more about: Christmas
Fashionably Foolproof Gift-Giving
Years ago for Christmas I received, from my boss at the time, what I still think is one of the best gifts both to give and to get. Normally I don’t suggest buying clothing [...]
Food Gifts for Christmas: Four Great Mail-Order Ideas
It can be hard to find the perfect gift for an epicurean friend or family member. A great option for gourmets is a food subscription or gift box. We featured a fantastic cheese box [...]
A Beautiful New Holiday Tradition?
There is a museum fairly close to my house—the Bartow-Pell Museum—that always does fun kid stuff for Christmas. Last year our youngest and I went to see a puppet show; this year there was [...]
‘Tis the Season for Office Holiday Parties
Rule No. 1: Wear underwear. Rule No. 2: Don’t flash it while you’re dancing wildly on top of the receptionist’s desk. You might think anyone who works in an office—as opposed to those who [...]
A New Baby, a Toddler and …House Guests for the Holidays? Ho Ho Ho
Major dilemma! “I have my mother in law and her female friend coming to visit for the holidays,” writes patina21. “They are staying for two weeks. … “We have a three-bedroom house, a 2-year-old [...]
Edible Stocking Stuffer #1: Za’atar
I’m trying to make it a mostly homemade/handmade Christmas this year. One of the things I’m gifting are little bags of Za’atar. It’s a Middle Eastern spice blend, usually made with dried herbs, sumac, [...]
Decluttered Gift Ideas for the 2011 Holiday Season
I’m always looking for gifts that will be enjoyed by their recipients and never run the risk of becoming clutter in their homes. If you’re someone who looks to give decluttered gifts, too, check [...]
Is It OK to Give One Child More?
I have three daughters. Every year around Dec. 15, I start agonizing. Did I spend more on gifts for one girl? Did I buy a lopsided number of presents? If so, do I need to buy one more for another daughter? And if the “one more” turns out to be something particularly “nice,” will that set off a terrible chain reaction, prompting me to keep buying more and more and more in an attempt to ensure every daughter enjoys perfect, equal parity on Christmas morning?
