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Gifts that bring smile and release tension

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

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Think about it, you are thinking to get a piece of merchandise for someone, which not only has a lasting utility value but will also bring a laugh on their face, won’t that be doubly joyful and meaningful?

Gifts that trick the receiver can prove to be a big hit at the party. It may be the center of attention for its unusualness, thrill and hilarity. But what does it convey to the person for whom you buy a gag gift? Is it an appropriate gesture to give it to someone? How much effort and imagination you have employed in selecting and packaging the gag gift? Does it have a lasting value? These are some of the questions to consider before choosing a gag gift.

Gifting is your choice and you should have the right to decide how to exercise it. It is also your privilege to show someone that you are fond of someone so much that you don’t mind having a laugh at their expense.

Gag gifts can be quite harmless, too. Something like a Prank gift certificate would be perfectly alright. These can be very hilarious! You can design funny prank gift certificates on fine parchment paper, and then pass it out to co-workers, friends! These are great ‘anonymous’ gifts too! Just leave it discreetly on the person’s desk!

A crime scene towel is great for a crime-story junkie! Chalk outline crime scene beach towel can be a real attention-grabber! This towel features a design that resembles a real police chalk outline.

Gag gifts are available in many different styles and themes. They can be general, customized, simple or innovative. Usually, it won’t cost you much. It’s the idea that you are gifting, and not an object, so price tag of the gift is not important. Importantly, they make the receiver laugh and release tension. Gag gifts act as great stress-busters!

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Whacky word play for making a statement through your gifts

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

They do make us laugh and can be a hit with your friends, neighbors, relatives and colleagues at the office. The gag gifts are sure worth the money to get and gift if they happen to bring a smile on the receiver’s face.

There are so many interesting good gag gifts revolving around smart word play that there is no absolutely reason that you cannot give one, but for sheer fun.

Key chainsInsane Key chains: Look to express yourself with wacky and hilarious key chains. These are indeed fun to share with friends, family and colleagues. They are affordable and much more innovative than a generic greeting card. Sample a few pearls of wisdom that can shine through these cranky chains:

1. ‘I’m so broke, I can’t even pay attention.’

2. ‘If you’re rich, I’m single!’

3.  ‘I’m not short tempered…I can stay mad for days!’

4. ‘Never put off till tomorrow what you can avoid all together.’

5. ‘They keep saying the right person will come along…but i think mine got hit by a truck.’

6. ‘How much can I get away with and still go to heaven?’

Gift wrappingsOutrageous everyday gift wraps: You have taken the pains for finding that perfect present, so why not just take some more effort to pack it in an unconventional manner. Instead of using the regular, boring wrapping paper, choose to wrap your special gift in a funny gag gift wrap. This sure will add the laughs to the outside of the gift box!

X-Rated CautionaryGift with a cautionary X-Rated wrapping: Gift with a Warning sign like: “May contain explosive substances, open at your own risk’, or even a generic gift wrap with an option for checking the occasion will be a packing idea going beyond run of the mill wrappers.

Wacky t-shirtsT-Shirts: They are a fun way to express yourself or make a special statement. Sample a few pronouncements:

1. ‘Life’s short - lets drink the good wine now.’

2. ‘I’m confused. No wait, maybe I’m not.’

3. ‘Remember, you’re unique like everybody else.’

4. ‘Exercise hard. Eat right die anyway.’

5. ‘I can only please one person a day. Today isn’t your day.’

6. ‘Don’t rush me. I get paid by the hour.’

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Playing prank with gifts that exude a wild appeal

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

If you are in a mood to play prank and gift something that will stun the receiver, provided he or she doesn’t mind, here are some gift ideas that reflect and evoke animal instinct.

Fake catGreat (fake) Cat in the Bag: Well, how and who fitted a cat in that bag? Who crammed the poor animal there? The puzzled receiver would want to know! Here lies the catch or the cat!! This great (fake) Cat in the Bag is truly a hilarious gag gift, which moves and shakes as if a real cat is there inside and trying to get out. The trick lies in a motorized ball inside the bag!

Humping dogThe humping dog: It’ll still strap onto anything and willingly show affection doggy style! Beware of the humping dog and his unique display of affection! Attach his front paws to any object around, give his ears a real squeeze and watch in fun as the little doggie barks and gyrates. Take the humping dog anywhere and watch in amusement as he humps anything he can put his paws onto. It gives him a great pleasure in having the straps on his front legs tied to an unsuspecting victim so he can huff and puff away at their leg getting faster, hyper and noisier.

Inflatable moose headInflatable moose head: Why go through all those adventurous jungle journeys to hunt down a deer or moose to flaunt on your wall, when you can blow one up with air? An inflatable Deer/ Moose head is the perfect gift to arouse a false sense of bravery and jungle instinct. The giant moose head is perhaps one of the tackiest ever gifts you could present.

Swear bearSwear Bear: These bears may appear cuddly and cute, but when squeezed they would lose control and temper. The foul-mouthed Swear Bear cusses like anything when you hug him! Give one to someone you are so much fond of…! Let Swear Bear reveal to them exactly how you feel! But do so at your own risk.

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Practical gag gifts that can be handy in day-to-day life

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Gag GiftsGag gifts can be practical in theme and content as well. For example, why not think of a Screaming and Coughing Ashtray as a gift? This ashtray will try to help a smoker remind of the ill-effects of smoking by making a screaming and coughing!

This ashtray is so designed that it looks like a real pair of lungs. As the smoker puts the cigarette onto the ashtray it will activate a disturbing coughing and screaming sound! Isn’t it a great gag gift for someone ‘pack-a-day smoker’ who you know, and are keen on helping the person give up the habit?

Here is another practically workable gag gift! Does one of your short-tempered friends need help getting rid of those phone calls from irritant callers? Well, your gag gift will just be the perfect solution for them. It will act a shield against a pesky telemarketer.

You can gift your friend or colleague a unique ‘Pocket-Get off the Phone Excuse Machine’. This tiny device can really be handy. It will give out different quirky sounds that will help the person out of the tightest spot, and get them off the phone ‘fast’. Thanks to your gift, freedom is simply ‘the press of a button’ away!

A Seat Saver will be an ultimate gag gift with some serious practical application. Have you ever gone to a packed hall where you managed to grab the perfect seat only to surrender it to some a-hole? You reach there early; grab the front row seat and then nature calls. It’s an awkward situation, but you cannot leave, so what to do? There are people hovering around, awaiting to grab your place once you get up. You must have experienced this situation.

What if your gag gift can help one of your dear friends overcome the problem? A seat saver is a perfect practical gag gift! These fake spills come in form of a Ketchup Packet Spill or an ice cream cone spill that look like the real thing! Just place it on your coveted seat and it’ll still be empty when you come back! It can also be a great prank! Put the spills on some important documents of your colleagues or on a friends’ costly carpet and watch them panic!

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Gag gifts can indeed be a lot of fun

Friday, July 25th, 2008

Gag Gifts Everyone gets them, everyone gives them, and everyone enjoys them. Yes, we are talking about gorgeous, gregarious gag gifts. But is there any appropriate time, an occasion or a mood that is just right for gag gifts? This is what exactly we are going discuss.

There is no doubt that gag gifts can be a lot of fun for both giver and receiver. They are an excellent idea for making a home or office festive party that much funnier. Laughter that they generate is always a great return gift without you asking for it.

If presented with imagination, gag gifts can be a lot of fun at any friendly party and should definitely be a part of the mood-setting equation, but you should avoid to go overboard and ensure the person who you ‘fool’ or ‘irritate’ with the gag gift does not feel offended by your gesture. Gag gifts can appear offensive, but in the right setting, they can be a big hit. So, they are worth a try!

Gag gifts are not exactly the best gift for every occasion and for every individual. If it is a birthday or anniversary or any other special occasion that you are going to celebrate with one of your close friends or colleagues, gag gifts are perfect to build up a playful mood.

However, whenever you present a gag gift, also make sure you buy a real gift, to go along with it. This will amply reflect to the person that you just were playing a prank but you also wanted to sincerely wish the person. The gag gift will help set the tone the occasion and the real gift will convey your sentiments, and let the person know how much you care for him or her.

Disclaimer: Gag gifts are more for fun and the receiver should be light-hearted enough in realizing their playful tone.

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Some off-beat gifts for a golf loving corporate executive

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

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Used golf clubs are the best means of learning the game of golf. They act as a very affordable, practical way to enjoy golf. Whether the person you plan to gift it is a beginner or a semi-professional, getting, you can still go for a set of premium golf clubs used. There is hardly any difference between new or slightly used clubs.

There are a lot of different types of golf accessories, including books and clothing for gifting today. You can check out a huge selection of golf gloves (for both men and women). Personalized or plain golf tees come in many different colors. Golf sunglasses are among the funkiest gifts, which every golfer will relish! They make it easier to spot the ball. Stylish golf watches make sure the player never misses a tee time. A ‘golf nut’ will love these. There are many “On Course” golf accessories like Ball Mark Repair Tools, Golf Umbrellas, Golf Head Covers, and Golf Carts that can be gifted.

If you are not averse to spending some cash for a special anniversary or birthday gift for any of your golf buddies, consider getting a trip to a special or off-beat golf location. They will relish the experience of playing at their favorite golf location. You might even wish to go along and enjoy the journey and scenery, or ride along in the golf cart, to make it a memorable experience.

Another golf gift, which your close corporate friends might be surprised to receive from you, is a golf magazine subscription or a popular Golf guidebook if they don’t have that. Mostly, they wouldn’t expect you to come up with an idea of encouraging them to read about their favorite sport. This is a golf gift, which they will retain a little longer!

Now, consider another interesting golf gift idea. Maybe your business friend is keen on honing the gaming skills and taking some golf lessons. Take this opportunity and try to talk to the golf pro at his/her club and weave together a package of practical lessons, which comprises instruction on the range as well as ‘on-course’ instruction. Many golfers haven’t probably thought of ‘on-course’ teaching, but this can be a great fun and will help them to improve their golf game skills and help you to boost your business relations as well.

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Golf equipment and accessories make a great gift

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

 

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Any of your professional or personal friends attempting a swing at the golf course cannot do without the following equipment and accessories. You can pick one or more in keeping with your budget.

The driver: This is the most electrifying club in the golf kit, not only since it hits the ball further than the other clubs, but also since watching the golf ball in flight gives a more gratifying feeling than most other acts and aspects in this particular sport. Properly fitted golf drivers play a major role in improving one’s game.

The golf clubs or irons: They are traditionally thought to be the unrecognized or unsung heroes in a golfer’s kit. They are the scoring clubs and also the most used clubs in any golf arsenal. They usually come in sets of up to 13 clubs with varied loft angles for different distances as well as shots. When gifting the golf clubs or irons, one key thing to keep in mind - no matter what style you select - is that all three different types should ideally be custom fitted to the person’s golf swing for producing optimum results.

The Golf wedges: They are a very crucial part of the game of golf. It can have dramatic results in the player’s score. During a round of golf, one plays 70 per cent of the shots from 120 yards (or closer) to the pin! In your quest to get the best golf wedge as a gift, it’s important to find out how a wedge shot really works. Also, the make up of the golf club wedge is as vital as its versatility.

Putters: For golfers of all abilities and ages putters remain the most creative and personal piece of equipment in their kits. Since there is no exact way to ‘putt’ the ball in the ‘hole’, putters nowadays come in all different shapes and sizes. When you are selecting one as a gift, keep a few basics in mind. Try to get one, which will feel comfortable in your hand with respect to good weight and balance. Ideally, the person whom you want to gif t it should make it to the shop at the time of buying it. If you are buying online, there are tools to guide you in this regard. Ensure that is appealing to eyes.

The golf equipment makes a great gift for any occasion.

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Boosting business bonds by finding that perfect golf gift, here are some valuable tips

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

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Sport and corporate worlds are now closely interlinked from point of view of brand building and bond building. The game of golf now clearly boasts a celebrity status. You can be on course to some serious networking and branding exercise since so many high-profile people nowadays swing their arms at a golf course.The odds are very high that some of your close corporate friends or colleagues are golf fanatics. If not fanatics, they are sure at least regular golfers who opt to spend a considerable amount of their free time (sparse, though it might be!) hitting the links. If you indeed have a crucial corporate contact who is an avid golfer, consider finding that perfect golf gift.The question is how you can get something, which is a little different and off-beat, but is still classified as a good golf gift that will bring an element of both surprise and satisfaction.There are many utility items of golf equipment and accessories you can consider buying. Apart from these, there are some non-traditional golf gifts, which may not have crossed your mind as yet.

Find out if your close corporate buddy plays different golf courses rather frequently. Sometimes golfers like collecting golf balls from the many courses, which they have played. Usually, they like to retain them. The golf balls they have collected are probably lying in their cupboard. Won’t they love to put all these in a lovely wooden collector’s case, which they can hang on their home or office wall, or on a corner cabinet in their cabin?

They would simply love that elegant collector’s box to arrange them neatly. It doesn’t matter if they already have the golf box because another one for their expanding personal collection of golf balls would still come in handy.

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Surprise your golf loving corporate friends with an unusual golf gift

Monday, July 21st, 2008

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Not a lot of people think of giving golf apparel as a gift, so it may seem a little uncommon at the outset. There are several good golf apparel choices nowadays available at online and offline stores, which you couldn’t easily find just a few years ago. Have you thought of the possibility of getting a golf shirt or wind shirt from a popular golf location? Won’t that be special? Maybe you can get a nice rain suit. It’s something that golf lovers wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves.

You might not generally consider gifting golf clubs since it might be logical to think that your golfer friend has everything at his/her disposal, but then what about a set of used golf clubs as a back-up? Used golf clubs, meaning, another set of golf clubs? Well! Why not?

Wouldn’t your golfer friends love to possess a second set of clubs very much identical to the one already there? Consider this, provided with a second set of clubs they can leave the original one at the golf club when they happen to visit a different golf course.

If there are some golf clubs, which your close corporate friend doesn’t possess, you can take advantage of a large variety of golf e-tailers to find some great bargains on discount golf clubs. Maybe a special wedge he/she has been eagerly wanting, a new design putter or perhaps a fairway wood for replacing those golf irons they can’t hit, such as the 3 or 4 iron. Or possibly they are eyeing some brand new, quality golf training club or gadget. Here, you have a window of opportunity! If you try out hard, you may manage to pick them for a bargain price you wouldn’t believe.

Surprise your golf loving corporate friends with an unusual golf gift!

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Gift ideas for Guru Purnima

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Guru Purnima

It’s that time of the year again, when everyone irrespective of one’s age, profession and status pay respect to one’s teacher, Guru, guide or mentor. Well, we are referring to the festival of Guru Purnima.
During our formative years, contribution of the teacher is so very vital in our growth and development. Children bloom with love, care, guidance and, of course, a dedicated teacher!
Don’t miss this opportunity to thank your wonderful teacher who devoted his precious time to enrich and broaden your mind. These ideas will make finding a Guru Purnima gift easily:

  • A rocking chair: You could select a special rocking chair for your Guru.
  • A chaise lounge: A nice chaise lounge would just be perfect for your teacher’s home with or even without backyard.
  • Academic glass nameplate: This will be ideal for your much revered teacher who holds a special place in your heart. You can go for a solid-glass nameplate that will make a lasting impression. Ensure that it is meticulously and correctly engraved with your teacher’s name and, if possible, along with a personalized message.
  • Personalized clipboard: You can get a handy clipboard that holds the papers or homework assignments to be graded in one convenient location.
  • Pen & case set: You can present your favorite teacher, principal or mentor with a pretty pen and case set. It’s an essential tool they will require each day. This gift combines practicality with creative design, and hence is perfect!

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