We think these spooky Halloween buckets are just too cute and totally unique!

They can be used for virtually anything – from adding a mysterious touch to a house plant for the holiday to holding your loot when you go trick-or-treating or holding the candy you pass out to your trick or treaters! Great for Halloween parties to hold chips, untensils, just about anything.

Great Halloween Gift for grandkids, neices & nephews, friends or the Halloween Party Hostess.  Also makes a great family gift when you put the family’s name on the bucket. Available in 5 quart (6.5″ tall x 8.25″ diameter, the larger bucket in the picture.)

Like all the personalized gifts from Simply Done Gifts, these buckets include FREE Personalization! Choose your from the two fabrics shown in the picture and add your personalization.

Fun and Unique Personalized Halloween Treat Buckets

So forget your tired old Halloween treat bags and order an adorable, personalized Halloween Treat Bucket before they’re gone.  Available for a LIMITED TIME ONLY!

As most of you know we, at Simply Done Gifts, just adore the Stephanie Johnson travel accessory line. This line has been with us since the beginning.  Discovered in Las Vegas of all places, I purchased my first piece and I couldn’t resist getting a second piece for Susan as a birthday gift.  Little did I know that Simply Done Gifts was around the corner and it would be debuted as one our introductory lines. 

The Kyoto Collection…

Kyoto Collection by Stephanie Johnson

The Mindy Weiss Giveaway is brought to you by Simply Done Gifts & The Bridal Wishlist.

Mindy Weiss is one of the most sought after event planners and lifestyle experts in the United States. Known for her creative and unusual ideas, her unexpected décor accents and her exquisite attention to every last detail, Mindy Weiss’s bubbly personality and calm demeanor help her clients relax as she creates one-of-a kind parties of their dreams. She is well known for creating weddings and events for Trista & Ryan of THE BACHELORETTE; Shaunie & Shaquille O’Neal; Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey; Afton & Brendan Fraser; Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale; Jackie & Adam Sandler; Kimberly Williams & Brad Paisley, Kate Beckinsale & Len Wisman and most recently Heidi Klum & Seal.

Simply Done Gifts is proud to partner with The Bridal Wishlist on a fabulous Mindy Weiss Gift Set Giveaway.

One lucky winner will receive:

• A signed copy of The Wedding Book, The Big Book for Your Big Day by Mindy Weiss.  Mindy Weiss is one of the (if not THE) top Celebrity Wedding Planners. The inscription reads “‘I do” hope you enjoy!” and is signed by Mindy Weiss.

• Mindy Weiss Set of 8 Tip Envelopes with note cards,

• Mindy Weiss “Do Not Disturb Lovebirds Nesting” Door Hanger, and

• Mindy Weiss “Newlyweds on Board” Car Sign.

To Enter:

To enter the Simply Done Gifts Mindy Weiss Giveaway, simply sign up for the Simply Done Gifts newsletter on any page of the website. Each individual who signs up for the Simply Done Gifts newsletter between May 23, and June 30, 2008 will be entered in the contest. On July 7, 2008, Simply Done Gifts will choose a winner at random from those entered. The winner will be contacted by Simply Done Gifts and announced on The Bridal Wishlist.

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Click below to enter and view contest rules: 

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Two’s Company introduces a hot new collection inspired by celebrity wedding planner, Mindy Weiss.  Simply Done Gifts knew these were products that Brides and Grooms would love and we are stocking many of the fabulous items.
These elegant gifts would make the perfect engagement gift, specifically The Ultimate Wedding Organizer.  What couple wouldn’t love to get a great start to organizing the most important day of their life’s.  Mindy Weiss also solves the ever so challenging task of a “classy” bow bridal bouquet at the Bridal Shower.  Check out her “Bow-quet” Ensemble that is perfect for making a presentable piece with ease and also includes gift note sheets to record the wonderful gifts and a keepsake envelope.  This would be a perfect gift for the maid of honor to receive.
To view Simply Done Gifts entire wedding collection click here. 

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If you don’t know Stephanie Johnson you are missing out on an exceptional product line of travel accessories.  Summer is just around the corner and now is the time to be planning those secret getaways or the family adventures. Don’t you feel good when you are prepared and in style.  Let some key travel pieces speak for you!  Simply Done Gifts stocked up on two new collections and added to one exisiting collection. 

The Tribecca collection with Chocolate jacquard fabric trimmed in aqua grosgrain ribbon opens to a surprisingly bold interior lined in vibrant orange. This collection is best suited for the traditional lady with a sense of understated elegance.  We are stocking all the most popular pieces including the only luggage piece offered by Stephanie Johnson, the Wendy Roller Bag.  To view all pieces click here.

Another recent introduction on the scene for Stephanie Johnson is the Hollywood Collection.  With three styles available in luminous gold metallic, this red carpet-worthy collection deserves it’s own star on the famed boulevard. Signature SJ studs and zipper pulls in gold and a luxurious liner in eggplant nylon ensures these cases will add shine this summer to any ensemble on the beach or at the club.  To view the Hollywood Collection click here.

The ladies of Simply Done Gifts hope your are taking the time to create memories with your family, friends and loved ones.  We can’t think of a better way…travel and see the world.

The momtrepreneurs of Simply Done Gifts introduce a fresh new look.  Since the creation of Simply Done Gifts we have been focused on bringing to the marketplace gifts that are Classic, Stylish and Unique.  Successfully doing this for over a year, we determined that our website and our image just didn’t reflect who we really were.  Simply Done Gifts embarked on a journey to perfect the online gift site by working with a top notch design firm, Wythagy Creative Group.  Working with a leader in the industry we can now bring improvements in many aspects of the site.  The illustration of product allows you to inspect the product as if you had it in your hands.  The functionality of our personalization options has been made user friendly so no one should encounter difficulty in communicating their selections.  SimplyDoneGifts.com now can create and accept coupon codes where before this was not an option.  For those of you in the online shopping world this is huge.  We hope our loyal shopping audience will be thrilled with the remarkable improvements and once again make SimplyDoneGifts.com their go to online gift site. 

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Hey, Moms!  Does iIt seems like like you are always shopping for presents for birthday parties?  We’ve got some tips for selecting the perfect gift for a child’s birthday.  Like most events in our lives, planning ahead is the key. Here are some additional pointers:

1.      When you receive the party invitation, check your calendar and decide if your child will attend.  This will give you plenty of time to select a gift, rather than waiting until the last minute.

2.      Decide on a budget for the gift.  Is this a casual school friend, a special friend or a member of your family? This may help you in deciding how much to spend.

3.      Let your child help in selecting the gift.  Pick out 2-3 items in your price range, then ask your child what gift they think their friend would like the best.

4.      Choose items that can be personalized – kids of all ages are thrilled to receive gifts that have their name or initials on them.  They will know it was chosen especially for them.  Toys are great, but often have a short shelf life.  We recommend personalized beach towels, lap desks or even a tote with the child’s name.

5.      It can be fun to choose a theme for the gift.  For instance, choose an art theme.  Give a child’s apron with his/her name and an art set with paints, brushes and paper.  For a chef’s theme, again choose a personalized apron, add measuring spoons and cups and a child’s cookbook.

6.      Let your child make a card for the present.  Have him or her draw a picture and sign his or her name on a plain white note card or even construction paper cut to size.  Scribbles of different colors can decorate the front of the gift card if your little artist is still perfecting her skills; mom can add her name and birthday wishes to the inside of her masterpiece.” 

Don’t forget the package presentation.  Gift-wrap or creative packaging can be part of the fun of choosing just the right gift.  For our chef’s theme, choose a large plastic mixing bowl rather than a gift bag.  Add the apron, cooking utensils and tissue paper stuffed in between the items. The card could read “Cook Up Some Fun for Your Birthday.”

Simply Done Gifts, www.SimplyDoneGifts.com, offers personalized gifts in every price range for children and adults.

Happy Gifting!

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The girls of Simply Done Gifts have discovered the perfect all-purpose tote.  These classic totes are the ever so popular chocolate brown with accents of either kiwi green, pink or turquoise.  These totes are extremely durable so you can stuff it with everything from files and paperwork to gym shoes and an ipod.  Speaking of an ipod, these totes have some awesome accessories available to make them that much more functional.  The tech holder can accommodate your ipod or your cell phone.  They come in the accent colors of kiwi green, pink or turquoise and clip right onto the strap of the tote (or your purse) making your tech item easy to locate at all times.  These totes also have matching chocolate brown cosmetic cases highlighted with the accent color.  The cosmetic cases are perfect for a touch up on the run or for your mobile set of office supplies.  As with all personalized items from Simply Done Gifts, these all-purpose totes and cosmetic cases include an initial to make them uniquely yours.

We just love these totes…for now, this tote has replaced my purse.   As a mother of two (a five and three-year-old), the totes are great for all the little extras I seem to end up carrying around.

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Are you ready for Easter?  If you’re hosting Easter dinner, have you started to plan your table?  We have a few tips for you to dress up your Easter table.

1. Add a Lazy Susan – we found a neat device that turns any tray or platter into a Lazy Susan.  Simply place this device under your tray or platter, and, ta-da, instantly it spins!  We think this is fab!
2. Personalized table linens – for that special touch, use a linen table runner that has your monogram or a single initial.  We also recommend linen cocktail squares with a single initial.
3. Centerpiece – choose a piece that works with your theme.  Will you be formal or casual?  Will you have mostly adults, children or both?  If you opt for fresh flowers, take a favorite crystal bowl or other short piece (so your guests can see across the table) to your florist and ask him/her to design an arrangement in your container that fits with your theme and budget.  You may want to include a few natural-look speckled eggs (made of plastic or resin, available at most craft stores) tucked into the greenery.

If you plan on attending Easter dinner at a friend or family member’s house, don’t forget your hostess gift.  We suggest a Feel Pretty Apron, a set of linen cocktail squares with the hostess’ initial, or a set of erasable ceramic Place Tiles.  Your hostess will be pleased with your thoughtfulness and awestruck by your fabulously good taste!  (Your mom will be proud that she taught you proper etiquette!)

Gifts available from Simply Done Gifts.

Pictured:  Personalized Linen Table Runner & Cocktail Squares make an elegant addition to your table-scape (below left), Erasable Ceramic Place Tiles are so versatile; use them as place cards for your quests or on your buffet to identify your delectables (right).  Erasable Ceramic Menu tiles are also available.

The girls of Simply Done Gifts sure put the rest to the test this week and Gifted With Style.  Imagine, a family of four (Mom, Dad, Son – 5 and Daughter - 3) with 6 Birthday parties all on one Saturday. 

We started the day running to our first party for a dear friend turning 5.  The party was wonderful and started the day off right…what a relief.  I was particularly patting myself on the back as the mother of the birthday boy gave our personalized gift great praises.  My son gifted his friend a versatile insulated tote that the birthday boy won’t have to fight for…his name is plastered on the front.  I suggested that we use ours for everything from lunches to a video game case for the PSP.  And just for fun I included a great art set with the tote.

Off to party number two…Pump it Up here we come.  This party celebrated another joyous boy turning 5.  After much thought about the “needs” of this child, I decided a personalized beach towel and sling bag fit the bill.  The family seems to do some traveling and with Spring Break around the corner they could be heading to the Bahamas and the towel would definitely come in handy.

 Are we half way there yet? Not yet!  Off to a party for my daughter’s precious girlfriend turning 3.  I knew the perfect gift as soon as I received the invitation.  How cute is it to see little chefs at work in, you guessed it, there own adorable apron with name?  These aprons are great because they are PVC coated and can be used as Kitchen Couture or as a protector of little Picasso’s clothes.  She loved the fabric – turquoise with pink poodles.  Did I mention I included store bought cookie dough so Mom and future chef could break it in right away?

Yes, we are half way done with an exceptional day and I’m worn out.  I’m down for a nap while my husband takes over for the next one.  The boys head off to a terrific pirate party for a great mate turning 5.  This little boy is high on style so I thought the awesome camo lap desk would serve double duty…for the studious and stylish.  The kids had a busy but outstanding day and now it is time for the parents’ fun to begin.

 My husband has some great friends going over the hill…the big 4-0.  Two parties, one a surprise Casino Party and the other an over the top party for an awesome couple staring INXS.  We decided to go in “Dallas” style to these parties and loaded up in a limo with another couple and off we went.  We hit the surprise party first and boy was he surprised…what fun!  This family is big on the University of Arkansas so I capitalized on this and gave some amazing Tervis Tumblers with, you guessed it, the Razorbacks logo on them.  These tumblers are indestructible, they replace them for free if they do get broke, and keep cold things cold and hot things hot.  I have a set of these for the pool and they are always in use.  We didn’t stay here long because the star of the night was waiting…INXS and our dear “old” friends.

What a way to end an exceptional day…”so slide over here and give me a warning…”  This party topped all parties, INXS and some great “old” friends.  For this party we opted for just a card and thought after the birthday bonanza was over we would send a great bouquet of fresh flowers with words of praise and thanks.

I hope that you too can Gift with Style when the occassion arrives and if you need any gift giving tips please contact the girls of Simply Done Gifts.

Happy Gift-Giving!!!