Normally, I’m a woman who likes to take her holidays one at a time. No talk of Halloween until after Labor Day.  No Thanksgiving decor until Nov. 1.  No Christmas tree until the day after Thanksgiving.  But these aren’t normal times.

It has been over a year since I have seen most of my friends.  During that time, people have gotten married, had babies, changed jobs, and many have moved.  Several of my friends bought homes or upgraded to larger apartments.  And now that we’re free to socialize again, I’m being invited to more than a few housewarmings. Here are seven great gifts that won’t break …

Choosing a gift for Mother’s Day is rarely easy.  What do you get a person who just wants to see you, hear from you, and spend more time with you during a pandemic when visits are non-existent or few? A small useful gift is usually the way to go for Mom.  So I pulled together five fabulous gifts — all of them under-$75 and most …

I usually love writing this gift guide.  I window shop for weeks to choose the perfect gifts.  I bookmark picks, and solicit input from friends.  But not this year. In 2020, everything feels heavy.  And the idea of buying or receiving presents is less festive and appealing than in previous years.  All I really want for Christmas is a working vaccine and for the people …

In preparation for this gift guide, Abra sent me a selection of men’s gift guides.  And some of these bloggers must had COVID because their recommendations are tasteless.  (Abra tried to remove this joke, I demanded it stay in.  Gallows humor is the free space on my 2020 Bingo Card.)  So let’s lead into 2021 with gifts that the men in your life will be …