Keep the Gift, Ya Filthy Animal

December 24, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, Life In Your 20's, life lessons

A couple of years ago, I participated in a Secret Santa. We filled out a questionnaire on our interests and wants, including our favorite candy and superhero. I almost wrote, "You better not get me anything superhero-related." We had a $25 price cap. I wanted to further write, "Buy me my favorite DVD or get me a Starbucks gift card and call it a day."

One of my best friends ended up drawing my name. At the Secret Santa, she handed me a gift basket of Three Musketeers and microwave popcorn.

What.

Eight Last Minute Cheap Gifts for the Millennial In Your Life

December 23, 2016 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Humor, life lessons

I am not a huge fan of gift giving. I don't mind grabbing gifts for myself, of course, but buying gifts for friends and family on a time crunch is difficult. It's a struggle between what you've gotten them before, your budget, and straight creativity. Like, what can I give them that's not baked, made, and doesn't break the bank?

To help people in a similar conundrum, I brainstormed a list of gift ideas for twenty-somethings like myself. Below is what you can give the millennial in your life:

Can I Return This?

December 25, 2014 by Cazey Williams in Cazey's Column, Life In Your 20's, life lessons, Tweets and Mascara

Some people may find this very not of the spirit, but every Christmas, I email my mom my wish list with links. This way I ensure I get what I want, and I leave room for surprises, e.g. what color/brand/amount Santa should bring. This year my list contained five items:

A double-breasted coat
Earphones with a remote microphone (the thing where you can adjust the volume without pulling your iPhone out of your pocket)
Happy Socks
UnderArmour
Sleeveless athletic shirts

What I received this morning does not exactly match the requests.