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Buying gifts for men is tricky. Some men have a particular hobby or interest that makes it easy, but for many of us, there isn’t a ‘go-to’ type of gift we know will be a home run. And most of us are past the point of giving ‘stuff’ that isn’t needed or wanted. We want

It used to be so much easier (and cheaper) to shop for our kids when they were younger – Lego kits, blocks, clothes they’d wear without questioning our choices, VCR tapes (remember those?!).  Now that most of our kids are in their 20’s and beyond, and not necessarily permanently settled (i.e. they don’t want to

We actually are tricking you a bit, as we don’t have a stocking stuffer blog…. because we have a whole section on our site dedicated to Stocking Stuffers! Please click here to find all your Stocking Stuffer suggestions!   Other Lists You Might Enjoy: Gift Guide: Items for Young Adults Gift Guide: Things for Men

  Are you hosting Thanksgiving…. again? Is it time to dust off your Thanksgiving cooking tools… again? Does the very thought of this make you want to run for the hills? We at FabList think it’s time to get re-inspired with a Thanksgiving cooking tool upgrade and it even includes some comfortable shoes for all

We love when you give us assignments!  Hot off the press is a request for a FabList of work-friendly backpacks that don’t scream student, hiker, or tech-bro but do announce “let’s make a deal” in a chic yet professional way. We were up to the task! Yes, we know some of you won’t touch a

We recently were at a friend’s home in Tahoe where she and her husband often have big crowds in the kitchen. Everyone is always asking them “Where would I find <insert any utensil or kitchen item here>”? It drives her husband crazy, and he wanted to know if there was any way to label the

I recently chatted with FabList friends Audrey Hanneman and Lori Tomimatsu. I have known Audrey for years as she went to business school with Joanne and me, where we quickly became fast friends.  I’ve also been lucky enough to travel to many places around the world with Audrey so I can attest to what a

I have been a fan of the retail site Quince since it launched its beta version under the name Last Brand in 2019. They become Quince in 2020 and the site has been gaining steam ever since as their dedicated followers (like me!) continue to spread the word. They continue to grow their product line

Photo: Sarah at home with her shoe wardrobe. She rarely wears shoes at home and will actually go out without shoes on if she can.  Sarah Sands is smart and stylish. She fundraises for Democratic candidates in federal races. She was the special assistant to Mickey Drexler when he ran the Gap. She has also

There’s nothing more frustrating than picking the perfect recipe, procuring the ingredients, tightening those apron strings, and then realizing you don’t have the right kitchen tools to finish the project successfully!  Soups, chilis, and stews are warm and inviting but they require a lot of slicing and dicing so it’s important to be ready with