Holidays are right around the corner and it's time to think how we are going to get all the gifts on our shopping list without going bankrupt. It might be easier than you think if you know a few savings tips, especially when the time of the year is very frugal-friendly with Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching.

I am on a quest to give it a try to all 3 Chewy Polar Paws Goody Boxes this Christmas season. We have tested Polar Paws box dedicated to medium and large dogs, then puppies, and not it's small dogs' turn. Our own dog, German shepherd Oska, doesn't care that much about the size and age; she loves to rip apart any toy she ever sets her sites on.

For many years, as far as I can remember, I loved getting new Christmas stockings. At first I cared about big, fluffy, and funny. Then I slowly realized the value of custom made things, including Christmas stockings.

If I had to choose one word to describe my Christmas decor, it would be - gnomes. I have been truly obsessed with gnomes for a while now, so much so that my family has got some seriously good material for teasing me. I have gnomes for all the main holidays of the year.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and you know what that means? It means that when you lie on your back, you have flat stomach and love yourself, but as soon as you roll to the side, all that turkey, stuffing, and pies also fall to the side, thanks to all those family nights out and home feasts that symbolize the end of November every year.

We are faithful BarkBox customers and have been for a while. Our dog Oska seems to prefer BarkBox toys and treats to all others. She gets excited every time she gets the brown box delivered. I think she can smell it from a distance.

Whether you are selling something in a store or online, the period between Black Friday and Christmas means big sales and majority of your early income. eBay sellers are no exception and the same rules apply to them if they want to make some serious money:

Grandmas are special and they often hold entire families together. Their love is unconditional, their hugs are warm, their wisdom is unrivaled, and we know we don't have unlimited time to show how much we appreciate them, so let's shower them with the best of everything this holiday season!

Thanksgiving is over and hopefully we all survived it with only a few pounds gained. I know I did, and I give lots of credit to Nutrisystem, with the help of which I lost enough weight going into the holidays to stay somewhat afloat after a long week and getaway with friends to a lake house, where we, yes, ate and ate, and also ate.

Bass Pro Shops everywhere are like outdoor wonderlands all year round, so there is little surprise that come November and they all become Santa's Wonderlands, inviting families for free fun and some pre-Christmas retail therapy.

Holidays are upon us and so many people are still struggling with what to give to their loved ones. Sounds familiar? It would be so nice to really immerse into holiday spirit and decking of the halls without an added stress about all the gifts for your friends and sisters.

Christmas is the magical time when all the family gets together and exchange gifts. Kids believe in miracles and while there are preschool children in the family you do your best to create festive atmosphere at home.

To tell the truth, I like preparing for the biggest holiday of the year more than celebrating it. The excitement associated with choosing gifts for the family and friends, hopes for the future and plans for the upcoming year inspire and motivate for further achievements.

It seems that Christmas is coming early as many retailers are bring cool weather in with early fall and winter specials. Starbucks, for example, already introduced its Pumpkin Spice Latte and Walmart is releasing its red hot toy list for the upcoming winter holidays.

While we have plenty of sales and enticing deals happening all the way through November and Christmas, most discounts don't end on December 25th anymore. In fact, some after Christmas sales are even bigger than before the holiday.

Come Christmas morning and your Facebook and Instagram feed gets filled with happy families wearing matching pajamas while opening gifts. It looks wonderful and many families have a tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve just to find matching flannel jammies for everyone with reindeer all over them for the next morning.

If you have some women in your life that seem to already have everything, you might be in trouble this gift giving season. Even if that might be hard to believe, there are still plenty of gifts that will make the fanciest lady in your life very happy come Christmas 2019.

As long as I remember myself every Christmas my mom placed Christmas stockings near the fireplace in the living room and we rushed to check them the first thing in the morning.

Christmas time is a magical time when we look forward to having a chance to make the most coveted dreams come true. However, the holiday season can be a little bit stressful if you have an extensive list of people you want to express your affection to.

With the holidays approaching it's important to stock up on delicious treats to present to family and friends. Winter holidays is the time to spend with the family and enjoy free time together. Hickory Farms treats and gourmet foods is an excellent delicious gift to present.

All my friends and family know that if they want to do something special for me, they can take me to Rogers Gardens any time of the year, but especially around Christmas.

When it comes to gift giving, few things beat LEGO sets, be it for adults or kids. Putting an elaborate Lego creation together is great for mind and soul, and this is why Lego is now considered a mindfulness activity, helping kids and adults stay calm.

Is it just me or everything around us seems to be getting more and more adaptable, custom, and personalized? I feel like if my kids won't have at least some personalized supplies, they will feel left behind. On the other hand, I might be a minority with all this personalization, but I quite like it.

Christmas is coming up and the evidence is everywhere: Costco Christmas decorations, Hobby Lobby shelves full of Christmas supplies, and an occasional Jingle Bells song here and there.

While I am not the first one to run and get a Christmas tree before I even buy a Thanksgiving turkey, the time is ripe for it now that all the thanks have been given. Getting a live tree is our tradition and a super important one, but what matters most to me are the ornaments that go on that tree.

Chewy is my best friend for all seasons and all occasions that our dog has to celebrate. Currently it's all hands on deck for Christmas for our family; so naturally, Oska is ready for extra treats and extra toys too.

I frequent Personalization Mall year round, but my visits there grow exponentially in November and December. I start browsing the store for gift ideas long before Christmas.

Let's talk about funny and ugly sweaters, but not for human office parties. This time I have something to say about sweaters for dogs, for my dog, to be exact. And I have never though I will be talking about a sweater for a German shepherd, but time and love makes us soft, I suppose.

Decorating Christmas tree is a creative process that offers a chance to show off your flair and passions. Unique and original Christmas ornaments have long become the trend, and these days you can find exclusive ornaments that will be in tune with what you like.

The end of 2021 is dedicated to making our dog extra spoiled. We decided that there is no reason why Oska should not enjoy herself to the fullest. After all, Christmas only happens once a year and Chewy has endless goodies to be tried, so our fur baby really has unlimited choices at this point.

We love subscription boxes these days; we enjoy convenience and a surprise factor. Chances are you already have one or a few boxes and love them, but how about ordering something nice as a gift for loved ones this season?

Every year before Christmas we buy new Christmas ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree. I prefer getting custom Christmas ornaments that become the symbols of the year. Now there are very many places to get personalized Christmas ornaments.

Before the holidays we all are looking for gifts that will make your friends and close relatives happy. If you are looking for gift ideas for dog owners here is a collection of Christmas ornaments dog owners will love.

Christmas is still almost 4 months away, but Walmart is seriously gearing up for it by releasing its hot toy list in August. Let's take a look at what can kids expect from Santa this year

There are two times a year when flights are very expensive - the middle of summer and around Christmas. Why is that? The answer is simple - this winter phenomenon exists because the school is out for 2 weeks and people miss warmth, so they go to tropical destinations.