Every December, someone in my friend group starts the gift thread. We agree on $15 each, somebody orders a snack... Continue Reading
Christmas
Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list, plus festive markets and things to do in December. Ideas that beat another pair of socks.
The tricky thing about a first Christmas gift for your girlfriend is the balance. You want it to feel thoughtful,... Continue Reading
A cursed ornament gets one laugh on Christmas morning and a spot in the junk drawer by January. A rage... Continue Reading
If your parents or in-laws just became grandparents, you’ve probably watched them run laundry, stock the freezer, and take the... Continue Reading
You’ve drawn a name and there’s a spending limit. You’d also rather not add another novelty mug to the regift... Continue Reading
“Mom, what do you want for Christmas?” “Nothing, I’ve got everything.” If that sounds familiar, you already know the real... Continue Reading
The newly engaged couple on your list probably spent this fall on venue tours, spreadsheets, and guest-list math. Their first... Continue Reading
Every January, the recycling bin tells the story of December: flattened boxes, torn paper, a knot of ribbon, and at... Continue Reading
Your sports fan already owns the jersey and the mug, and probably an ornament shaped like a football. The best... Continue Reading
The best family Christmas presents give everyone something to do together, rather than one more thing each person has to... Continue Reading
I still remember the Christmas when my mom gave the whole family a cooking class instead of the usual pile... Continue Reading
The first time I visited a friend three weeks after her son was born, I brought a giant stuffed elephant.... Continue Reading