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…
VIDEO: Family Find Vintage Christmas Gifts in Attic From Late Great-Grandparents—And the Unwrapping Goes Viral
Sweet and Savory Ideas for Homemade Food Gifts to Make for Your Loved Ones
The best gifts are homemade from the heart. For Belinda Smith-Sullivan, a chef, author, and food entrepreneur in Trenton, South Carolina, “if I really want to show someone how important they are to me, I show that in the form of a handmade food gift.” Growing up, her family was “of very modest means, and…
Gift Books for Gardeners
If you have ever seen a hydroponic gardening system, especially a DIY project to build your own hydroponic system, you probably saw a lot of pipes and pumps. If you are not a plumber, you were probably not impressed. These systems tend to be ugly and only meant to be used in the garage or…
Smart Gifts for Gardeners
With the shipping problems across the country, many of us are looking for garden gift ideas closer to home. American-Made Outdoor Furniture If you are looking for outdoor furniture, check out Berlin Gardens LLC in Berlin, Ohio. They make a wide variety of tables, chairs, pergolas, and gazebos out of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is…
Proven Strategies to Cut the Cost of Christmas
Can you feel the tug? It’s the strong pull of the culture that works hard to get the best of us this time of year, to get us to spend more than we should. The best way to counter that force is to have strategies in mind ahead of time, before we feel we have…
The Best Food and Drink Subscription Boxes: Edible Gifts That Keep on Giving
What could be a better gift for the foodies on your list than one they can eat or drink? A gift that shows up every month! They’ll think warmly of you all year long when you surprise them with one of these subscriptions. Carnivore’s Delight Porter Road Butcher’s Choice Box This is like having a…
A DIY Gift Basket: Homemade Mulled Wine
During this season of giving, keep your gifts rich and real with homemade and locally sourced products, foraged decorations, and repurposed items. A gift need not be pricey or fancy, and when it’s homemade, it conveys a personal, meaningful touch. Look to your community and Mother Nature for inspiration. There’s an abundance of natural gifts…
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
As we enter the holiday season in earnest, it’s time to think about meaningful giving. Regardless of what you give, it’s an act of cherishing the people in our lives with heartfelt tokens of appreciation, gratitude, and generosity. Here are our picks for thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. The Gift of Rest Hatch…
The Ultimate Guide to Flawless Regifting
The act of regifting—passing on as new a gift someone else gave you—is controversial but only because of those who do a noticeably bad job of it. If every act of regifting were carried out flawlessly, no one would have the occasion to find it distasteful. The secret to flawless regifting is to know and…
Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts
Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano, and chives in my garden, here came a note from Ginny M. of Minnesota: “I love using flavored vinegars. How can I make my own?” Her note reminded me that herb vinegars are so easy to make, but…
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