Archive for 'Seasonal'

Independence Day is hot (and in some parts of the country, humid), filled with activity and down right exhausting. But with a few simple accessories, it can be a comfortable, carefree day the whole family will love. Some of the top accessories on my list this summer include:
Leighton Hat Brelli Set. This reversible bucket hat [...]

Long days and warm, starry nights are what summer is all about. But between wet swimsuits, sandy shoes and sunburn protection creams, it’s can be tough to keep your clean clothes clean in your suitcase. So to help you along the way this summer we’ve found some great ideas that will make organizing and protecting [...]

Memorial Day is the first big, carefree weekend of summer. And along with the swimsuits, flip-flops and sunglasses come towels, picnic blankets, sunscreen and a plethora of other things to cart along with you. But instead of using your college backpack – with its frayed straps and threadbare body – let your summer tote give [...]

Whether you live in a drought state or one of the rainiest climates in the country, with a great umbrella stashed in your car, house or everyday carry-all, you can seek shade or shelter from the storm in the push of a button. And the good thing is that reliable umbrellas aren’t expensive, which means [...]

No matter how much you think she’ll love that frilly negligee from a store swathed in red and pink – trust me… what most women really want for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful gift that she can actually get some use out of. But red and pink aren’t out of the question. Some useful, pretty [...]

Valentine’s Day just might be the ultimate “Hallmark holiday,” but that doesn’t mean the loved ones in your life are ready to forgo the gifts. After all, young or old, male or female, a token of appreciation for all you do is always appreciated. So with that, I begin my seasonal gift series dedicated to [...]

Secret Santa gifts aren’t meant to be serious or costly. They’re just little bits and bobs that bring a smile to someone’s face and during the season of cheer and good will. But the thing about little gifts is that they can be just as stressful to find, so we’ve come up with a work [...]

I don’t know about the guys in your life… but the men in mine are notoriously tough to buy for. So to help women everywhere give something special to the men they know I’ve compiled a list of five fabulous items that are guaranteed to bring a smile to their face.
Poker Players. With either the [...]

Whether you’re married, in a relationship or just friends with a woman you’d like to recognize with a token of your appreciation, we have some great ideas that will bring a smile to her face, without breaking your budget. So before you offer up a tasty (although uninspired) box of chocolates or yet another scarf, [...]

Nothing gets families in the spirit of the season like a sleigh ride (or horse-drawn carriage ride if you don’t live in a place that looks like a winter wonderland), caroling and hanging lights in the trees outside your windows.
The only downside is that if you don’t have the right accessories for the season, [...]