​Food gifts are a favorite of mine for long-distance relatives, and those times I find myself not knowing what to get someone. They apply to every occasion, can easily be made personal to the giftee, and come gifting ready in the mail, so you don't have to worry about them missing out on the excitement of opening their gift. In this post, I'm sharing the best food gifts I've come across over the years, and tips on making them unique to the individual.

​Saving for the holidays and sticking to a Christmas budget can feel stressful, particularly without a strategy in place. To bring a sense of ease and enjoyment to all the celebrations ahead, I'm sharing money-saving tips and best practices for the holiday season. 

Attending a gift market is the perfect way to get inspired and begin feeling the holiday cheer. Even if you're not ready to make purchases yet, I find it's great to start thinking about your list, especially those hard to buy for people. To help in bringing joy to your loved ones, I'm sharing themes and present ideas noteworthy from my local gift market.

Preparing a cheese and meat board as an appetizer is a favorite hostess go-to of mine. It's something that can easily be prepped beforehand and set out for people to graze and socialize while you greet everyone and get the party started. Foreplanning the components of these snack displays is a key element to their success and can sometimes feel overwhelming, which led me to share my tips and tricks for creating an aesthetically pleasing and tasty charcuterie board.

Candy cottages are ready-to-go and reusable for gingerbread house decorating. Not having to bake bread and a quick assembly time makes this kit a wonderful year-round home activity for kids. 

​Are you looking for fun and creative Halloween activities for a night in or a party you're hosting? We've got you covered with this post full of inspiration and downloads for a spooktacular Halloween. 

​Easter is when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It signifies rebirth and eternal life, and the traditions of the Easter bunny, eggs, and baskets are symbolistic of this celebration and are integral to the essence of Easter. To help in celebrating these traditions, we're sharing unique ways to gift chocolate and candy alternatives for everyone's Easter baskets.

Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate and give thanks for all of our blessings throughout the year. Being able to gather together with family and friends over a homecooked feast is also a bonus. In today's post, we're sharing Thanksgiving gift ideas for all gift occasions you may come across to celebrate this day of gratitude.

​Whether you're looking for yourself or hostess gifts, there are many fun and spirited gift options for the 4th of July, and we're sharing them today.