Holiday Gifting

Even people who seem to have mastered holiday prep (you know the ones who label the gifts after they’re wrapped so they can actually remember what’s inside) inevitably forget to buy something for someone on their list. If you're one of those people,…

In the December scramble, it’s easy to forget to buy something for your furry friends who haven’t made elaborate wish lists and dropped hints (as in, told you exactly what they want) every time you enter a store. If you just realized you're missing…

When you’re pregnant, people automatically assume that any gift you get should be for the baby. But what are you — chopped liver? Pregnancy doesn’t mean that you still don’t have wants and desires (and that you don’t have a not-so-secret wish list…

Each year, you likely spend Christmas day soaking up the joy of watching little kids who woke up to presents from Santa. Sadly, not every kid gets the Santa experience, but there are some amazing toy drive programs that aim to help make Christmas…

In theory, the act of breastfeeding is a beautiful experience. And for the most part, it can be, especially when everything is going right. That said, it’s not always the easiest journey for new moms, what with cracked nipples, a howling newborn who…

Baby animals in cute costumes are one of the few things in this world that are universally adored, which is exactly why Baby Yoda has captured so many hearts. Because this little green character from The Mandalorian is so popular, it’s safe to say…

Grandparents are the absolute best. Maybe it's just my family, but it seems like being sappy is a necessary requirement to become a grandparent. It's almost comical: We get yelled at for the better part of our childhood, but then grandbabies come…

'Tis the season of surprises and for many of us, that means enjoying the time-honored tradition of opening an advent calendar. Long a pastime of only the young, advent calendars have evolved to entertain the whole family, so I've compiled the best…

Costco isn't just for buying 5 pound blocks of cheese or enough cases of canned veggies to get you through the apocalypse — it's also a great place to get your holiday shopping done. There are so many toys from Costco that make the best holiday…

While mom (rightfully) tends to get the most attention when she's expecting or recently had a new baby, dad is a new parent, too, and is also embarking on a new stage of life. So, when you're shopping for holiday gifts for a new dad keep in mind…

The only thing that can make the holidays more magical is curling up with a holiday-inspired book under a blanket and a hot cup of something special in your hand. And talking about said books with friends? Even better. Book clubs are fun all year,…

Babies are up at all hours of the night, only communicate through crying, and (despite their adorable gummy smiles) have the ability to suck the life out of their parents. Knowing this, if you are searching for a holiday gift for a new mom, it may…

Whether you have absolutely no idea who these nighttime crime-fighters are or you find yourself humming the theme song at the mere sight of them, PJ Masks is a big deal for a lot of kids. So, in the very likely event a little one in your life has…

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. While I prefer to think I got to my man’s heart through my intellect and use of well-timed “that’s what she said” jokes, I’ll admit there is truth to the trope. So with Father’s Day coming…

With Mother's Day approaching, now is the time to start thinking about the perfect presents for the moms in your life. If you're planning on going the custom route, you need to order a gift soon so they can be made and shipped in time for Mother's…

Valentine's Day is officially a week away people, so the clock is ticking on holiday shopping time. It's probs too late to order your sweetheart engraved jewelry or plan a romantic getaway (there's always next year), but you also don't want to give…

I've been married forever, and while that generally means that we're incredibly comfortable with each other, and love spending time together, it also means that in certain areas, creativity is required to avert boredom. Creativity and sometimes,…

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating romance, which is totally fine, but there's no guarantee you'll be in a pro-romance mood when the holiday rolls around. Galentine's Day, on the other hand, is all about "ladies celebrating ladies" — and when…

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and that stresses out pretty much everyone in a relationship. What's the big plan? What's the appropriate gift? Thankfully, we all carry around a gigantic and convenient shopping mall right in our pocket,…