Does your dad love reminding you that he was cool back in the day? Somehow he manages to fit his LP collection into most conversations, including chats about the weather or what's for dinner. He wants to show you that he was awesome once upon a time. And, he really...

With Mother's Day coming up, it's a no-brainer that you'll be plotting gifts for mom, but what about your friend, sister, or coworker who is a mom-to-be? The "Royal Pregnancy" has us all talking about the mom-to-be as a new category for Mother's Day altogether. They might not be mothers...

Though wedding anniversary gift traditions date back to medieval Germany when garlands made of silver and gold were presented as gifts for the 25th and 50th years of marriage, the first real anniversary gift guide can be accredited to Emily Post. This guide was published in 1922 in her etiquette...

Many argue that breakfast is the best meal of the day. But if you're a mom and you're the one making that breakfast 90 percent of the time, it may lose its appeal. So, dads, help your children give mom the best homemade Mother's Day gift she could possibly ask...

As a new batch of students prepares to graduate from college this spring, the cold reality of the current job market begins to set in. According to the Associated Press, more than half of recent college grads were jobless or underemployed in 2011. Yes, you read that correctly,...

Recently, all of my friends started having babies. As in, all of them at once! So, babies suddenly became a theme in our conversations where they hadn't been before. And, in the midst of it all, I realized that I have a lot to bone up on if I'm going...

The world is getting more global by the minute which means when it comes to cultures outside of our own, there's a lot we need to know. One of the occasions where you don't want to get someone's cultural traditions wrong is their wedding day. So, what do you get...

My friends got married on Valentine's Day, which is definitely romantic. But romance is only one of the reasons why they did it. Basically, the bride didn't want the groom to forget their anniversary or Valentine's Day, which can both be slippery slopes for men. This story always makes me...

Valentine's Day is undeniably romantic, especially if you have a Valentine by your side. Who can resist another chance to say, "I love you"? But when you've been together 10+ years and you've given all of the sweets, dinners, and cutesy gifts that you can stand, it's a challenge to...

I was talking with a friend the other day about our first crushes, and I was shocked at how young we both were when we first felt butterflies about a boy. I remember a boy, Richie, having a crush on me in preschool, which totally grossed me out. But apparently...

You've been eyeing him or her for a while. You shared a drink at happy hour, you saved them a seat at your friend's recent birthday dinner and there's no denying that you've got a crush. The crush is possibly the most exhilarating stage of liking someone. What's not to...

Texting can play an instrumental role in communication, but it can also be rude and distracting depending on the context. Regardless, it has become so ingrained in our culture -- even my mother-in-law sends texts -- that we can't expect it will go away any time soon. What we can...

The holidays can be a whirlwind of attending office parties; hosting cocktail parties; shopping for your whole family, your three best friends, and your new dog (your kids are really gung-ho on this one), not to mention planning large, festive meals. When it's all over, it's understandable to want to...

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 a good general guideline here: "Do unto others as you would like them to do unto...

Re-gifting used to be taboo. It was the sort of thing you would never do, or at least never admit to doing. Due to the "great recession" we have become increasingly more time crunched and more thoughtful about over-spending. It only makes sense that with these changes in our lives...

There's that very special moment in a romantic partnership where you cross over from just dating to being in a relationship. You've already gone through the nerve-wracking ritual that is meeting the parents, but now it's time to spend your first holiday with them. While it's exciting on some level...

It is always exciting to watch the cocktail and dinner party invitations roll in this time of year. They give us a chance to catch up with friends, family and colleagues that we may not see too often otherwise. But to ensure that you make a good impression, and that...

Boss' Day is right around the corner, on October 16th to be exact. So, this is the perfect time of year to let your boss or bosses know how much you appreciate their leadership and your position at the company. Typically, people on the team chip in whatever they can,...

The start of the fall season signifies many things: shorter days, chillier weather, warm apple cider, crisp and brightly colored leaves, and cardigan sweaters. And, of course, what would fall be without everyone's favorite spooky, candy corn-laden holiday, Halloween?! Halloween is the fastest growing gifting holiday. And really, who can...

As much as I am here to tell you what the best gifts are, how to give great gifts and what the rules are for giving well... I'm also here to get you thinking and talking about your own gift giving experiences.

So, I'm starting a feature in my...