic costumes available online has exploded in the last few years due to the demand that has arisen for them. So now it is easy to find a costume that you both love and will feel super-hot in.

Lighten the atmosphere at your place of work. For instance, if you exchange gifts with co-workers for birthdays or holidays, add a little twist. Make a funny homemade gift for a fellow employee who has a sense of humor. Fortunately, you don't have to spend a lot of money or be a great artist to crea

Balloons are an iconic birthday party decoration, but they need not be boring or commonplace. When decorating for an adult birthday party, consider using balloons to create sculptures, arches and other elaborate decorations. Store-bought or self-filled helium balloons are easy to work with and can b

The term "honeymoon" probably originated in Ireland, which is but one indication of how seriously the Irish take their weddings. If you know an Irish bride-to-be, and you are agonizing over what to get for her bridal shower, you have two basic choices. You can get a modern gift with an Irish symbol

Lady pumpkins can be just as scary, haunting or mysterious as traditional Jack-o-lanterns. This messy, but simple project lends itself to an array of creative designs as diverse as the carver's imagination. Beyond the triangle peepers and iconic toothy grin, or spooky cat silhouettes, bring a femini

Tradition dictates that the 25th wedding anniversary, which is the mark of a quarter-century, is the silver anniversary. Whether you are getting a gift for your spouse on your anniversary or giving a gift to a couple who is celebrating their 25th anniversary, choose a personalized gift...

Where there's Batman, there's Robin. Fit your child up in a kids Robin costume for hours of pretend fun.

Cards serve as beautiful ways to telling someone how much we care about them, how much we love them. A lot of websites these days sell nice cards for different occasions throughout the year. Buying ca

Outdoor sports in France are of many types. Though certain professional sporting activities vastly outweigh others in terms of popularity, France has a number of world-famous activities in everything from team sports to racing to water and court sports.

Giving gifts to an uncle can require some creativity.Jenny Acheson/Stockbyte/Getty ImagesBuying Christmas gifts for an uncle can be tricky, depending on how close you are to him. If you know his interests and hobbies it might be a bit easier to pick out something acceptable. However,...

Forget-me-not flower gifts are excellent themed gifts to give on the occasion of a close friend, family member or coworker's departure to new and exciting opportunities. Forget-me-nots symbolize true love, making them the perfect flower to give to newly engaged couples and on the occasion of a weddi

Lights, stands and a control board are essential lighting components.Comstock/Comstock/Getty ImagesLighting for a small event in your home or backyard or in a public venue that lacks traditional lighting equipment requires three key components: a power source, equipment and an...

Nothing makes a party better than playing cool games.party image by TAlex from Fotolia.comHosting a house party involves a myriad of details from food and drink to entertaining, but every detail is aimed at one goal: helping your guests have a great time. And having a great time is what...

This article discusses Christmas in Japan. December 25 has been a holiday going back to at least the Mesopotamian festival of Zagmuk. Now, thousands of years and thousands of miles later, Japan has its own form of Christmas, shaped by some of the old aspects and some new ones: Kentucky Fried Chicken

wood image by Marvin Gerste from Fotolia.comWood can be the centerpiece for many occasions. Gifts that incorporate wood as the central theme may be chosen for a housewarming, anniversary or birthday gift. Selecting a wood carved gift is the ideal choice for a recipient that enjoys rustic,...

Evergreen bouquets bring a bit of nature inside for the holidays and provide a wonderfully pungent aroma that is reminiscent of the days when every home had a real tree. Gathered into large bundles and displayed in vases or baskets, these delightful evergreen bouquets are decorative and aromatic, de