Birthday Present for a Knitter

Jennifer Knits: Another Diversion: "The scarf looks a little wrinkled because I have been carrying it around in a birthday present from my sister:



Thanks Marie for the beautiful knitting bag! It has lots of pockets on the inside for carrying around needles and patterns and stich markers with enough left over to conceal the rest of the detritous I carry around every day. This present will be getting much use."



What a perfect birthday present for a knitter! If she's lucky it's big enough to carry the Harry Potter scarf she's knitting AND the latest Harry Potter book!

Checkerboard Birthday Cake

The Yum Blog: YumYum Bakes a Spectacular Cake!: ". Through a series of events, I found myself committed to baking a cake for a fellow co-worker’s Fourth of July Birthday. She had seen a picture of this red, white and blue ‘checkerboard’ cake in a magazine, and I mentioned that I had a set of three cake pans and the ‘checkerboard’ insert at my apartment. I intended to lend them to her, but she convinced me to make the actual cake, and when another co-worker challenged my ability (“You don’t cook or bake!”), I was hooked."



This is a sugary 4th of July version of a checkerboard cake and it was a great hit. The cook offered a brilliant idea for a healthy version, too. Way to go!

Birthday Pie Instead of Cake

Earnest Recipes from a Reluctant Cook: "I baked three buttermilk pies for Andrew's 17th birthday simply because this was his third 17th birthday celebration. Everyone was tired of cake. The pies drew rave reviews. Add white Blue Bell ice cream on top and everyone, especially Andrew, asked for thirds. Success!! "


What a good idea! I know a man who would love a birthday pie every year. He drools anytime anyone says the word "pie." Slurp!

Let Them Eat Cake

i want a little bit of everything...:

everyone, say hi to......

: "The very first year in anderson, Celene got me a cake (one whole cake) for my birthday, and there were only TWO of us!!! thank goodness Janice 'tagged' along, and we ate the cake behind J8! haha. that was a very memorable birthday i had! "


Here's one way to party--eat a whole cake with a friend or two. Maybe best for college students, but I see the appeal!

Birthday Love Notes

Lovingyou.com: Romantic Birthday Ideas: "'Our' Birthday
It was my birthday but by the end of the night it seemed like it was his. I planned this for awhile to surprise him even though it was my birthday and not his. It was an evening at home and I did the usual champagne, candles and snacks, etc. What I also did was write out about 30 love notes and coupons to my future husband, then roll them up and insert them into a balloon and blow them up. The notes were all different. Some told him to kiss me or rub my back. Some were coupons for him he could redeem at a later date, and some were just me telling him how much I love him. I placed them all over the place. In the tub, on the bed, in the sink, under tables, etc. I also dressed in a very sexy nightie and silk robe. When he walked in he was in shock. I handed him a pin and explained in order for him to know what to do he needed to pop a balloon. This went on for about 2 hours. He was having a ball looking for a balloon and popping it to find out his next mission. He was actually disappointed when they were all gone. It's months later and he still has all the notes. "


Great link here, people! Look at Renee's story. She found a simple, yet amazingly effective way to celebrate her birthday--and it turned into a gift for both of them!

Is July 14 Your Birthday? Which US President Shares It?

Georgia Nicols' horoscopes for July 14: "IF JULY 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Gerald R. Ford, the 38th president (born in 1913), shares your birthday. You have an amazing influence over others whether you try to achieve this or not. You have charm, intelligence and the power of persuasion. Most of you will use this for a higher purpose. The year ahead is full of fresh starts and new beginnings."


How's your day going so far? Happy birthday!

Carrot Cake Birthday

"WHEN BLOGS ATTACK!": "K. also got me a light pen, for when I’m watching a movie in the theater, and want to take notes. Finally, when we got back to the family compound in Sheepshead Bay, she made me a carrot cake. Not some wussy, Betty Crocker, pre-packaged carrot cake, either. A cake from scratch, recipe taken from The Dessert Bible! K. will probably tell you that we split the labor between us fifty-fifty, but I think that’s generous. I merely mixed dry ingredients, while she did all the tough stuff.

After enjoying the moist, dense, cream cheese-frosted carrot cake, we heard explosions in the distance. Glancing out the nearby window, we saw fireworks bursting in mid-air from the direction of Coney Island. Since my birthday falls somewhat adjacent to that of our great country, fireworks were hardly a surprise. Still, to see them so close… We climbed up to the roof of the house, K. set a towel over the warm tar, and we enjoyed the free incendiaries. Man, were we exhausted by the end of the evening. Thank goodness birthdays only come once a year…"



That carrot cake sounds lovely to me!

Adult Birthday Wish

monique at play: "Thursday, July 07, 2005
birthday wants


it's such a whorish thing to do, i know. there are people on the streets, evangelists asking for money on tv, and one too many stray animals. yet i can't help but be completely, utterly, selfish and wish for lots of sweet kisses, a few good spankings and a wee bit of puckering* for my birthday on sunday; the shame of it all.

oh, and lets not forget the biggest ass piece of cake a person can find."



Kisses and cake. That's not so much to ask for at any age.

Personalized Gifts by Mail

Things to sell by mail: "19 Personally Speaking

interestingstuff said:

Today’s up-market gift service strives to find new and more interesting ways of conveying those age old messages ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Merry Christmas’, and so on. Teddy bears have the message embroidered on the sashes around their waists, aeroplanes parade long flowing banners with appropriate messages for all and sundry to see; giant crosswords come complete with clues and answers relating to the life, interests and characteristics of recipients.

Other highly personalised gift services operating primarily by mail, include personalised children’s story books, with details about the recipient built into the text; bride and groom books including personal details of wedding party and guests; and on a far less expensive note, numerous smaller personalised gifts are available to that person seeking a unique gift for someone special. Bookmarks, pens and pencils, brooches and other items of jewellery, cups and mugs, eggcups and cutlery, all can be purchased, personalised, and dispatched direct to the intended recipient. If you need any more ideas on highly personal gift products to offer by mail, look through ‘Exchange and Mart’, ‘The Trader’ and most glossy women’s magazines, particularly at Christmas time."


Hey, hey! Is there such a thing as a personalized birthday crossword puzzle? That would be cool.

Ok, I'm biased. I'm a crossword puzzle freak. But I'm not the only one. Who do you know who is one?

Wonderful Birthday Thing

The scariest part of life is living...: It is...: "
July 10
It is...

* 18:46
* 10th July
* Eve of France trip
* Eve of my birthday
* 7 hours till my birthday

Yeah. I'm feeling tired I may to get to bed really early cuz I don't really wanna sleep on the coach and it's gonna be a long day tomorrow. My MP3 Player rules, my Vans rule, my parents rule <3 they gave me a wonderful birthday thing today. Heartness."


Heartness is all that counts, lucky birthday girl!

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The Smith Family: Dennis - Sunday (Matt posting)

The Smith Family: Dennis - Sunday (Matt posting)

Here's a birthday idea no one wants, thanks to Mother Nature!

A Birthday with Prime Rib

Liza said: "Anyways, last night Chris and I went to the Great Lakes Shipping Co (I think that's what it's called) for his birthday and I had prime rib. God bless prime rib. ..."

Let's call this Prime Rib Rapture. It wasn't even HER birthday!

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