Roses are red, violets are blue, and these water solutions can help those flowers in bloom. Love can last a lifetime, while the flowers received as a symbol of said love certainly will not — but there are ways to extend the life of your Valentine’s Day bouquet. A self-styled life hacks expert who posts … Read more
Valentine’s Day is here and with it comes the call to prove your love through purchasing power — whether throwing down on prix fixe dinner, obscenely overpriced flowers, candy hearts, weirdly sexualized robe-wearing teddy bears, or for the Gen Z contingent, granny panties. But what if there’s hidden meaning in the gifts you receive — … Read more
DEAR READERS: On Dec. 6, I published a letter from “Lost in Louisiana,” whose daughter’s fiancé canceled their wedding three days prior to the event “because she’s bisexual.” The parent was worried about her daughter’s new choices in female partners and upset that she had lied, and requested her daughter not bring these women around. … Read more
Roses are red. Broccoli is green. This is the healthiest Valentine’s Day gift you’ve ever seen. Tenderstem partnered with British chocolatier Chococo to release their Valentine’s broccoli-infused chocolates called Tender-Choc. “Show your tender side this Valentine’s Day with these limited edition fresh dark chocolates filled with a gentle Tenderstem broccoli,” the packaging label read. The company used 72% … Read more
Valentine’s Day really is the sweetest holiday — almost three in five (58%) actively dating Americans say dessert is a non-negotiable part of their dates. A survey of 1,000 Gen Z and 1,000 millennials who are seeking a partner looked to uncover the anatomy of the perfect Valentine’s Day date. And when it comes to … Read more
It’s not only those who leave with those golden gramophones who will come away winners at the Grammys on Sunday. All the performers and presenters get the ultimate swag hook-up with the exclusive Grammy Gift Bag curated by Rachael Hanowitz, of Gift Bags by Rachel, and Distinctive Assets. Let’s just say it’s enough to fill … Read more
The cost of love in 2024 is enough to break your heart. A new report reveals the precise amount Americans feel pressured to spend on their special someone this Valentine’s Day — and the price tag could hurt. A survey from consumer review site Trustpilot found that the cost of Valentine’s Day 2024 will average … Read more
Isn’t it just like Dolly Parton to give us gifts on her birthday? And if hearing the country queen rock out to “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” “Heart of Glass” and “Let It Be” — with help from Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Debbie Harry and freaking Paul McCartney, respectively — on her “Rockstar” … Read more
He’s taking a page out of Justin Bieber’s playbook, telling his ex to go and “love yourself.” A TikToker has shared the heartbreaking gift she received from her ex-boyfriend of seven years after dumping him, and while some people applauded him for wishing the creator the best, others suspect it may be a ploy to … Read more
A video of parents trying to encourage their tween daughter to shed some kilos by gifting her Slim Tea as a Christmas present is causing outrage among viewers on social media. On the 2nd of January this year, the dad Ernest, recorded the minute-long clip of his kids opening their Christmas presents. As his daughter, Jaleel, struggles to open the package, … Read more
An Australian family has been left without answers after a mother-of-four died suddenly in her sleep while her children were unwrapping Christmas presents. Ashley Stanik, 33, woke up on Christmas morning feeling unwell. She told her husband Kane Stanik she was going to lie down. “She had a drink and that, I had a quick … Read more
Kelly Ripa has stayed ripped all these years in partial thanks to her husband Mark Consuelos. On Tuesday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” the “All My Children” alum explained that the “Riverdale” alum would gift her with a membership to the Reebok Sports Club in New York City for Christmas. “I feel like early in … Read more
An American woman ended up with more than she bargained for during a so-called “white elephant” Christmas gift exchange. In a video on TikTok that’s since been viewed millions of times, Brionna shared her experience at a present-swapping party. The game, also sometimes known as Bad Santa, involves each guest bringing a wrapped, unlabelled gift, drawing a number, and … Read more
It allowed her to speak to the ghost of loved ones past. A Missouri man moved the internet to tears after using artificial intelligence to resurrect his dead father’s voice as a special Christmas card for his mom. “I decided to do something special for my mom this year for Christmas,” Philip Willett, 27, explained … Read more
She’s sure to be on Santa’s naughty list, but this busty beauty is still getting plenty of gifts. A professional mistress says her married lovers shower her with expensive Christmas presents, having received designer lingerie, expensive furs, a car, and a $6,300 trip to Costa Rica. Gweneth Lee, who has been a mistress for decades, … Read more
Bah Humbug! A British mom says she has no problem being labeled a shameless Scrooge for telling her three children that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. Michelle Foulia, 49, who hails from Wales, said it felt wrong to deceive her three children about St. Nick’s existence, particularly because she could never explain the inequality of gifts … Read more
Winners at the 2024 Golden Globes will be scoring more than just a coveted statuette at the ceremony. Victors and presenters will also be racking up the riches with an opulent swag bag that costs more than $500,000. The Robb Report has curated a lavishly unique gift pack that is full of stunning items that … Read more
No matter how skilled you think you are at gift giving, chances are excellent your paltry presents pale in comparison to the blinged-out baubles the world’s wealthiest will be unwrapping this December 25. All these privileged types want for Christmas? — think diamond-encrusted designer handbags, five-figure overnight resort stays, a beautiful Tuscan vineyard worth $5 million. … Read more
King Charles III may be the monarch of the United Kingdom, but he still has a wacky sense of humor. His former butler Grant Harrold divulged the unique holiday presents that the sovereign, 75, would leave for them during Christmastime. Charles would sneak gifts into the lockers of staff members at Highgrove, his Gloucestershire abode. … Read more
There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, while others are simply timeless collector items. Here are Christmas toy gifts that have been at the … Read more