Gifts

The toys kids are requesting most this year are things with names like Chomp and Stomp, Xeno, and Leapfrog TV.  I don't even know what to make of that.

Holiday shopping can sure burn a ho ho hole in your wallet.

Father's Day was this weekend, and if your Dad is anything like mine, he's very hard to buy for.

Father's Day is right around the corner, and being the procrastinator that I am, I have yet to buy a gift for ol' Pops.  Not like it matters, I feel like buying your Father a gift is one of the toughest things to do.  I know I'm safe with a gift card to a restaurant, but what if you really want to wow him?

Over the weekend, I overheard a woman going on and on about what she wanted for Mother's Day. Diamond earrings, a few hours at the spa and a nice dinner out. Except for one small detail: she didn't have any kids! I almost fell out of my chair when the lady she was with asked, "Your husband does all that and you guys don't even have kids?" Apparently, they have an agreement that because s

Is it easier to find a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day?

Christmas traditions come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are practiced by many while others are unique to specific families.  One of the most time honored of these is the opening of gifts.

My friends will sometimes ask what I want for Christmas.  I always have a hard time answering them.  The material things I would like to have are items that I cannot afford. Since all of my friends are in a similar socioeconomic position as myself, I get uncomfortable talking about presents.  There are a few things I know I don't want though.

Didn't get what was on your Christmas list last year?  Many people consider "regifting "a great alternative for letting those unwanted Christmas presents collect dust in the attic.  But is socially acceptable?

Christmas may be about six weeks away, but it is time to start thinking about where you plan to send gifts, packages and mail. The United States Postal Service is predicting that over 365 million packages will be delivered this holiday season, which is 20% more than 2011.