Don't forget about mom!

Do you wanna build a snowman

The opposite of a holiday bonus

There are many times in life when we encounter situations that leave us stunned. I genuinely believe that sometimes the best course of action is to have a sophisticated conversation and consider the sequence of events that brought about this current situation. Other times, though, I believe that we ought to simply opt for denial and hope that the issue will magically resolve itself by the time we have the energy to address it. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. But r…

The 12 Days of Bookmas is not happening

Not all gifts are created equal

Generosity is important

That's not how gifts work

What kind of logic is that?

I'm curious about the rise of “no gift” parties for children. I'm sure they existed when I was a kid, but I did not participate in that sort of thing

Hmm

It's nearly time

So thoughtful...

The only gift I can afford is friendship

So much for Christmas spirit

From the time we were little, we were taught to be grateful for whatever gifts we were given during the holidays. Parents coach their children to say thank you no matter what present they get because doing anything else would be most unkind. However, as you grow up, you realize that some gifts are actually an insult. The mean girl in middle school didn't give you a Lady Speed Stick out of the kindness of her heart. Likewise, sometimes companies give gifts that are far more insulting than they a…