Sister's Day - August 5th

August 5th is Sister’s Day. I am so blessed to have a sister. My sister, Maree, and I actually work together here at www.giftstetc.com . So when we say we are family owned and operated we really are. It is so rewarding to have the chance to work with my sister. We compliment each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The relationship I have with my sister is special and something I treasure. It is also really nice to get orders from clients who indicate the products being ordered are for their sisters as a gift for a special occasion or just because they want to do something special for their sister. So today, Maree I thank God for you being my sister and my friend. Wishing everyone who has a sister - HAPPY SISTER’S DAY.

The source of the date for Sister’s Day is Brownielocks website. It is listed as an official daily observance.

Chocolate Chip Day - August 4th

August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Day.


In honor of this most day for chocolate lovers,
I want to share with you one of my favorite Chocolate
Chip Cookie Recipes. This is one I have developed
over several years of delightful taste testing.


Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup of Butter softened
¾ cup of granulated sugar
¾ cup of brown sugar
1 egg
2 ½ cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla
16 oz of Chocolate Chips


Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix butter, sugars, vanilla and egg.
Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
Fold in Chocolate Chips.
Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Place about 2 inches apart.
Makes about 48 cookies.
Use your favorite type of chip - semi sweet chocolate,
milk or white chocolate.