A memoir that is more of a guide to many lost pastime arts, like how to tan a skin or palm a coin or learn the Latin phrases that every boy should know. Or a collection of wisdom about useless skills such as how to write in invisible ink – along with useful skills, like how a boy can prepare himself for his inevitable encounters with girls. The Dangerous Book for Boys, $15

‘Thank You’ are two over-simplified words, in my opinion. This is not the same as under-appreciated, mind you, because we always appreciate it when we are thanked for our efforts. Generally, I find these words rarely associated with the less-obvious, the acts that are less visible, like thanking someone for being your soul mate. Or for something as silly as putting the cap back onto the toothpaste each morning. (It’s a trait worth thanking, trust [...]

They love to cook, and any lovers of cooking love fresh herbs. The Aerogarden Growing Kit is an easy solution for those who do not have a garden or does not have a green thumb. It’s easy to use with a welf-watering, self-feeding, and auto-grow system. The big plus is there is no season. Herbs will grow all year long. $150

The scent of gardenia can send me to another place, another time – a stroll in a garden or a walk on a country path lined with these flowering plants. It’s amazing how physical the scent of gardenia can seem. A blooming gardenia plant can turn the entrance of a room into a scented wall. Sometimes, the fragrance can be that powerful, but at the same time, so fragile and sweet. This Gardenia Aromatherapy Gift [...]