When birthday time arrives for anyone serving in the United States Armed Forces, take extra care not to forget this special day. Chances are that brave soldier will be sacrificing time with his or her loved ones to be serving our country.

So, while it's so easy to forget birthdays with the stress of everyday life, take a moment to remember the birthdays of our soldiers in the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps and United States Navy... and Coast Guard too!

Have you considered the old classic "picture frame" as a gift idea. Sure, it's not very original, but if you go for a "theme" frame, it could be something your gift recipient really enjoys.

First, for those gift ideas that have been around forever such as a tie for Father's Day or flowers for mom... these gifts work. A picture frame is practical and it's something that will be used.

Its that time again! Where gift-giving is as frequent as those Christmas carols played in the malls, elevators and wherever else friends and family gather to shop, celebrate and max out those charge cards!

My best friend growing up is a great guy. We've been friends since I was 12. So, when he told me he was getting married, I wanted to give him something special. But how do you come up with an original wedding gift idea these days?