Birthday parties for all their friends were challenging. That's why Elaine's message grabbed my attention. "Can you help me with ideas for birthday ... restaurant, doctor, cowboy and entertainer.

But as you get older, it does become a little more difficult to come up with a list of birthday gift ideas. You can't just ask for all the coolest new toys anymore. Well, you can if you want ...

I assume my doctor would have no need for the $20 grocery gift card I usually use as a thank-you. What would you suggest? GENTLE READER: What about giving her something priceless, which is what ...

Bring a sparkle of joy to every member of your family with this egg-cellent collection of Easter gift ideas. Birthstone jewelry—whether a topaz bracelet, emerald earrings or opal necklace—is a ...