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Do You Have to Give an Engagement Gift?
December is the most popular month for proposals, 16% of engagements happen during that month full of the holiday spirit. But, January and February are close behind. I got engaged in January, and a...
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The Wide World of Gift Giving
Ever wonder which countries celebrate the most gift giving holidays? Who do you think comes out on top? English speaking nations (Australia,England, and of course the United States)are the clear...
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Toys Kids Love That Parents Loathe
Every kid has a favorite toy that their parents can’t stand. So when buying gifts for the little rug rats in your life you may want to think twice about giving them something that will drive the...
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How To: Be a Super Aunt!
I may not have any children of my own, but I do have the honor of being the Aunt of eight boys and two girls, all between the ages of 6-13. And, they all love me! (If I do say so myself) And after all...
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7 Don’ts for Passover Rookies
Being a first time guest for pretty much any holiday is tough. You’re not sure of what to bring the host, how they celebrate the occasion, what the holiday traditions are, and for some, it can get a...
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Graduation Gift Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts
Graduation season is here! Frightened of graduation invitations flooding your mailbox? Don’t fret, if you get organized graduation season is a breeze! I compiled a handy list of Do’s and Don’ts for...
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2nd Anniversary Gifts: Modern vs. Traditional
2nd anniversaries tend to fly under the radar, but they don’t have to! Now is the perfect time to review what the traditional and modern gifts are for this often overlooked occasion. In a survey that...
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Gifts Guide to 1st Holy Communion
Communion season is in full swing in the Roman Catholic community. Most catholic children receive their first communion around the age of 7 or 8 and it marks the beginning of the lifetime of receiving...
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To Give, or Not to Give? That is the question!
Graduation gift etiquette can be completely confusing. Between kindergarten graduation, high school graduation, and college degrees, graduation is a potential gift giving mine field. When are you...
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Stellar Guest Guide: Catholic Weddings
Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
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Stellar Guest Guide #2: Jewish Weddings
Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
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Stellar Guest Guide: Muslim Weddings
Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
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Stellar Gift Guide #4: Hindu Wedding Guest Etiquette
Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
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Stellar Guest Guide: Buddhist Wedding Etiquette
Sometimes we get invited to an event and have no idea what to expect or what is expected of us. We’ve all been there; confused, bumbling and ultimately embarrassed. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!...
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How to be an Amazing Overnight Guest
Whether you’re crashing at your friend’s house for one night, or staying with relatives over a long holiday weekend, there are some things to remember as an overnight visitor. The golden rule serves as...
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Travel Gift Buying Dos & Don’ts
We’ve all been there: it’ the last day of your vacation somewhere amazing and you realize that the crew at the office, your best friend and your mom are probably expecting a little trinket from your...
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Celebrate Bon Dance Season
Late summer is Obon season. No, not Udon season; that would involve noodles. Obon, or sometimes simply Bon, is a Japanese Buddhist tradition observed in the months of July and August. It is a time when...
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Why Not Propose on Your Anniversary Day?
Your anniversary day can be a wonderful time to propose to the person you want to marry. Maybe you celebrate your anniversary as the day you first met, or perhaps it’s the day you went on your first...
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Sympathy Etiquette Guide: The Jewish Faith
Choosing sympathy gifts is never easy. How can any gift fill the void of a missing loved one? It’s a tall order, but remember, no one actually expects a sympathy gift to eliminate the grief. Still, a...
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Host and Hostess Gifts for Labor Day
Labor Day means summer is coming to an end, and it’s true, that’s a bummer. But look on the bright side, because Labor Day weekend means an extra day off of work. And an extra reason to throw parties,...
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