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Tony Connor has agonized over what to get people for their birthdays, Christmas etc. for many, many years. In order to build upon this foundation of angst he set up www.brightgiftideas.com, a resource for people who need inspiration when it comes to gift giving.

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Relationships & Family > Married Life Great gift ideas for an anniversary: 12 of 21
We all worry about getting a wedding anniversary gift that isn't quite what they wanted. Even though it's the thought that counts, a disappointing gift can cause tensions. The main reason for this is that men and women have different ideas on the definition of "romantic" and a thoughtless gifts can ruin expectations. No one i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for networking your way to a new job: 5 of 8
There have been many, many studies that show networking to be the number one way to get a new job. It depends on the type of job and the industry you're in, of course, but even wait staff who want to (say) move ten miles closer to home are more likely to get a job in a local restaurant by talking to their boss and acquaintanc... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade The pitfalls of online shopping: 13 of 20
It's easy. Just go to a number of websites and pick the cheapest! Right? Unfortunately it's not as simple as that. Here is a simple guide on what to factor in when comparing prices on the Internet and at your local mall.Item Price - This is the headline price that most people compare. It can actually change quite often as ret... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal graduation gifts: 8 of 12
Graduation is an event that should to be commemorated no matter what the occasion. Whether it is high school, college, evening class, beauty school or bar tending academy it is a rite of passage that honors those that have put in a lot of work and are now ready to use that knowledge in the real world.With this in mind I think... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift givers: How they vary in intent and execution: 2 of 3
We all approach giving gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions in different ways. Some of us are very organized, some of us let it creep up on us and some of us remember the day of the party. Outlined below are some character-types when it comes to gift giving. Which one are you?THE STOCKPILER has been know to ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday party ideas for 60 year olds: 11 of 15
It's hard to plan a birthday party for a 60 year old. First off, they've already had 59 birthdays so it's going to be hard to come up with something original and they might not actually be happy at reaching 60!Don't let that put you off though. It's a significant milestone, which should be celebrated and with a bit of thought... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts 1st wedding anniversary gift ideas: 4 of 5
The first year of marriage has many challenges establishing a home together, sorting out finances, planning for the future to name but a few. It is also a time to really enjoy each other's company and get to know each other. Each of you has to make sacrifices and the first anniversary is a time to reaffirm your love for each ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Ideal gifts between $50 and $200 for women: 8 of 9
Gift Ideas for Her over $50It should always be a pleasure choosing a gift for a woman. You consider what she already has, her likes and interests, how much she means to you and all of her other characteristics. After you've done that, the gift idea will just pop into your head and off you go and buy it.I wish!For the 90% of u... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gifts for the person who has everything: 14 of 15
You could say "the person who has everything" is someone that seems to have a lot of things or someone who doesn't want anything. Or, more likely, they are just a person that it's really hard to choose a gift for (perhaps because they have lots of things, don't want anything etc.).Here are some tips to help chose a gift for t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The value of presents: It's the thought that counts: 11 of 11
People use a number of different criteria when mentally evaluating a particular gift they have received.There is monetary value, usefulness, thoughtfulness and emotional attachment.The monetary value is the obvious element and has the most direct link to the overall value. If my wife asks for a specific birthday present that ... More..