As a pet owner to two Shih Tzu’s I am always looking for fun treats to give them for being so cute! Of course we can’t forget about the kitties either. They do eat other treats besides catnip you know! Well, I couldn’t stop laughing when I stumbled upon these insanely cute treats called... Read more »
Though most of us attribute Daylight Saving Time to Benjamin Franklin, it was actually entomologist and astronomer George Vernon Hudson who put the concept on the map more than a century after Franklin birthed the idea. And he did so in order to collect bugs! Hudson was a postal worker by day and an... Read more »
I may not have any children of my own, but I do have the honor of being the Aunt of eight boys and two girls, all between the ages of 6-13. And, they all love me! (If I do say so myself) And after all of this practice, I definitely know a thing or... Read more »
While I was thinking of what to write about for the fairly un-giftable occasion of St. Patrick’s Day, I got fixated on the idea of luck. What is luck? Some believe in the old adage, “Luck favors the well prepared.” But what does “prepared” mean anyway? Well, I did some research and apparently if... Read more »
When it comes to gift ideas for dad, as a gift editor, the two most frequent gifting challenges often heard are “he doesn’t want anything” or “he has everything already”. Since going gift-less for dad is not an option, it’s time to get creative and dip deep into the Gift Guru bag of tricks.... Read more »
Not surprisingly, I love giving gifts. That said, I’m not super crafty and am no gift-wrapping aficionado. But, one easy way to zip-up a bland box is by adding fun and unique gift toppers. There are a million directions to take here, but think either “decorative” or “mini-gift”. A creatively topped package really enhances... Read more »
Do you have a loved one in your life that eats and breathes history? In honor of President’s Day which is celebrated on the third Monday in February, we’re giving you a gift guru approved list of everything a history lover wants. Personalized Pin Your Journeys World Map: For the globe-trotting history buff, mark... Read more »
I am in the early stages of redecorating my NYC apartment (translation – small space) It’s a great time to give an old space a facelift, since home trends are showing a lot of mixing different styles together for a more eclectic feel. I am trying to add in some modern elements along with... Read more »
With the tech and gadget world evolving at a dizzying pace, it’s sometimes hard to keep up with all the products and technology. But a new and quickly growing class of products is actually pretty easy to understand…although it’s not that easy to say. The “phablet” is a hybrid device that combines the utility... Read more »
One trend that we can’t wait to see more of in 2013 is Black and White geometric prints. Everything from decor to fashion will be covered in the most high-contrast color combination there is. In case you haven’t noticed, black and white patterns have been popping up all over the place from the costumes... Read more »
