Gifts

My dad used to work as a door greeter at the Hannibal, Missouri Walmart, so I consider myself something of an expert of the trillions of strange things you can get there. Limiting it to just the strangest 7 is difficult.

Struggling to find the perfect gift for a country music-loving mom this Mother's Day? Check out Taste of Country's new spring merchandise line!

I will admit that I'm not a great gift giver, so perhaps I shouldn't be the one giving tips on what you should or shouldn't give your wife for Mother's Day. However, now that I think about it, I really am an example of things you should never give your wife if you're a Missouri man like I am.

If you're significant other loves animals, The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium has a cool Valentine's Day gift. Best part, proceeds benefit the zoo's animals!

My dad worked for the US Postal Service in Missouri for more than 3 decades. He never brought gifts home and now I understand why. There are rules about what postal carriers/mail men/mail women can accept as gifts and I'm genuinely surprised at the list of do's and don'ts.

But you want to get him SOMETHING, and it's hard to find something he'll like when all he tells you is hokum.

Whether you're home for the Holidays, stuck inside with your roommates and away from family or just bored on Christmas day, I have a list of eight super fun games you can play with family and friends to make this Holiday season feel a little less miserable.

Oh, shopping.

University of Central Missouri alum Frank "Chip" Deel, a member of the class of 1973, has made a sizable trust estate gift to the University.

100% Pure Alpaca.