Melanie Palm

Finding the perfect gift for the men in your life may have you sighing in despair simply because dads and guys, in general, can be notoriously difficult to shop for.They tend to downplay their interests or simply claim they "don't need anything." Let’s take the frustration out of finding a gift for the guys, starting with the next special occasion! This well-curated gift list comes in handy for just this purpose. It’s a thoughtfully compiled guide that takes the guesswork out of the equation, by providing a range of practical, unique, and personalized options tailored specifically for the picky men. This gift list is at your disposal so you can confidently select the best gifts that are sure to delight and surprise the dads and guys in your life!

The summer heat is approaching fast and furious so there is no time to dawdle on getting your skincare routine worked out and ready to go. It’s no surprise that the products you use during the colder months just do not sit as comfortably on the skin during sweating season. This is due to more natural oils making it to the surface of the skin via perspiration and creating an irritating excess when mixed with the lush and heavy oils that make up your favorite moisturizer. The skincare swing for summer is to go for lightweight creams if you have dry skin and stick to gel-base formulas if your skin is oily. If you have not started switching out your winter products to be more comfortable in the heat without compromising on your skincare, here is a list of tried and tested products that you can consider. These items are highly recommended by beauty voices like People and Good Housekeeping.

We are in the midst of graduation season and it would be remiss to not give this momentous milestone the hype it truly deserves. Gifting the graduate with something that pays tribute to the hard work it took to get to this moment will do nicely. Throwing a sweet little party so the graduating class can have one last hurrah before starting a new chapter in life's journey would do even better. If you have not yet decided on a gift or party decor for your graduate, here is a list of ideas that can help decide.

Though I personally just call it home, the Caribbean island of Jamaica is one of the most popular tropical vacation spots on this side of the Atlantic. There is a valid reason why. Apart from being the land that bore the world the likes of Bob Marley and Usain Bolt, it is popularly featured on many a bucket list because of its powdery sand beaches and its vibrant culture that non-natives can easily immerse themselves in and resurface for the journey home with awesome memories for a lifetime. Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril are the most popular locations for vacationing. These two micro cities and a tranquil town are located along the island’s western seaboard and can be experienced in a quick weekend getaway or a week-long vacation. If your starting point is Montego Bay (my home-base and ‘MoBay’ to locals), facing the sea, you can go right to Ocho Rios in 2 hours and go left to Negril in the same amount of time. There is a wide variety of things to do and see for every variation of interest in either direction. Here is a list of the most popular attractions and lesser known gems that you can put on your to-do list when you drop by to say hi!.

Tossing the clichéd floral bouquet and coffee mug is a necessity at this point. Moms everywhere can now get it in one guess what they will be gifted for a special occasion like Mother's Day - the horror! The last thing you want is to become so predictable that your mom is now outsmarting you! There is no time like the present to shake things up and keep her guessing about her gift, one that also has just the right touch to convey a strong "I love you to bits" message. These gift ideas may very well be on her wishlist!

I go into full hysterics when my cooking ends in pain or disaster. I have learned to rely on some nifty kitchen gadgets to preserve my sanity. If you are like me, this is the ultimate list of gadgets to make cooking trauma-free.