–Gift Giving–
How to Make It Easy for Your Guests to Find Your Gift Registries
July 24, 2020
Date, check! Venue, check! Guest list, check! The next item up is setting up your gift registries. If you haven’t checked this one off your list, I’m here to help! With so many amazing retailers, deciding where to register can be challenging. I have great news, you don’t have to choose just one! RegistryFinder.com actually […]
– Ask Cheryl – When Should I Send a Wedding Gift if the Ceremony and the Reception Are a Year Apart?
June 23, 2020
With so much uncertainty and fear surrounding the Corona virus, it has been refreshingly romantic to see the creative ways that some couples have decided to proceed with exchanging their wedding vows, even if it meant cancelling, downsizing, or postponing the reception! If you do know a couple who will be having a small (somewhat […]
Mother’s Day Gifts and Recipes from Food52
May 2, 2020
Serve up an unforgettable — and delicious — gift for Mom this Mother’s Day! Much like everything else in our lives, Mother’s Day is looking a little bit different this year. With the difficulties imposed by the necessary social distancing measures, even the thought of celebration can be anxiety-inducing. But, it doesn’t have to be […]
– Ask Cheryl – What To Do About Late or Never Received Wedding Gifts?
April 28, 2020
Wedding gifts may continue to arrive at your new home a month (or more) after your wedding day. Family and friends may even tell you to anticipate the arrival of such a gift, in the spirit of celebration and with hopes of showering you with love. But what do you do when those promised gifts […]
DIY Gift Bundles for Your High School Grad
April 21, 2020
Make sure the high school grad in your life is ready for anything with these do-it-yourself gift bundles. It’s about that time! Graduation is right around the corner, which means watching our favorite kiddos become adults and head off to college. When it comes to gifting, it can sometimes feel like we don’t even know […]
– Something Old And Something New – Why We Love Registering for China
April 2, 2020
Many of my best and favorite childhood memories were made around our family’s dining table, usually featuring the most delicious spread of food and the most beautifully set table. My mom is the one who taught me the art of celebrating each and every day, and most of the celebrating started with our family meals. […]
– Ask Cheryl – How Long Do I Have to Send a Wedding Gift?
March 24, 2020
Giving gifts to the wedding couple serves as a tangible representation of your love and support. When you’re invited to a wedding, you should send a gift, whether or not you are able to attend – but when should you send it? Dear Cheryl, I was invited to my friend’s wedding, and unfortunately was […]
– Ask Cheryl – Should I Send a Wedding Gift to My Former Niece?
March 10, 2020
Wedding etiquette can get a little tricky when there is a divorce in the family. Being a “former” extended family member might mean you are excluded from the wedding guest list; but is it obligatory or even ok to send a gift? Dear Cheryl, I am divorced, but a niece from his side is getting […]
Best New Baby Products for 2020
January 23, 2020
The baby product industry is ever-changing and evolving to make parents’ lives just a little bit better. My little one is only 9 months old and I feel like I already need to upgrade because there are so many great new products for 2020. (And especially because my favorite baby sleep product was recalled for […]
15 of Our Favorite Books for Every Kid on Your List
December 3, 2019
“Something they want; Something they need; Something to wear; Something to read.” You’ve probably heard of this gift giving rule of 4 for your kids. It’s a practical way to keep your Christmas shopping simple, especially if you have more than one kiddo to buy for. In an effort to help you find that special […]
Holiday Gift Guide for College Students
November 27, 2019
Of all the people on Santa’s list of naughty and nice, college students will inevitably be the most grateful recipients. For an entire semester, they’ve been pinching pennies and borrowing clothes from each other’s closets. They’ve spent their free time studying for finals or picking up an extra shift—and probably adding to their wish list […]
17 Gifts You Didn’t Know You Could Monogram
November 19, 2019
I take that back—if you’re from the South, you know you can monogram anything standing still (thank you, Reese Witherspoon). I was first exposed to the magic of monogramming as a college student at the University of Florida; before my time there, I associated monograms with preppy babies and my grandmother. But, upon arriving on […]
Top 10 New Products for Your Wedding Gift Registry
November 16, 2019
There are certain items that need to be included on every wedding registry. Dishes and towels will always be a household necessity. But there are also some innovative products that can make life easier or just more stylish. I registered for my own wedding 15 years ago; and while I still love my tried and […]
How to Give the Perfect Wedding Gift
November 5, 2019
So, you’re invited to a wedding and you need to bring a gift. Don’t sweat! Giving a wedding gift can be both easy and inexpensive. Here are some sure-fire ways to give a gift the couple will love: Pick one off the registry. Most couples do a gift registry prior to their wedding, where they […]
Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
July 18, 2019
Like so many tasks involved with planning a wedding, putting together a registry that serves your needs without confusing your guests requires a fine balance. From deciding what to add and how many of them you need, to choosing color schemes and styles, there’s plenty to consider as you build the wedding registry of your […]
Bloomingdale’s Top 20 Most Popular Wedding Registry Items
July 2, 2019
Why register at Bloomingdale’s? Your own personal consultant, exclusive honeymoon perks, and extra savings are just a few of the reasons that The Registry at Bloomingdale’s is like no other. Bloomingdale’s has always been synonymous with quality and style and those attributes certainly carry over to its wedding registry selections. We asked the Bloomingdale’s wedding […]
