Marketplace - Nov. 1, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Have you thought about holiday gifts?
The Christmas-music radio station is in full swing and the holiday aisle is pretty well stocked at Target, but have you given the holiday much thought?
Tags: holiday shopping, gifts

Marketplace - May 6, 2009
Great gifts remind mom you love her
Mother's Day is upon us -- it's this Sunday, May 10 -- and if you're at a loss for what to give mom, we've got some suggestions for you.
Tags: Mother's Day, flowers, Care4Hire, mom, gifts, what to get Mom

Living - Nov. 26, 2008
Do I really need a Slanket?
The Slanket is a blanket with sleeves. It's not on my Christmas list yet, but maybe I do need one.
Tags: slanket, blanket with sleeves, couch, lounging, tv, gifts

Marketplace - Nov. 19, 2008
A Bay View holiday
Besides food and writing, one of my other huge passions is Bay View, and with the holidays upon us, I thought it was a great time to share just a few ideas to get you started shopping locally-owned businesses for the holidays:
Tags: bay view, holiday shopping, gifts, palomino, dee's wine stop, groppi, bella's fat cat, rush-mor records

Marketplace - Nov. 18, 2008
Tree Boutique brings the Northwoods' best to you
Marie Maas may have a way you can have your tree, and smell it too. Merging her entrepreneurial spirit with her holiday spirit, she's launched The Tree Boutique, an online store for that quintessential icon of the season, the Christmas tree. And the best part is, they deliver.
Tags: the tree boutique, christmas tree, fir tree, gifts, holiday, marie maas