Valentine the Saint The legend of St Valentine and who he was in connection with the famous heart dappled holiday has changed over time. Many with versions varying depending on history’s take. Some say St Valentine (actually known as Valentinus) was actually three different men, who all lived around the same time and died as […]
New Relationships on Valentine’s Day Most employers give new employees a 3 month probationary period, they figure they’ll know in that time if the hire is a good match; fits in with colleagues, gets the job done, etc. 3 Months is probably a good amount of time to know if your new relationship will be […]
Sticking to your New Year Resolution Maybe you plan to ring in 2020 with a New Year Resolution to quit smoking, lose weight, exercise more, not sweat the small stuff. And maybe these resolutions sound familiar — maybe just like the ones you made a year ago! So how can you ensure that your determination […]
How do you choose the perfect gift for someone? It’s something we can all relate to. At some point in our lives you can pretty much guarantee we’ve been sitting scratching our heads, trawling through search engines or spending countless hours traipsing around shopping centers and malls trying in vain to find that perfect gift. […]
Trying to find the perfect gift for someone can be hard. Then, adding the stress of the holidays can make it even harder. When looking for unique holiday gift ideas, it’s better to get a jump on things and prepare ahead of time. You can take advantage of time and stock up on gifts that […]
Celebrating Friendsgiving Friendsgiving, Similar to Thanksgiving, involves a celebration with a nice sit-down dinner. The difference? It’s a friends-only event. Usually scheduled for a Wednesday before or after Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving is a less-formal celebration where fun is always on the menu. With this in mind, feel free to get extra creative with your hostess gift. […]
Do You Know These Fall Holidays? You can feel fall coming from a mile away but do you know these fall holidays? The pumpkin spice lattes, the sweaters, and other #basicgirl things start to flood into stores. We all know that there is a holiday devoted to dressing up and eating. For feasting with our […]
Extra Spooky Halloween Decorations Here are some Extra Spooky Halloween Decorations for your holiday enjoyment. Create a space that will have your Halloween guests looking for an escape. Eyeballs, hairy-legged spiders and dripping, melty blood? “Oh my!” is right. Wicked Welcome Greet visitors in a ghoulish fashion. This group of dangling ghosts will send chills down guests’ […]
Today is Friday the 13th, a date many consider unlucky. Here are 13 freaky facts about the 13th. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobia (also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia). More than 1 in 3 people feel scared on Friday the 13th. Every year has at least one Friday 13th and at most three. More […]
Three Flower Themed Birthdays for Children Planning a kids’ birthday party can seem like another chore to check off the list so here are 3 Flower Themed Birthdays for Children. It doesn’t have to be with a little creativity. When kids are at a certain age, birthday parties all become the same thing: pizza, a […]
Say Something Roses Display your love and affection with a custom message with our Say it With Roses collection. Whether you’re looking to say ‘I love you’ or just wanting to display a single letter with their favorite color of roses, this collection is the definitely one to remember when it comes to gift giving. […]
3 Interesting and Fun August Holidays Check out these 3 Interesting and Fun August Holidays. National Girlfriend Day Celebrated on the 1st of August, National Girlfriends Day is a holiday on which guys take the time to show their girlfriends how important they are to them and is also a holiday celebrated by women to […]
Summer Anniversary Gift Ideas A wedding anniversary should always be marked with a special and thoughtful gift. With so many different gift ideas out there to choose from, making a decision on what to buy your partner on your wedding anniversary can sometimes be tough. Especially if you and your significant other got married in […]
BBQ Party Ideas Nothing says summertime quite like a barbecue. From time spent out in the yard soaking up some sun to the scent of something delicious being cooked on the grill. A barbecue is a great way to celebrate summer birthdays and warm weather holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. In […]
Make your 4th of July special We commemorate Independence Day each year, it is such a special day that we should put every effort to ensure that our loved ones feel appreciated. Apart from spending the 4th of July with them, we also need to do something special. That which they will remember for the […]
Getting a special gift for your anniversary can be a challenge! With so many options to choose from, you want the best gift for your significant other to love and appreciate. Celebrating this amazing milestone with the one you love is an exciting time and definitely a day to look forward to (and not to […]
The Easter celebrations are just around the corner and with that means, Easter baskets! Easter baskets is a fun way to put our loved ones in the spirit of spring no matter what age. Although it’s easier to buy pre-made easter baskets in store, why not get creative and make custom baskets yourself? Not only […]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and with all of the special women in our lives, they deserve the absolute best! With so many options to choose from, we want to make sure that our moms feel loved on her special day and every other day of the year. In celebration of all moms, […]
What makes mason jars esthetically pleasing is their versatility of uses. Not only are they reusable and environmentally friendly, but they can be used for hundreds of things. They are easy to customize for cheap, effortless gifts and they look great in any space. Though there are hundreds of ways to transform a basic mason […]
Flowers are a simple and timeless way to bring life into your home– or any living space! They can completely make a statement in a room or add a charming detail to any area. Whether you have fresh or faux flowers, show their beauty for guests to enjoy or for your living space aesthetic. Here […]
Mother Theresa once said, “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” Personalized, custom gifts make a huge difference in the way we gift to others, especially if they mean a lot to us. Adding your personal touch to any gift is what make special celebrations memorable and fun. […]
Ready to ask for her hand in marriage? These are the moments that you both will cherish forever and it is such a special time in your lives. You want this day to be special for the both of you. But, nothing to be nervous about! Here are six unforgettable ways you can pop the […]
Gift baskets follow the idea of giving a few small things around the concept of something else, like birthdays, babies, holidays, and celebrations. Individual items in the gift basket themselves can be small, but it’s the presentation, effort, and thought that makes it so memorable. There are many gift basket companies where you can choose […]
If you believe that love can never die, then good news for you! There are now roses that will say it for you! As we approach Valentine’s Day, many people depend on roses and bouquets of flowers to offer as a token of their affection and undying love. The problem is, roses do die. And […]
There are many unusual and surprising uses for soap around your home. Soap is a versatile thing to have, even if you prefer liquid soap for personal hygiene purposes. We’ve listed several ways to use soap around your home, below. Creative Ways to Use Soap in Your Home Stop the Squeaks A bar of soap […]
Soap, by definition, is an alkali mixed with fats, and when combined with lye, a process called saponification happens, creating soap. Saponification not only allows the liquid and oils to mix but also creates the chemical reaction that gives soap its cleansing properties. You can’t make soap without lye, but there are pre-made melt-and-pour soaps […]
