He doesn’t play about his dough. Freebies are absolutely not on the menu for wannabe influencers at Halfsies Cookie Company in New York. And its no-nonsense owner, David Maffei, has absolutely no qualms about putting content-creating cons, including brides-to-be, on full blast. NY bakery owner David Maffei tells The Post that giving away free treats to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Over the course of 12 years, my husband and I have gifted more than $400,000 in down-payment money to our adult daughter and her husband. Both are now in their mid-40s. I gave them most of this money behind my husband’s back. Recently, my daughter has been pressing me for more money, saying, … Read more
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause … Read more
Meghan Markle has revealed the “best souvenir” she received on her three-day tour of Nigeria with husband Prince Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned home last week with over 20 presents from their trip — with gifts ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature. “It was such warm hospitality and it … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I recently married “John,” the love of my life. I have a great relationship with my mother-in-law, “Sarah.” She and my father-in-law are retired and well-off financially. For each special occasion, John and I thoughtfully select gifts for his parents, and we have spent extra to ensure that our gifts convey our love … Read more
Some teachers get apples for Teacher Appreciation Week, others get a push to start end-of-life planning. Teachers Appreciation Week is a national holiday that occurs during the first week of May, and some local organizations help facilitate gift bags to give to educators. One teacher took to TikTok to share the shocking contents from a … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left Nigeria Monday — but the pair did not go empty-handed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country. And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the … Read more
Motherhood is the gift that keeps on giving — and giving, and giving until sometimes it seems you can’t take it anymore. Brooke Sharkey, a married Brooklyn mom of a 2-year-old daughter, had nearly reached her limit just ahead of Mother’s Day last year. But instead of having a breakdown, she got a much-needed break. … Read more
Who runs the world? Ask Candy Udell, president of London Jewelers, and she doesn’t hesitate. “Moms do,” she says. “They wear so many hats, and they’re the women who make us who we are. That’s why Mother’s Day has always been incredibly special to me — as a daughter, mother and grandmother. I truly want … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 77-year-old woman with a 27-year-old granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. She’s comfortable financially and often buys expensive gifts for me. While I appreciate her generosity and her desire to make my life “easier and more fun,” I simply am not interested in them. I find these devices more frustrating … Read more
“Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the triumphs, the challenges and everything in between,” says Bloomingdale’s Fashion Director Marissa Galante Frank, a stylish mother of two little ones. “Motherhood is a wild ride. The moments so frustrating that you want to give up and the moments so good that you wish you could freeze … Read more
In an anonymous post to the ‘HIGH END‘ Facebook group, a Sydney bride shared her frustration after a friend attended her bridal shower without a gift. Her post has since sparked a heated debate over gift-giving etiquette at pre-wedding events. “My invite clearly stated the registry” The now-deleted post read: “A good friend turned up to my bridal shower … Read more
Wedding season is very nearly upon us — with many people already planning ahead for the spring, summer and even fall months. With the prices of such luxury experiences as travel, wedding attire and gift-giving still rising, a new debate has hit the internet. Do you need to send a gift to the newlyweds if you aren’t attending their wedding? … Read more
Dude literally nailed it. A pair of newlyweds received a nauseous-making wedding gift from a revenge-seeking pal they wished they could send back — and now they’re sharing their disgusting plight on social media. “I wish this was a joke. This is the grossest wedding ‘gift’ I could even fathom and it’s on my kitchen table,” … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Looking for a stylish Mother’s Day gift? Luxury fashion retailer Elyse Walker has the chic you need. The Hollywood tastemaker owns six eponymous multi-brand stores in California — where Sofia Richie Grainge, Kate Hudson and Cindy Crawford find … Read more
Tailored to Taylor. The 1994 live-action version of “The Flintstones” had a surprise cameo by Elizabeth Taylor — and she left more with just a paycheck. “The Flintstones” premiered in 1994 and also starred Halle Berry, Rosie O’Donnell and John Goodman. Amblin/Universal/Kobal/Shutterstock The late actress appeared as the character Pearl Slaghoople, alongside an ensemble cast that … Read more
Travis Kelce is in his splurge era. Over the weekend, the NFL tight end and his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, were spotted at the ultra-exclusive Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood where, a source told The Post, members such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet pay $10,000 a year. The two seem to be playing … Read more
When I look back on Easter growing up, I remember Cadbury chocolate bunnies, egg hunts with paper baskets, and a delicious seafood lunch shared with family. But after a recent trip to the shops, I quickly noticed Easter is fast becoming bigger than it has ever been. Do we really need all of this? Easter festivities have seemingly grown … Read more
A Texas woman is giggling at a recent mishap that occurred when she went to order a bouquet of flowers. Sarah Hollingsworth, 35, from Austin, Texas, runs a baby registry company called Poppylist. She recently called a local flower shop to order a bouquet of poppy flowers to take with her to an exhibit in San Diego, … Read more
Travis Kelce didn’t spare much expense on his Valentine’s Day gifts for Taylor Swift. The Chiefs’ superstar tight end reportedly splashed more than $13,000 on gifts for Swift, just days after winning Super Bowl 2024 and partying in Las Vegas. Swift, who jetted back to America and traveled to Las Vegas from Tokyo for Super … Read more