Today's Prescription: Give a personalized, "cutting edge" wedding gift sure to please the newlyweds!

If you want to give a gift sure to be loved and used for many years, consider these monogrammed cutting boards from BigWood Boards. Made in Vermont, these select maple cutting boards come in a variety of sizes and shapes (round, oval, rectangular) and utilize handy features such as a juice trough and sure grip rubber feet.

Once you find the right size, you can customize it by selecting one of five different handle styles that can be attached to almost any of the boards. Handle styles range from the western inspired "Longhorn" to the elegant and timeless "Victorian". But to truly make your gift unique, make sure you have it monogrammed! You can choose a one letter initial or three letter monogram. If you need it relatively quickly, don't worry, they can ship out in about 48 hours!

To finish off your perfect gift, add a bottle of the BigWood Boards block oil to help care for and protect this special item.

Today's Prescription: Help out a new mommy or mother-to-be!

Best friend, sister, daughter, wife expecting soon? Why don't you make her life easier and more stylish with a great diaper bag from Ju-Ju-Be. Function and fashion are not mutually exclusive! Ju-Ju-Be bags come in an array of sizes to meet all mom's needs from the slim, and simple BeQuick to the roomy, double-trouble sized premiere BePrepared bag (perfect for multiples and overnight trips). Once you pick the perfect bag style, you might have trouble deciding between all of the great prints they offer like 'perky perennials', 'sporty stripes', 'cherry lemonade' and 'mint julep' just to name a few!

Oh, and don't forget Dads! The JJB line makes masculine duffel and messenger style bags that will make dad happy to help out. Once baby is grown Dad can use them as a laptop, gym or travel bag.

If you don't see the Ju-Ju-Be bag you want on our website, no worries... just drop us an email (giftdr@aol.com) or give us a call (1800-285-8594) because we are happy to special order any Ju-Ju-Be bag they currently make.

Today's Prescription: Birthday party invitation arrive in the mail? Give a cool, long-lasting Automoblox car as a gift at the next child's birthday party.

If you are like a lot of us, you worry about buying toys as gifts. Will it hold the child's interest for longer than two minutes? Will it last or break into a ton of pieces in weeks? Is it safe? Does it teach a child anything?

When purchasing an Automoblox car, you can rest assured that you are buying a durable, safe, educational, award winning toy that should provide years of enjoyment to a growing child. Automoblox cars are appropriate for boys and girls ages three years and up. Their imagination can run wild as they add cars to their collection!

"Automoblox allows children to experience beneficial play with activities that provide limitless joy, imagination, and creativity. [They] do this by offering a high quality building system that will delight and inspire children while fostering the development of important skills and learning foundations." Specifically, the design of the connectors inside the cars helps build shape recognition, color matching, and fine motor skill development.

Mini's are a great way to get started, but don't miss all of the Automoblox we carry!

Today's Prescription: Pick up some last minute Memorial Day picnic essentials

Don't even think about wasting your money on disposable tableware when a durable, reusable, stylish line is affordable! You will set a spectacularly, colorful outdoor table this weekend and all summer long with our line of melamine tableware and serving pieces from French Bull. The Salad Servers set has been an extremely popular hostess gift. The Oblong Platter is perfect for serving burgers and hot dogs; and don't forget to pick up the Round Platter for stacking buns, barbecued chicken, or even cookies for dessert! This line will let you impress the adults with your impeccable style, and let you rest easy knowing it's all child-safe.

"FRENCH BULL's debut in January of 2002 marked the return of melamine but with a modern spin. The classic material known for it's durability and striking color was given a makeover boasting the bold pop culture signature style of designer Jackie Shapiro...French Bull is a lifestyle brand whose boundaries have become as limitless as the spectrum of color it works from. Melamine itself is resistant to high heat, shatterproof, and an ideal ground for pattern. The durability and functionality of the material is perfect for indoor or outdoor entertaining, everyday use and is completely safe for children."

Today's Prescription: Buy a useful gift for a busy person in your life!

Are you searching for the ideal gift for someone that:

• works too hard (who doesn't?) and has to resort to take-out all too often?
  
• is new in town?
• just bought their first home?
• moved into their first apartment?
• is graduating this year?
  
• needs some extra help in the kitchen... like someone else doing the work?
  

If so, we think these colorful, functional Tatutina Take-out Menu Boxes are the perfect way to store that mess of take-out and delivery menus we all accumulate. Who wouldn't love displaying these vibrant organizers in their kitchens!

If you truly want to personalize this gift, we suggest collecting an assortment of local menus to include inside the box when presented.

We also carry recipe boxes and childrens' bookends made by Tatutina!

Today's Prescription: Click on Harvey's Seatbelt Bags for a traffic stopping new purse!

Once you get one of these fun, cool bags, you'll be hooked. Yes, these are made out of actual seatbelt material! Their bags come in a variety of sizes (clutches to diaper bags), styles (traditional tweed to eye-popping posies), and colors (basic black to a multi-colored weave) so you can find one for almost any occasion. Harvey's also frequently teams up with artists to create truly unique, limited edition designs.

If you are looking for an original gift, there is a Harvey's Seatbelt Bag for everyone in your life. Oh, and not only are these bags cute, they are incredibly durable... obviously!

We are able to special order any available Harvey's product, so please give us a call or drop us an email (giftdr@aol.com) if you don't see the seatbelt bag you are looking for.

Today's Prescription: Show off your farmer's market finds in a stylish fruit bowl!

There are functional fruit bowls, and then there are FUNctional stainless steel fruit baskets from Alessi! We love one of their newest additions - La Rosa. This sculptural, rose-inspired basket comes in two sizes and two finishes - mirror-polished stainless steel or stainless steel with a pink/purple resin coating.

These bowls are interesting pieces on their own, so don't worry if you run out of fruit! While you are on our site, make sure you check out all of the Alessi products we carry.

Today's Prescription: Buy quality, buy style, buy American.

If you are newly engaged and searching for the perfect dinnerware or looking to replace your old chipped dishes, we suggest you give Heath Ceramics a look. Sausalito, California is home to Heath where every piece is still made on the premises of their factory. For over half a century, their staff of skilled craftsman have been making tableware utilizing the methods and techniques developed throughout the life of founder, Edith Heath. The company has new owners now who guarantee that classic designs, as well as new ones, are made with the highest level of craftsmanship - ensuring the lasting quality and aesthetic of each of their products.

Heath dinnerware comes in an array of soft neutrals, with accents in muted tones of blues, greens, oranges, and more. Dishes will not only look lovely on your table, but they are easy to care for as they are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. It is easy to mix and match colors in a place setting or add visual interest by introducing a new color with serving pieces. If you don't find the Heath product you want on our website, don't worry, we can order any Heath piece you need.

Today's Prescription: Make changing purses a cinch!

If you like changing your purse regularly, but hate spending the time moving all your essentials from bag to bag, then a Pouchee is for you. This convenient organizer has space and pockets for credit cards, pens, cell phone, iPod, mints, lipstick, coins, and maybe even a small wallet, camera or sunglasses. When it comes time to switch bags, you can easily move your Pouchee from old bag to new bag and be out the door without forgetting a thing! Consider a Pouchee as a gift for the handbag diva in your life.

Today's Prescription: Cut some spring blooms and display simply, but beautifully in Simon Pearce.

My garden's peonies aren't yet blooming, but I know it won't be long until these fuchsia flowers brighten my day. Get ready to snip some colorful, scented blooms from your own garden or pick up a bunch from the local floral shop. When it comes time to pick a vessel, you can't go wrong with a hand-crafted Simon Pearce vase. The Anemone Vase is just one of the beautiful options we carry perfect for arranging a seasonal display. If showing off a single stem is more your style, check out the Woodbury Bud Vase which also comes in several larger sizes and is a favorite on our many of our bride's registries. Any Simon Pearce glass creation would make a stunning shower or wedding gift.

Simon Pearce, headquartered in Vermont, is committed to making high quality, beautifully designed products intended for a lifetime of everyday use.

Today's Prescription: Shower the mom-to-be with a unique baby gift!

Baby showers are known for silly games, sugary cake and hearing lots of "oohs" and "aahs" as guests check out all of the sweet gifts the new mom holds up for everyone to see. If you want to make sure your gift elicits the loudest cries of admiration, we suggest one of these two irresistible possibilities.

A Mullins Square hooded animal Tubbie towel makes both an attractive and useful gift. The infant can be swaddled in the soft colorful towels; and the toddler can happily wrap themselves in their Tubbie after bath time each night. These can also become extra special when personalized with the child's name in embroidery.

Our second winner in the baby gift department is a personalized chair from Hoohobbers. You can choose from the Jr. Director's Chair or the Rocker style. You will also have a choice of materials (mesh, canvas, denim), colors (pastel, primary), and embroidery design. Children can get years and years of use out of these great chairs.

Today's Prescription: Personalize your hostess gift or your own table setting!

If you are heading to a party this week and in need of a great, personalized hostess gift, we love this Mariposa Brilliante monogrammed wine bottle stopper. It comes in 19 of the most popular letters of the alphabet and is made out of sandcast aluminum. Add it to your favorite bottle of wine for a truly special gift. A monogrammed stopper would make any wine-themed shower or wedding gift extra personal as well!

Maybe you are the host of a get together this weekend? Add a personalized touch to your own table by having your wine open and decorated with one of these little stoppers. While you are checking these out, don't miss Mariposa's other fabulous entertaining items that will truly set the stage for a memorable evening.

Today's Prescription: Dress up your table with dots!

We suggest you have some friends over for dinner soon and set your table with these interesting pressed vinyl dots table mats from Chilewich. Pressed Vinyl, the latest design break-through from Chilewich, is a completely new category that opens the door to infinite possibilities. In their first foray away from more traditional woven patterns, Pressed Vinyl is created using a revolutionary interpretation of an outdated manufacturing process. The result is a product reminiscent of fine linen but with the benefit of easy care for everyday use. These easy to clean mats can be dressed up or down depending on your mood.

We are showing them here in grass, but you may prefer them better in citron, smoke, black or white. The table runner is sure to make a statement as well!