Daniel Szczesniak

Daniel launched All Gifts Considered in 2013 to help people find the best gift ideas for anyone and any occasion. He has worked for Northwest Gifts, an online gift shop based in Oregon specializing in American-made and personalized gifts, for over a decade. During his time answering phone calls and emails from gift buyers, he gleaned plenty of insight into what customers are trying to accomplish when shopping for the perfect gift. Daniel turned that interest, insight, and a passion for excellence into All Gifts Considered, where we celebrate those we love with creative and unique gifts just for them. Daniel has a B.A. in Biblical Studies (with a minor in Communication) from Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon. He is a published author, a certified Biblical Counselor (ACBC), and is pursuing an M.A. in Biblical Studies from Reformed Baptist Seminary. Daniel enjoys reading, writing, counseling, baseball, geeky board games, and watching old movies with his family. He lives with his wife and two children in the Florida Panhandle, where you'll rarely find him without a book in his hand.

21 Creative Gift Ideas for a Sports Coach

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Coaching Gifts - Thank You Gift Ideas for Coach

Today we’re looking at some choice picks of thoughtful, creative gift ideas for a sports coach.

Coaches put in much more time, effort, emotion, and mental energy into their craft than most people realize. It isn’t all just blowing whistles and yelling at kids while they run sprints.

For some, it’s the late nights scratching out names on a clipboard to ensure that each young teamster gets a fair share of playing time, or adversely the burden of cutting them from the only constructive activity in their rough life.

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21 Most Creative & Appreciated Urologist Gift Ideas

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Creative and Appreciated Urologist Gift Ideas

What does a urologist want for a gift? Well, keep in mind that, no matter what evidence there may be to the contrary, urologists are people too.

Yep. That means that they like the same things we like: Gadgets, good books and music, specialty foods and beverages, cash, sports, a free massage. The usual.

But you want to be creative with your urologist gift idea. And creative beyond just a coffee mug that says “World’s Best Urologist.” (Though, depending on the mug, that actually may be a pretty good idea… see below for our suggestion!)

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25 Aviation Gift Ideas for Pilots

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Aviation Gift Ideas for Pilots

The best aviation gift ideas for pilots will involve the perfect combination of high-flying thrills and creativity along with practical dependability and flawless precision.

You want to find a great gift that is both personal and surprising. What will be the perfect gift for a pilot?

We’ve combed the interwebs to find out what pilots like, need, appreciate, and enjoy. In the list of pilot gift ideas below, you will surely find something that fits the bill for the aviator in your life.

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Gift Etiquette: How To Receive A Gift The Right Way

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How to receive a gift well

Gift etiquette can seem tricky, but it really is not so. If you are going to give a gift, it all boils down to thinking about the recipient.

I wrote a whole big long post about gift giving etiquette with 15 tips, but all the little rules and guidelines are just ways to help you think about things from the other person’s perspective. Ultimately, it is all about the other person. It’s about the recipient.

Well, the same thing goes when receiving a gift. How do you receive a gift the right way? Just think about how would you like the recipient to react when you give them a present. That’s how you should react when you receive a gift.

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31 Powerful Movie Role Models Who Do It Right

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Commendable Movie Role Models

Looking for some commendable role model characters in the movies? I love films with strong and faithful characters of outstanding moral fiber, individuals that can be admired and emulated.

This type of role model – who unflinchingly stands up for what is right – is rare in our contemporary age of the ‘flawed antihero.’

But not to worry. There are some wonderful role model movie characters out there, who are powerfully portrayed on the silver screen.

You just need to look for them.

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