“Gee, you shouldn’t have. No, really you shouldn’t.” Sound familiar? It’s that predicament we face each year when confronted by those around us who invariably have poor taste and attempt to thrust their impaired gift-buying judgement upon us. Of course, you should accept anyone’s generosity graciously, but what do you do when left with armfuls [...]

There are only five more shopping days left until Christmas, which means there’s only four more business days in which to abuse your office privileges and run things off on the colour printer. And we’re not talking about your body parts at the Christmas party. Wrapping paper is usually known for being overpriced, naff and [...]

Your Agony Uncle responds to queries about baked goods, snot rockets (eww) and ... we're not even sure how to define it in this week's "In Short".

We all know I’m a bandit for a good stationery (among other things), but this little number tickled my fancy this morning. From present & correct, this giant button card is made from embossed recycled card and is best for telling someone you think they’re cute, and according to their website, “not recommended for giant [...]

Below are this week’s titbits of uncertainty. What I’m uncertain about is how I Do Believe I Came with a Hat is fast becoming a crisis centre for the wayward and promiscuous. If you can’t beat them, join them. A close colleague told me I was soon to receive a present for my birthday without [...]