Dec 30th, 2025 - Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Eric: My husband's family has a long-standing tradition of not buying Christmas gifts for adults, just the small children. It keeps Christmas less hectic and allows us to concentrate on what's important: spending time together as a large extended family. Years ago, I suggested to my highly dysfunctional family a similar approach. Most of them live in severe poverty and bought gifts for every single person of our extended family, which were often ... [Read More]

Dec 30th, 2025 - The joyful expression pet parents witness when they give their fur babies gifts will make your day. One such Instagram video shows how a little puppy reacts when he receives a Christmas present from his dog mom and dad. Named Kobe, the Jack Russell Terrier impresses viewers with his gentle way of unwrapping his holiday present. He seems to enjoy the process, leaving him with pure joy as he plays with his toy. Meanwhile, netizens cannot keep calm as they watch the pup's adorable reactions. They ... [Read More]

Dec 28th, 2025 - Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Eric: A friend is planning his second marriage. It will be his fiancée's third. Both are in their mid-to-late 60s, have owned their single-family homes for many years, and have reasonably well-paying jobs. They are planning a wedding shower and have registered for gifts, including expensive kitchen equipment and utensils, china, glassware, lamps, and living room furnishings. Things newlyweds-to-be in their 20s or 30s might need to start ... [Read More]

Dec 27th, 2025 - From a sparkling wine club to a small business that delivers nationwide, we tested eight wine clubs that satisfied different tastes and needs ine subscription plans are on the rise . The reasons are what you'd expect: they make wine convenient and fun to explore. And the best wine subscriptions turn "what can feel like an intimidating world into something enjoyable, personal and effortless", says Jason Hedges, the beverage director at the restaurant group LT Hospitality. What do you need to ... [Read More]

Dec 24th, 2025 - When I was pregnant with my first baby, I'd see moms wearing jewelry with their kids' initials or birthstones and dream of the day I'd get my own. When my kids were in preschool, I'd make a However, as my kids, now 15 and 17, have gotten older, material gifts aren't what I want for Christmas. In recent years, I've asked my now-teenagers for the gift of time spent together rather than trendy earrings or pricey perfume. Yes, in my mid-40s with a higher income, I buy some of these things for ... [Read More]

Dec 24th, 2025 - By Jerry Zezima, Tribune News Service I used to think, because I'm a kid at heart, and even more so at head, that I have the maturity level of a 9-year-old. But I don't think so anymore because a 9-year-old, who happens to be one of my grandchildren, thinks my jokes are stupid. This was made abundantly clear when the sweet, smart and sassy girl, who is wise beyond her years, told me she's Gen Alpha. "Who's Jen Alpha?" I asked with a goofy grin. "I've never heard of her." My granddaughter ... [Read More]

Dec 23rd, 2025 - From digital gifts and subscriptions you can send in seconds, to gifts from retailers with affordable same-day delivery, there are still plenty of ways to impress pending weeks upon weeks hunting for the perfect gift for your mom , partner or teenage kids is all well and good – until you check the calendar and find yourself empty-handed and out of time. That's OK – not every unforgettable gift needs to be custom-ordered in August. In fact, you still have plenty of enticing options, ... [Read More]

Dec 23rd, 2025 - Procrastinators, welcome. By We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Cute Gift Under $10 Fun Retro Toy Most Popular Gift It took some convincing, but after decades of shopping for everyone individually, now that we're all adults in my family, we've pivoted to doing a big ol' white elephant exchange instead. Similar to a Yankee Swap , the goal is simply to enjoy ... [Read More]

Dec 23rd, 2025 - PS Photography | Shari Straker PS Photography | Shari Straker I've always loved the holidays because of the way it smells like cinnamon and pine needles. That's why I was so excited to check out Macy's Holiday Square at the 34th St. Herald Square location, right in the heart of Manhattan. Tucked away on the lower level of the department store, Macy's Holiday Square features a curated selection of local vendors, customizable gifts, and pop-up shops — including The Editor's Outpost, a ... [Read More]

Dec 23rd, 2025 - Just when you thought presents couldn't get any better, now you can make your own adorable gift wrap and save a few bucks on rolls that you'll never use up.  Imagine being able to take a cute moment or memory from the year with that person, then turn it into gift wrap for their present. The gift wrap becomes part of the present. There's less unnecessary waste, and you won't end up with piles of single-use paper.  You can use artificial intelligence tools to create Christmas cards , ... [Read More]