Tag Archives: gifts
The best mail I ever received
In the back of one of my closets is an unopened FedEx box from my mother. My 92-year-old mom died on March 8, 2019, and this box was delivered on March 11, 2019, as though it was mailed by the … Continue reading
Gift Giver
We have given Christmas gifts to eight of our son’s friends since middle school. I recently retired and do not make the kind of money I used to. I want to tactfully tell them that I love them all dearly … Continue reading
Too Many Gifts
Even typing this makes me seem ungrateful, but here we go. My husband is a gift-giver; it is how he shows his love. He is also a collector of many things (as is the rest of his family) and I … Continue reading
Creative Side
Your creative side is begging to showcase more of your gifts, talents and abilities. With your out-of-the-box ideas, you may want to grab your laptop and draw up some fresh visuals for your upcoming ventures. Negotiations will be underway sooner … Continue reading
Do Give at Unexpected Times
While we tend to give gifts for special occasions — holidays, birthdays, graduations — presents given outside these kinds of celebrations are even more appreciated by recipients, Givi and a colleague reported in a 2021 study. The research found that a … Continue reading