Holiday Gifting

I was today-years-old when I learned that National Grandparents Day is on September 9, and I’m so glad I found out about this special day before it was too late. If you’re like me and hadn’t heard of this holiday until clicking on this article, you…

Father's Day is a great time to evaluate all of the dads in your life and figure out just what would make their lives better. Sometimes, that's getting them a brand new pair of socks. Other times it's getting them that really fancy grill master kit…

Father's Day is fast approaching, and if you're anything like me, that means you're on a frantic search for gifts. Hey, sometimes these holidays just sneak up. With that in mind, these last minute Father's Day gifts will help you save face with dear…

Believe it or not, Father's Day is right around the corner (yet again). And unless you're one of those amazingly organized types who plans ahead for months and has a shelf of pre-wrapped "emergency" gifts in the closet, chances are you still have no…

Are t-shirts the new ties? Back when dads all used to wear more formal attire to the office, ties were the ubiquitous Father's Day gift. But now that most dads only seem to wear ties to weddings and funerals, t-shirts are the new go-to present this…

Mother's and Father's Days are perfect opportunities to give absolutely useless gifts. There's a lot of pressure to give a great gift, but I've definitely fallen flat in the past with things that are potentially sitting in a closet at my parents'…

Father's Day is just around the corner and that means you're probably scratching your head wondering what to get your dear husband. It's one thing to shop for your own dad, but shopping for the father of your children can be a bit trickier. You want…

Plenty of dads are no-frills, no-fuss dudes. This is great in general, but they can be almost impossible when it comes to gift-giving. What do you get the guy who doesn't need much at all? These practical Father's Day gifts for the cargo short dad…

On Father's Day, we take the time to celebrate our husbands, partners, dads, uncles, and grandfathers. They're often very difficult to shop for and you can spend hours in the mall and just not find the right thing. Sweaters and ties are all well and…

There's a reason why all those jokes about Father's Day gifts and ties have been popping up in sitcoms and on greeting cards for decades: It's because honestly, it can be hard to find the right present for dads. And back when we were kids, it was…

When we think of Costco, we often think of free meatball samples, giant triple boxes of cereal, and cases of tomato soup. So it's not the first place you'd think to go shopping for Father's Day, as a 48-pack of granola bars may seem a bit...…

If you know someone who's celebrating his first official Father's Day this year, then you know his life is probably a little different these days. Actually, it's very different. After all, the old adage about babies changing everything is so true.…

Father's Day is quickly approaching and that means it's time to find just the right gift for your dear old dad, the father of your children, or both. Traditional Father's Day gifts, like grilling gadgets or golf gear, will probably always score you…

Dads are not only loving, strong, male role models but like everyone else, they have some interesting quirks. Does anyone else's dad have a half sleeve tattoo of Thor, The God Of Thunder? Yes, there are many men out there who love comic books. The…

Despite the fact that my daughter is only a toddler, I can already imagine how emotional and sentimental I'll be if and when she's pregnant. I know I'll be wracking my brain to find the perfect Mother's Day gift that will make her feel loved,…

My kids are still fairly young, which means that making crafts with them tends to be a much bigger mess than I ever anticipated, but I also adore anything and everything they manage to create. It also means I appreciate anyone who's willing to help…

Mother's Day is fast approaching, but if your partner is currently pregnant, the day can feel a little strange. Particularly if it's your first child, the holiday isn't one you want to overlook, even if your baby isn't scheduled to arrive until…

The last thing you want to do on Mother's Day is have to rush out to the store to try to find something to convey your appreciation. Gifting is no easy task on Mother's Day when you haven't thought ahead — and a whole lot of other people find…

Before millennials started taking over, Generation X-ers were the ones setting the trends and leading the way (except, as a Gen X-er myself, I have to admit we didn't really seem to get anywhere). One thing my generation did manage to do, however,…

Mother's Day, unfortunately, can feel like a holiday that's made up simply to push us into buying gifts. But truth be told, most moms don't need an expensive display in order to feel appreciated, and instead appreciate the thought behind a gift more…