Tag Archives: gifts

Regifting

Posted on September 7, 2026 by msw blog

This is in reference to the letter about giving gifts to adults from “Feeling Bah-humbug” who wrote: “My significant other and I are at the stage in life where we really do not need more ‘stuff’ and would rather not … Continue reading →

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(Happy) Birthday

Posted on February 27, 2026 by msw blog

“I’m an auntie to 18 nieces and nephews. My sisters say it’s unfair I only buy presents for some of them. I’m doing well financially, but gifts for 18 nieces and nephews add up. I don’t have strong bonds with … Continue reading →

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The best mail I ever received

Posted on January 25, 2026 by msw blog

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 →

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Gift Giver

Posted on December 13, 2025 by msw blog

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

Posted on November 9, 2025 by msw blog

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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