Our dear teenagers get trough a hard part of their lift (for them or for their parents ?)… Teenagers need to face so many changes… When it is time to find them a gift, we are sometimes short on ideas…

Here is a small list of gift ideas for a teenager :

• Music CD’s
• Movie DVD’s
• A box set of his favorite T.V. show
• A wheel protector for his car (looks depending on his style)
• An IPod
• Cloths by his favorite brand
• A gift certificate in his favorite clothing store
• A phone for his room
• An earring
• A small remote controlled airplane

Don’t forget… it’s to please HIM…;-)

Here is a small list of gift examples for the car, ideal for those who just bought their first car !

This list can also be good for anyone that owns a car…

1. A handheld recorder key ring
2. A handheld scrapper for the windshield
3. A 5 in 1 emergency tool
4. A wheel protector
5. A dynamo handle flash light
6. A coffee mug for the car
7. A kit of 3 emergency signalling folding pyramids
8. A storing cup holder for the car
9. A universal cell-phone battery charger
10. A heating blanket for the car (that you plug in the cigarette lighter)

These are nice examples of gift ideas for the car that will easily make a small Christmas gift or present for the new buyer.

The upcoming arrival of a baby is a one of the only pleasant expecting. It’s an emotionally charge waiting. It a time to share our happiness with our friends and family.

That’s why baby shower exist… They create the opportunity to share this exciting event and at the same time, help the soon to become mommy by giving her some gifts for her and the baby.

Since we don’t always now the baby’s gender, we will offer baby shower gifts ideas that you could offer :

• light sheets
• small blankets
• Little jars of puree (check out the “best before” date)
• Few facial tissue kits
• baby gloves
• Small baby spoons
• Small dishes for puree that can go in the freezer
• Hand made baby paws made out of wool
• Diapers
• Rattles

Of course, sometimes, the parents will already have some of those items… but most of them can be useful in bigger quantity… like the small face tissue for example…

When you are organising a small birthday bash for your kid, you expect other kids to bring a small gift. Obviously, it is not an obligation. Some parents won’t think about it or are not able to afford one and it is ok this way.We put on a birthday party in order for our kid to see his friends and have fun with them.

To thank all the kids that came, parents usually give a small attending gift bag… like a little souvenir. This package is even easier to make if there is a particular birthday theme.

You will find bellow some attending gift ideas for a kids birthday party :

1. A birthday theme related figurine
2. Stickers with a scrapbook
3. A birthday theme related coloring book.

You can also fill up yourself a small chest, case, bag of :

• pencils
• erasers
• sharpeners
• rings
• and candies of course!

Small surprise bags are always popular and pretty simple to adapt t each theme. Even if they need more time to make, a home made gift is always more fulfilling.

Your spouse loves to cock and present nice dishes to your guests ? You like good dishes and try new food ?

Here are some gift examples for a food lover. You can get them for yourself or even as a gift for your host :

1. A fountain for chocolate
2. A box of coins made out of chocolate (table ornaments)
3. A kit to make gingerbread
4. A box of Ferrero Rocher (it can be use as individual decoration on the table)
5. A greater that can be use for cheese or chocolate
6. A Wok
7. A small slow cocker
8. One or two pack of fair trade coffee
9. Flower made out of chocolate
10. Figurines made out of chocolate

You’ll see, this “ornaments” will be popular… there is almost not a chance for leftovers…

You are looking for a gift that goes with the Wii game console since everybody only talks about the Wii ?

You want to get more accessories in order to be ready for the Christmas break ?

You are looking for a list of accessories that you can get for the Wii as a present… you at the right place…

We also give you the approximate price in Canadian $ with each example below :

1. USB Wi-Fi connector (45$)
2. 6 in 1 Wii Sport kit (25$)
3. Wii Two colors lighting sword (30$)
4. Wii Classic game controller (25$)
5. Wii Nunchuk game controller (25$)
6. Wii Zapper game controller(25$)
7. Wii remote controller (45$)
8. Wii driving wheel (15$)
9. Wii Speak (30$)

Your games will only be funnier… and more active…

Big businesses often give a corporate gift at big annual parties. Over the years, finding original and different gifts gets harder.

In order to make it easier for you, here are some few corporate gift examples :

1. Umbrella
2. Towel (beach style towel)
3. Scarf
4. Salt and Pepper kit
5. Zip-on polar jacket
6. 4 glass and coaster kit (maybe a bottle of something)
7. 4 coffee mug kit (with a fair trade bag of coffee)

Those items all can be identified with the business logo.

Beware of the printing and the shipping delays.

If you want to spice up things and flame up the passion again, here are some lover’s gift examples :

• A whale watching cruise or a cruise on the Saguenay’s fjord. Dufour’s group offering such experiences. If whale watching is not your thing, you can try a dancing diner cruise on the St-Laurent… If you are carful about the reservation time, you could get a great sunset !
• A hockey game could also be a good event if you both love this sport and the same team… Furthermore, seats are very close one from the other…
• A two person getaway at the Sky Spa… You hit the sky right at when you enter… you just have to enjoy… Otherwise, any spa getaway near a small Bed and Breakfast is very promising.
• If you prefer having fun at home, you can find in different adults store different adults only games… From boring to exciting… take the time to compare them in the store before buying one… this is already mouth-watering right ?

Don’t forget, the important thing is to have fun…

I asked the biggest traveller I know what she would like to get before her next departure. The list is pretty wide. It includes many small inexpensive ideas that are pretty useful. There are also ideas for bigger budgets.

So either for a Christmas gift, a birthday gift or a travelling gift, you should be able to find something interesting below !

Don’t hesitate to send us your own suggestions under this article.

This question being pretty large, I don’t know if you are talking about small gadgets or more expensive material, but I will try to answer it…

1. An IPod Touch since you can have your music, videos and it have internet access to stay in touch and give some up dates;
2. A camera;
3. A memory card for camera;
4. A « pretty  notebook » in which the person could write his adventures and maybe stick some pictures, postcards, tickets, address of the people he meets or of the good places he’d visit (stores, restaurants, hotels…);
5. A complete tour guide;
6. A pocket dictionary;
7. A Swiss Knife;
8. A health/toilette kit;
9. Emergency kit;
10. A backpack or a piece of luggage;
11. A belt pack to put the passport and money (very useful);
12. Good luck charms (be creative!);
13. A photo album with a photo of our friends, family members and a photo of our native land that will allow us to share;
14. Sun glasses;
15. Poncho;

Nice! You have a lot of option my friends !
Thanks Celine ! Come back when you want !

Hockey ! A real passion ! It is always easy to please a hockey lover : Buy him a pair of tickets !

Or else go in a hockey boutique (preferably the one of his favorite team) and get him a gift for a real hockey fan ! :

• A subscription at his team magazine
• The calendar of his favorite hockey team
• His favorite team coffee mug (or one made for the car)
• A gift certificate that he can exchange in his favorite hockey store or supplier
• A key ring
• His team cap

You can also offer him a La Cage aux Sports gift certificate, if he likes to go and watch the game.