What could you do less of? It’s the holidays, and let me be clear. I love the holidays. Gift-giving is my love language, my cardio, my seasonal sport. I’ll binge Hallmark movies like they’re intellectual cinema, even though I’m not exactly a “hug it out” kind of gal. […]
It’s that time of year again. It’s the holiday shopping season when the internet comes alive with a blizzard of “Top 25 Gifts for…” lists. Top 25 gifts for teenagers.Top 25 gifts for the guy who has everything.Top 25 gifts for coworkers you barely tolerate.Top 25 gifts for […]
It’s that time of year again when I start buying gifts for others and, inevitably, start thinking, “But what about me?” Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter “consumerism at its finest,” hear me out. I’m a firm believer in the sacred ritual of self-gifting. Some people […]
I have to admit, there’s a special kind of joy that comes from giving the right gift. And by “right,” I don’t mean the biggest or most expensive present, but something personal, quirky, or deeply thoughtful. It’s the kind of gift that shows I’ve been paying attention to […]
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. Holidays. They’ve pretty much all been taken, right? National Dog Day, Mojito Day… you name it, there’s an “observance” for it. Even Chrismukkah is already a thing (and yes, I proudly celebrate it). But the other day, I […]
Chrismukkah is getting more and more popular with big shoutouts in popular culture from Seinfeld to the OC. What is Chrismukkah? It’s exactly as the name insinuates. The phrase Chrismukkah is a combination of the words Christmas and Hanukkah. When combined, they make up an inclusive holiday that […]
I see the holiday decorations all around. They seem more plentiful than the last two years. I am hearing Christmas songs everywhere. Of course, this means two things. First, I will tire of Mariah Carey within a week or so. And, yes I am out and about at […]
Eventually the movie Raya gets to a goid mental health space. However, throughout the movie you are constantly clobbered over the head with the phrase that “you can’t trust anyone.” Everyone is capable of lying and seems to do so. Raya- the protagonist in a mystical world of […]
‘Tis the season to get a flurry of emails giving discounts for online shopping. Name the store, I’ve received 100s of emails. Looking for inspiration, I’ve opened a few of them. I’m a bit stuck on what to get. I love gift-giving. However, I’m looking for inspiration in […]
Here we go again. We are in the month of December eagerly awaiting holiday celebrations, family gatherings, vacation time, and a new year. Well, vacation is a bit of a dream concept at the moment. Family gatherings are a bit of a covid as we enter a dark […]
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