Aunts come in all different types. There’s the eccentric aunt, the nurturing aunt, the sassy aunt, the fun-loving and adventurous aunt, the stylish and sophisticated aunt, the bookworm aunt, and so on. Regardless, they all have one thing in common: When their birthdays roll around, they want to hear from their nieces and nephews. Short …
Different people have different reactions to turning 30. In fact, the same people often have different reactions to turning 30. It’s a big, bad, sometimes sad milestone that can bring on conflicting emotions. But in the end, a 30th birthday is always a big deal. If you know someone turning 30, it’s worth spending the …
Way back in 1932, a guy named Walter Pitkin popularized the phrase “life begins at 40.” The meaning of that old saying is clear: people turning 40 have plenty of living left to do. With advances in medicine and greater awareness of health and nutrition, that’s even more true now than it was in Pitkin’s …
Relationships between cousins are all over the map. Some cousins spend their whole lives in close contact, like siblings without the sibling rivalry. Others are separated by age or distance, and rarely if ever spend time together. Regardless, a cousin’s birthday is the perfect time to reconnect. All it takes are a few well-chosen words, …
Being the cool aunt or uncle is such a burden. Whether you choose to shower your nephew with attention, or go the tried-and-true route of buying his love with expensive gifts, it requires a tremendous investment of resources. That said, it’s also a pretty sweet deal. You get to be part of that special guy’s …
Whether he’s turning 1 or 31, a godson’s birthday is always special. As a godparent, you’ve held an honored place in his life from the very beginning. Helping him celebrate milestones – both big and small – is part of the job. In fact, it’s one of the perks. That doesn’t mean that figuring out …
One of the best parts of having a goddaughter is getting to watch her grow up. As a godparent, you get to be there (at least in spirit) for all the major milestones of her life. That includes birthdays, of course. When your goddaughter’s birthday rolls around, it’s important to send her words of affirmation, …
What does it mean to turn 50? Who the heck knows these days? While some 50-year-olds are comfortable in their middle-aged skin, an increasing number of quinquagenarians are determined to maintain a youthful lifestyle with the help of nutrition, exercise, and a variety of pharmaceuticals. Still, while it means different things to different people, a …
You know your daughter better than anyone. You love her more than life itself. You’ve been there for all the major milestones in her life, including her birthdays. So, coming up with the perfect birthday wish for her should be easy, right? Not necessarily. Because your daughter means so much to you, it can be …
Sure, every guy deserves to feel special on his birthday. But let’s face it, some birthday boys are more special than others. When it’s your own son who’s turning a year older… well, it doesn’t get much more special than that. For an occasion like this, no run-of-the-mill birthday greeting will do. To help you …
A son-in-law can be like another son to you, or the son you never had. And the best part is, you get to skip all the diapers, potty training, teen misbehavior, and college tuition. In short, you get to start your relationship with your new “son” after the really tough parenting is already done. Your …
What’s so sweet about turning 16? If you live in the United States or Canada, the obvious answer is that you can get your driver’s license. It’s also an age when young people are often allowed to get a job and/or begin dating. In other words, it’s kind of a big deal. By tradition, it’s …
