Giving a meaningful gift to that special someone on Valentine’s Day just feels so right. Of course it’s the thought that truly counts, but still… Finding something thoughtful and original is key. Here's my updated cheat-sheet for choosing the best gifts to keep everyone on your list happy, healthy, hot-and-heavy this holiday!

While some holiday treats (like chocolate) and decorations (like tinsel) are well known as toxic and/or dangerous to pets, others such as mistletoe are less obvious and often forgotten from one year to the next.  A friendly reminder of holiday pet hazards never hurts. So we at True Goods have compiled a list of holiday meal ingredients and decorations that are either worth eliminating, replacing with a safer alternative, or using with caution. 

Studies have shown that for some people, the after dinner/pre-dessert period is a perfect opportunity to burn calories, aid digestion and manage blood sugar. No matter who you are, working off some of those Thanksgiving feast calories never hurt anyone!

Fast forward to Thanksgiving evening. It’s not time to shop. It’s time for some communal entertainment! But here’s the challenge ~ how many activities can you enjoy as a family while also not getting up from the sofa, or La-Z-Boy, or the blanket by the fire? I've come up with three...

Rather than prepping those Black Friday shopping lists, how about putting together a list of all the supplies you’ll need to tackle a family DIY project over Thanksgiving weekend. You’ll need to be willing to get your hands a little dirty and plan ahead, but I guarantee these crazy fun DIY crafts are well worth the effort!

Today's tip involves a whole lot of warmth and mighty fine memories to make and reminisce about fondly for years to come. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let’s take the time to cherish what’s truly important. There are so many heartwarmingly superior ways to start your day than fighting tooth-and-nail for a cheapo DVD player.

The holiday season is the perfect time to demonstrate the true spirit of giving. What better way to show you care than by giving away the food you’re not going to eat, volunteering your time, or donating money to a cause you believe in? While we give thanks this coming week, let's not forget to also give back.

During this entire week of thanks I'll be posting tips and ideas for ways you and your loved ones can Take Back Thanksgiving this year. Rather than spending money on cheap goods from deep discounters over the holiday weekend, perhaps you'd prefer spending time with the people you care about most, doing things that bring you closer together. Sound good? Here's my first idea to get you in the mood...