Wizard Watch
My boyfriend is pretty convinced I should get a custom-made bobblehead for him. I beg to differ. Anyway, in today’s world, bobbleheads still have a weird place in our hearts, and on our desks. Many of...
View ArticleQuick Picks: Best In Class – The Top 5 ‘School’ Books
I’m an avid reader, there’s no doubt about that, so picking today’s ‘Top 5′ was a little tricky for me. But here we go…my picks for the Top 5 ‘School’ books / series – books that are very much tied to...
View ArticlePotter Picks
I was lucky enough to attend last week’s Harry Potter premiere, which means I walked away with a pair of very special 3D glasses in the shape of Harry’s glasses. All this Pottermania has got me feeling...
View ArticleOwl Be There
Owl-themed gifts. Why not? It’s a pretty popular trend, and has been for the last four or five years. It’s a little less twee than other birdy-themed gift ideas, and the neutral palette makes it ideal...
View ArticlePresents By The Page Part One – Nonfiction!
When I’m not shopping, working, researching, writing, managing this blog, or doing any sort of normal social or Maslow’s hierarchy of needs activity, I can generally be found with my nose in a book....
View ArticleReader Rewards
I lived in Manitoba for quite some time, and so for me, February has always been ‘I Love To Read Month’. While apparently it’s mostly a prairie sentiment, that’s not to say this isn’t as good a month...
View ArticleFlash Post: The Magic Touch
What It Is: Pretty much mecca for any major ‘Potterhead’, this massive, collectible gift set includes all eight Harry Potter films in 2D and 3D, Blu-Ray and DVD (many with extended, never-before-seen...
View ArticleEasy As ABC
I regularly write about monogrammed gifts here on the CGG, in part because I’m a big fan (dating back to a denim jacket I had custom monogrammed with rhinestones in high school). I think adding a...
View ArticleTo The Letter
What It Is: A series of prints by artist Mike Boon that incorporate famous (and not-so-famous) characters and creatures into alphabetic pictograms. The idea? Teach little ones their letters without...
View ArticleMovie Magic
What It Is: My husband and I recently paid a visit to Universal Studios’ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which was pretty much like stepping into the books (or at least, the films). If you don’t...
View Article10 for $10: Nerd Alert Edition
It’s fall! Time for back to school and a fresh rush of fall programming, as we all jump on the internet once again to spin theories about our favourite shows and watch between our fingers as Rick...
View Article10 for $10: Bookworm Edition
This month I’m giving a shoutout to my fellow bookworms by featuring 10 fun gift ideas for book lovers under $10 a pop! Of course, all prices don’t account for shipping and taxes – but you can...
View ArticleFalling For You
It’s high time I highlighted a few of the latest things I’ve been coveting! Here’s a round up of some of the items topping my wish list as we look ahead to fall. From L to R Misfit Ray Lariat – $40: I...
View ArticleMakeup Wizardry: Harry Potter-Inspired Brushes to Make Every Morning Magical
What It Is: It’s been 20 years (no seriously) since Harry Potter graced us with his presence – and the far-reaching tentacles of the series’ influence are found in surprising places. Case in point?...
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