Everyone looks forward to their birthdays. While the idea of being another year older becomes less and less appealing with each passing year, it’s still an excuse to celebrate yourself for one day. No one ever gets too upset when receiving presents from friends and family. But presents don’t necessarily need to be material items, […] More
Parents have been saying from the beginning of time, ‘We love all of our children equally.’ But there are occasions when that doesn’t always feel like the case. These situations can be especially prevalent during birthdays and holidays. So what does one do? It’s always good to start by asking some hard truths. Or is […] More
There is always bound to be some initial tension between children and their new or prospective stepparents and stepsiblings, particularly for children of divorce. Owing to the fact that their presence is a reminder of the fact that their parent’s marriage didn’t work out. Down the line however, children may grow to love their new, […] More
For momentous occasions like weddings or baby showers, a gift registry is certainly a very helpful thing to have. In addition to limiting selections for friends and family in attendance, it also helps the recipients obtain practical items to use in their homes. But can an item chosen for a registry beat a homemade personal […] More
Very few people don’t have a family member who is somewhat out of touch. Who doesn’t realize how offensive some of their words and actions are. Some people feel that correcting or confronting these family members is fruitless, and choose to ignore their insensitive remarks, no matter how cringeworthy. Others, though, simply can’t tolerate such […] More
Mother’s Day is a very special day for so many people. This is the day we get to give thanks to all the moms, for all they do. And most mom’s ask for so little in return. Why is it difficult to grab a few gifts for them? Case in point… Redditor Realistic-Baker5083 wanted to […] More
There are very few topics more divisive than money. No matter who you’re with, the minute money comes into a conversation, it’s all but guaranteed there will be awkward silence, jealousy, or even resentment. When the extended family of Redditor 0reo5 learned of her current salary, it resulted in a less-than-harmonious family Christmas, along with […] More
Presents, no matter the holiday, are said to be defined as a gift from the heart. Of course, it’s nice to get nice things, like jewelry and clothes. But where is the just appreciating the thought that counts? And what if you’re shopping for someone who wants the flash of it all? Case in point… […] More
A Christmas present doesn’t necessarily need to come with a hefty price tag in order to be meaningful or memorable. After all, as the saying goes, “it’s the thought that counts”. Redditor MerryChristmasAA, however, wished her husband put a bit more thought into his Christmas present for her. After a row with her husband that […] More
“What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine.” But maybe not when it comes to money. Indeed, money can be a fairly delicate hurdle in a relationship, particularly when one half of the couple makes considerably more than the other. Redditor theonewithouta10 had no trouble being the primary breadwinner for both him and his […] More
Christmas is inching closer every second. Have you done your shopping? What is Santa bringing you and your loved ones? Ah, Santa, a subject up for debate over time. Parents have a conundrum on how to properly represent him and how to best hand out his gifts. Case in point… Redditor snowballthrowaway01 wanted to discuss […] More
It’s that time of year. Time to figure out who has been naughty and who has been nice. And who deserves what and how much under the tree. Gifts, gifts and gifts. How much do you spend and why? Money had really taken a hold on the holidays. It can cause so many problems even […] More
