Gifts

Aunts are the worst Christmas gift-givers, according to a survey.  But there are probably plenty of others in our circle of family and friends that can contribute to awkward gift-related moments!  What to do, what to do.  Here are some face-saving ideas.

My girls have been begging for a companion dog for our beloved Harry for months, and I finally caved after reading an article about why dogs make great Christmas gifts for kids.  But is this really a good idea? She's chewing up stuff.

It's almost time to rip open the presents, and sometimes that can be a little awkward. The spotlight is on you, and everyone is waiting to see how you'll react.  What if you don't know what in the heck it is?

There are some things you just don't want to get from your husband.  Like a skillet.  Or windshield wipers.  What other things should guys avoid getting gals?

I reflected on this last year around this time, and thought it was worth another look, because my Dad is still awesome, and hard to buy for.

Is there someone on your gift list this holiday season that you don't really like, but you feel obligated to buy for? Most people spend a total of $127 on gifts for people that they don't like.

As a kid, we have probably all snooped for our Christmas gifts at one time or another.  How do you keep your kids from snooping or opening their gifts before Christmas.