Heidi's Picks

Every week, I make special gift suggestions for I Am Modern Magazine. I hope you enjoy my picks for this week!

For a co-worker, teacher, someone in the hospital or simply someone who needs a smile:

These darling flowers don't just dance from side-to-side, they bring good cheer to anyone who watches them. I have on sitting on my desk as I write this and the rythmic swaying is quietly relaxing (thank goodness!). However, the best news is that they operate sunny-side up (solar-powered), are allergy-free (contain no pollen), and require no watering! Don't worry, bee happy with these adorable dancing flowers!

For me!

I have never met anyone who enjoys doing the dishes and I am no exception. But, with this brightly-colored flower brush dish, I can convince my kids to "help me out" with this chore! Talk about Flower Power! Ahh, so smart for me, so fun for the young ones! It even looks pretty sitting on your kitchen counter and doesn't collect germs like your weathered sponge.

For the wee ones:

As the days get warmer, and your grass begins to need a little extra water, try this "sprinkler" on for size. This blossom bright sprinkler toy has a dozen little flowers that move with the water and guarantee to soak any bystander. Perfect for a warm (and wet!) day, this toy will make a big splash as a kid's birthday gift or a sanity gift for any parent needing a summer activity for their offspring. Just hook it up to any water hose, turn on the faucet and listen to the favorite noise of the season - the squeals of delight from children of all ages. (WARNING! This toy may bring every child from within a 2-mile radius to your yard. Make lemonada accordingly).

A Perfect Gift for Mother's Day!

Simply Create Photography returns to take spring portraits at The Dandelion Patch in Reston this Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from 10AM - 3PM. This is a great opportunity to get a professional portrait done for only $50!

But, you need to act fast - there are only 5 appointment slots available. Each portrait session lasts about 20 minutes. To reserve your spot, please email us at reston@thedandelionpatch.com.

We hope to see you this Saturday in our Reston, VA store.

Celebrate your Administrative Professional!

Win a Fabulous Prize for your Favorite Administrative Professional!

Submit a letter stating why the person you're nominating deserves to win the honor of Best Administrative Professional!

Does she go above and beyond on a daily basis?

Is he extremely reliable and able to step up to the plate at a moment's notice?

How to enter:

Submit your letter of recognition, Attn: Admin Contest by email to atravers@restonlimo.com or by fax to 703-471-0184.

All submissions must be made by Thursday, April 15th, 2010. The winners will be notified on Friday, April 16th. Prizes may be redeemed on a day of the winners' choosing.

Grand Prize:

Limousine for 4 - to / from lunch

Reston Limousine

Lunch for 4

Morton's The Steakhouse

Vera Bradley Bag

The Dandelion Patch

First Runner Up

Catered lunch for up to 10

Celebrations Catering

Flowers for conference table

Karin's Florist

Second Runner Up

8 person outing at Dulles Fun & Golf

Dulles Golf Center and Sports Park

Heidi's Picks for the Week!

Each week, I make special gift suggestions for I Am Modern Magazine. I hope you enjoy my picks for this week!

For the hostess:

This weekend as I came home from spring break, I was scared that I might have missed my favorite time of year in DC - the time of the cherry blossoms. As if to thank me for returning, the delicate white flowers celebrated my arrival along the roads home. Because of my fondness of the icon, my all-time favorite hostess gift is a Mariposa napkin box with the cherry blossom napkin with the small bird weight. These napkin boxes are a simple, yet beautiful way to display Caspari cocktail napkins for every party and for every season.


For the "tween" gal:

I can't believe my little girl is one small foot away from growing into an official "tween." Gone are the princess tea parties and the Barbie dolls. Hello to Hannah Montana and Selena Gomez! So, when I am looking for a perfect gift for any of her gal pals, I have gotten the "approval" from her that these mini spa wraps from Three Cheers are "cool" enough to give to her friends. Getting the perfect gift for a tween = $34.50. Becoming a "rock star" gift giver in the eyes of your daughter = priceless!

For the little one:

I must admit that I am somewhat of a sleep-nazi when it comes to my kids sleep. Anything that makes them ease into slumber is a winner in my book. These Twilight Turtles are part night-light, part education on endangered seal animals, part constellatio tutor. With a 45-minute auto shut-off, these turtles display the night sky and its' starry glory onto the ceiling giving your child a soothing educational display to look at while he's winding down for the night. Not into Nemo's friend, Crush (the turtle)? Not to fret. These award-winning nightlights also come in a ladybug design so she'll be snug as a bug until morning.