The Gift of Travel

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas Travel is a wonderful present, anytime of year. It may be difficult to plan an entire vacation, book it and offer it as a gift this holiday season; however, it’s not too late to “suggest” a getaway. Suggest the present of travel by giving a travel guidebook, new luggage or passport application. Use your imagination and the destination to gift appropriately. More Ideas in Detail Say your senior is graduating in spring and she wants to backpack Europe; … [Read more...]

Making a list and checking it twice

Shopping for youngsters this holiday season? You’ll want to check your list twice to ensure you’re following these updated toy safety guidelines. Protecting future generations Each fall, the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM) Education Fund conducts a survey of toys in preparation for the holiday shopping season. Dubbed “Trouble in Toyland,” the 27th annual survey inspects products through four safety categories—toxic concerns, choking hazards, magnets and noisy toys. The … [Read more...]