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The Best New Baby Products Trending on Social Media
July 5, 2024
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—even if you’re on your second or third, it seems like new products are being released every day, […]
Educational Toys Every Toddler Needs
June 28, 2024
Parenthood is all about giving our little ones the best opportunities from an early age. We painstakingly pick the safest gear, the healthiest snacks, and the best books so our babies can get off to a great start. Even playtime is an opportunity to set up our little ones for success because when kids play, […]
– Ask Cheryl – Can I Create a Wedding Registry for a Second Marriage?
June 25, 2024
Is it appropriate to create a wedding registry for your second marriage? Read on to find out. Hello Cheryl, My daughter is getting married this year. It is her second marriage as well as her fiancé’s second marriage, and we are wondering if it’s okay to register for gifts. They really wanted to go with […]
10 Unique Wedding Registry Splurges (That Are Worth the Add!)
June 13, 2024
Are you getting ready to put together your wedding registry? Maybe you’ve already started, but you’re not sure what’s appropriate to add or ask for. If you’ve got your sights set on high-ticket items or straight up splurges, you might be wondering whether you can add them to your wishlist. The good news is, you […]
– Ask Cheryl – Invited but Barely Know the Couple, Do I Still Need to Give a Wedding Gift?
June 11, 2024
Today’s question comes from a reader who feels she has an out when it comes to the etiquette rule that you should send a gift if you are invited to the wedding, and I might agree . . . Hi Cheryl, My husband and I recently received invitations to two weddings from couples we hardly […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should I Send a Gift If Not Invited to the Wedding?
May 14, 2024
Our question today is from a reader who was not invited to the wedding of someone close to her but feels she may need to give a wedding gift. Dear Cheryl, I was not invited to the wedding of my good friend’s daughter. Should I give a wedding gift? I did give a substantial shower gift. Gina […]
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts for Any Type of Mom
May 8, 2024
Time is running out to find Mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift, but thanks to Amazon Prime’s next-day delivery, there are a ton of incredible gifts that you won’t have to compromise on. We’ve gathered the perfect gift bundles for every type of mom, from the mom who’s always got her phone out to take […]
Your 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Mom in Your Life
April 26, 2024
Find the perfect gift for a new mom, seasoned mom, grandmother, or mother figure. Mother’s Day is upon us — have you found a gift yet? If you’re anything like me, you want to make sure that your Mother’s Day gift is the perfect combination of useful, sentimental, and personal to the recipient. A tall […]
Great Gifts for Graduates
April 18, 2024
Like so many of life’s celebration-worthy events, graduations are a milestone for everyone. Sure, the graduate may be the star of the event, but they also had the support of their friends and family along the way. It’s a shared accomplishment that deserves plenty of recognition. If you’re looking forward to celebrating a graduate this […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Much to Spend on a Bridesmaid’s Gift?
April 16, 2024
There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding. Today, our AskCheryl reader is an organized bride who isn’t sure how much to spend on gifts for her attendants. Hi Cheryl! I have an etiquette question regarding the cost of wedding party gifts (I also read your article on the topic). We were planning on […]
Wedding Gifts for a Second Marriage
March 14, 2024
When you’re getting married for a second time, your needs are different. You’re at a different stage in life than you were on your first wedding day, and you likely already have many of the typical items on a first-time couple’s registry. It’s a whole new ballgame, and it might be hard to come up […]
Wedding Registry Gifts that Will Excite Your Groom
March 12, 2024
Looking for some outside-the-box wedding gift ideas? Discover our top registry picks that grooms love. If you plan on getting married without involving your future husband in the registry decisions, you’re making a big mistake. While it’s easy to assume that most grooms aren’t interested in the task of building out a wedding gift wish […]
Finding the Perfect Bridesmaid Gifts
February 28, 2024
After you say “YES” to your perfect partner, you get to choose the besties that will stand by your side as you say “I do”! Each of these ladies is, without a doubt, so important to you and adds her own unique element to your life. When you thank them for being a huge part […]
12 Things You Might Not Think Of Adding to Your Wedding Gift Registry
February 27, 2024
Once upon a time, wedding registries were limited to items for the home– a necessary starting point for many couples today (here’s our handy wedding registry checklist if you need one). But those registry limits no longer exist! Forget any “rules” you may have heard about what you should or shouldn’t be adding to your […]
Top Bathroom & Kitchen Products for Getting (and Staying) Organized
February 20, 2024
Getting organized can feel overwhelming: from those ingredients you bought for that one recipe to those nail polish colors you haven’t used in years, it’s incredible how quickly our kitchen pantries and bathroom shelves can spiral out of control. If you’ve been itching to tidy up, you’re in luck: we’re sharing our favorite bathroom and […]
How Much Should You Spend on a Wedding Gift?
February 13, 2024
The most often asked question in my “Ask Cheryl” inbox is how much to spend on a wedding or shower gift. And while we all love a hard and fast etiquette rule, this is one of those questions that doesn’t have a “one size fits all” answer. Read on for my advice and some spending […]
