(NC)—This holiday season there are sound environment gift options for every taste. Choose greener gifts by keeping three guidelines in mind: locally sourced, thoughtfully personal and smart wrapping. A simple option is to find something grown or crafted in your area. Local wines, cheeses or seasonal arrangements are always a welcome gift. During the holiday [...]

(ARA) – Finding that perfect holiday gift for friends and family is always challenging. Clothes are difficult unless you know the perfect size and style. You can miss the mark on books and music if you’re not intimately familiar with the genres that interest the recipient. One type of gift that will never go out [...]

(ARA) – Worried about gift-giving this year? Don’t stress. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of detail, it’s easy to whip up the perfect present with the right personal touch, says Emmy award-winning chef and cookbook author, Giada De Laurentiis. “I love to add a homemade element, whether it’s a freshly baked dessert [...]

The holidays are a time of celebration, where goodwill is spread and gifts are exchanged with loved ones. As more people go green and give back in all aspects of their lives, it’s no surprise that great gifts now embrace this concept. This year, give something different that is sure to make everyone smile. Here [...]

Instead of battling crowded shopping malls and rising prices, Kim Jacobson is spending time in her garage, building holiday gifts in her home woodshop. For several years, the Minnesota-based occupational therapist has been handcrafting holiday presents as part of her husband Gary’s family’s unusual — and refreshing — annual gift exchange. “There’s only one rule,” [...]

The holiday season is a memorable time associated with fun, family and lots of presents. As you consider what to give the people on your gift list, why not try something different this year? Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores suggests, “Let’s make Christmas!” Handmade gifts are a trend across the country due to their highly [...]