Gift Giving With A Purpose . . . . 

Start outside

A wreath on the front door is classic and timeless. A pine or boxwood wreath is always beautiful—or dare to be different. Opting for a wreath of fake fruit or small squashes extends the life of the wreath to the whole holiday season. If you want to go crafty, wrap yarn in holiday colors around a hoop of Styrofoam, tie on an accent of jingle bells, and create a wreath that lasts for years. 

Many sellers understand that prospective buyers are more attracted to homes that are spotlessly clean, updated and tastefully decorated. Often, however, sellers are unable to fully update their homes for showing.

Elaine Bannigan’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding