Anniversary Gifts
Wine Lovers & Foodies: It’s Play Time!
Aug 6th
If you’re having trouble finding the perfect gift for wine lovers, or people that appreciate fine cuisine (aka “foodies”), you may have luck with these games! These games will certainly bring a smile and a genuine & enthusiastic “thank you” from the gift recipient. After all, that’s what we’re all after when we give a present, right? At least, it doesn’t hurt.
You’ll notice that all of the games below are from UncommonGoods.com. They happen to have very cool products, and it’s one of my favorite shopping sites for gifts.
![]() A Taste For Wine And Murder Mystery Throw a really killer dinner party with the help of this Murder Mystery game. Nothing gets a party going like a little wine and intrigue, so set the table and watch your guests perform. A Taste for Wine and Murder comes with everything you need to host the perfect whodunit: a party planning guide with menu and recipes, character information booklets (includes roles and backgrounds), invites and place cards for eight, secret clues and a CD with an introduction, summary and solution revelation. So pop the cork and toast your treacherous guests. |
![]() Wine Wars Trivia Game From the creator of Foodie Fight, Wine Wars is a fun and fascinating trivia game that tests your knowledge of the fruit of the vine. The battle begins as players answer questions in categories such as Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing, and tasting wine), and Cork Culture (wine people, business, arts and science, and trivia). Perfect for those new to the world of wine, but challenging enough for the devoted oenophile, Wine Wars will have you swirling, sniffing, and sipping your way to vinicultural victory. |
![]() Winerd – The Wine Tasting Game This tasty game from connoisseur Tamara Murphy gets your favorite wine involved in the fun. Using three bottles of similar wine, you’ll prove your knowledge of fermented grapes by answering the most wine trivia questions and passing the most blind taste tests. Includes game board, 300 questions, 12 challenge cards, four game “corks” and a taste test notepad. Wine not included. 2 to 8 players. |
![]() Bouquet: The Wine Game The perfect pairing for an evening with friends, this beautifully illustrated board game is a competitive journey through the world of wine – and takes you one step closer to becoming a master sommelier.Designed to be fun for expert and novice alike, you may find yourself visiting a New York wine auction, or identifying a wine by the shape of its bottle. With six categories and 900 questions, this game will easily last through several bottles of wine. For two to six players, individually or in teams. Made in China. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead: -Which is the most widely planted white grape in Napa Valley? Is it Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay? – Where are the vineyards of DeLoach? In Oregon, New York State or in California? Contents: – 1 Game Board – 6 Wine Cork Game Pieces – 900 Category Cards – 150 Chance Cards – 1 Numbered Die – 1 Category Die |
![]() Foodie Fight Game What food is called nervous pudding in diner slang? (Jell-O) Satisfy your craving for tasty trivia with the game that lets foodies strut their culinary stuff. With over 1,000 questions on topics ranging from culinary science and celebrity chefs to food history and exotic cuisine, each player is bound to get a full serving of food knowledge. 168 trivia cards, 6 game boards and 108 game pieces. |
![]() Passport To Culture Grab your passport and go hopping across the continents as you discover the peoples and cultures of our amazing world in this exciting new board game. Circle the globe and answer informative, insightful questions on anything from food and drink to greetings and gestures as you stamp your passport and find out your Cultural Intelligence. What are Albanians likely to do upon befriending a traveler? What does “Big Ben” actually refer to? What country did Panama hats originate in? Open your mind, embrace the world and challenge your knowledge as you explore the world in this dynamic game. Printed in China. 2 to 6 players.ANSWERS TO “PASSPORT TO CULTURE” QUESTIONS!Albanians are likely to offer a traveler they have befriended a meal and free lodging. “Big Ben” actually refers to the 13-ton bell inside the clock tower, not the clock or the tower. Panama hats originated in Montecristi, Ecuador. |
![]() Wine Party For a great time with this kit, just add wine. It has all the other things you’ll need – tips to throw a fabulous party, aroma and flavor guides, stem tags, a wine notetaking pad and festive wine wrappers so all your guests can taste without bias. Whether you’re looking for a serious wine tasting event or a casual night of fun and games, whether you’re hosting a lot of guests or just a few – this kit has you covered. Manufactured in China. This festive box includes:- 24 stylish Wine Wrappers in 4 different designs- 36 stem tags in 4 colorful designs to identify your guests’ glasses- Wine pad for guests to jot notes on the wines- 12 Aroma and Flavor Guides to help identify the tastes and aromas in each glass- 24-page 4-color illustrated Tips Guide with dozens of creative ideas for fun, one-of-a-kind wine tastings. |
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New Skills Can Be An Enriching Gift
Jun 2nd
If you are banging you head against the wall trying to think of a unique gift idea for someone close to you, you may just have found something that will work for you!
If your wife/husband, parent, brother/sister, adult children, or close friend has ever talked about being bored at this point in their life, or wishing they had a hobby, or that they had pursued past attempts at playing an instrument or painting, or if you know that they have admired the ballroom dancing on Dancing With The Stars, then giving them DVD-based lessons could be the perfect fit.
For this gift idea article, I am highlighting DVD lesson sets from Legacy Learning Systems. Yes, we do have an affiliate relationship with them where we would get a commission, but the idea is genuine (as always!!) and the price is the same no matter how you get there.
Hopefully one of the following DVD lesson sets will spark your gift-giving genius and make someone close to you very happy:
| Guitar | Oil Painting |
Click the Play button to watch the video. |
Click the Play button to watch the video. |
| Instructor Bio: Steve Krenz | Instructor Bio: Gayle Levee |
| Learn More (review on GiftStumped) | Learn More (review on GiftStumped) |
| Piano | Ballroom Dancing | Drums |
Click the Play button to watch the video. |
Click the Play button to watch the video. |
Click the Play button to watch the video. |
| Instructor Bio: Will Barrow | Instructor Bio: Jaimee Simon & Mark Short | Instructor Bio: Dann Sherrill |
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Remember That One Night Under the Stars? Well, She Does!
Mar 18th
I’m going to suggest this particular gift idea for the guys. Sure, the ladies could definitely give this one to their fellas, but it might not have the same impact as the man saying:
“Yes, I remember that night perfectly. In fact, I know the exact coordinates of where we were, and what the weather patterns were, and every detail about which pretty little stars shone the brightest!”
Indigo Night has the perfect gift for that guy:
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| How it works: Give Indigo the date and location (on the website). They will recreate a picture of that night sky just as it appeared. Add a message, let them know how romantic and thoughtful you are. Choose a horizon illustration from an extensive image library. Voila! The most romantic gift ever! |
Read a bit about the history of Indigo Night’s product, and the people behind it.
Give the Gift of Memories
Mar 7th
It’s a wonderful world these days where it is now sooooo easy to organize your photos and publish your own photo book full of memories.
| Photo Courtesy of Shutterfly |
Giving a custom-made, personalized photo book is a fantastic gift, and practically guaranteed to WOW!! the recipient.
Unless, you don’t take great pictures, or if slap something together as quickly as possible, or the person receiving the photo book doesn’t like the memories you are presenting….
There are so many occasions that fit this kind of present – anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, thank-you’s, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day (maybe), and even just-because.
Most people already have their own personal favorite photo-sharing website, but here’s a quick list just in case you don’t have a favorite yet:
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PhotoWorks |
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| Snapfish | |
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Blurb |
| Vistaprint | |
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MyPublisher |
Have fun creating your photo book, and get ready for the crazy amount of praise you are going to get!
For a twist on giving the gift of photo memories, you might look at creating an online video out of your pics:
| Animoto.com |
(Oh, and Mother’s Day is coming up soon enough, so put this idea on your list.)
Stuff That Bear With Love!
Aug 14th
We were recently contacted by Jason Danzi of My Teddy Bare via our Suggest a Gift form.
While we receive many suggestions for reviewing gifts, we don’t write about them all. I thought this one was a pretty cool romantic gift idea!
| The bears come stuffed with a variety nice things! |
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| Watch Teddy in Action (funny animated video) |
There are a variety of options that are listed on the My Teddy Bare site:
- Lingerie Bear
- Pajama Bear
- Bath & Spa Bear
- For Him Bear
- Couples Bear
- Bridal Bear
- Bachelorette Bear
- And – Stuff Your Own Bear!
Think romantical thoughts…

















