Just looking at this makes me happy

Meet my precious: the Keurig coffee maker. The Mother’s Day gift I made my husband and son give me last year. Best gift I ever picked for myself, and trust me, I’ve picked a lot.

I was an avid coffee press person right up until the time my husband suddenly decided to start drinking coffee (what is up that, anyway?). The press became a huge pain because it only holds a couple of cups of coffee, so I would have to boil a second pot of water, clean out the press, etc. Really too much effort for a weekend (I wait for free work coffee during the week), don’t you agree?

Now, I had considered the Keurig before but since I was the only one drinking coffee the press was really ideal. But now that there were two (three if you count my son, who, inexplicably likes coffee) coffee drinkers in the house, this started to sound like a good idea. I could have my stronger coffee, and my husband could have the coffee equivalent of training wheels. And, my son could have a cup of decaf once in a while. Brilliant.

Let’s start with the obvious. This is a nice looking machine. It’s not huge; it probably takes up a bit less space than a conventional coffee maker. It’s slightly rounded in back rather than square so it fits nicely in a corner. The pan on the bottom, where the cup sits, comes out for cleaning and for tall travel cups.

There are three “strengths” you can choose for your cup. A small cup, which would be pretty strong, a medium (think Startbucks) and a tall. You’ll have to play around and try them all to see which suits you. Which is the beauty of the thing really. You can have one cup strong and the next a little mellower. Everybody gets exactly what they want every time with no compromises. I love it when I don’t have to compromise. It’s a little bit of Christmas and my birthday all rolled into one.

The other great thing is that you have many choices in coffee, from mild to bold, organic and not. You can mix and match so there’s something for every mood. Plus you can also get all kinds of tea and hot chocolate. Honestly though, I’m not a huge fan of the hot chocolate (at least the one that comes in the sampler you’ll get with the machine) because it is made with water rather than milk. But that’s a personal preference. And I see that Godiva makes a hot chocolate for the Keurig, so that’s an enticement for me to give it another try. You’ll find the most choice online at Keurig.com, but you can also buy the K-Cups (as they are called) at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Target and other places. We buy a huge box of the Newman’s Own at BJ’s once a month. It has about 80 cups in it. You can also purchase a refillable cup to use your own coffee in, but to me that defeats the entire purpose because then you have to clean that thing.

Now, the cleanup. Ready? Just take the cup out and toss it. Done. Brilliant.

And the coffee? It is good. And hot. And takes only a few seconds to brew. The machine needs a minute to heat the water when you turn it on, but after that your cup of coffee is done in a flash.

Mother’s Day is coming up. So is Father’s Day. And bridal season. And your birthday. You can thank me later.

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Imagine her face when she opens this

Finn here again. I’ve got a lot to say. Apparently.

I’m not hard to buy for—if you pay attention. But so many people just don’t. Or at least that don’t pay enough attention. Maybe they realize that I am a perfume whore (The more the merrier, I say and I’m not ashamed). What they don’t get is that just because I like fragrance it doesn’t mean I will like their favorite, which they will invariably assume, even if I didn’t say I liked it or even notice they were wearing any. And invariably that scent will be something sweet and delicate, which is NOT me at all and should be obvious to anyone who’s ever been in my presence.

But enough about me.

What I’m getting at is this: Unless you know for sure what your giftee likes perfume-wise, it really has been better just to refrain from giving that particular item.

Until now.

Sephora has the perfect solution:  Sephora Scent Samplers. It’s ingenious really. You buy the sampler, which includes a handful (7, 10 or 12 depending on the collection) of sample bottles of their bestselling fragrances. Once you’ve tried them all and decided on a favorite, you bring the enclosed voucher to your nearest Sephora store and redeem it for a full-sized bottle of your pick.

Easy-breezy and oh-so-cool. Plus, they have samplers for men, too.

A few caveats: You must redeem the voucher at a Sephora store; you can’t use it online. And it’s not valid for our Canadian friends unless they cross the border. Finally, there is always the chance that the recipient won’t like any of the available scents. But the included selection is diverse enough that the chance would be slim. Two of the collections have one scent that I’ve recently fallen in love with and I’m picky as hell.

Pricing on these are $50 for the Best Sellers or Deluxe samplers and $75 for the Collector’s Edition, which features seven miniature versions of the regular perfume bottles rather than the little sample packages. For men there are two versions, the Deluxe for $50 and the Collector’s Edition for $75.

I gave one these to both my brother and my dad for Christmas (they like cologne almost as much as do) and they loved it. Gift-giving WIN I tell you. Even my mother liked the idea and she’s a pain in the ass when it comes to gifts. Trust me, you’ll be a hero. Try it.

P.S. These are a great way to sample several fragrances and even save a few bucks on new scent if you’re in the market for yourself.

Maybe, just maybe, someone in my life will get the hint (anyone?) and buy me one of these babies. But they’re probably not paying attention.

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On principle, I rarely suggest cookbooks as gifts for women.  I also don’t want a vaccuum cleaner for Valentine’s Day or a new ironing board for my birthday, thanks.  Apparently, I have a little feminist rebellion in me after all.

And yet, one of the best wedding presents I received was a cookbook I got from my Nanna.  A cookbook as a wedding present?  Sure, it’s a little cliche.  But I think every kitchen has to have this cookbook in it.

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (Better Homes & Gardens Plaid)

The Better Homes and Gardens Plaid Cookbook is a classic.  The ring-binder suggests you’ll be adding to it over the years and is designed to be a kitchen staple.

What I love about this book – besides the fantastic organization – is that it doesn’t just give you recipes.  Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks teach you how to cook.  It explains the differences between the various cuts of meat and details why one is better than another.  It explains words like “poach” and “baste” and makes even the most amateur of chefs feel like they might just be capable of preparing a meal that looks like the pictures.  The most recent edition even has a section devoted to grilling, which is a cooking technique that scares the crap out of a lot of people.

I love my low carb cookbook and I will continue to scour the Internet for new recipes and meal ideas.  But all of that is built on the foundation I was given with the original cookbook that taught me the basics.

If you don’t already have this cookbook (which I can’t imagine) – get it.  And if you do have it and love it as much as I do, keep it in mind as a wedding present or bridal shower gift this summer!

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Holy crap, it’s May.  How did that happen?

As the days get warmer and Christmas becomes a distant memory, no doubt your mailbox will soon be filling up with graduation announcements.  Yes, further reminder that time has flown by and it’s time to start thinking about ideas for graduation gifts.  High school and College graduations have begun and chances are good that someone you know will be in need of a graduation gift in the next month.

Of course, you can always stick money in a card and call it a day – or you can go the extra mile and make sure your money doesn’t go towards beer and take out.

Top 15 Graduation Gift Ideas for Women*

*Because she’s not a little girl anymore

1. What Lies Within Us Bracelet – $69.99

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

These inspirational words are etched onto the sterling silver cuff bracelet, and are exactly what every woman needs to hear as she embarks on the next chapter of her life.  This is a perfect graduation gift for a woman with a love for literature, a sentimental heart, or a bumpy road behind or before her.

2. Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – from $10.99

“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go….”
-Dr. Seuss

This book is one of my all time favorite inspirational books.  I’ve given it several times as a graduation present.  Yes, it’s a children’s book.  But it’s moving and perfect in it’s simplicity.  And chics dig that kind of thing.

3. The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke – $9.56

God how I wish someone would have had the foresight to give me a book about finances when I was graduating from high school.  Perhaps it would have prevented me from using my emergency credit card for new jeans and my student loan overages for late night tacos.  Or maybe, just maybe, when I got my first real job and had MONEY! and CREDIT! and companies throwing themselves at me with LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS!, I would have had the good sense to use a little moderation.

While a high school graduate might roll their eyes and toss it on the pile of books to be read when they find it five years later, no  doubt a college graduate is already starting to think about how to make her way in the world a little more comfortable financially.

4. Samsonite 4-Piece Travel Set – $118

When you’re young and broke, you travel with duffel bags and back packs. Good luggage is one of the signs of adulthood – and one of the last things we buy for ourselves until we absolutely have to have it. (Hell, I’m 29 years old and still using a set I bought at a flea market.)

This set from Samsonite is a great deal on quality luggage – and the red will save your graduate time and potential embarrassment at the luggage carousel.

This is a perfect graduation gift for a woman who loves to travel or is moving away from home for the first time.

5. Franklin Covey Planner & Planning System

One of the best gifts I ever got was when my mom introduced me to Franklin Covey for my birthday one year.  She set me up with a binder and a year of planner pages and showed me how to use it.  I was hooked.  Over the years I’ve modified my own system (and learned to incorporate an iPhone into it), but it was Franklin Covey who first taught me about productivity and time management.

Graduating from high school or college means walking into a new schedule, a new set of responsibilities, and a totally new way of doing things.  A top notch planning system is a great graduation gift idea that can help her get started on the right foot.

6. Diamond Earrings – $99.99

Diamond studs are classic and have long been used to mark milestones in a woman’s life.  What better way to say “well done, this is a big deal!” than with diamond earrings?

7. Multi-Colored Freshwater Pearls – $49.99

Along the same lines as the diamond earrings, a strand of pearls is a classic “must have” for any fashionable woman.  I’m particularly in love with this multi-colored strand as a graduation gift because it’s a modern twist on an old classic.  This is a great gift idea for budding fashionistas on your graduation gift list.

8. TomTom ONE Portable GPS Navigator – $129

OK, so you’re not buying this for your neighbor’s daughter or your babysitter.  But if you have a woman who is graduating and looking for a more extravagant gift that no one else has thought of, the GPS might be just what you’re looking for.  This is an excellent graduation gift for a woman who will be headed to a new city on her own after graduation.  Send her out into the world with confidence that she can manage all by herself.

9. Fossil Watch (Katalina – White) $49.99

Again with the jewelry that every woman needs.  Yes, I know.  You can’t have a gift guide for women for any occasion without a healthy dose of the bling.

A great watch is an absolute must, especially for a woman who might find herself out on her own for the first time in her life.

10. Egyptian Cotton 6-Piece Towel Set – $26

I remember opening a box of towels for my high school graduation and thinking “ohhh, yeah, I guess I’m going to need towels now!”  A few years later, at my wedding shower, I opened yet another box of towels and thought “ohhh, yeah, I need new towels again!”  You can never have enough good towels – especially if the woman you’re buying a graduation present for is moving out for the first time, or leaving behind a dorm full of roommates to get her first place.  Cliche or not, new towels say new start.

11. Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 30-Minutes (White) – $80

I have the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder and I love it.  It’s really easy to use, carry and transfer videos to my computer with no additional software needed.  You’re not going to make feature films on it, but it’s a great video camera for a young person to capture and share their new life on.

12. Nikon Coolpix L20 10MP Digital Camera with 3.6 Optical Zoom and 3 inch LCD (Deep Red) – $110

Is the graduate headed off for a summer abroad?  A digital camera is a great idea for a graduation gift.  Nikon’s Coolpix is a reasonably priced digital camera that packs quite a bit of bang for the buck.  I actually have a Coolpix camera that I use when I don’t want to lug my big, fancy camera around and it’s great for snapshots of people, events and places.

13. Padded Laptop Tote Bag by Janine King Designs – $79

Just about any high school or college graduate these days probably has a laptop.  The only thing missing is a super cute laptop tote bag to haul it around in.  This design by Janine King was referred to me by the lovely Karen Sugarpants and purchased by a Buy-Her reader who RAVED about it to me later.  I think this is a perfect graduation gift for a high school graduate headed off to college.

With that said…

14. VIE Fashion Laptop Bag – $19.989.989

THIS is the laptop bag I bought for myself after the laptop tote I bought for myself failed to fit my laptop.  When I first bought it, I had trouble getting my computer inside it and I was all “OMG HOW HARD CAN THIS BE TO GET A LAPTOP INTO A LAPTOP BAG?!?!”  Then my husband proceeded to put the computer in the bag and make a fool of me.

I love this laptop bag because I can use it to carry my laptop back and forth and put everything I’d put in a purse inside it as well.  It’s fashionable and functional.  This bag seems to be a better look for a recent college graduate who’s headed into the workforce.

15. Personalized Reflections Premier Black and Silver Pen and Pencil Set – $19.99

Speaking of heading into the workforce, a personalized pen and pencil set is a great gift idea for a woman who takes herself seriously.  It’s also a great graduation gift for an aspiring writer – or someone bound to be spending a lot of time doing paperwork.  The possibilities are endless!

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If only ever party invitation we got came with a link to an Amazon Wish List!

Alas, no.  More often than not we have to use our own noggins and try to guess what would make the perfect gift for someone else’s new home.

10 Housewarming Gift Ideas:

Alora Ambience Reed Diffuser

The rental company that manages my friend’s new home used these amazing reed diffusers.  It was the very first thing we noticed when we walked into the house.

The verde scent smells like fresh cut grass and makes you feel like you’re standing in a clean home on a crisp spring day.

It’s to die for.

It’s also expensive as hell and not the kind of thing most people would buy for themselves.  Even in my own home I stick with Bath & Bodyworks Wallflower units.  I’m ashamed to say this – but these smell much better than anything I’ve ever used before.

Available online from Alora Ambiance.

Cookbook Holder

I recently bought one of these for my own home after seeing one in my sister-in-law’s kitchen.

It’s one of those little luxuries that a lot of women don’t think about buying for themselves, which makes it a great gift.

It’s also a practical gift for someone who loves to cook.  This makes life in the kitchen so much easier when you no longer have to anchor down the pages of your cookbook with bowls and utensils while you try to follow a recipe.

Cast Iron Cookbook Holder available at Target and Amazon

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

Do you remember making homemade ice cream as a kid?  We used to take turns working the crank and adding the salt.  It took hours, but made the best soft serve ice cream you can imagine.

This does the job in about 30 minutes with no cranking.

I’m especially fond of the ice cream maker because I try to eat low carb and it’s very difficult to find truly low carb ice cream in grocery stores.  However, you can very easily make your own at home with your own ice cream maker.

Cuisinart 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker available on Amazon

3 Tiered Dessert Stand

I actually do not have one of these and I wish I did.

I love entertaining.  Every time I’ve moved into a new home, one of the first things I’ve done is imagined myself having friends and family over for dinner parties and casual get togethers.

This is the kind of gift where you don’t have to worry about matching their style or existing kitchen decor.  Go with something neutral, like this silver version.

And don’t worry if your new homeowners don’t bake!  Each tier can hold anything you’d put on a plate – whether that’s a cake or finger sandwiches (which I saw done in a tea room recently).

3 TIER DESSERT STAND available at Amazon

Wilton Armetale Chip and Dip Bowl

Again with the gifts for entertaining.

And this?  Is so much cooler than a plastic bowl that looks like a sombrero.

This is one of those gifts that will last forever and get used constantly.  And every time it makes an appearance, the lucky recipient of this gift will get compliments – and think of you.

And isn’t that what makes the perfect gift?

Wilton Armetale Chip and Dip Bowl available on Amazon

Stainless Steel Tabletop Wine Cooler

If a guest brings red wine, your ready to serve.

But what happens if they bring white wine?  Or, if they are like me, and they keep white wine in a wine rack and forget to put it in the refrigerator ahead of time so that it can be properly chilled?

Normally I offer to throw a few ice cubes in m guests’ glasses and am met with groans and massive eye rolling.  If I had a tabletop wine cooler, I’d be all set and the wine would flow freely – and properly chilled – all night long!

This is a great alternative to a wine refrigerator if you have a friend moving into a small space.

Stainless-Steel Tabletop Wine Cooler available on Amazon

RedEnvelope Appetizer Set

This is, again, exactly the kind of thing that you never buy for yourself and only wish you had when you are serving olives and mixed nuts out of butter tubs you washed out for just this occasion.

Don’t tell me I’m the only one.

This set is not only functional, but beautiful.  And when you’re buying something for someone else, it’s nice to go for more than just function.

cubist appetizer serving set available on Amazon

Wispy Floral 16 piece set from Mikasa

Perhaps it says something about my class of friends that very few people I know have real dishes or matching dishes.

This is a beautiful, simple pattern from Mikasa that is perfect for everyday use.

The set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls and 4 mugs.

And the best part?  It’s only $59.99.  That’s a great deal for high quality dishes sure to make anyone feel like a grown up.

Not, you know, like that’s an issue for anyone.  I’m sure.

Wispy Floral 16 piece set available from Mikasa

Mikasa Vase

Every home should have a beautiful place to put flowers.

More specifically, every woman should have a beautiful crystal vase to display the flowers her loved ones give to her.

I like this design because it’s versatile.  It’s not overly intricate, so it will work with even the most casual or contemporary home decor.  But it’s still absolutely a touch of something special.

It’s also on clearance for less than $30. JACKPOT!

Mikasa Vase available online from Mikasa – $29.99 Clearance

Monogram Wine Stopper

I get sentimental about my name when I’m embracing a new home.  I don’t know what it is, but I am excited about putting my name on my mailbox – and anything else that will hold still long enough for me to claim it as my own.

This bottle stopper runs along the same vein as other gifts in the “entertainment” category – but it has a special personalized touch that makes it uniquely their own.

I think you can also get away with this when someone gets married.  That’s the only other time I can think of when people become so enthralled with the idea of stamping their name – or at the very least their initials – on everything.

And this is much classier than taking a label maker to the wine cork.

Monogram Wine Stopper available from Wild Orchid

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Buy her jewelry.

The end.

I mean sure, you can go sentimental with personalized gifts.  Sure, you can show that you understand her concern for the environment with eco-friendly gifts.  And sure, you can get to her heart by way of her stomach with edible foodie gifts.

Or, you can stop cheaping out and buy the woman some damn jewelry.

Seriously.

Twisted silver and gold strand cuff bracelet
$362

I love this.  I love that it’s classic and timeless and versatile and whispers “strong, confident woman”.


Sterling silver sphere bracelet
$104

I need this.  I need this because it is beautiful and simple and will not turn my arm green even if I do not take it off in the shower. Classy.

sterling silver polished bracelet
$199

I’m swooning over this bracelet.  Don’t you judge me – this is gorgeous.

freshwater white cultured button pearl bracelet
$71

Another woman said to me recently, upon seeing pearls around my neck, that women don’t wear pearls near enough anymore.  I emphatically agree.

amethyst & diamond earrings
$305

These are beautiful, elegant, and would be any woman’s go to special occasion earrings.

pittsburgh steelers earrings
$239

OK, I’m only including these for my friend the crazy psycho Steeler’s fan.

scroll locket
$672

This old fashioned locket, while expensive, says old world romance and nostalgia to me.

1/10 CT. T.W. Diamond Motherly Love Swirl Heart Pendant in Sterling Silver

$84.15

My mom loves mother/child jewelry.  My mother-in-law got a pendant similar to this one year from her boys and she loved it also.  Zales has quite a few mother/child styles to choose from.

1/5 CT. T.W. Diamond Circle Pendant in 10K Gold

$79.99

I’ve been coveting a necklace in this style for a long time.  Buying this as a gift for a woman says that you recognize her keen fashion sense.

And, of course, you have the  old reliable jewelry to buy her for Mother’s Day… Mother’s Rings at Zales

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Today we’re going sappy and sentimental.  And what is more sappy and sentimental than a Mother’s Day Gift that you can put your name on?  It’s like homemade but better because the materials won’t attract bugs.

Heart Bookmark by Things Remembered
$12.00

Yeah, $12.  My mom is one of those people who still reads real live actual books made of paper.  This is something thoughtful and pretty and useful that most readers don’t think to actually buy for themselves.

Trinity Bracelet by Things Remembered
On Sale now for $29.99

The space for engraving on this bracelet is limited, so don’t expect to list the names of you and your 13 brothers.  But, in my mother’s case, a simple “Nanna” would speak volumes.

Mother and Baby Water Globe by Things Remembered
$30.00

This seems like a gift best suited for a new mother.  Dear Husbands of New Mothers, this is an appropriately sentimental and keepsake quality gift if your wife has recently had a baby.  Better still with a touching quote or poem engraved on it.  You’re welcome.

Mom Coffee Mug by Things Remembered
$12.00

Honestly – I think this is tacky as hell.  Of course, it seems exactly like the kind of gift my son would get me and insist that I use every single day.  And I would, too – and love every minute of it.

But still?  Tacky.  Do not be encouraging the purchase of this.  Seriously.

Purse Charm by Things Remembered
$20.00

Possible inscriptions for this gift:

“I love you and do not resent your shopping habit.”

“You’ve earned every pair by virtue of enduring child birth.”

“Buy yourself something pretty.”

Or, you know, something heartfelt and meaningful.

Silver Photo Mouse Pad by Things Remembered
$25.00

Huh.  This is just waiting to be used as a murder weapon.

There’s something wrong with me, isn’t there?

Black Agate Bracelet by Things Remembered
On Sale – $19.99

I actually just love this bracelet.  Maybe I’ll get my own initials engraved on it just because it’s pretty and trendy and would work really well with today’s accessories fashions…

Secret Message Bracelet by Things Remembered
$29.99

I’m sorry – are we still talking about Mother’s Day Gifts?  Why do we not buy our mothers (and wives) stuff like this more often?  It’s sappy and sentimental and cute.

Family House Frame by Things Remembered
$9.99

Yeah, it’s less than $10.  Then you just have to take the time to put the pictures in it.

You know, it’s kind of tacky – but I know a few grandmothers that would actually love this.

All of the Mother’s Day gift ideas here are from Things Remembered.  They’re running a promotion through April 15th on all online orders.

• Save 10% on all online orders – no minimum.  Use coupon code 10SPRINGTR
• Save 15% on orders over $80.  Use coupon code 15SPRINGTR
• Save 20% on orders over $100.  Use coupon code 20SPRINGTR

All coupon codes good through April 15th.

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This week at Buy-Her, I’m going to be focusing on some holiday gift ideas for women that you might not have thought of – or heard of – and passing along a few deals I’ve come across online lately.

Today we’re talking about gifts for women who love to eat! (Mom, I’m looking at you… and silently cursing you for passing that on to me.)

(Click on the pictures for more info!)

Awwww, pink M&M’s with your faces on them!  M&M is running a special on personalized bags for Mother’s Day.  Buy 3 bags and get 1 free.

Actually, my mother-in-law loves M&Ms and always has a candy dish filled with them out on her counter.  How sweet would it be to have little candies with pictures of her grandkids on them?

Wait.  Is that creepy?

MOVING ON!

Chocolate covered strawberries. Yum. And is there anything quite as indulgent?

I love this gift idea for a mom with little kids and not much time to herself. Something about locking yourself in a bathroom with the radio turned up and your very own box of chocolate covered strawberries says “Mother’s Day Nirvana” to me.

I lied.  THIS is Nirvana to me.  In fact, if anyone out there is my husband, mother, son, daughter, internet stalker trying to buy my love and affections – nothing says I love, Britt like cheesecake.

I don’t know anything about wine except that I love some and hate others.

What I do know is that wine is a fun gift that is meant to be shared.  In other words, make plans to stop by and visit mom as soon as you can once you know this basket has been delivered.

If you DO know something about wine, DrinkUpForLess is offering 15% off select wines with code MOM15 at checkout.

And yes, that wine is called Bitch.  I mean, you know, if your mom has a love of wine and a sense of humor.

If my Nana was alive, she would love this.

There’s something about tea that is so gentile and civilized.  And I’ve found that women who drink a lot of tea enjoy trying new varieties that they can’t find in grocery stores once in a while.

Unless your mother lives some place tropical, there’s a pretty good chance it’s been a long winter without much in the way of fruit.  It’s still a little early for watermelon and strawberries, but here’s a chance to splurge on pears, apples and fancy cheeses and nuts.

This is a great gift idea for women who love to eat but are trying to be more careful about what they eat.

Maybe it’s just my mom who is so excited for the snow to melt and the grill to be defrosted, but the woman was just raving to me about “beer butt chicken” a few days ago.

This isn’t a gift idea that’s frilly or girly.  You won’t find anything pink or a single flower or heart on the packaging.  That might be what makes it the perfect gift.

Heh.

Don’t really buy this for your mom.  Unless you’re putting it in with a ginormous bag of awesome jelly beans.  And a gift certificate to a spa.  Or something.

But then, these are not only acceptable – but hysterical.

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