Gifts for Friends' Birthdays : Top 5 DVDs

The best reasons to give friends DVD(s) for their Birthday is because you can take it out of the wraps and watch it together. And what better to way to bond than to watch, laugh and cry together with a couple of classics and old friends? Or even bond with new ones! Here's my list of Top 5 DVD Gifts for Friends -- and of course watch them together!

The Simpsons - Collectible Bart Head Pack

I don't need to tell you what the Simpsons are all about but I found that this Bart Head Pack DVD is way too cool to miss out. It's going to be a great birthday gift for anyone!

Charmed

Charmed is all about friendship among sisters. We all have our individuality and our quirks, our moods. Friendships suffer over time when things aren't going the right way but friendships over time can develop strong bonds. So even if you're facing monsters or demons or doing just plain household chores, friendships count in the end. Charmed is a great birthday gift that all of you can get lost in the fantasy world of the three sister witches.

The OC

Think about it for a minute, I mean Ryan wouldn't survive his ordeal in the OC if it wasn't for his friends. And how you deal with problems and overcome challenges with your friends really matter in the end. If your friend is a big fan of the OC then I highly recommend getting them the Season 1-4 DVD gift set.

Seinfeld
Before there were FRIENDS there were the quirky neurotic friends of Seinfeld. There's a lot of reruns on TV but somehow you keep missing them. Having a DVD is the best way to pull an all nighter or a private Seinfeld party marathon. Besides, it's a really good classic sitcom. If you're having drinks around the house you might want to check out this game from the Bar Meister.

Scrubs

I think Scrubs are the best of TV comedy that happened recently. I love the innovative setting and the whole approach on what a series can do. You can get the season 1 to 4 DVD pack for your friend's birthday with Scrubs too. Have fun and have a very very Happy

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Cocktails for your Birthday Party 3 - Buzz Lightyear Cocktail

Now for the last installment of our Birthday Party Cocktail series -- Buzz Lightyear Cocktail! This is my favorite one because it's like the "new kid on the block" with fun attitude that anyone will enjoy at your birthday party. Check it out!



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And if you want to send your friends MySpace birthday comments you can check out Birthday Comments and Codes.

Cocktails for your Birthday Party 2 - Dukes Cosmopolitan Cocktail

This is the second installment of How to make drinks for your birthday party. Here's a twist to the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail -- the Brits style! A Duke's Cosmopolitan Cocktail --


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Stay tuned for more birthday party cocktails!

Cocktails for your Birthday Party 1 - Gold Margarita Cocktail

There's nothing like having a big blast on your birthday and I'll be bringing you a series of cocktail recipes today so you can just enjoy sit back and watch... get ready for the weekend too so you can entertain your guests! Here's how to make a Gold Margarita Cocktail --


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Rum Birthday Cake Recipe

In commemoration of Hunter S. Thompson's birthday we're going to make a rum birthday cake! And we can cook our birthday cake either in the oven or on the stove. Nice huh?

This is a rum cake recipe that I found off Cooks here's how it goes:

For the cake you're going to need the following ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cup refined wheat flour
• 1 3/4 cup unrefined wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Nescafe instant coffee
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups fresh thick yoghurt
• 2 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 shot of any good dark rum
• large handful of assorted nuts or dry fruits (cashews, walnuts, raisins, etc)

For the icing you'll need these:

• 1 cup grated dark chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon rum
• some whole milk, for blending
• small handful of M&M minis (I don't mind a big handful either)

How to bake the cake -

1. Mix the dry cake ingredients of the cake well, after that add the rest of the ingredients. Mix them well and pour it into a well greased pan. If you're cooking in an oven, bake at 300-340°F (150-170°C) for about 30 minutes.
2. If you're cooking on stove, first steam the cake in a large pressure cooker at medium heat for 60-90 minutes. After the cake is cooked, set it aside for 15 minutes to cool.

How to make the icing:

1. Combine all icing ingredients in small pan. Mix on low heat while adding enough milk so that it's as thick as honey. Take it off the heat as soon as it's smoothened out. Spread the icing on the cake and garnish with the M&Ms before it cools. (Don't put the M&Ms in your mouth!)
2. It'll be ready to serve as soon as the icing cools and thickens.

YUMMY! Enjoy your rum birthday cake!

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