Note to Self

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Gift Guides

The Non-Amazon Holiday Gift Guide: The Happy Hostess

50+ options that don’t fund a billionaire’s Turkish hair transplant

Nov 14, 2026

One of my most popular Note to Self series last year was actually one of the very first—my Non-Amazon Gift Guides! So naturally I had continue the tradition of looking elsewhere for truly special options. I know the shipping is convenient (although not as reliable lately, am I right?) And I think it’s important as we head into another holiday season to …

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