A gift for Valentine’s Day is great, but for that special personal in your life, you’ll probably want to pair it with a date. It’s going to make the day more memorable and is almost guaranteed to score you more points! So if you’re not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

I picked out 13 of the best date ideas I could think of (and find online) and presented each one to Abby to be scored on a scale from 1 to 10.

Sometimes the best gift is not physical. If you recently watched The Minimalists documentary on Netflix, or you’re not about the idea of a house full of stuff, we have curated the dream list of best experience gifts for Austin, Texas in 2022. From hikes to shows, and from $0 to $50+, check out these suggestions.

If you tend to wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping, the news headlines today might make you think twice. But don’t fret! Some of the best gifts don’t come from overseas. What’s more: some don’t come from a store at all! Focusing on those tough-to-shop-for folks, we’ve compiled a list of products from shop-small, US companies and offer alternative experiential suggestions, too. Whether you choose to buy from local makers or gift something not-so-tangible, here are some options resistant to the supply chain shortage.

With markups on everything from bachelor(ette) party goods, to bridesmaid/groomsmen gifts, to gifts for the happy couple themselves—not to mention the amount of unnecessary waste the industry creates—Alex and I think it’s about time for society to flip the script on wedding gifting. As a newly(ish) married couple, here are our best suggestions of intentional gifts for any wedding occasion. 💒

So even if a mom says she doesn’t want anything, every mom loves to be appreciated for the sacrifice she gave in raising us… the majority of which time we were either totally incompetent creatures, raging brats, insolent teenagers, or money-sapping young adults. For this reason, when Mother’s Day comes around (it’s on May 9th this year) and we ask her, “what can we get you?,” it’s undoubtedly important not to listen to her advice when she responds, “I don’t want anything—save your money.”

Buying educational gifts for a 3-year old is a challenge, at best. It’s a balancing act between choosing something useful and unique, that will also be enjoyed by the sweet kiddo. But don’t worry—after much research and deliberation…