Friday, December 7, 2012
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For grandparents, that number might be a little higher.
Here's the first thing you need to know about holiday shopping for grandparents: We just can't get enough pictures of our grandchildren. Whether they're printed on Kodak paper or popped in as wallpaper on our iPad screens, grandparents love, love, love looking at those precious faces. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking in the right direction: These are available on-line through sites like Snapfish.com, or you can order them when you take your digital images or film to Walgreen's, CVS, Rite Aid, or wherever you order prints. My personal favorite is a 4x6 album that fits into my purse. (Go ahead, ask me about my grandchildren.) For more personalized help, head over to PostNet Dearborn where staff can help you put together a photo book…
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Make them or buy them, plus where to go to get them delivered.
Every Christmas season, the struggle begins: What do you get your inlaws? After seeing DVDs go unopened and sweaters sit in their box, my go-to gift for the "other" parents is a gift basket. And gift baskets work for other hard-to-please people on your list, too. Filled with foods, spa goodies for mom, wine and chocolates for your boss or even school supplies for your child's teacher, gift baskets are a great way to make a grand gesture with little fuss. They look beautiful, they always get used, and best of all: You control the contents, and the price. Here's a look at some local options for putting together that perfect gift basket: Michigan-made products, winter goodies packed in a "sleigh" basket, everything Italian—Westborn has gift …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Hand sanitizer, homemade gifts and edibles top the list for holiday gifts for teachers this year.
Whether it's to thank them for a job well done or apologize for your child's behavior, teachers should be high on everyone's holiday shopping list. Here are some fun, unique and practical gifts that will help show your child's teacher how much you appreciate them and the job they do. Making a homemade gift from the heart is always a special way to show someone you care, so this year, get the kids involved with original holiday recipe books written out by your children. Or how about homemade hot chocolate packets and let the kids decorate the packages? Helpful tip: Include two spoons to share. Or for the ambitious and talented parents, try knitting a scarf, mittens or hat. A truly thoughtful gift that is sure to come in handy during the …
Jessica Carreras
2:15 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
I'll take that as a Christmas gift, Adrienne! Especially if the Slow Jams Jam is Raspberry Lemon Verbena ... mmm. more ›