I honestly cannot believe that it’s already November. Thanksgiving is only three weeks away! And if I’m being really honest, I did just text my best friend yesterday to let her know that there are only seven more Monday mornings until Christmas so … do with 
that what you will. Regardless of whether or not over zealous holiday fans bother you, you cannot escape the fact that the holiday season is just about here and with that knowledge, comes great responsibility. Gift giving can be fun but it can also be a little stressful – especially when you don’t know where to start. Holiday Happenings at Good Tidings are the perfect solution!Continue Reading
The REAL Way to Enjoy “Fun Sized” Candy This Halloween
Why are the mini versions of candy bars always called “fun sized?” Who wants a tiny candy bar? Giant versions … now that is fun. I mean if you think about it, it makes
perfect sense: mini versions for children and extra large versions for us grown-ups, right? Well, if you agree with me then unfortunately, it’s going to be tough to find extra large varieties of some of our favorite Halloween treats but fear not because we can make them ourselves.Continue Reading
Drab Dinner Blues Cured With Wine
It’s the middle of the week which means that for a lot of people, dinner is starting to feel like a chore and reheating leftovers sounds way better than whipping something up. I’m all about ease and convenience so I’m not going to sit here and tell you to that you 
absolutely have to snap out of it and test out a new recipe tonight. If you don’t want to cook, don’t cook! Either go out and treat yourself or reheat something from earlier in the week. However, if you go the leftover route, I do suggest making one small tweak: spice it up with some new wine.Continue Reading
How Much to Serve at a Party
I love playing hostess and throwing parties. It’s so much fun to plan a theme, pick out décor, and serve amazing food and drinks. The thing that most people struggle with in terms of planning is how to determine exactly how much of each item to prepare or order. Well fear not my party planning friends because I’ve found an easy reference chart to help you out! Today’s post is short and sweet but check out the chart below to help you figure out exactly how much to serve at a party.Continue Reading