gifts
When my kids were little, we embraced the magic of Santa Claus. Christmas morning meant lots of presents to unwrap, some from mom and dad, and plenty from Santa. Still, we valued giving our kids experiences, as well. When grandparents and other relatives asked for holiday gift ideas for our…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rashel Hariri, a 38-year-old founder and host of “She’s Interesting,” who lives in Arkansas. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I’ve always shown care through gift-giving. When I choose something for someone, I want them to feel seen and have something…
I had an ex-boyfriend who wasn’t the best gift-giver, but he really wanted to be. So he started writing down ideas for gifts throughout the year, and by Christmas, I couldn’t believe he had remembered something I mentioned months ago. He shared his trick with me, and I was impressed.…
In 2018, I considered my army of close friends a blessing — until December rolled around. Suddenly, these friendships came with an overhead I couldn’t afford, just for the sake of tradition.Dozens of women who considered me their gay best friend sounded great until it was time to exchange presents…
