Keep On Rollin’
What It Is: You all know how I love to write about ‘splurges’ every now and again. Well today’s gift fits in that category and quite frankly, I don’t give a damn. I am a backgammon nerd (and informal...
View ArticleDude, Where’s My Gift?
After writing about gift ideas for gal pals the other day, I thought it was only fair I do the same for the dudes. This particular gift guide takes some explaining. The best way I can express it is...
View ArticleWhat’s In The Teens’ Stockings?
Ah those teens (and tweens). If anything, I find culling stocking stuffers among the easiest for them, as they’re prone to like little ‘throwaway’ trinkets and toys that are perfectly priced for...
View ArticleWhat’s In The Kids’ Stockings?
Today’s gifts are exactly what the title implies – choice picks that are usually relatively well-priced (I typically angle for $25 or less) so you can ensure your little ones’ stockings are stuffed...
View ArticleChess Nuts
What It Is: Pretty much the ultimate chess board of all time. Strato Chess is essentially a 3D chess board, and it’s not just for show; your pieces can move forwards, backwards and sideways as normal,...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Home
What It Is: Sometimes you don’t need an actual vacation to experience something new. At least, that’s the concept behind the Anywhere Travel Guide; a boxed set of 75 activity guards designed to shake...
View ArticleSmash It
What It Is:A totally portable badminton set, including a pop-up net, four racquets, two shuttlecocks, and a handy carrying case to stash it all away when not in use. Lightweight and easy to set up,...
View ArticleFun & Games
With just a few weeks back before ‘life as we know it’ resumes – i.e. the cold weather sets in and the kids head back to school – I thought it’d be fun to round up some easy ways to have some family...
View ArticleAnd Crisp Apple Strudel
What’s that? You get an extra weekend post this month? Well my post commitments stacked up, and I have my reasons for wanting to carry on with my long-delayed series based on ‘My Favourite Things‘, so...
View ArticleFrosty The Bro-Man
Let’s get to it shall we? Today marks the first of many themed gift guides for the season. For the third year, I’m writing a guide geared toward ‘bros’ – whether by blood, by kinship, or by pure manly...
View ArticleJingle Belles Rock
A couple of weeks ago I kicked off my themed gift guides with some ideas for when a dude is shopping for another dude. Today I’m flipping the script and taking a look at lovely gift ideas to be gifted...
View ArticleFeliz Navi-Dad
Today’s gift guide is all about Christmas gift ideas for dad…you can interpret that how you will. Maybe you’re shopping for your own father, maybe the father of your children, maybe your in-law. No...
View ArticleStocking Stuffers The Kids Will Love
Today marks my last foray into the world of stocking stuffers – and this time I’m honing in on kid-friendly ideas for the rugrats in your household. As always, these stocking stuffers come in at a...
View ArticleTalk Dirty To Me
What It Is: Not to humblebrag here, but I sorta kinda feel like I was one of the first people I know, if not the first, to introduce Cards Against Humanity to a bunch of my friends (including you lot)....
View ArticleHit Me With Your Best Shot
What It Is: Looking for a new way to liven up the party? Assign each of your friends one of the letters in ‘DRINKO’ and take turns dropping chips down the board. If it lands in your glass, take a shot,...
View ArticleLet It Bro, Let It Bro, Let It Bro
I’ve given this spiel before and I’ll give it again. Guys are weird about shopping for other guys. A lot of my gift guides are admittedly gift ideas a woman would likely buy for a man in her life,...
View ArticleTop 10 Holiday 2015 Gifts Under $50
If you’ve got $50 to spend, you’re probably shopping for someone you care about, but maybe aren’t the PEAK people on your list (like a spouse or child). Siblings, best friends, nieces and nephews,...
View ArticleO.co Christmas Tree
Is your mind melting a bit this holiday season? I feel you. It’s a lot of work hunting down perfect gift ideas, and it can be overwhelming with so many shops to choose from. One solution? Find a...
View ArticleStocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids
And my final stocking stuffer gift ideas post this season is dedicated to the little ones – kids of all ages. Here are 10 great gift ideas to put a smile on your little one’s face this season. Car...
View Article10 for $10: Lucky Green Edition
Green is a colour we associate with luck and St. Patrick’s Day – so this month I’m highlighting 10 green gift ideas for $10 or less that are perfect for March 17th, or for anyone looking for a little...
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