Dear Case,

A friend of mine recently invited me over for dinner, along with a few of her other friends whom I am acquainted. Throughout the evening, each guest had separately asked me what I brought for the hostess. I am certain it wasn’t her birthday or another special occasion, and I thought it peculiar to expect that I would bring something. Even if I had, what business of theirs was it?  Read more>

Sometimes mom is the hardest to shop for – she has everything she needs and a lot of what’s on other lists has been done over and over again.  Check out what we recommend while you still have time to get some of our suggestions personalized for mom and in hand for her special day:  Read more>

Let me make it easy for you. If you have someone in your life that enjoys being in the garden or you are the “green” one, here’s a list that you can buy from or leave out for hints!  Read more>

Something from the heart!

Every year “they” (those who promote all things commercial and holiday related) seem to keep moving Christmas promotions earlier and earlier. This year while shopping for Halloween, yes Halloween, I started to see a splattering of Christmas themed decorations already sitting on the shelf, peering at me as if to say, “It’s almost time…you need to buy me now before it’s too late.”  Read more>

I thought it would be a piece ‘o cake in this day and age to find gifts galore that donate proceeds to charity, but sadly it wasn’t. No tool from Black&Decker could I find for prostate cancer research, no cute girly tee to help the MS Society…sigh. What is wrong with retailers?! Seriously. But below are really cute offerings by companies we love because they are doing something to make a difference.  Read more>

While the economy shouts out, “Bah, humbug!” retailers are begging for some figgy pudding. They are vying for our business and this holiday season should prove to be a buyer’s market even if you’re on a tight budget. In addition to sales, coupons and other promotions, many stores are offering layaway plans as a means of luring us under the mistletoe. So pucker up, shoppers, and check out the layaway policies of some of our favorite retailers:  Read more>

(Nor should it be your shopping goal)

If you’ve ever had a case of the “Januaries” you know how horrible they are: doubled over with bills, living on packs of ramen noodles, panicking as you drive to work on fumes.  Read more>