Summer has passed, the temperatures are getting cooler in most places and we are about to enter the month of October. The leaves are changing into vibrant colors and  Halloween is just around the corner. This is the time of year you see winter clothes coming out in the stores as well as massive displays of candy and stuff for apple cider. Fall is the welcome mat for winter and it brings so many great things each year.

Those who celebrate Halloween usually get very excited this time of year, they partake in Halloween costume parties, go to haunted houses or hayrides, or really go all out to decorate their home in a scary fashion.  Each year it seems like people who celebrate try to out do what they did last year or the years before, that goes with decorations and costumes.

Halloween costumes have come a long over the years.





Some costumes at this day and age are intricate as to ooze blood or are even mechanical, some even cost in the thousands of dollars just to purchase them.  Costumes range is a really wide variety now from friendly, to cute, to sexy, to scary, if you can dream of it, there is probably a costume out there for you or if you are creative you can create and make your own costume. Some of the best costumes are home made.

Decorations have also come a long way.






It seems every year people get more and more creative when they decorate. Even haunted houses have gotten scarier and bloodier each year. With the times changing so does the next big Halloween thing.

There are many traditions this time of year, visiting pumpkin patches and carving pumpkins, trick or treating and handing out candy, fresh apple cider and hayrides,  Year after year fall and Halloween are a festive time of year for those who celebrate it.

We want to know if you do celebrate Halloween, do you have traditions that you do every year? Are you one to go all out with decorations and costumes. Tell us your story and even submit some pictures. We will create a post on the site and feature your pictures and stories, maybe we may even have a contest. You can submit stories and pictures to Contactus@Giftsbeyond.com

We want to see how creative and festive you are and also want you to share your traditions with us.

Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com and don't forget to visit our Halloween section on our store front.

Today is the day! The day many people wait for all year long, Super Bowl Sunday! Today football fans gather for one of the biggest games of the year. This year Super Bowl 48 is an epic battle between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams had an amazing year with their standings being tied at 15 - 3.

The Superbowl is almost like a holiday for some people, some fans do what they can to make it to the actual game, others take some time to plan for an amazing Superbowl party filled with tasty food and cold beverages. Some fans even transform a room into a football shrine and decorate it with their favorite team decor or general football decorations. Usually football lovers create a comfy environment and usually makes sure there is enough space for guests to relax and enjoy all of the food and drink. (Also, always keeping in mind you may need some room for that fan who jumps up and down and yells at the tv.)

There are plenty of items and recipes for some amazing game day foods: Triple Pork Sliders, Smoked Gouda-Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers, and one of the biggest game day favorites, Hot Wings.
Fans also enjoy some really amazing dips like Buffalo Chicken Dip, Seven Layer Dip, and Beer and Cheese Pretzel Dip. Another fan favorite which shows up at a lot of Superbowl parties is Pizza, you can't forget the pizza!

At this point it is time for the big game. If you are having a party, going to one, or hanging out at your favorite watering hole, this is one day that football fans enjoy to the fullest. You may watch the game for the fun of it, to cheer on your favorite team, to watch the half-time show, or just for the commercials that are debuting, what ever the case is,this is a yearly tradition that keeps getting bigger year after year.

We want to know a few things from you:

1. Who do you want/or Think is going to win? Broncos or Seahawks?

2. Do you have a Superbowl party or tradition? If so, let us know what it is. If you have some pictures share them with us, we would love to see your decorations, food spread, or see how big of fan you are. You can email contactus@Giftsbeyond.com with your pictures and we will post them on our blog. (Any pictures submitted are for the sole purpose of displaying your Superbowl party or Superbowl tradition picures on our blog and will only used for just that reason. By submitting your pictures, you give us the approval to post the pictures on our blog. We will not share or sell your email address)

3. Do you watch the superbowl commericls? Do you have any favs? Let us know what they are.

What ever you are doing this day, please enjoy yourself and be safe! As always, Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com

With the new year moving at full force and January half way through, we look forward to another great year ahead. With holidays a buzz, you may notice that hearts and candy are turning up everywhere. Valentine's day is just around the corner and will be here before you know it.

Some people love the idea of celebrating Valentine's Day, others feel that you should celebrate your love every day and not on just one specific day out of the year, and there are many who could care less either way.

We have been asked by GiftsBeyond.com customers for certain products they have not seen in our store as well as requests for certain items to carry in our store, just for this special day. We do carry some amazing items like our iValentine's Day Gift Basket, and our Valentine's Day Chocolate & Sweets Gift Basket, as well as our For The Love Of Hearts Canvas, and our Personalized Guitar Pick Necklace just to name a few and with many other amazing items we have in our store, you are sure to find something for your loved one for Valentine's Day. What we really want to know is, what does Valentine's Day mean to you? Is this a holiday that you look forward to every year, do you go all out and plan an amazing evening for you and your sweetheart? Do you have a specific gift you look forward to or would love to have no matter how big or small? Have you ever received something for this day that you absolutely hated or were even offended that you received?

GiftsBeyond.com wants to know your thoughts about February 14th, do you love it, hate it, or could care less? We would like to hear some stories about this holiday, either something that was fantastic or something that went horribly wrong. Let us know your story and share it with our readers.

Please share your story with us in the comment section. We would love to hear your thoughts about Valentine's Day and the gestures and gifts that it brings!

Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com! Have an amazing day!

Well 2013 is slowly coming to an end and with that being said, it has been a great year and GiftsBeyond.com hopes you had an amazing year as well. One thing that is all the buzz as this year wraps up, well when every year wraps up is, What is your New Year's Resolution ?

Year after year new resolutions are made. Some resoultions are about living a healthier lifesytle and possibly losing weight, others range from learning something new like a language or taking piano lessions, some resolitions even are to enjoy life more and have fun! What ever the resolution is, some people take it very seriously, some only last a few weeks, some pick a resolution as a joke, and others choose not to have any at all.

According to the New Year's statistics study by the University Of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 45% of Americans make New Year's Resolutions. (You can see the whole study and results by clicking HERE).
 So GiftsBeyond.com would like to know:

Do you have a New Year's Resolution? If so what is it?
Have you tried this resolution before? If so, what happened that you are doing it again?

Let's see how things match up on this study. Share your resolutions in the comments section and once we get enough, we will do a post on the results.


Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com

 

If you celebrate Christmas, a Christmas tree is one of the most traditional and festive decorations that you will see and it is also very symbolic. Going back possibly to the 16th century, this holiday beacon has many different meanings to many different people and the way a Christmas tree can be decorated can fall to limitless possibilities.

Christmas trees usually start showing up (At least in the U.S.) around the American holiday Thanksgiving. Some retail stores even go as far as displaying and selling artificial Christmas Trees at the end of October. While there are many variations of Christmas tree's that retail stores sell, there is surly many options for everyone. 

Some people prefer artificial tree's. The vast selection that is available can fit any type of style you are looking for. There are Fiber Optic Tree's, Tinsel Trees, Candy Cane Tree's,  Frosted Tree's, and the list of replicated traditional like Firs, Spruce, and Pine Tree's.

Some people prefer fresh cut tree's over artificial tree's and some of the reasons are the aroma it brings into the home, some say it smells like Christmas. Other reasons may be that it is biodegradable and could be used for other things when the holidays are finished and it is taken down. Another is it is a tradition. Every year it can be an event to go out together and pick the perfect tree for your home, something that can be special and bring people together as a holiday tradition. What ever type of tree you enjoy, there are many options in choosing one.

After choosing the right style and size for your tree, the next step is setting it up and decorating it. There are so many styles for decorating a tree, it comes down to your own personal taste and how you want it to look. The Christmas tree was traditionally decorated with edibles such as apples, nuts or other foods. In the 18th century, it began to be illuminated by candles, which with electrification could also be replaced by Christmas lights. Today, there are a wide variety of traditional ornaments, such as garland, tinsel, and candy canes. An angel or star may be placed at the top of the tree to represent the angel Gabriel or the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity. No matter what your taste or style is, the personalization and decorating of a Christmas tree is something that can looked forward to each holiday season, and can create many special memories each year.

Some households put up their tree on December 24th, Christmas Eve, some put it up at the end of November, each household has their own traditions of what kind of tree they use, when the tree goes up, and how it is decorated. What ever the case may be, the Christmas Tree is inconic and it brightens up the lives and homes of those who celebrate this festive holiday.

We want to hear from you! We want to know, what type of tree do you use? When do you usually put it up and decorate it! We also want to know do you have any traditions when putting up your tree? Feel free to email us photos of your tree at (ContactUs@GiftsBeyond.com) Let us know your name and location and we will do a blog post and post your pictures. We look forward to seeing all those amazing tree's.

As always,

Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com

****( Any pictures that are submitted will only be used for the sole purpose of this blog post and a re post to showcase the amazing picture of your Christmas Tree. It will not be used for any other purpose)*****

One of the most universal components of a holiday is food. Whether it is a whole feast, a snack, a dessert, or some type of treat, there is usually some type of recipe or certain food that people love and must have at least at that point of the year.

Some people may have a Ham or Turkey , Vegetarians may decide on a Vegetable Wellington, some families may have a huge tray of lasagna, what ever the celebration, most people have that one or two special items that are a must and they may even look forward to these items all year long. Main courses, side dishes, snacks, and desserts, what ever the case, these items are ones that all you have to do is think of them and you can actually taste or smell them in their minds.

Desserts and sweets play a big part in holidays as well.  Fall holidays boast Pumpkin Roll , Caramel Apples, and candy while the summer holidays may bring Raspberry Lemonade Pie or Patriotic Berry Trifle.  The choices of sweets and desserts are just immense, so for what ever holiday you celebrate  or what ever the season of the year, there is always some type of food or snack that is special and relevant to the celebration. These items are usually the one that you look forward to every year and something that brings back fond memories.

Food is a very powerful thing when it comes to celebrations and holidays. GiftsBeyond.com would like to hear what holiday edible must haves are on your list, or what type of edibles do you look forward to each year or each holiday. Let us know what the holiday is and what the food or snack is, if you are feeling in a giving mood, share you recipe with us so we can try some of that delicious food.  We can't wait to see what tops the list!

Thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com