Tag: gifts
Christmas Cookie Magic: Creating Beautiful (and Delicious) Gifts
Last year, we decided to take a break from the typical office holiday gifts and get a little creative (and sweet) with regard to...
2023 Shop Fairfield County Holiday Gift Guide
We are thrilled to share our ninth annual, locally curated, and mom-approved holiday gift guide. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we want to...
The Best Children’s Boutiques in Fairfield County
Every time you blink, it seems like your children need new clothes. While I love the convenience and price points of chain stores, there...
An Award Winning Gift Shop In a Most Unusual Place
Mellow Monkey owner Howard Aspinwall never anticipated having a brick-and-mortar store when he opened Mellow Monkey as an online gift and home décor business....
The Gift of Mental Wellness
A few years ago, I had a friend who was planning to open a bookstore in her hometown. She wanted to create a space...
Your Presence is Present Enough
“Your presence is present enough” are the words written at the bottom of all our party invitations. I firmly mean it when I say...
Facebook Tag Sale Groups: Putting a New Spin on Online Holiday...
It started with a drum. Just your average plastic electronic drum that I purchased on my neighborhood Facebook tag sale group for $5. This...
Thinking Outside the {Gift} Box: Gifting Experiences
We love the idea of gifting experiences for the holidays. We asked our contributors for their favorite experience gifts, and we've put them together...
Etsy Shop Round-Up in CT
Imagine yourself at a craft fair. There are rows of tables as far as the eye can see, each covered with beautiful pieces of...
The Best Gifts for Your Host or Hostess
The holiday season is upon us, which means good food, good company, and attending lots of holiday get-togethers. Our calendar seems to get booked...