Perfect Little Somethings - Blueblood Dog Collar

Most of my friends know that I'm deathly afraid of dogs. I won't go into the gory details, but let's just say I had a bad experience as a 10 year old girl scout trying to sell girl scout cookies. Since that time whenever I see a a dog, I'm always terrified that I'll be bitten. Doesn't matter how big or small the dog is I'll cross the street when I see a dog walking towards me. Yes, I know the fear is a little irrational, but I swear, I'm really trying to work on it. However, lately I have to admit that some of the four legged creatures have tugged at my heart strings. And, I've been coming across some really great gifts for pet lovers that for a millisecond make me think it would be kind of nice to have a furry friend around. If I had dog, my dog would be dressed to the nine and would have all the best pet accessories. I recently came across a company called Bluebood that sells great luxury items for dogs. I particularly liked the Plaza collar which is a great looking faux ostrich collar that comes in various sizes. You can purchase the Plaza collar at Blueblood for $32. And, you can also get the matching lead for an extra $40. The Plaza collar is the perfect gift for a pet lover who wants to dress their dog in style.

If you like what you see and you need additional gift ideas go to That Perfect Something and submit a Gift Consulting request today. You'll get great gift ideas for any occasion.

Perfect Little Somethings - Personal Library Kit

When I was a kid I loved books. I enjoyed reading so much that I decided to set up a library in my bedroom. I arranged my books on a table and put up a sign-out sheet for anyone who wanted to borrow my books . Well, my days as a librarian were cut short by a little brother who never followed by my library rules. When I came across the Personal Library Kit I couldn't help smiling because it brought back memories of my childhood and my futile attempts to set up a library. The kit comes with a date stamp, an ink pad, self-adhesive pockets, and checkout cards. This is a perfect gift for any child or adult who loves books. And, it can be used for keeping track of other loaned items. The Personal Library Kit is now on sale for $16.99 at Restoration Hardware.

Looking for Products and Services to feature in our Mother's Day Gift Guide -

We are hard at work preparing our first Mother's Day Gift Guide, which will be posted on April 20th. We've found some really great products and services for our gift guide. The last day to submit your product or service is April 15th. If you have a product or service that you would like to be considered for inclusion in our Mother's Day gift guide please send a detailed description of the product or service, including price and purchase information. Please include an image of the product with your submission. Submissions should be sent to Blog Submissions. You may also send a sample of your product to the following address:


That Perfect Something

P.O. Box 23346

Brooklyn, NY 11202

Please note that samples will not be returned.

We are excited to learn about your products and services.

That Perfect Gift of the Week - Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit

I am gradually making the switch to eco-friendly cleaning products and I recently came across Shaklee's Get Clean Starter Kit. The kit contains a wide array of eco-friendly cleaning products and accessories. It's a great introduction to eco-friendly cleaning products and is the perfect gift for anyone who is interested in keeping the planet safe. You can purchase the kit at Shaklee for $167.15.

The kit contains the following cleaning products:

Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, 16 oz.
Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Wipes, 35 Wipes
Germ Off Disinfecting Wipes, 35 Wipes
Nature Bright® Laundry Booster and Stain Remover, 32 oz.
Scour Off™ Heavy-Duty Paste, 9 oz.
Hand Wash Concentrate, 32 oz.
Dish Wash Concentrate, 16 oz.
Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate, 32 oz.
Fresh Laundry Concentrate HE Compatible, Regular Scent - or Fragrance Free, 32 oz. (Liquid)
Soft Fabric Concentrate, 32 oz.
Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets, 80 sheets
Hand Wash Decorator Dispenser
Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate Dispenser
Nature Bright® Dispenser

and the following cleaning accessories:

Organizer Caddy
Spray Bottles
Basic H2™ Full Strength Dispenser Bottle with Dropper Tip
Dropper Pipette
1 oz. Dispenser Pump for 32 oz. Bottle
Laundry Measuring Scoops
Dual Measuring Spoon
Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Super Microfiber Window Cloth
Super Microfiber Dish Sponge
Miracle Scrubber Pad

Mother's Day Contest Entry - From Kathy to her Mom Barbara

Here is another wonderful tribute - from Kathy to her Mom, Barbara. Thanks Kathy for sharing your Mom with us.

(Kathy's Mom - Barbara)

My Mom is not only my mother, but my best friend. She lived a hard life bringing up her children. She was married two days after she turned 18 years old and then she had me (her first baby - Kathy) 14 months later. I was only two months old and she was pregnant with my sister Debi. She had one kid for each arm. My Dad worked a lot and was hardly ever home and therefore, my Mom brought us up almost like a single mother. She was always there for us in every way. We did not have a lot of money and we lived in the country in an old house with a lot of problems. We had a lot of soup and sandwiches when we were kids, but Mom always made it seem special. Any time we passed the general store, my sister and I would say "candy" and she would pull the car right in (even though most of the time, it was the last of her money). My mother would make up games for us to play. She would shine flashlights on the ceiling and she would make up stories at bedtime. It wasn't all about money back then, but family and picnics and I have wonderful memories. I can remember my Mom doing a lot of things alone, like getting Christmas presents together and trying to assemble bikes for us. She always had a smile, even though a lot of the time, she never received a gift for Christmas herself. I grew up and had a baby myself and unfortunately my baby was born with spina bifida. The babies father left me. Now I was the single mother - for real. My Mom invited me back into her house and she was there through my labor, rubbing my back until she was exhausted and then staying with me until I got back on my feet. My son did not have a good outlook at first and needed major surgery at only a few hours old. He was in the hospital for a few weeks and then finally was released. Mom went to all of the doctor appointments for my son with me (23 doctor appointments the first month he came home) and then I ended up back in the hospital with an infection when the baby was only a few months old. She took care of him (sick as he was) and then actually quit her job at the bank because everything was so out of control. As the baby got older, he was looking better and better. I don't think I could have made it through the most difficult time that I experienced in my life, if it wasn't for my mother. She is my inspiration and I only hope that I can carry on and be like her. She took care of my Grandmother too and I want her to know that I will be there for her if she ever needs me. Everybody loves her that she comes in contact with. She is kind, faithful, beautiful, strong, sensitive and really funny (almost like Lucille Ball in some of our situations) and I just love her so much. I could never ask for a better Mom and I think we are so close because we are so close in age. Most of my fondest memories in my life have been because of my Mother. She is very special. I can't imagine anything being good enough to give my Mom. I think she really deserves something like a limo ride to a spa, lunch with her three girls and a gift certificate for a new outfit. Thank you for this opportunity to be able to tell someone about a real Mom.

Mother's Day Contest Reminder

Don't forget to enter your mother in the "My Perfect Mother" Mother's day contest! We'll be accepting entries until April 25th. We are looking forward to reading about your mothers!

How the contest works:
Just tell us in 250 words or less why your Mother or the person who is just like a Mother to you is the Perfect Mother. Share what you would do to give her the perfect Mother's Day. Two Mothers will be selected to receive a Grand Prize and a First Runner up prize. Each week we'll post a few entries that really touched us. If you have a picture of your Mother or of the both of you please include it with your entry. Submit your entry to Blog Submissions.

Prizes:
1. One (1) Grand Prize: $100 Gift Certificate for That Perfect Something's Gift Consulting Services.

2. One (1) First Runner up Prize: $50 Gift Certificate for That Perfect Something's Gift Consulting Services.

Contest Rules:
1. The contest officially begins March 25, 2008 at ends on April 25, 2008.

2. The winners will be announced on Sunday, May 11, 2008.

3. The contest is only open to US and Canadian addresses.

4. Your entry should include the following:

• Your name and email address
• Your Mother's name and email address

5. Entries that are selected to be posted each week are not guaranteed a prize.

6. Only one entry per person should be submitted.

Little Perfect Somethings - Dwell Studio Bottle Holders

I love Dwell Studio's bedding and it's really great that they are expanding their children's line. I recently bought an expecting friend a stroller blanket and hooded towels in Dwell's dots pattern. I don't know how I missed Dwell's adorable bottle holders, because they would have been a hit. Dwell Studio's bottle holders are made out of coated canvas. The insulation keeps baby bottles cold or warm. They come in an array of patterns so you can coordinate with other Dwell products. They are the perfect gifts for new or expecting mothers. The bottle holders can be purchased for $20 each at Giggle.