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!