gifts

Most of us don't live buildings with a doorman so we can skip that, but we should be tipping landlords, delivery drivers, and handymen this holiday season. How much? And how do we get the tip into the hands of the trash collector without getting run over?

Artisans have been hard at work getting unique jewelry, clothing, and beauty products ready for the mad shopping rush, and we can check them out at one holiday bazaar in Boise this weekend. Other holiday bazaars are happening in early December, if you need a break from the mall.

Every year I text my dad to ask what he wants for Father's Day, and every year I get the same answer.  Barbecue sauce.  He's so low maintenance!  We've got some other gift ideas too, in case your pops aims a little higher.

No flowers, no brunch.  Just a gift card for my mom for Mother's Day, and it's black and white and doesn't even have any pretty decorations on it. Is this a huge Mother's Day disappointment?

A few more Hatchimals made their way to select stores over the weekend, but they're gone again.  What do Hatchimals do anyway?

Chobani is not just a popular yogurt brand in stores, but also an Idaho business with a factory in Twin Falls.  Yesterday, they announced they've made some employees millionaires.

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.

This is my sweet Piper, who turned 4 yesterday.  Think I'm in trouble? Yes, I agree.  Kids are so easy until they start getting personalities, ornery streaks, thoughts and opinions! Check out what Piper wanted for her birthday this year.  It was an idea that just had to be squashed!

In the middle of our Christmas gift-giving, my mom admitted that she bought my step-dad a Kindle because she felt so guilty. It was his guilt gift! Here's the situation: