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Gifts For The Wine Lovers In Your Life

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 12:00:26 +0000

Want to buy your friend a gift this holiday that she will probably devour in the first 24 hours that she receives?? If that doesn’t equal to the perfect, most well thought out, “I know you so well” gift then we are at a wine loss, literally. This Holiday give your friends something you know they will love … wine! This might be a subtle hint to our friends as well, but seriously it’s such a perfect gift for the ladies and gents out there that work hard and like to enjoy a savory glass of wine at the end of a long day. Plus!! A study out of Harvard University tracked a group of 20,000 women for 13 years and concluded that women who drank two glasses of wine a day were less likely to be obese. Other studies have confirmed that red wine can help the body burn fat. I mean … enough said. So this holiday, do your friends a healthy favor and send them a tasty bottle or two from Club W. They have personalized gift options that can be delivered straight to the recipient so no need to buy the infamous wine bag this time around and just […]

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Easy Handmade Gifts

Michelle Martin — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 14:38:28 +0000

Every time this year I like to make little handmade gifts for friends, family and co-workers. Last year I made sugar scrubs which were a big hit, but this year I wanted to do something that was helpful in the kitchen whether you are a baker or a master chef. I made rosemary infused olive oil and vanilla extract. Both were so easy to make, cost efficient and took no time at all. Most importantly it’s the thought, time and love that you put in to each handmade packaged gift. What you will need.. Vanilla Extract: Glass containers Vanilla Beans (about 6-8 beans) Bourbon, Vodka or Rum Rosemary Infused Olive Oil: Glass containers Rosemary (about 10-15 springs) Olive Oil (1/2 a gallon) Ensure you sterilize your glass containers before use. Simply boil a large pot of hot water and place containers for about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let them cool in water. Vanilla Extract: Split the vanilla beans lengthwise and scoop out the good stuff. Place in container along with the bean and fill with alcohol. Close and seal the lid tightly. The beans should steep for at least 2 months before use. And that’s it! Too easy. Rosemary Infused Olive Oil: […]

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10 Gifts Any Host Will Be Thankful For this Thanksgiving

Michelle Martin — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 13:00:11 +0000

Can you believe the holiday season is upon us? If the decorations displayed in every store or the commercials on TV weren’t enough, this blast of arctic weather sure is making me feel it. As you start penciling in holiday dinners and cocktail parties, why not get a head start on your gift list too? Here are my top 10 favorite gifts that have a personal feel any host will be thankful for. And the best part: they are all under $30! Potted Rosemary Trees wine tags Sugar Scrub- Our version Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Apron Cranberry Infused Vodka Slate State Cheese Board Spiced Cake Chalk Note Filled Candle Candy Apple Hostess Gift Pie Pan Rosemary Infused Olive Oil So whether you are the host this year or the lucky attendee, I hope this holiday host gift guide somehow makes its way in to your home. Please share with us any ideas you may have to delight any host this Holiday season! xo Michelle

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