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My experience in getting a gift, whether it is birthday, Christmas, anniversary or whatever, has been reduced to getting a pile of plastic. I often wonder what people use to do before gift cards. Beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder. For instance, I bought a shirt for my brother last Christmas that …

Well, it’s that time of the year again. Halloween is fast approaching. The leaves are turning colors, we are unpacking our sweaters and scarves for the cooler weather, and carving what we believe will be the best jack-o-lantern ever.  Children all over the country will be going door-to-door tonight filling their baskets with candy while …

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Stamp and Scrapbook Expo is coming to Ontairo, CA October 29-30, 2021.  Penless will have a booth set up, so be sure to stop by.  Below is some need to know info:   Hours of the Expo Friday: 9am-6 Saturday: 9am-5pm   Address …

“Oh my gosh!” That is the reaction I am looking for when I give a gift.  And with Penless, I get that all the time.   Modern gift giving has become a series of impersonal actions such as a gift card and the e–card.  Of course, they are really convenient, but is it memorable?  I …

Labor Day means different things to different people. For some it is the ultimate long weekend marking the end of summer and the beginning of fall. It is meant for barbequing with friends.  Some would say it is the official end of Hot Dog season and the beginning of football season.  To others it is …

The practice of Yoga is physical, mental, and spiritual. It is a discipline which originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago.  Introduced to the Western world in the late 19th century, it wasn’t until the 1980’s that yoga gained widespread popularity.   Yoga comes in many forms: Hatha – this is a slower class …

Whether you are looking for beautiful scenery, epic hikes, amazing wildlife, or history alive in stone, the Black Hills of South Dakota will not disappoint. It may seem like an underrated vacation destination but it will be one to tuck into your memory book. The history of this area ranges from prehistoric times to the …

Coronado is known for the grand Victorian Hotel del Coronado and all the famous people that have stayed there. Coronado is a California beach resort located on a peninsula in San Diego Bay. It first opened over a hundred years ago in 1888. Opening so long ago, there is bound to be a haunting story, …

I think coffee is one of Mother Nature’s gifts to humanity.   I am not a huge coffee drinker myself, but I enjoy it when I do have it.  And if one thinks about it, coffee is a global phenomenon.  It is a life style for many.  It supports economies all over the world, I mean …

With summer here, it is officially time to kick back and enjoy the season. Long days and warm nights are the perfect ingredients for a summer party.  Entertaining is as essential to summer as rope swings at the lake, building a sandcastle, and watching movies on the projector during firefly filled nights. If you want …