gifts

It's near impossible to ignore all of the chocolate and candy displays out there right now with Valentine's Day right around the corner but that doesn't mean you have to give in to their hefty price tags. Creating your own candy at home is incredibly easy and rewarding once you know where to start.

Lucky for you, I'm not "most Americans."

Christmas shopping with local East Texas businesses and craftspeople while perusing home- and handmade items sounds delightfully holiday-spirit inducing.

That way, when January (and reality) rolls back around, you won't be feeling so bah-humbug.

Amazon Homemade is a magical place to peruse for unique gifts without leaving the house and the current list of most wished for items is a true treasure trove. I actually crossed a couple of people off my holiday gift list while pulling this post together so I guess the early bird really does get the worm! The early bird also avoids anxiety attacks and expedited shipping costs if he's proactive enough.

Tis the season to be shopping!

Father's Day is just around the corner and that means it's time to start thinking about presents! What could you possibly ever buy for the guy who has it all?

Well, Christmas has come and gone. All of the egg nog is gone, the Christmas dinner is just left overs, and all of the presents are unwrapped. So, how did it go for you? Did you get everything that you wanted?

It's a tradition that dates back to your parents and it's handed down from generation to generation and can change over time too but not everyone does the same thing when it comes to opening Christmas presents. The question came up at a party over the weekend and some people were quite rigid in their Christmas routine.

As we all know, Christmas isn't all about what you get, but what you give. It's about being grateful for what we have and being a blessing to others. A new trend in Christmas gifts is to give different experiences, something that you can do together. Not only that, but it's something they will remember forever. These gifts are extremely awesome and unique, and unlike what everyone else is getting

When it comes to shopping for a woman on Valentine’s Day, the answer isn’t the usual “chocolate and flowers” route, but rather, something that feels personal and intimate. Here are some suggestions that will make everyone happier in the long run.