Gourmet Easter Chocolate Links

Workspace: Sherry and Mitch Lyford, Dips2go.com

Most holidays are associated with a food. Turkey is for Thanksgiving, ham is for Easter and Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate.

Valentine's values

I thought it was amusing to see all the beautiful Valentine’s Day items popping up, literally a few hours after Christmas. On one side of the aisles — deeply discounted holiday items; on the other — the hearts and flowers and sentiments of love.

Flavourful favours are well received

Edible wedding favours may include decorative cookie baskets from a favourite bakery.

Festivals & events, Jan. 26 and beyond

Event details are subject to change so please check with the tourist board before traveling.

Roadmap to deals in early 2012

The best time to buy something is, obviously, when it's on sale, and that can happen anytime. But it helps to have a roadmap for sales that retailers have every year.