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This expansive and inspired A-Z gift-giving resource comes from the most recognizable expert around. For over two decades, Robyn Spizman has appeared on NBC's Atlanta affiliate in a popular segment called 'Been There, Bought That,' and she's featured on national TV every major holiday and special occasion. Spizman's innovative guide is bursting with creative ideas for finding the perfect gift for any occasion and in every price range, including: -The perfect fiftieth birthday present for the person who is difficult to please -Creative bar and bat mitzvah gift ideas that range from sentimental to hilarious -Holiday gifts that break the tried-and-true mold -And much more. Outlining hundreds of fabulous ideas in an easy-to-use dic-tionary format, The Giftionary is a complete and timeless guide. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (13)

Good Ideas
I like this book.I think she has some clever ideas.I can't wait to use them in the New Year.I love to give unique gifts.My friends and family have come to expect it and now I have some new ideas to use!Thanks Robyn.

A few good ideas buried among a lot of schlock
I have to disagree with the reviewer who said the gift ideas were "tacky.""Corny" is the word I would've used.Virtually every idea in this book involves including a note with a bad pun with your gift.That would be OK, if the note were optional.The problem is, most of the gifts don't make sense without the note.If you leave out the silly note that says, "Sorry I've been driving you nuts," just imagine the confused look on the face of the person to whom you just gave a bag of mixed nuts.

There are a few genuinely good ideas here, but not enough to make the book worth the price, or to justify having it take up valuable bookshelf space.I'd advise checking it out of the library, sneaking a peek at the local bookstore, or as a last resort, buying it used.

The Giftionary Goes Above and Beyond -- A True Treasure
This book was everything I'd hoped for - and more.When I first heard about it I was interested to see just how creative gift giving can be.My husband is so difficult to shop for and I felt like I've exhausted all of my options over the years. And following the holiday rush, I felt burnt out on buying gifts and fresh out of ideas for upcoming birthdays, anniversaries and other assorted gift-bearing occasions. The Giftionary really came to my rescue and opened my eyes to a whole new way of expressing myself through gift giving.Gone are the days of trudging through the mall for hours on end only to escape with another unoriginal, dreadful sweater or impersonal gift certificate.Robyn Spizman gives thousands of unique tips on how to really personalize your presents and show the giftee that you put a lot of thought and heart into the gift.What I love most about her unique tips is that they focus on the cute, memorable little details, like heartfelt poems and touching words that accompany each gift so you make a statement not by impressing people with the cost of an item, but by being thoughtful enough to make each gift meaningful with a message.I highly recommend this book for anyone in search of fun new ways to shower people with great gifts for every occasion imaginable. Overall, it's a very clever, super helpful guide that I'm sure I'll refer to over and again for years to come.

AWESOME ADVICE
The Giftionary was a great book. I had several different birthday events to go to and for each one I used this book for my gifts.Everyone loved their gifts.It is so easy to use and can help you on ANY occassion.I have recommended this book to several of my friends and they absolutely love it!!! It is definitely a book that should be in everyone's home.

A gift to the reader!
What fun and what great ideas! This book is so unique. It showshow even the littlest gift can be made creative, clever and charming.Ms. Spizman's style is so joyful, that it's truly contagious.Since using her book, I find that I can be a "gift artist" at a moment's notice, turning each opportunity into an occasion to make someone feel cared for in the most meaningful way. This book is definitely an outstanding resource for those of us lacking the time or energy for gift-giving inspriation. ... Read more

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Learn How to Make Any Occasion Shine!Have you ever attended a party so clever it had you talking for days? Or received an invitation that made you feel like royalty? Were you ever given a gift so "you" that you never forgot it? Make It Memorable is an A to Z thematically organized resource for making the most of every special occasion and highlighting the little things in life. From anniversaries and birthdays through weddings and zero-cost ideas, it includes: It was a very good year! For a special anniversary, select bottles of wine with vintages from special years for the couple---the year they met, the year they married, etc. A blast from the past! For a memorable birthday for an old friend, rent a limo and take a tour down memory lane---past the birthday girl's high school, first house, etc., reminiscing as you go. Love is in bloom! For a garden party shower theme, have each guest bring a plant. Distribute the plants around the room to create your own greenhouse atmosphere for the bride. A to-do bag just for you! For a get-well present, create a to-do bag filled with things your friend can do while recuperating. You can include everything from favorite missed shows on videotape to assorted magazines and goodies. Plus fabulous favors, inviting invitations, party ideas, dazzling centerpieces, memorable gifts, unforgettable weddings, and much more! Gift-giving expert Robyn Spizman has packed Make It Memorable with the most creative ideas under the sun for enlivening every party, event, and occasion with a touch of pizzazz. ... Read more

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This Book Will Make a Difference in Your Life!
Grab a copy of this book and keep it handy - this book will surely make a difference in your life! Let me share just one example of how it changed my life.Thanks to Robyn Spizman and her most recent book (she's written several)I have re-discovered the joy in taking the what-I have-come-to-dread annual holiday picture.I have three boys and every year it has been a hassle to get them dressed, combed and smiling for that annual picture.What a hassle - and all just so we could have a picture to send out with our holiday cards - ba humbug!But on page 17, Robyn writes about the growing family who each year poses in an ordinary spot, but makes the photo MEMORABLE because each family member holds something unique and special representing that particular time in his or her life.I absolutely love this idea - one of hundreds in Robyn's book.Never again will I dread the photo session.In fact quite the opposite - I'll be so anxious to see what each of my boys and husband brings with them and from now on I'll focus on the greater purpose of this "memorable" exercise!There's so much more useful and practical information in this book - you'll want to get it right away!

A Must-Have!
Robyn Spizman's newest book certainly lives up to its title! With personal entries that will wow everyone you know, Make It Memorable shows us how to leave our friends and families in awe. From birthday party themes to wedding showers, favors and clever gift wrap, Robyn provides countless examples of how to add that little extra touch to make any event more personal. Lasting memories are created by details--witty catch phrases and attention-grabbing invitations that will have guests still talking about your party at the next big gathering. For readers who want to have it all and find themselves pressed for time, Make It Memorable has solutions for quick and easy details and themes that will dazzle the most discerning party guests. In fact, don't even think about giving a party without this book!Get a copy for yourself, and keep an extra on hand so that when your best friend asks where you get all of your wonderful ideas, you can let her in on your little secret! ... Read more

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Well illustrated and full of color, these are words that start with either W, X, Y, or Z. Pictures and sentences using the words are with every illustration. ... Read more

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Branli is a lovable toddler-sized bunny rabbit that has a favorite nighttime buddy named Binky. Binky is his pacifier, which his parents would like to wean him off so he can have a good night s rest like a big boy. Read along and share the wonderful illustrations as your child learns whether Branli can say bye-bye to Binky.-Branli Series ... Read more

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Nice idea, but seriously flawed
If it is time for Binkies to go bye-bye, which it was for us, it would be nice to have a book to help kids imagine going through with it. We had a plan for our 2 yo daughter to give her binkies to the babies at daycare for xmas. That way, not only was it her idea to get rid of them, but she wouldn't think any of them were hiding in the house anywhere. We planted the idea a few days before hand, and I ordered this book to help ease the transition.

I had just a few seconds to skim through the book the night before the great give-away. In it, Branli goes to bed but realizes something is missing. He has his bear and pillow, but some thing is gone. When he realizes that it is his binky, he cries out that very familiar call, "binky, binky." His mom comes and says it is time to say bye bye to binky. He cries, and his parents comfort him. Eventually, he goes to sleep.

Here's the problem: while he is crying, the illustration shows the binky up on the shelf. Then, his mother "wraps it in a paper towel" and takes it away. This is a seriously cruel way to take away a binky! When I read the book to my daughter, I change the words so that Branli's mother reminds him that he gave his binkies to the babies who needed them. I am trying to figure out how to cut our the picture of the binky on the shelf!

The first night was rough; and if we had binkies in the house, I might have given them to her. Now, three days later, she asks for her binky with a sly smile, and I only have to say, "Who has your binkies?" She smiles and says, "babies."

Cute child story.
What a great job my the author, my family in looking forward to the next one in the series! This is the cutest little book, with the most adorable characters.It is a must have for small children.

IEnjoyed Bye By Binky Book
My kids are all grown now, I wish I would have had a book like this to help my kids get rid of their binky's when they were toddlers.

JUST IN TIME
I got this book just as we were trying to rid our son of the "binky" he's had planted in his mouth for two and a half years.It's among the books we read every night and I am glad to report that, slowly but surely, the binky is on it's way out.... but perhaps even more importantly, it's a fun read with sweet illustrations and it brings a smile to his face each night. ... Read more