The Last Present Opened: A Spooky Gift Giving Story

It was a dark and wintry Christmas night with My family altogether. Dinner was finished with one last bite. Everyone said it couldn’t be better.   That time of the evening … [more]

How to shop for those who can’t (or won’t) make a wish list

We all have that one family member (or two) who has no interest in sharing a gift wish list. We also have those few family members who don’t have the ability to make a wish list for themselves. Whatever are us list shopping lovers to do? Is all wish list possibilities lost for them? NEVER!

Bah humbug to those who think holiday gift registries are rude or not thoughtful

We’ve heard the occasional criticism that family gift registries are “rude,” “un-Christmas” or “take the joy out of gift giving.”  I even have a family member who gets offended and proclaims, … [more]

Happy birthday to my husband – I’m sorry about your gift: A gift guide for those who say “I don’t need anything”

Once upon a time (just last week), a wife (me) asked her husband (a.k.a. my usually fabulous other half) what he would like for his birthday. “I have you so I … [more]