Food features prominently throughout the holiday season. Family meals around the holiday dinner table are a cherished tradition in millions of households, and food also plays a central role during seasonal gatherings with friends and colleagues. Food also can feature prominently throughout Chanukah...
The feeling of giving a gift and watching the recipient smile broadly after peeling away the wrapping is part of what the makes holiday season such a special time of year. Matching presents to people is not always easy, but when shoppers pull it off, the smile on a loved one's face is quite the...
Mother's Day is a special time for children to show their appreciation for their mothers, grandmothers and the other special women in their lives. Older children typically are capable of designing their own Mother's Day crafts or even shopping for gifts for Mom, while younger children will likely...
Mother's Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they're loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don't want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother's Day.
No two moms are the same, and though standards like flowers and greeting cards...
Valentine's Day sparks one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Though it might not inspire the masses quite like Black Friday, Valentine's Day compels millions of people to find gifts for that special someone in their lives each February. In fact, the National Retail Federation's Annual...
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Happy holidays from the Extension horticulture team! We are diverting from our usual articles and sharing gratitude and giving in this issue. We wish all of you, our dedicated readers and fellow gardeners, a safe and healthy holiday...
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and reflect on one's blessings. In 2022, Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on October 10, while Americans celebrate on November 24. In anticipation of these holidays, here are some interesting facts about the Thanksgiving celebration.
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Experiential gifts shift the emphasis from tangible items to building memories through experiences. Various studies have indicated that the memories gained through experiences may surpass the exhilaration and happiness of receiving a material item. What's more, experiential gifts may be something...
Holiday shoppers know that, seemingly every year, there's one person on their shopping list who's hard to shop for. Seniors may fit that bill, as many have already accumulated a lifetime's worth of goods and gadgets. That's why experiential gifts can be such a good fit for seniors come the holiday...
Home improvement projects enable homeowners to transform their homes into their ideal living spaces. According to iProperty Management, most homeowners in the United States spent between $5,000 and $10,000 improving their homes in 2018. And it doesn't stop there, as home improvement sales are...