Let's face it, no matter how much we try to avoid it - gift giving is a part of life. We send gifts to friends and family to show our appreciation all the time. And buying gifts has become big business. We're told that we must buy and spend more and more in order to show our love or appreciation.

Starbucks Gift Cards: Coffee is like music. It wakes you up, it keeps you going. Coffee with milk is like a hug. And sometimes, just like a song, the barista makes it amazing by writing your name on it. Treat this card like cash and use it wherever you see the green and white Starbucks logo. Do you love iced coffee? Can I interest you in a macchiato? Can I interest you in an ice cream cone to go with that?

Sweet Water Decor Thank You Candle ($20): The recipient absolutely loved it and the scent is AMAZING! Let that special person know how much you appreciate them with the best thank you candle. Perfect for teacher appreciation, birthdays, and Mother's Day.

The Providence Cookie Company THANK YOU GOURMET COOKIE GIFT choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 Dozen (1 Dozen) ($25): These cookies are a fantastic buy !!They were beautiful and tasted great. Loved the individual packaging and they looked really pretty !Absolutely loved the cookies and the packaging was so sweet. They really put a lot of effort into these cookies and it shows.

Thank You Gift for Women($30): A thank you gift they'll treasure, our customized French Rose Relaxation Spa Mom Gift will help her unwind from the rush of everyday life. This personalized spa gift includes a stress-relieving package of ready-to-use spa products, as well as the thoughtful words on the spa certificate made to match your mom's name! A unique keepsake idea, customized for all life's milestones.

GODIVA Chocolatier Gift Box($43): Discover a chocolate lover's dream! Our decadent collection is a true testament to the art and flavor of fine, Belgian chocolate. Each box offers over thirty bite-sized pieces with an assortment of creamy fillings like silky ganaches, nutty pralines, and luscious caramels perfectly complemented by their delicious milk chocolate and dark chocolate coatings.

Whole Foods Market Gift Card: If you have a friend who's in the market for everything from plantain chips to organic beets, give them the gift of natural goodness with a Whole Foods Market Gift Card.A Whole Foods Market gift card is a perfect gift for any occasion. Available in $25, $50, $100 or $200 denominations, choose the amount that fits your needs. Cards do not expire and can be redeemed in store on a one-to-one basis with your Whole Foods purchase.

Spicewalla Indian Masala Spice Collection 3 Pack | Garam Masala, Tandoori Masala, Madras Curry Powder | Non-GMO, No MSG, Gluten Free($19): I did "brighten" the sauce with maybe 3 oz of chopped canned tomatoes/ juice and salted to taste. But Wow ... EASY, FRESH, FAST and amazingly delicious.When the spices are so good you can’t really go wrong. Wow. It’s beautifully giftable as well.

LA JOLIE MUSE Dark Berries($30); Enjoy the delightful fragrance of our Dark Berries & Bergamot candle, perfect for finishing off a long day. It burns 90 hours, and is 100% soy wax for a clean fragrance.

BEEKEEPER'S NATURALS 100% Raw Honey Sampler Gift Box($30): This is the perfect addition to so many of my teas. It's not super duper chocolately, so it won't ruin your flavored teas. This special flight comes with a little surprise—mystery honey! Just when you think you have a favorite, Beekin' surprises you again with another delightful taste from their lineup, which includes: Superfood Cacao, Sweet Clover, Raspberry Blossom, Wildflower & / or Buckwheat.