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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

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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

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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

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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

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Remember This Phrase

“If everything’s a treasure, nothing’s a treasure.” It’s hard to let go of sentimental items, like your kid’s first report card, their baby shoes, their 14 soccer trophies. But! If you keep all the things that have ever meant something … Continue reading

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