Father's Day Gifts for the Dad that has it all.

For the father that has it all, If Only has the answer to the Father's Day dilemma:

"I don't know what to get him, he already has everything!"

For the beverage enthusiast who enjoys a fine cocktail If Only offers a Cocktail of the Month Collection

 A collection of 35 recipes by our roster of star mixologists to make the ultimate gift for the cocktail lover in your life. The collection debuts with an elegant polished lacquered recipe box, a hand signed recipe from Master Mixologist Dale Degroff, and eleven classic drink recipes. Each subsequent month, two seasonal recipes from our master mixologists will arrive in their mailbox to complete the collection. 

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Do Valentine's Day Differently

Are you looking for unique Valentine's Day ideas? Here is a spin on three traditional Valentine's Day favorites. 

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3 Must-Haves for the Dog Lover

 

Are you a dog lover or wanting to give a dog lover a special gift? Maybe your dog's birthday is coming up and you need to buy Sparky a new toy. Rediscover how awesome and fun it is to spoil your dog with these unique dog products! Here are the 3 must-haves for the dog lover.

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Buy Gifts Year-Round

Here is a strategy for saving a bundle of money by shopping year-round for gifts.
I have always waited until the last minute to buy gifts for my family’s birthdays, Christmas, anniversary, Father’s Day etc. Every year I know these dates are coming but I am never prepared and spend hours searching for that perfect gift at the last minute. Does that sound like you? This year that is going to change. Here is how I am going to buy gifts year-round.

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Locks of Love Before and After Haircut

My good friend and blog contributor, Elise cut off 14.5 inches of her hair for Locks of Love.
Do you have at least 10 inches of hair that needs to be cut? Most stylists are familiar with the Locks of Love guidelines but just to be sure you can print out the guidelines and review with your stylist.

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White Christmas Clusters

Tis the season for great baking item sales at the grocery store. This time of year is great to stock up on baking supplies like, sugar, chocolate chips and nuts. One afternoon I was craving chocolate and opened the door to my pantry and put this super easy recipe together.

I reference the boiler method for the chocolate. If you don't know what that is read my recipe for Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips. Yes, I love Ghirardelli chocolate and will melt it down and dip anything in it.

If using an ice tray lightly spray vegetable oil onto the tray. This will help when popping the candy out of the tray and will not affect the taste. Just like removing ice from the tray twist the tray. The candy should come right out.

You can fit the batch into 1, 14 cube ice tray but if you want smaller candies and more quantity fill only half way. If you don't have ice trays or chocolate molds you can spoon out the candy onto wax paper.

If you prefer chocolate molds Amazon has a really pretty CK Products 1-1/4-Inch Snowflake Chocolate Mold or Christmas Tree, Bells, Wreath, and Candy Canes Chocolate Mold  

 

These little clusters have a beautiful presentation on a china plate. If you know someone that is a white chocolate fanatic these would make a wonderful homemade gift. You can pick up little boxes at your local craft store. Line the box with wax paper and BOOM you have a delicious gift.

Above, the first picture is of the double boiler method. The steam heats the chocolate in the glass bowl melting it down. Keep stirring so the chocolate doesn't burn.
The funny thing about the ice tray is that I don't think my kids know it is really for ice.

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How to Grow Amaryllis

The beginning of November is the time to plant Amaryllis bulbs to have blooms around Christmas time. You should have already started to see Amaryllis bulbs in your local garden shops. Find a pretty pot or paint a pot for an added personal touch if you are giving the Amaryllis as a gift.You can even find Amaryllis bulb planting kits that come with a flower pot and can buy them online here: Amaryllis Kit: Apple Blossom + Plastic Pot/Saucer/Bulb

These are super easy to grow and make gorgeous gifts. Just follow these steps and you will have beautiful Amaryllis this holiday season.

Plant a single bulb in a 6-7 inch flower pot or 3 bulbs in a 10 -12 inch pot.  Make sure the flower pot is sturdy and heavy so the plant will not tip over when it reaches maturity.

Use a fast draining potting soil and cover the bulb leaving the tip of the bulb exposed.

Place the pot in direct sunlight and water sparingly with lukewarm water.

Your Amaryllis will begin to bloom in 8 - 10 weeks. Enjoy this stunning flower.

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What to Pack in an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

Operation Christmas Child National Collection week is November 18 -25. Wondering what to pack? Here are some ideas to get you started on packing your special shoebox for a child. Please check Samaritan's Purse for the complete instructions and details of what you can and can not pack.

List of Flowers & Produce to Grow & Give

I love to garden and I love to give away what I grow. It gives an extra personal touch on a special gift. Are you a gardener? Show off your harvest by using hashtag #Grow2Give on Instagram.

Here is a list of things you can grow in your garden for you to enjoy and have enough to give to others.

Flowers that make a beautiful bouquet.
Roses - David Austin English Roses are beautiful & fragrant. 
Hydrangeas - This gorgeous ball of blooms holds well in a vase for up to 4 days.
Zinnias - These are so colorful and so easy to grow. They will instantly put anyone in a better mood.
Gardenia - The blooms are so fragrant their scent can fill a room.


Produce that produces.
Tomatoes - Easy to grow and you won't be able to eat them all yourself.
Potatoes -  Depending on how many plants you have you may have buckets of potatoes.
Fresh Herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, sage etc.) - Dry the herbs out and put in little jars to give out.
Cucumbers - Once cucumbers get growing you can't keep up. Don't let a good cucumber go to waste.

Our friends love it when we bring them goodies from the our garden.