Thinking Outside the Gift Box

"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