Invitations abound during the holiday season, and it’s always polite to arrive with a gift for your hostess. Here is a list of some of our favorite inexpensive, yet thoughtful, gifts to show your gratitude.         A friend gave me a jar filled with scraps of paper as a housewarming gift. On each one, she wrote an idea for an activity to try in my new home, like “Host a Scrabble night” and “Cook brunch for two” (she included recipes). I was so touched that she had created something that was just for me. -Maureen Grewe, Columbia, South Carolina     My cousin Sharon once arrived at my house for Thanksgiving dinner with a large bag filled...

We wouldn’t be whole without our better better half, otherwise known as our BFF. Whether she’s near or far, she’s the one that’s always there for you. You can count on her to listen when you need to talk, to give advice when you’re feeling unsure, to laugh with, to cry with, to spend special time and to do fun things with.   Best Friends Day is June 8. Celebrate your bond like no other some some of our fun suggestions.   Write her a letter She is your best friend and your human diary. She means the world to you, so put pen to paper and tell her. Tell her how she makes you laugh a little louder, how...