Best friends are the family you get to choose, and I'm so glad we chose each other. Happy birthday, beautiful. Happy birthday! Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy.

What is your take on gifts at kids’ birthday parties? I’ve noticed a trend toward opening the gifts after the party once all of the guests have gone home. It feels like a gift grab instead of an ...

There are so many standard birthday messages that will do well enough when you're trying to come up with a thoughtful way to say happy birthday. But they can sometimes feel a bit basic. Even when you ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I will be throwing myself a 60th birthday party next year. The only gift I want is the presence of the family and friends I invite to the party. I intend to include “No gifts, ...