Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:03:59 +0000
Summer is finally here, and the warm nights are ideal for al fresco meals highlighting summer’s bounty of fresh produce and delicious meats and fish cooked to perfection on outdoor grills. This welcome change of menu, however, often makes food and wine lovers wonder if they should be making a change in the wines they [...]Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:41 +0000
I adopted a kitten right before the holidays from the Humane Society. I think by now Jelly might be considered a cat. I never knew I could love a cat so much. I even researched what it means if my cat’s tail is in the upright position. It means the cat is content. If your [...]Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:34:35 +0000
Thanks to everyone who participating in GiftTree’s Father’s Day Contest. It was great to read so many heartfelt comments about dads. The winner is Natasha Marshall. Natasha will receive a GiftTree t-shirt while her dad will get our sold out Professional BBQ Gear gift, engraved with his name on the handle.
Not a winner this time? [...]Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:23:11 +0000
I’m a woman. Therefore (according to my husband) I’m sensitive, sarcastic, moody (all of these things rightfully so, might I add), and sometimes I just want some freaking cookies. Oh, cookies, what a precious gift to the world. I’m ashamed to admit that there are times when I whip up some cookie batter and it [...]Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:56:06 +0000
I was just looking for some dog gifts on our website and I came across Good Dog Gift Basket. It reminded me of the other they when I was playing with my roommate’s dogs. First of all, I recently moved in with a roommate that has 3 dogs and a cat, and I came from [...]Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:15:09 +0000
Father’s Day is June 21st this year, which is also the first official day of summer. What says Father’s Day and summer more than BBQ-ing? I can’t think of a single thing! This year, GiftTree would like to get one special dad geared up for some great summer BBQ. All you need to do is [...]Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:54:10 +0000
Many wine purists insist that single variety or varietal wines are preferable to blended wines, but limiting yourself to varietal wines for wine gifts and personal consumption often means you are missing out on some delicious and skillfully combined blends. Sure, it’s important to be familiar with varietal wines and to know, for instance, that [...]Fri, 29 May 2009 16:30:37 +0000
Ah, June…my absolute favorite time of year! The promise of summer ahead, hot days and cool nights, BBQ’s and friends, kids giddy with anticipation of summer break…and weddings!
Did you know June is the beginning of the most popular wedding season? It’s gotten first place for favorite month to get married, followed by August, September, and [...]Fri, 22 May 2009 17:55:11 +0000
Kalanchoe is an indoor plant that is very easy to care for. Most of the time people purchase the plant, wait till it blooms, and then simply then throw it away, not knowing how to make it rebloom. Here are the instructions to help your Kalanchoe plant rebloom.
The most important part that you need to [...]Mon, 11 May 2009 22:07:11 +0000
A big thank you to everyone who participated in GiftTree’s Mother’s Day Contest this year. It was difficult to choose just one, but in the end, Velma Greene was the winner.
Velma shared a little about her mom, Gloria, telling us that she was in the Navy, then taught school, and has really been there for [...]