Beverly Owens
For those of us who are fans of the delightful beverage of coffee, we generally have our favorite coffee mugs. Receiving a new mug as a gift for our birthday, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, or even at Christmas or Hanukkah are always appreciated. Coffee mugs are generally not very expensive. When giving a gift of a mug, it can be a stand alone or you can fill it with little treats like fudge or even a small bag of (what else?) coffee.


When picking out the coffee mug as a gift for that special someone we have all sorts of options. We can get a mass produced mug that follows a specific theme that our recipient will enjoy, that is pretty easy to do. We can also look for a coffee mug that is more unique and unusual, one that fits the personality of the person we are gifting.

The mug can relate to the time of the year we are giving the gift too. A winter scene, hearts for Valentine's Day, their zodiac sign, or something that really defines the person who will drink out of the coffee mug and think of us when they do. Perhaps your person loves birds, a coffee mug with an original drawing of a bird like the one below would really be a memorable gift.


The next time you have a gift to give, consider a cool coffee mug filled with something special.
Beverly Owens
As the holiday season is upon us we can enjoy special flavored coffees with specific flavors for this time of year. There are a few flavored coffees that we enjoy in our home this time of year. Candy canes are a favorite of ours so having Van Houtte Candy Cane K-Cups  near the coffee machine has become a tradition in our kitchen.

If you enjoy vanilla and caramel flavors then you might like Timothy's World Coffee Winter Carnival as a choice to have during the entire winter.

And if you are not certain which flavor might satisfy your taste buds you can always try a variety pack such as the Keurig Holiday Coffee Collection as an option.

The wonderful thing about having the K-cups available is that when company comes you can offer them coffee with flavors that are oh so special during the winter and holiday season. Then again, it is a nice treat for yourself on a cold winter morning or evening.