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Why parents keep the card and lose the gift

A short column on why parents keep the card and forget the gift, and what that says about what you should write, say and spend next time.

Inès RahmaniNov 8, 20264 min read

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By occasion

Graduation gift ideas that help with the next step

Graduation gift ideas that help with what comes next, from work bags and kitchen basics to a gift of time, with a plain rule for each kind of graduate.

Inès RahmaniNov 8, 20265 min read

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For her

Gifts for a partner who buys what they want

When your partner buys what they like, the gift has to be about taste, time or small daily comforts. Here is a way to choose that works.

Inès RahmaniNov 8, 20263 min read

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For coworkers

Should you give your boss a gift? Usually not alone

Should you give your boss a gift? Usually a group card or a shared gift is better than a personal one. Here is a simple rule and what to pick.

Antoine GirardNov 7, 20263 min read

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For him

What to give a brother who is hard to shop for

What to give a brother who is hard to shop for: a short rule that works for adult brothers who never want much, and a few gifts to skip.

Antoine GirardNov 7, 20262 min read

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By occasion

Experience or physical gift: which is better?

Experience gifts and physical gifts each win in different cases. Use this simple comparison to choose for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

Inès RahmaniNov 7, 20263 min read

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By occasion

Housewarming gift ideas that people actually use

Housewarming gift ideas that help a new home run well, from plants and candles to tools and kitchen basics, with a simple rule for who suits what.

Inès RahmaniNov 6, 20265 min read

A handwritten thank-you card next to a small wrapped box

By occasion

Thank-you gift ideas for a teacher, host or neighbor

Thank-you gift ideas that suit a teacher, a host, a neighbor or a helper, with a simple rule on size, price and what to write in the card.

Inès RahmaniNov 5, 20262 min read

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For parents

Gifts for grandparents who live far away

Gifts for grandparents who live far away: simple ideas that ship well, bring you closer and are easy to use, with a plain rule for each kind of grandparent.

Antoine GirardNov 5, 20265 min read