(ARA) – Just like clockwork, after indulging with family and friends on Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season was off and running, with eager gift seekers lining up and clicking through for Black Friday and Cyber Monday finds. But as the holidays inch closer, the seasonal spending spectacular can start to take its toll. The stress [...]

(ARA) – As the holiday season approaches, many people start wondering how they’re going to get everything done. From shopping for gifts and decorating the house to hosting parties and visiting relatives – and more – the list feels endless. And adding all of these things to an already hectic lifestyle can seem next to [...]

I have a very important man in my life, my husband, who I shall be shopping for very soon.  I was thinking about how easy it is to get crappy gifts for men.  It may be because shopping for men seems harder to me than shopping for women. I can always score points with a [...]

This year I’m planning on giving gift sets from Sephora to the lucky ladies in my life.  Sephora is a leading provider of all things beauty-related.  They offer makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath & body, hair and beauty tools & accessories. Personally, I can never have enough perfume!  One great gift Sephora is offering this year [...]

(ARA) – Nothing says how much you value a person more than a personalized handcrafted card or gift. And making your own can be far easier on your budget than buying from the store. So consider putting your creative skills to the test this year. Where to start? No need to be a computer guru [...]

For years I would kill myself trying to find all the loved ones on my Christmas list their perfect gifts.  I would drag myself all over town and fight horrible traffic and long lines.  That was until last year when I discovered the ease of giving gift cards! I love to receive gift cards so [...]

(ARA) – The holiday season is an important time of year to celebrate with loved ones and show them how much you care. It is also a great opportunity to help those in need by considering gifts that give back and help those in need. Your gifts can do more than make you and your [...]

(ARA) – Shopping for the perfect gift for kids and teenagers can be tough. It’s hard to know what they’re going to like, especially without a “wish list” in hand as you head out to the stores. Get ahead of the crowds and make sure you come home with a gift they are sure to [...]

(ARA) – Gift cards will be the most requested gift this year, with nearly 55 percent of consumers reporting they would like to receive a gift card this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. Each year, 70 percent of consumers purchase a gift card as a holiday gift and for the fifth year [...]