As gift-givers, we get the biggest high when we put a lot of thought into a gift that has special meaning and it makes the receiver laugh, cry, or jump up and down. But the best gift, apparently, requires no thought at all.
Christmas shopping with local East Texas businesses and craftspeople while perusing home- and handmade items sounds delightfully holiday-spirit inducing.
Shop local if you can. But, if you do shop with say, Amazon, for example, it's a good idea to get a few pro-tips from those who have studied these things.
If you're planning to spend less than a hundred bucks on Dad for Father's Day, apparently you're getting off cheap! The average will be $138, and what you'll spend the money on may be a surprise.
If you give someone a really great gift this week, you'll still be feeling the high five days from now, according to a new study. And the buzz from receiving wears off a lot more quickly.