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.


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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,

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****( 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!

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The Holidays are a time for family and friends to celebrate and enjoy each others company. A lot of times, families include their favorite furry companions in this celebration. From giving them gifts, to dressing them up for the holidays, to giving them tasty treats. While pets enjoy being loved and being part of the family, there are a few things you have to watch out for when the holidays come around

• Giving your pet food from your holiday dinner can cause problems. Foods too rich, too fatty or too spicy or anything your pet's not accustomed to can cause a intestinal irritation. For some animals, this tasty treat can trigger a serious inflammation of the pancreas or intestine, and that means a life-threatening illness. Things to avoid: Anything you wouldn't eat your pet should avoid, too. While a tiny bit of meat like beef or poultry won't hurt your pet and would be appreciated, stay clear of the fatty parts and poultry skin, which also harbors a lot of fat. Chocolate is extremely tasty to dogs but also very toxic and may be deadly to the little dog who eats  a good-sized piece. Make sure to keep that holiday candy dish out of their reach.

Well, it's that time of year again, December is upon us and the holidays are fast approaching!

Christmas time has many different meanings to many different people who celebrate it. Christmas is also celebrated differently around the world for those who celebrate it. Typically those who celebrate Christmas may have a tradition that they uphold every year at Christmas time.

A few examples of some holiday traditions are baking Christmas Cookies with a group of family or friends, Go Christmas Caroling, Use an advent calendar to count down to Christmas, or watch your favorite holiday movies! What ever tradition you have chosen, this is something that you do every year at Christmas time. There are people who have these traditions and for some time do not even realize it,  but as they do it each year, they realize this is something that they have done every year for some time now.

Traditions are something that people hold dear to there heart, something they can do to be together with friends and family, something that will break up a hectic schedule and no matter what is going on,  you make time for that special tradition.

GiftsBeyond.com wants to know if you have a holiday tradition? If you celebrate Christmas, do you have a tradition that you do each year? Why is this tradition special to you? Let us know, we would love to see all the amazing things that you do, and maybe it will give some ideas to people who would like to start a tradition, but just not sure what to do! What ever it is, we would love to hear about it!


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With the Christmas holiday fast approaching one of the biggest shopping weekends is the one right after Thanksgiving. Year, after year, the media covers stories of people camping outside in line, fights breaking out in the stores, and stampedes into the stores when the doors open just to make sure shoppers get the deal they were looking for.  Here are a few helpful tips and hints if you are going to brave the lines and the traffic on this holiday sale weekend.

Let Black Friday Sites and Apps Help you Plan a Strategy 

Search for holiday bargains you’re hunting for on the internet and mobile apps. Doing a Google search for 'Black Friday Sales" it will bring up a ton of info.

“The best Black Friday deals can be found on the apps specific to Black Friday,” such as TGIBlackFriday.com and RetailMeNot.com to name a few.

These apps aggregate all the Black Friday deals for you by category, retailer and by ‘newest.’

Map It Out
After finding the items you are looking for, plan a route which will let you get to each store with out going out of the way. There are shoppers will will wait overnight or even days to get the deal they are looking for, so your goal is to make a plan of attack so you can get your items and to the stores you need to in as less time possible.

Dress For The Cold
If you are waiting in line and you live where the temps are cold, make sure to dress warm enough that you can handle it. Shoppers decide to brave the cold and stand in line for hours only to have to leave or wait in the car because they did not dress appropriately. 


Lastly, Shop Online! Never dismiss the fact that Black Friday Deals are only great in stores. Though CyberMonday is a great day to shop online, there are also many deals that you can find online starting even the same week of Thanksgiving. You can do a search for Cybermonday deals but also remember to check out the items you are looking for online because sometimes they have the same deals or in some cases even better deals and you do not have to wait in any lines, or get up at the brink of dawn.

You can check out GiftsBeyond.com as our Holiday Sales Event runs through Monday!!!! (No lines, No cold, no hassle) We have something for everyone!

Well, we hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving and hope that if you did brave the stores on Black Friday you found what you were looking for and did not get trampled on in the process. Now sit back and prop your feet up, by now, you need to take a break and relax!


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When the holiday season comes around, most of the times we are moving at the speed of light. We are trying to get shopping done, baking and cooking finished, visiting family and friends, creating a gift list and shopping plan, or decorating. We some times never get the time to really sit back and enjoy ourselves, or the company of others, or count our blessings and all the wonderful things we are thankful for.

This Thanksgiving GiftsBeyond.com wants to remind you to stop for at least a few minutes and take a look around and let the holiday sink in. Take some time to enjoy your surroundings, enjoy precious moments with loved ones, really taste the amazing food you either spent days cooking or someone else put their heart into making it. Perhaps spend some time volunteering helping others who are less fortunate. What ever it is you do for the holidays or what ever traditions you have, make sure you really take the time to enjoy all of the hard work you and others have put into it.

During the year, we are super busy with our daily routines, work, play, family, and all of life's hurdles, we sometimes take life for granite and it just passes us by! So just a reminder, and this isn't really just for today or all the holidays, remind yourself every day to stop and enjoy life, and how wonderful you are, your family and friends are, count all the wonderful blessings you have, think of the less fortunate and be kind, be thankful and enjoy life!

GiftsBeyond.com would like to wish you and your friends and family a very Happy, Safe, and wonderful Thanksgiving! We are Thankful to have such wonderful patrons, and  are so Thankful for all of your kind words and support! We are truly blessed! Thanks again and  Enjoy your day!

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If you are someone who counts how many paychecks that are left before Christmas or if you are still paying for your holiday shopping in July, you may want to consider a holiday budget that will ease
the stress and financial strain of gift shopping.

There are plenty of ways to start a holiday budget, if you have the discipline and follow your plan, when the holiday shopping season comes around, you will be able to check off that gift list and not have to stress about your gift finances before and after Christmas.

The first easy tip is to shop early or through out the year. Buying gifts throughout the year will ease that all in one or two months bulk spending, if you shop through out the year  you can set a certain amount to spend each month so you do not have to use a big chunk of your finances all at once. If you do shop through out the year, make sure to jot down where you hid all the presents so you are sure to find them in time for the holidays! (No laughing, this has happened in my family Ha-Ha)

One of the old fashion ways to save for your holiday shopping is right through you own bank. Some bank offer whats called a Christmas Club or you can choose a certain amount and each week have this amount automatically deducted and transferred to a savings account or any account you do not touch and this amount will add up and you will have a gift fund.

Making a list of gifts to buy and then searching for those items to find them on sale is another great way to save some holiday cash. There are instances where it may be time consuming or frustrating as some items that are on the list fly off shelves with in minutes of the sale day store opening. Taking some time to plan and do research can not only save you money but also time and aggravation. (Remember if you are standing in line over night, pack that extra blanket and a pair of gloves)

Creating a plan and budget may seem scarey, but it is a lot easier than you think. You can use the old pen and paper and create your plan of action, there are also many templates you can search for on line that you can download and fill in yourself, and there are many phone apps that will search for the best deals and compare items that you are looking for. No need to stress because there are many helping hands out there to get you through the holiday season!

The last and final tip is when doing your budget, make sure to plan ahead for things other then gifts. For example: Holiday Decorations, Holiday Parties, Holiday Cards, Wrapping Paper, and you can't forget the Cookies, Milk, and Carrots!

All these things will help ease your mind during the holidays so you can get your shopping done and make sure you have the finances to do it.

If you have a tip that you do not see on the list or have a special plan that helps you, please share it in the comments, knowledge is power, let's help each other out and enjoy a less stressful holiday season!


Have a great one and thank you for being a part of GiftsBeyond.com

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We are proud to announce the opening of Giftsbeyond.com  We are excited to offer you a place where you can find gift baskets and unique gifts for every occasion, even for the hardest person to buy for!

On our store site you can page through a large catalog of products to find the perfect gifts or use our gift finder to give you ideas for that special someone or special event.

We are on many of the popular social networks, for example Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Google+ (Click on the links to land on our social pages) so you can follow us for special discounts, new arrival announcements, and news on these networks listed as well as more networks to come!

You can sign up for our mailing list on our website www.giftsbeyond.com as well as even sign up for a gift registry. We also have a guest book in which you can leave feedback, rate products, and even make requests.

At gifstbeyond.com we want to make sure your special event is even more amazing!

Thank you so much for your support and business and we look forward to helping you in all of your future needs!

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