Gifts Coverage

Local family grow birthday bird business
Monica Goodson, CD Strong and their son, Mylen, launched Happy the Birthday Bird about two years ago.

Hate that holiday gift? There are things to keep in mind if you're planning on returning it.
All the holiday presents are unwrapped - and the final verdict is in - you hate it. It's time to head back to the store to return it. But there are a few things you should know before you go.

Help your top chef chop, slice like a pro
Many people who prepare meals regularly have a favorite kitchen knife. For those who don't, 5 On You Side's Monica Laliberte offers these options for those on your gift list who like to cook.

An experience gift can trump toys, things
5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte has options that'll work even with supply and shipping issues.

The gift of an experience creates a memory
If the kids' toy box is overflowing and there's not enough time in the day to play all of those videogames, consider the gift of an experience this holiday season.

Woman hopes to empower single moms by helping others get Christmas gifts
Sasha Berseheid​​​​​​​ is the founder of Project Intentional Inc. She collects gifts year-round so that no one goes without one at Christmas.

Community-wide shopping event helps students buy Christmas gifts
What started as an idea to help local students afford Christmas gifts for their family and loved ones has grown into a community-wide charitable shopping event at a Louisiana high school.

Gifting a basket? These tested best
From packaging to selection to returns, these are the gift baskets worth giving.

Consumer Reports tests: Which gift baskets are worth giving?
We all have those people on our gift list who "have everything," but we still want to give something. Enter the gift basket. But how will what you order compare with what they get?

Gift Guide: Ideas for the animal lover in your life
WRAL contributor Tara Lynn has some suggestions for great gifts for the animal lover in your life!

Sloane Heffernan: Going nuts at Christmas
WRAL contributor Sloane Heffernan shares a recipe for some candied pecans with a kick!

Gift Guide for Pets: Where to shop and what to buy for your pet
WRAL contributor Tara Lynn has your guide to shopping local for your pet this holiday season!

Makrs Holiday Fest wraps in downtown Raleigh
The MAKRS Society hosted the festival in downtown Raleigh. There were over 150 local vendors, as well as food trucks and musicians.

December deals ahead of Christmas
The stores, the sales, and that unfinished shopping list! Maybe you can mark off some items with the help of Consumer Reports' Best Buys of December.

What to buy in December?
The stores, the sales and yikes, that unfinished shopping list!

Volunteers collect gifts for local seniors
Seniors all across the world have been isolated for months due to COVID-19 restrictions. Home Instead Senior Care received dozens of gifts for seniors all across the county.

Local senior care center received dozens of gifts for residents
Seniors all across the world have been isolated for months due to COVID-19 restrictions.Home Instead Senior Care received dozens of gifts for seniors all across the county.

Wake Forest teen turns love of 'dad jokes' into business
With witty quips like "You're impossible to shop for, here's an ornament" etched on a hand-made wooden ornament, Andy Vitello is taking a love of "dad jokes" to a new level.

Cheers to the holidays with these two local bourbon recipes
Olde Raleigh Distillery shared these two recipes with us for drinks using their flagship bourbon, Olde Raleigh Whiskey Society.