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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A box of premium chocolates is a Valentine’s Day classic that never gets old. Sure, it’s not the most novel gift, but its guaranteed to put a smile on your significant other’s face and delight them with each bite. From milk chocolate covered cookie sandwiches to decadent milk chocolate truffles in jewel tones, here are our top picks for finest milk chocolate boxes. Premium Milk Chocolate Gift Box | Harry & David This impressive milk chocolate box features a variety of delicious bites. From milk chocolate filled with dulce de leche, hazelnut, almond, and salted caramel to solid medallions and rich truffles, this gift has it all. This classy gift comes in at one pound and is delivered ready to gift, with a bow. Buy: Premium Milk Chocolate Gift Box , $49.99 Bridgewater Assortments |Bridgewater Chocolate This beautiful milk chocolate assortment includes signature classics from Bridgewater Chocolate and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Finest Milk Chocolate Boxes

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There’s always someone on your list who is hard to shop for. These people tend to be self-sufficient types who buy whatever they need during the year, leaving you with zero ideas. Or they have very specific taste, which is different from your own, so you feel lost in the gift aisle. Or they are minimalists who would rather give away things than pick up anything new at this point. Good luck trying to buy presents for these dear loved ones. While it’s not easy, it can be done. Having shopped for many “difficult” recipients over the years, I have some advice. First, steer clear of gifts that aim to be so unique that they are, in fact, useless (engraved orgone pyramid, anyone?). If the present doesn’t delight, pamper or serve any practical purpose whatsoever, it will likely go unused. Second, it’s ok to buy something you’re obsessed with—and think the other person will be, too. When in doubt, go for more luxe versions of … [Read more...] about 10 Unexpected Gifts For People Who Have Everything

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Few heartbreaks are as universal as the kind that accompanies running out of wine. It’s one thing, after all, to run out of tomato sauce or paper towels. It is quite another to run out of rosé. With no wine on hand, you can’t clink your way into a celebration, sip your way out of heartbreak or stain your linens a delightful vermilion hue. Luckily, wine subscriptions exist—and they’re just as magical as you might expect (our top pick is Winc , but there are dozens of other fabulous choices available—and we’ve detailed all of their benefits ahead). What could be better than finding a selection of hand-picked wines at your doorstep—except, well, popping the corks on each one and diving in? Typically, wine-of-the-month clubs are relatively affordable (as compared to the price of a regular shipment of the same bottles), and they can be customized to suit your exact preferences, too. Boutique wineries and other wine subscription … [Read more...] about The Best Wine Subscriptions To Expand Your Palate In 2023

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin While consumers feel the continued squeeze of inflationary pricing, the outlook for Valentine’s Day spending seems optimistic. Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2023, up 8% over last year. The National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics revealed that spending this year will be one of the highest numbers on record for the February holiday. “This year, as consumers embrace spending on friends and loved ones, retailers are ready to help customers celebrate Valentine’s Day with memorable gifts at affordable prices,” stated NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. The NRF survey of 7,616 U.S. adult consumers also showed that even among those who don’t plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day, 28% will still mark the occasion somehow. They may treat themselves to something special, plan a get-together or evening out with single friends and family members. Budget-conscious … [Read more...] about Cupid Is Not Fretting Over Higher Prices For Valentine’s Day

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The NBA has revealed its 2023 All-Star reserves, voted by all head coaches around the league. With All-Star weekend taking place Feb. 17-19 in Salt Lake City, the 12-man rosters for both the Eastern and Western Conference are finally set. Last week, the starters were announced for both sides, as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo were named All-Star captains. They will get to draft their teams prior to tip-off, beginning with the pool of starters. Those names include Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić, Zion Williamson, Nikola Jokić, Kyrie Irving, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, and Kevin Durant. The All-Star beneficiaries were also announced on Thursday. Team LeBron will compete for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah , while Team Giannis will play for Raise the Future , a non-profit organization that has become a leader in best practice for children in foster care. The winning team will donate the prize money to their … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Reserves For 2023 All-Star Game

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The $1Trillion U.S. freight industry is known for its volatility with radical swings in freight rates as shippers and carriers try to balance supply and demand. For example, DAT reported the number of spot market postings in December 2022 had fallen by 57.3% from the previous year and prices had dropped by 15.2% despite rising fuel costs during that same period. Shippers such as Solvay are turning to new providers such as Leaf Logistics to drive business certainty by focusing on collaboration and advanced data analytics to coordinate supply and demand. Post-pandemic supply chain inconsistencies drive companies like Solvay — a global leader in materials, chemicals and solutions — crazy. While the rates rise and fall as predictable as the sun rising and setting, the length of a cycle and the extreme limits within that cycle drive is frustrating for companies like Solvay that require reliability to serve their … [Read more...] about Solvay And Leaf Logistics Build Certainty In An Uncertain Freight Market

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you regularly host holiday gatherings, dinner parties or after-work happy hours, chances are you’re often mixing up drinks for guests. And if these events are a regular occurrence at your home, it might be time to learn how to set up your own bar. Building a home bar might seem like a complicated and potentially expensive undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. We spoke to bartenders from all around the country, and they explained that you really just need a few essential tools and ingredients to whip up professional-quality cocktails at home. Your local watering hole might feature rows upon rows of different spirits to choose from, but bartenders recommend sticking to the basics for your home bar. “Tequila, bourbon, vermouth, angostura bitters and soda water are always at my home bar,” says Micky Mullins, bar manager at The Bower in New Orleans. “The real secret is most of these ingredients play well with one another. … [Read more...] about Every Essential Tool You Need To Set Up A Fully-Stocked Home Bar, According To Bartenders

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Apple’s quarterly earnings dropped 5% for the holiday quarter, as the company announced yesterday. That’s the biggest drop since 2016, even though the company still vacuumed up more than $96 billion in just three months and now has not just over $50 billion in cash and liquid investments but over $100 billion in long-term investments. But there were three things that were up, and two of them are completely related: total active devices, and services revenue. Total active devices crossed the two billion mark for the first time ever, Apple CEO Tim Cook said, and he connected that to the almost $21 billion in services revenue for the company’s first quarter results. That’s almost the only revenue number that was up. Every single geographical category — Americas, Europe, China and Taiwan, Japan, and Asia Pacific — were down. And almost every single product category — iPhone, Mac, and Wearables, — was down, with the … [Read more...] about Apple Had A Down Quarter. But 3 Things Were Up

Hallmark will include LGBTQ storylines in its Christmas movies in 2020 and 2021, a representative said according to NBC News. The channel’s famous “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” programming will include LGBTQ characters and actors after criticism that neither it nor Lifetime, which also hosts Christmas programming, featured any LGBTQ representation in prior years, according to NBC . “Diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us and we look forward to making some exciting programming announcements in the coming months, including announcements about projects featuring LGBTQ storylines, characters, and actors,” George Zaralidis, the vice president of network program publicity at Hallmark’s parent company, Crown Media Family Networks, told NBC. “We are committed to creating a Hallmark experience where everyone feels welcome.” Zaralidis says the company is in “active negotiations” and will announce “more details when we can.” (RELATED: … [Read more...] about Hallmark Reportedly Says It Will Include LGBTQ Storylines In Christmas Movies

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The best high chairs boast bells and whistles that our grandparents never dreamed of, and yet, the best ones continue to deliver in a few key areas: durability, cleanability and the best positioning for children. After testing 10 high chairs over several weeks and researching many other bestsellers, I found the Graco Blossom 6-in-1 to be the best high chair overall considering how easy it was to clean, adjust, buckle and use. Not only does it support the baby in a proper eating position, but the tray is removable with an easy one-handed motion. Another favorite was the Peg Perego Siesta as the best splurge high chair. If you’re willing to spend another hundred dollars (or $200, depending on sales and colors), you’ll gain a few more features in the Peg Perego, including the ability to fold it for storage and a slightly elevated look. (Read my in-depth reviews of the Graco Blossom and the Peg Perego Siesta .) Then there … [Read more...] about The Best High Chairs Tested To Ensure Proper Seating For Babies And Tots