Except for the time she gave a boyfriend her mother’s old toaster for Christmas, staff writer Samantha Schoech has a reputation as an excellent gift giver. She lives in San Francisco with two teens, two cats, a geriatric betta fish, and a bookseller husband. Her first book of short stories, My Mother’s Boyfriends, is coming out in 2024.
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The 11 Best Engagement Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Commemorate the sparkle of your favorite newly engaged couple with just the right finds.
21 Host and Hostess Gifts
by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara
Whether it’s a dinner party or long weekend, thank your host or hostess with one of these delicious, beautiful, or useful gifts.
The 50 Best Gifts Under $100
by Samantha Schoech
True delight and even a bit of luxury can be found for $100. Check out our picks.
The 57 Best Gifts Under $50
by Samantha Schoech
The very best of our favorite finds under $50, all in one place.
