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It’s that time of year again: days are short, nights are cold, the holidays are over, and you just can’t get out of those winter blues. Don’t worry: you’re not alone, and there are ways of brightening your day even in the middle of winter.

In a perfect world everyone would buy delicious treats from us at Lucia &Co. wink, wink, but it’s not a perfect world and we’re not delirious. We know some of the simplest things in life bring the greatest joy and baking is one of those things, but did you know baking is actually great for your mental health!? It’s true.

Tomorrow, we celebrate the deliciousness of shortbread - a crumbly, sweet Scottish treat that we simply cannot get enough of!

One of the questions I frequently get about corporate gifting is, “what are some good times to give client gifts,” particularly when my clients have missed the Christmas/New Year’s window. If that’s you, don’t fret- there are plenty of other opportunities for you to consider.

Business planning this time of year can often feel like a numbers game—budgets, percentages, and other fiscal planning. But there are other things that business owners should be thinking about as they plan for the new year. Here are some things to take stock of at the beginning of the year:

There are tons of traditions circling Christmas and Santa Claus around the world, some weird and some not so weird. From Krampus the Christmas Devil to the Christmas Pickle, different cultures celebrate in different ways, but why do we leave cookies & milk for Santa?

It’s just about the end of the year. Can you believe it?

Presents are wrapped; stockings are stuffed; cookies are baked. The lights are lit, and the eggnog is poured. Breathe a sigh of relief, for all the stress of year-end work, shopping, and planning is over and about to finally pay off!

The Blondie. A buttery, chewy, richly dense golden square seeping with remnants of vanilla and brown sugar. Salted Caramel. A thick, deliciously fudgy creation riddled with chocolate chips and topped with a loveable layer of sweet, salted caramel.

We all love the holidays—the cheer, food, family, and fun—but it’s also the most stressful time of the year. Between shopping, holiday parties, cooking, and decorating, it feels like there’s never enough time to get everything done, so we sacrifice sleep and relaxation to deal with mounting pressures and expectations.

The holidays are the perfect time of year to thank everyone who helps your business run smoothly—and the best way to do that is with a gift! Not only does it promote a positive relationship, but a gift will ensure that your client keeps you in mind throughout the year.