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"Do you want to give more meaningful gifts, but find you're at a loss for new ideas? Prepare to kickstart your creativity! Thinking Outside the Gift Box offers a collection of unique gift ideas that encourage you to celebrate those you love in simple yet meaningful ways--ways that may not always fit inside a box--such as... The Gift of a Surprise Note: Write out a meaningful message and strategically place it to surprise your loved one--inside a book, a lunch bag, or a POP ME balloon--an unexpected burst of joy! The Gift of Humor: Think outside the gift box and inside the jar. Add a custom label to jar of candy and transform it into a bottle of ""Chill Pills."" Side effects may include sudden onset smiling. The Gift of Quality Time: Plot out 12 months of dates. Include board game marathons and roasting s'mores--simple activities that mean more when shared together. They're the kind of gifts anyone can give because their primary ingredient is heart. (And by golly, you've got heart.) Plus, you'll find ideas for everyone on your list from kids to grandparents to co-workers to besties. And because this is a book not just to read, but do, you'll find each of 75 gift ideas broken down by estimated cost time investment kid-friendly factor helpful tips to make it your own Every copy of the book comes with access to a BONUS toolkit of 11 printable gift-giving resources just for you: labels, tags, mini-books galore--a whole bevy of bonuses to help you carry out your many ""outside-the-gift-box"" ideas. So, skip the last-minute scramble. Allow Thinking Outside the Gift Box to serve as your springboard for creative gift-giving straight from the heart."

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"""As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I feel like I've been a gift-giving failure lately. I needed new, simple, thoughtful ideas and Lauren Lanker delivered! Thinking Outside the Gift Box is like training wheels for creative gift-giving, helping us all find our gift-giving balance between thoughtfulness, time required, and money spent. This will definitely be my go-to resource for gift ideas."" -Jackie Hernandez, Author, Free Decorating, Project Home; Owner, TealAndLime.com, SchoolOfDecorating.com ""Lauren Lanker's heart for gifting and for people shines brighter than ever through the pages of this amazing book. Not only did I discover an abundance of fun, meaningful gift ideas, but I was inspired to look for more opportunities to bless others with gifts, no matter how small. Lauren provides direction for gift-giving but also allows room for freedom and personalization on the part of the giver. Her personal anecdotes mixed with practical ideas, pictures, and examples make for a fun read that will inspire any reader."" -Abby Lawson, Author, Building a Framework, The Paperless Home; Owner, JustAGirlAndHerBlog.com; Conference Speaker ""Thinking Outside the Gift Box is so much more than a simple book of crafty gift ideas-it's an exercise in creativity through gift-giving. Lauren's skillful writing draws you in with stories of personal experiences that have inspired her to create unique gifts of all kinds. Her questions will draw out undiscovered creativity and inspiration, truly causing you to think-and create-outside the gift box!"" -Meredith LeRoy, Creator, 7 Steps to a Handmade Christmas eCourse; Owner, unOriginalMom.com ""Lauren Lanker's book has given me handmade gift ideas for years to come-gifts wrapped beautifully in ribbons of joy. She has done a phenomenal job of sharing various ways to personalize each gift idea for all recipients and gift-giving occasions. I'm anxiously anticipating the next opportunity to put together one of these awesome gifts!"" -Kirsten Thompson, Author, An Inbox of Opportunity, From the Front Porch; Owner, SweetTeaAndSavingGraceBlog.com; Conference Speaker ""Lauren has combined all of her vast creative knowledge into this incredibly packed book that will help you climb out of that gift-giving rut and unlock your creative potential. There are so many ideas I can't personally wait to try because Lauren's message speaks straight to the foundation of my personal gift-giving philosophy."" -Kalyn Brooke, Author, The Modern Girl's Guide to Homemaking; Owner, CreativeSavingsBlog.com ""Perfect for both the novice and experienced gift-giver, the ideas in this book will prompt you to think, create, and most importantly, DO! Through constant encouragement and easy to follow steps, gift-giving transforms from overwhelming to inspiring. Make sure you have supplies ready, Lauren's enthusiasm for gifting is infectious!"" -Katie Howard, Shop Owner, Think Scrappy Thoughts ""Finally, the disease has been diagnosed-Gifter's Block-and the plan of treatment has been laid out thanks to Lauren and her book, Thinking Outside the Gift Box. If you also struggle with giving meaningful gifts that don't break the bank, then this is the book for you. Not only does Lauren give us dozens of gift ideas, but she also challenges us to celebrate the people around us in a way that is unique and specific to them. After reading this book, you will look at gift-giving in a new way."" -Barbara Deatherage, Owner, WorthDoingPoorly.com"

As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I feel like I've been a gift-giving failure lately. I needed new, simple, thoughtful ideas and Lauren Lanker delivered! Thinking Outside the Gift Box is like training wheels for creative gift-giving, helping us all find our gift-giving balance between thoughtfulness, time required, and money spent. This will definitely be my go-to resource for gift ideas. -Jackie Hernandez, Author, Free Decorating, Project Home; Owner, TealAndLime.com, SchoolOfDecorating.com Lauren Lanker's heart for gifting and for people shines brighter than ever through the pages of this amazing book. Not only did I discover an abundance of fun, meaningful gift ideas, but I was inspired to look for more opportunities to bless others with gifts, no matter how small. Lauren provides direction for gift-giving but also allows room for freedom and personalization on the part of the giver. Her personal anecdotes mixed with practical ideas, pictures, and examples make for a fun read that will inspire any reader. -Abby Lawson, Author, Building a Framework, The Paperless Home; Owner, JustAGirlAndHerBlog.com; Conference Speaker Thinking Outside the Gift Box is so much more than a simple book of crafty gift ideas-it's an exercise in creativity through gift-giving. Lauren's skillful writing draws you in with stories of personal experiences that have inspired her to create unique gifts of all kinds. Her questions will draw out undiscovered creativity and inspiration, truly causing you to think-and create-outside the gift box! -Meredith LeRoy, Creator, 7 Steps to a Handmade Christmas eCourse; Owner, unOriginalMom.com Lauren Lanker's book has given me handmade gift ideas for years to come-gifts wrapped beautifully in ribbons of joy. She has done a phenomenal job of sharing various ways to personalize each gift idea for all recipients and gift-giving occasions. I'm anxiously anticipating the next opportunity to put together one of these awesome gifts! -Kirsten Thompson, Author, An Inbox of Opportunity, From the Front Porch; Owner, SweetTeaAndSavingGraceBlog.com; Conference Speaker Laurenhas combined all of her vast creative knowledge into this incredibly packed book that will help you climb out of that gift-giving rut and unlock your creative potential. There are somany ideas I can'tpersonally wait to try because Lauren's message speaks straight to the foundation of my personal gift-giving philosophy. -Kalyn Brooke, Author, The Modern Girl's Guide to Homemaking; Owner, CreativeSavingsBlog.com Perfect for both the novice and experienced gift-giver, the ideas in this book will prompt you to think, create, and most importantly, DO! Through constant encouragement and easy to follow steps, gift-giving transforms from overwhelming to inspiring. Make sure you have supplies ready, Lauren's enthusiasm for gifting is infectious! -Katie Howard, Shop Owner, Think Scrappy Thoughts Finally, the disease has been diagnosed-Gifter's Block-and the plan of treatment has been laid out thanks to Lauren and her book, Thinking Outside the Gift Box. If you also struggle with giving meaningful gifts that don't break the bank, then this is the book for you. Not only does Lauren give us dozens of gift ideas, but she also challenges us to celebrate the people around usin a way that is unique and specific to them. After reading this book, you will look at gift-giving in a new way. -Barbara Deatherage, Owner, WorthDoingPoorly.com

Author Information

"Lauren Lanker is a blogger, author, and lover of all things heart-made. Since the inception of her blog, The Thinking Closet, in September 2012, she has shared over 75 gift-related tutorials and garnered over 9 million pageviews. Her projects have been featured on Apartment Therapy, GoodHousekeeping.com, CountryLiving.com, and Buzzfeed. Lauren's writing places an emphasis on creative risk-taking, embracing imperfections, and laughing along the way. As Dan Eldon said, ""The journey is the destination."" Thinking Outside the Gift Box is Lauren's first book; however, writing has always been one of her life's leading passions. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English-Writing from Wheaton College and her Master's degree in Educational Theatre from New York University. Lauren has taught high school English and theatre and continues to direct theatre productions at her church where she sometimes even wanders on stage herself. In her free time, she enjoys road trip adventures with her handsome hubby Mark, snuggling up with their cat Mangey, and Monday Night Dance Parties with her friends on Periscope. She is a proud flip-flop-wearing Floridian, residing in Orlando, with roots in New York where she grew up feasting on Sal's Pizzeria and falling in love with musical theatre. Lauren would love to hear what you thought of the book or answer any questions you might have. You can reach her at thethinkingcloset@gmail.com or by carrier pigeon. {Wink.}"

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