It’s the day before Thanksgiving and all I can think about is food. Seems like the right time to share with you a lovely gourmet cookie shop I love – Platine Cookies. I received their platinum deluxe tin – chock full of 2 dozen cookies and brownies – as a gift, and devoured every morsel over the course of a week. I shared a few, and several friends agreed – these cookies are pretty darn good especially considering that you can get them in the mail.
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Gift Giving Made Easier
Real Simple just made my holiday shopping a heck of a lot easier – introducing: On The Go Gift Guides!
I’m not sure which genius on staff is responsible for this lightbulb moment, but I’m sure glad they came up with it. It’s reason enough to start your holiday shopping early this year and avoid that last-minute mad dash to the mall…
Sweet Birthday Tradition
When it comes to Birthday gifts, it’s really the thought that counts…and if you’re like me, those thoughts count even more when they involve delicious, homemade baked goods!
My mother Ginny has a very sweet tradition (pun intended) I wanted to share here: every year, for her best friend’s birthday, she bakes a cake from scratch and delivers it by hand to her friend’s house, usually presented on a beautiful cake stand.
Last-Minute Father’s Day Ideas
It’s Friday night, Father’s Day is on Sunday, and you haven’t gotten him a gift yet. You’re not alone.
I’m no stranger to the last-minute gift scramble; there’s still plenty of time to go out and snag something special for the Dad in your life. It’s too late to order online, but most will find one of these stores nearby (and all sites have a Store Locator tool so you can). Best of all, since we’re nearing the end of June, many stores have already started to mark-down their summer items, so it’s easier to get a bargain.
Here are a few Dad-specific suggestions:
Get Him Grilling
Williams-Sonoma Mesh Grill Top Fry Pan, $30. He can saute all sorts of smaller, chopped-up veggies and sides in it while he grills the meat – so Dad can take charge of the entire meal for once.
Easy Summer Gifting
With the month of June fast approaching, I’ve got gift-giving on my mind. A nice way to get organized is to shop ahead for the special occasions already on your calendar, and stock-up on a dozen or so (less specific) gift items to stash away – this way you’ll have a reserve of hostess and thank you gifts at the ready when a last minute party or weekend invite pops up. Online ordering makes this a cinch…
