Holiday Gifting
Holiday gifting isn't only for the celebration of Christmas or Hanukkah. Here are some fun and interesting ways to create the MAGIC OF HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS throughout the year. Make Everyday a Holiday!
Make Your Valentines Day Memorable
MAKE YOUR VALENTINES DAY MEMORABLE There is no definitive origin of Valentine’s Day. As with many of today’s holidays, Valentine’s Day history has its roots in pagan celebrations. February has been the month of “love” dating back to ancient Athens. It’s possible that it was a Roman fertility festival. Another legend assigns the holiday to …
Are You Ready for Valentine’s Day
In our industry, we think of Christmas as the busiest and most profitable time of the year. Some businesses build their whole marketing program around this one holiday. But the savvy business owners understand that having year-round sales is what keeps that balance sheet in the red. Some say they never have much business for …
5 Best Gift Ideas for Pets and Their Owners
5 Best Gift Ideas for Pets and Pet Owners Giving your loved ones presents is one of the best parts of all family gatherings for holidays. But let’s not forget that pets are part of our families too. When you’re buying a present for a friend or family member who is a passionate pet lover, …
Creative Christmas Gift Baskets for Family and Friends
Holidays are just around the corner, and so is the time for last-minute gift shopping. However, it’s not always easy to figure out what people would appreciate the most, whether you’re shopping for your mom, neighbors, or in-laws. But there is one gift you cant go wrong with, regardless of who you’re giving it to. …
9 Reasons Why Holiday Gift Baskets are Great Corporate Gifts
The best time for business owners to show their appreciation to clients, customers, and friends is throughout the year with small gifts, cards, or even words. But most business owners use the holiday season to say Thank You. The holiday season can be a hectic time filled with plans for office parties, closing out the …
Hanukkah, Chanukkah – Which is it?
The word “Hanukkah” comes from the Hebrew word for “dedication” or”consecration.” In Jewish tradition, it celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of the King of Syria Antiochus IV Epiphanes and commemorates the “miracle of the container of oil.” According to the Talmud, at the re-dedication following the …
Tips for Stress Free Holiday Shopping
If you’re not one of the few to whom just thinking about holiday shopping brings gushes of excitement, enthusiasm and intense desire to rush out to the mall, then this article is for you. The countdown has begun. The big day will soon be here. Here are some hints on how to enjoy the holidays …
How to Budget for Holiday Gift Giving
Nothing can take a toll on your budget as much as the holiday season. Whether you’re buying presents for family and friends or running a business and looking for perfect corporate gifts, it’s imperative to set a budget for gift giving for the holidays and find ways to stick to it. If you are looking …
How to Make Holiday Shopping Easier
I’m not much of a store shopper anymore. I don’t get up at 4:oo in the morning to catch that great sale. Every time I go to the mall, it looks different as new stores replace old ones. Let’s face it. I live in Flagstaff, Arizona. I used to love going out to the mall …