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Gift-Giving Across the Spectrum Jul. 20, 2025
Dear Annie: I love your column and am writing to offer a different point of view for the woman whose... Read More
Too Much of a Good Thing Jun. 05, 2025
Dear Annie: I have a cousin whom I've had a cherished lifelong friendship with. We meet several time... Read More
Birthday Gifts Have an Age Limit Apr. 02, 2025
Dear Annie: This letter is in reference to the aunt and uncle who provided generous gifts to their s... Read More
Helping Your Husband Be a Better Gift-Giver Mar. 24, 2025
Dear Annie: First, I just want to say how much I appreciate your columns! I always enjoy your insigh... Read More
A New Approach to Thank-You Notes Jan. 12, 2025
Dear Annie: "Numb and Lost" wrote to you regarding emotional detachment as a result of trauma and ch... Read More
Packing Gifts for Those on the Go Dec. 14, 2024
By Nicola Bridges If the travelers in your life are anything like me, they'll love getting the luxur... Read More
Holiday Gift Shopping? Bah, Humbug Dec. 14, 2024
The older I get, the less I like Christmas gifts (shopping for them, anyway) and the more I wish I c... Read More
Gifts to Keep Travelers Cozy and Comfortable Dec. 08, 2024
By Nicola Bridges Staying cozy and comfy in all kinds of climates can make or break the enjoyment of... Read More
Fun-and-Games Gifts for Kid Campers Dec. 07, 2024
By Nicola Bridges If your kids love camping, they'll love getting gifts of games and gadgets for out... Read More
Gifts of Love: Creating Memories and Teaching Values Apr. 23, 2024
Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in with tips on encouraging children to focus less on material items... Read More
Tardy Thank-You Notes Mar. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: My daughter received some lovely gifts for her quinceanera (an important milestone in Me... Read More
The People You Meet, the Books You Read Mar. 13, 2024
The late humorist and master of salesmanship, Charlie "Tremendous" Jones, said one of my favorite qu... Read More
Good Friend Insists on Reciprocating Gifts Mar. 09, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a longtime friend who has serious trouble with gifts. It is very difficult to giv... Read More
Cash Wedding Gifts -- Rude or Totally Acceptable? Jan. 30, 2024
Dear Cheapskate: I just love your column, it has certainly helped me. My question has to do with wed... Read More
Gifting Gone Wrong Jan. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: On Dec. 19 of 2022, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Ahead of time, my husband and... Read More
Wishing a Merry Christmas to All Dec. 25, 2023
Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Hope you enjoy these poems for the holidays. ... Read More
The Drive-by Smears of Clarence Thomas Never End Dec. 22, 2023
Most Clarence Thomas hit pieces can't stand up to perfunctory scrutiny. But the newest doesn't even ... Read More
Christmas in the Cabbage Patch Dec. 16, 2023
This is the story of the greatest Christmas present I never got. It begins in 1983, when toy company... Read More
No Money, No Christmas? No Way! Dec. 06, 2023
What would you do this holiday season if you had absolutely no money to spend and no available credi... Read More
It Really Is the Thought That Counts Dec. 05, 2023
Are you worried that your gifts are never good enough? Certain that your friends and relatives will ... Read More
