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Diwali gift ideas for family, friends and hosts

Diwali gift ideas that suit family, friends and hosts: sweets, dry fruit, lamps and small home items, with simple rules on what to avoid and what to ask.

Inès RahmaniNov 5, 20264 min read

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Gift advice

How much to spend on a gift: a simple way to decide

How much to spend on a gift depends on closeness, occasion and your own budget. Use this plain rule instead of guessing or matching what others spend.

Inès RahmaniNov 4, 20265 min read

For him

The sweater that never came out of the box

A made-up scene about a gift that missed, and what it says about guessing. Why gifts for him fail when they are about us, not him.

Inès RahmaniNov 3, 20263 min read

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For her

Anniversary gift ideas for her that are not jewelry

Anniversary gift ideas for her that are not jewelry: a few plain ways to show you remember the year, with a simple rule for each kind of partner.

Inès RahmaniNov 3, 20265 min read

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For coworkers

Secret Santa gift ideas for the office on a set limit

Secret Santa gift ideas for the office that fit a set limit: safe picks, funny but kind picks, and what to avoid when you barely know your match.

Antoine GirardNov 2, 20265 min read

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By occasion

Ramadan gift ideas for someone who is fasting

Ramadan gift ideas for friends, family and coworkers who are fasting, with simple rules on timing, food and what is kind to give during the month.

Inès RahmaniNov 2, 20265 min read

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By occasion

Christmas gifts for a big family: the swap that works

A made-up scene about a big family Christmas where a simple swap cut the shopping, the stress and the pile of duplicate gifts in half.

Inès RahmaniNov 1, 20264 min read

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By occasion

New baby gift ideas that help the parents, not just the baby

New baby gift ideas that help tired parents, from meals and laundry help to practical newborn basics, with a simple rule for what to give and skip.

Inès RahmaniOct 31, 20265 min read

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For parents

Gift for parents' wedding anniversary: what works

A gift for your parents' wedding anniversary works best when it marks the years together, not the number: a photo, a meal or a small shared plan.

Antoine GirardOct 30, 20262 min read