I love that you write about such a wide range of topics, BR! And from a practical POV.

I still don’t like registries very much. They feel like an expectation. But I have to admit they are practical. Better than getting 3 toasters or as many crockpots.

In India, we often used to gift “envelopes” (enclosing cash). In these near-cashless days, I prefer to give gift cards.