Celebrations and holidays dot everyone’s calendar. An important component of these festive times are the gifts that serve as mementos and gestures of affection. Bridal party gifts, hostess presents and birthday treats are just a few of the many gifting ideas. Gifts can also be given for no major reason at all, except to show that you care.
The best gifts are those that no one else has. read more »
Food is a universal language that is a big part of just about any tradition, and the December holidays are no exception. There is no celebration without some good food with good friends. So it’s a sure bet that edible gifts, especially when personalized to the recipient’s preferences, are going to be a hit.
The Kitsap Peninsula abounds with gift ideas for discriminating gourmands. From meats/cheeses and food baskets, to gourmet chocolate and organic coffee — a variety of possibilities will have your friend or family member saying “Yum.” read more »
Personalized gifts send a clear message: that the gift-giver has gone out of their way to select a special gift for the recipient. And while “personalized” often calls to mind monograms and ID bracelets, there are a number of options that gift givers have this holiday season to add that extra, personal touch to their purchases.
Engraving and embroidery read more »
For those people who are tired of the hunt for the next trendy Christmas gift and dread the idea of giving more “stuff” to their friends and family, Kitsap County has an enticing offer: Give experiences instead.
The county joined this year the Waste Free Holidays program that was started out by King County more than a decade ago. The program, which now also includes the cities of Seattle and Tacoma as well as Thurston County, has received national acclaim. read more »
Charles “Chuck” Haselwood, died from heart failure Saturday, Oct. 28, at Harrison Medical Center, at the age of 83. The well-known auto dealer, developer, and philanthropist was the true embodiment of the rags to riches story, building one of the largest car dealership empires in the state, and leaving behind a legacy of both incredible business success and overwhelming generosity towards his community. read more »
It’s a common sentiment for many people that the spirit of Christmas is lost in the bargain-hunting, trend-seeking gift buying experience that has become the tradition of the modern holidays. All it takes is a glimpse at the crowd spending the night outside a department store a day or two before the release of the latest videogame console , and it’s clear why so many people are disenchanted with Christmas. read more »
It’s that time of year again. Stores are filled with holiday shoppers, searching for the perfect gift for friends, loved ones, even co-workers and employees.
For many gift givers, that perfect gift comes in the form of jewelry. In 2005 US consumers spent nearly $59 billion on jewelry and watches, according to the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. And, as with the rest of the retail industry, jewelry stores frequently earn between 25 and 40 percent of those annual revenues during the holiday shopping season. read more »
This time of year, so many people flounder when it comes to purchasing gifts for people they actually know that the thought of purchasing a gift for a boss or coworker can throw them into a tailspin. read more »
As the Christmas season winds down, many retail outlets become quiet for a while, having had survived the busiest time of the year. But there is one place that picks up the pace in December and doesn’t stop when the clock ticks in the New Year — your neighborhood day spa. read more »
