Growing up, I never got birthday or xmas presents unless a relative bought me one. As an adult, that pretty much still rings true, except the adorable crafts that my younger kids make in school, which frankly are the best Xmas presents of all.

If, by chance, I ever am in a relationship again, I don’t want material gifts. I want romantic gestures, picnics under the stars, and cute impromptu camping trips. Those are the gifts that matter. Those are the type of gifts that create amazing memories that can never be lost or stolen. They stay with you forever…