Buying a gift for a new mom can be a fun and practical way to celebrate the birth of a new baby. From useful gifts to pampering gifts, anything you choose will show that you care. Below, I’ve included a list of the best gifts for new moms to make your shopping a whole lot … Read more
Finding retirement gifts for women may seem a bit daunting. After all, they have worked for years, decades even, and are finally sliding into home. I know because I am retired! I received some spectacular retirement gifts and some, well, they went into the Goodwill pile as soon as my friend left. It was a … Read more
About six weeks before my retirement last January, I was asked what I might like to have in terms of lovely parting gifts. I started to say, “Oh, everyone’s smiling faces at my reception is gift enough for me,” but I came to my senses. I asked for a day or two to think about … Read more
Any successful year of marriage is a milestone. And one of the most enjoyable things about marking the passage of time is the unique anniversary gift options. You may not know that in addition to the major benchmarks (5 years, 10 years, 20 years) there are traditions around gift-giving for every year of marriage. Read … Read more
I don’t know about you, but my little sister is one of the most of important people in my life. Your sister surely knows that you’d do pretty much anything for her, but how can you actually show her how much she means to you, year on year? You guys have known each other your … Read more
We all need to lighten up once in a while. Personally, I think it’s a shame we don’t make more time for laughter. It will come in handy in so many different situations. It can cheer up a friend after a bad day. It can derail that oh-so-dangerous train of political conversation that has no … Read more
College can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing experience. Nevertheless, the right thoughtful gift can go a long way toward easing the burden of living on their own and make the life of your college student just a little bit better. Much like newlyweds, college students are marked by the unique characteristic of being dead … Read more
Tween girls can be difficult to buy for. They are in a transitory stage where certain items are too childish while others are too adult. Add to this the fact that the gifts have to be ‘on fleek’ and peer group approved and finding the perfect gift for a tween can seem nearly impossible. Fortunately, … Read more
Buying your Grandma a gift can be tough. You’ve racked your brain for something, anything, she’ll really enjoy. Something special and unique. Something she’ll actually be excited about when she opens her present. She’s been around a long time and has most everything you can think of. I know because I am a grandma! Some … Read more
If you need a hint of inspiration and some help finding a home run gift for a 15 year old girl in your life, I’ve got you covered! 15 year old girls can be hard to buy for. You never know what they will think is cool and what will go over like a lead … Read more