To me, an ideal Christmas gift for a traveler (1) focuses on travel and (2) is an extravagance that the traveler would enjoy but is not apt to arrange for him/herself. Giving something the traveler has already asked for is easy: If your traveler already has a destination and dates firmed up, you could easily…
Finding the Best Gifts (With Little Effort) for Your Favorite Travelers
Gift card or gift? Certainly, cards are easier and appreciated, especially when they come from a company the recipient likes. Say from www.ruffwear.com for their pooch, or everything outdoors from www.rei.com, or www.llbean.com. But even these days, when we are all overworked and overscheduled, not to mention overextended, there is something wonderful — even magical — about watching someone…
3-Ingredient Buttery Shortbread Cookies
View the print-ready version of this recipe. The Best Shortbread Cookies Everyone Loves We’re neck deep in cookies all over our kitchen and will hopefully continue the trend in the next couple of days. When there are Littles at home and they have friends, sometimes they all come swarming…and cookies disappear in nanoseconds. We had…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Well, it is that time of year again when we shop for people that we think we know well — until it comes to getting them a gift that they will like. I understand and I am here to help you with the gardeners on your list. First, it is a good idea to go…
Gifts for Travelers: Florida State Parks, Tank America and the Great American Paint in Book
By Patrick Connolly From Orlando Sentinel ‘Tis the season to spend time outdoors, at least if you live in or visit sunny Florida. The temperatures may be dropping into the 50s and 60s, but that’s a great time to embark on a hike or head out on a camping trip. From Florida State parks to…
What Home Services Can I Buy as Gifts?
By Brigitta Shannon Rose From Ask Angi Holidays mean family, friends, food and gift-giving. If you’re looking to give unique presents this year, consider buying your loved ones things they can use in their homes. Here are 12 great gift suggestions for homeowners this year. Contact your pro for the best way to give a…
Simplifying Christmas Shopping for Your Kids
Parents tend to bend over backward to make Christmas magical for their children. Their hearts are, of course, in the right place. Despite their best intentions, however, many overdo it when it comes to purchasing gifts and can regret the sheer quantity (not to mention cost) of their overzealous shopping. Just like you can have…
VIDEO: Family Find Vintage Christmas Gifts in Attic From Late Great-Grandparents—And the Unwrapping Goes Viral
A Central Florida family started a new Christmas tradition after they video recorded a special gift unwrapping that went viral on TikTok. Holly Pomeroy, 29, and her sister Hannah, 26, came across a trove of misplaced vintage Christmas presents from their recently deceased granddad and great-grandparents from years earlier. Grandpa Bruce passed in November, and…
Black Friday ‘Early Birds’ Find Stores Less Crowded, Fewer Bargains
CHICAGO—Bargain hunters ventured out in chilly weather to buy Christmas gifts on Black Friday, finding stores less crowded than in years past as major U.S. retailers opened their doors early. A shift online, COVID-19 fears and less-steep discounts have thinned crowds on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday, which kicks off the year-end shopping season….
US Supply Chains Struggle as Economy Reopens
Vice President Kamal Harris recently made a strong suggestion that the public should start buying Christmas gifts now instead of waiting for later in the year—and there’s a good reason for this. Ports in theUnited States, particularly on the West and East Coasts, have a processing backlog which is leading to supply chain breakdowns. Ocean cargo…
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