‘Tis the season for overspending! Between holiday travel, gifts for friends, family and colleagues, parties and so on, it’s easy to dig yourself into a financial hole over the holidays. The problem is this can add stress to the holidays and none of us need that! According to a recent survey, the average American is going to spend $600 on gifts alone, for the...

If you need convincing, read on! We’ve got three reasons why gift cards are THE gift that people love! Just like cash but far less impersonal Sure, you can hand your cousin an envelope with a couple of twenties in it but that doesn’t scream “warm wishes for the season”! With gift cards, you can show you’ve been paying attention! Recipients...

The stores are starting to get geared up for the holidays so now is a good time to plan how you’re going to manage a time period that is often fun but can also be stressful. Self-care tends to be the last thing on our already busy holiday lists of things to do, but it shouldn’t be. You can’t be present and enjoy the holidays if you’re worn out by November.   Start...

Father’s Day is just around the corner and we know you want to find the perfect gift for your dad. The tie has been your staple for the last few years – and now you’re feeling stuck. You’re looking for the perfect gift that lets your dad know how thankful you are for him and you keep coming up short. Look no further, we have the perfect Last-Minute...

From, what seems like, the beginning of time, mothers were honored for all they do. In some cultures, it was one day a year and some, more often. Of course, we know every day should be set aside to honor mothers, but the modern era Mother’s Day was created by Anna Marie Jarvis in the early 1900’s. Anna Marie saw her mother tending to the wounded during the civil war...

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, which means that you’re hunting for the perfect gift for the beautiful, selfless, loving mom in your life.  It also means that newspapers, television, and the radio are awash with store ads and commercials. Businesses of every sort are telling you why their flowers, or their jewelry, or their candy, or their shoes are the...

The countdown has begun. Walk into any grocery store or drugstore this week and you’ll likely find the greeting card aisle teeming with searching, slightly frantic, slightly sweating sons, daughters, and spouses. You join the well-meaning ranks and search for a card that will make Mom smile, feel appreciated and promptly reappoint you as Mama’s Favorite....

If you’re looking for something unique this Valentine’s Day, why not try a couple’s massage? Now, this may cause some hesitation and perhaps a little apprehension — especially for men. However, you’ll be surprised that there are many benefits to a soothing couples massage. In fact, after the massage many couples keep coming back for more.  Benefits...

We all love the look of a person’s face when they receive the perfect gift. It’s even more satisfying if that look comes from a gift that you gave. You should pat yourself on the back, because holiday gift giving is no easy activity. How often do you end up “settling” for a gift and not getting the person the "perfect" item on their wish list?...

The holiday season is a time to spend with your family and friends, and if needed, you open your doors to allow guests to stay with you. We all know it’s the right thing to do, but that doesn’t mean you’re happy about it. Before you hit the panic button and freak out, try these couple of things to help ease your stress while hosting your guests.  Get...