Trying to figure out what to get that hard-to-shop-for relative? Welcome to the third annual collection of gift ideas, carefully selected from my collection of books. I do hope these ideas will help you in your quest for gift happiness. And now, onto the show! Mother always loves a sharp knife. How about a new […]
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Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. II
Welcome to the second annual selection of gift ideas from Miss Abigail’s Time Warp Advice. Burned out on shopping? This year I’m bringing you some ideas for gift certificates. I’m sure your loving family and friends will appreciate them more than a boring old tie or necklace. The pictures are from my collection of books, […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. I
Something a little different for the holidays ~ with the help of my books, I’ve come up with some fabulous gift ideas for the whole family. I don’t want you all to panic in these last hours of perfect-present hunting. You’ll notice that the pictures are from the books (a variety of decades are represented […]
Thoughts for the Overly Sensitive Bride
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I recently got married. One of my bridesmaids did not give me a wedding gift or a wedding card to wish me and my new husband well. I am so hurt by this. Do I confront her? Signed, Polly A Dear Polly: Was this bridesmaid at your wedding? Did she stand […]
Do Bridesmaids Need to Buy Gifts?
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I am a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding. Since I’ve spend over $150 for an outfit, plus I’ll be traveling out of town to participate in the wedding, does proper etiquette require me to purchase a gift also? Signed, Pam A Dear Pam: My dear sweet Pam. I think you already […]
Thank Me Now For This Advice
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I need to send a thank you note for something that was given to me two months ago. How can I do it without seeming too beggy-sorry-sappy? Signed, Wizzbo A Dear Wizzbo: My advice to you is to get that thank you note sent right away, before it gets really awkward. Here […]
All I Want for Xmas? Stop Nagging Me, Mother!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My parents are coming to visit soon. Problem is, they drive me batty with their subtle nagging and criticism of how I run my house. I don’t know if I can survive Christmas. Why don’t they let me grow up? Weary Daughter A Dear Weary: You would think that the joy […]
A Baby and His Dog
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My children are separated in age by ten years. I thought it would be a great idea to get my five year old a small dog for a gift. My husband is adamantly opposed to this idea, but he isn’t offering any form of compromise. He says he is allergic, but […]