Christmas may be past but it is never too early to plan for next year’s Christmas. I have a little trick that I do right after Christmas. I have a folder where I collect clippings or ideas about Christmas. At the start of the year, even before I put down the décor, I think about [...]

‘Tis the season to be jolly, lalalalala lala la la. Oh yes! It’s that time of year again when there’s nothing else to do than to be happy and merry. Everybody just loves to give, and receive, special holiday treats for friends and loved ones. And what better way to do this than to spread [...]

Everyone loves to be in love. To celebrate lovers everywhere, Valentine’s Day was made. It is a day where a lot of people act crazy and giggly and also a day where prices of chocolates and flowers are ridiculously high. If you’re a cheapskates like me or a romantic or both make your own personalized [...]

The spirit of giving is what makes the Yuletide season so special. Countless hours are spent just thinking about the best gift we could give our loved ones. One thing that could make our gift really stand out is by making it more personal and close to our hearts. We can make a collection of [...]

Because consumables are very practical gifts, we always end up with loads of food during the holidays. Our refrigerators are groaning from the weight of half finished cakes, bottles of preserves and different kinds of breads. Food is a favorite gift to give because nobody can resist yet another beautifully assembled cake or pasta dish. [...]

That time of year is drawing near. Get ready to make up your list and start shopping early. Do it while the shops are not crowded and the salespeople are in a good mood. Do it when you are not in a rush and have the time to check out all the things available. It [...]

Gift baskets come in handy on special occasions and holidays. It is a great gift to give to the whole family. Easter gift baskets containing delicious, hand decorated Easter egg cookies can be shared by children in families. It saves you the effort of thinking of a gift for each child. But a better idea [...]

Halloween is not just for kids. Adults equally enjoy this time of year too! So don’t miss the chance to spread some cheer during this season by giving out Halloween gifts to those you care about.
~Brighten someone’s day with a bewitching candle holder shaped like a pumpkin
~Hang a spooky bat wind chime on your cousin’s [...]

Children love to play dress up on two occasions: Christmas and Halloween. But just last April, my kids discovered that getting dressed up for our village’s annual Easter egg hunt was also fun. They joined the Easter egg hunt and collected not only about a dozen eggs, they found other toys as well. These toys [...]

Honor the special man in your life. Whether he’s your dad, husband, brother or uncle, he deserves to be remembered during one very special day every year. Look for Father’s day gifts for all the dads in your family. Like the moms, they also need to be shown how much their loved ones appreciate them.
Some [...]