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1 5 Gift Ideas For Him This Valentine's Day
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2 Très Gift Guide: Ideas For a New Boyfriend
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3 Do You Expect a Valentine's Day Gift?
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4 Do Tell: What Do You Want For Christmas?
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5 Dear Poll: Would You Rather Give or Receive?
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6 Handle This: He Gets Your Name Tattooed
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7 What Are You Giving Your Dad This Year?
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8 Handle This: You Don’t Have a Gift in Return
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9 Do Tell: What's the Best Gift You've Ever Received?
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10 Do Tell: Who Do You Buy Gifts For During the Holidays?
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11 Tip No. 5: Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Coupled Up
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12 It's Not Too Late to Send a Hug-E-Gram
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13 10 Gifts Mom Doesn't Want For Mother's Day
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14 What's the Worst Present a Boyfriend's Given You?
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15 When Do You Get a Sibling's Significant Other a Gift?
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16 What’s the Worst Gift You Ever Received?
If you're not convinced by these four reasons of why it's better to give cash than gift cards, perhaps these eight creative ways of dressing up your dollar bills might change your mind. Consider giving cash as a gift this holiday season, and remember, cash does not always have to be cold, hard, and unappealing! Read more
It's almost Easter weekend, and that may mean baskets of goodies around the house. But beyond the risks of sweeteners and chocolates, there are plenty of threats looming in any sweet-looking Easter basket. Even though paper "grass" is not as dangerous, the shiny, pastel bits seen here can lure in a curious cat (or pup), but pose the same problem as tinsel — strands can't be digested, get stuck Read more
I was talking to some pals about "experience" gifts vs. physical presents that you can keep and it seems that everyone has a different opinion. Some think "experience" gifts (like a nice dinner out) create memories which will last you a lifetime but others prefer physical items to have and to hold. I see the allure of having physical mementos as memories fade more easily, but it's all a matter of Read more
If you think you're doing your friend a big favor by buying a really expensive item that she's been lusting over, there might be one drawback that you probably didn't know about. It's called the "aesthetic incongruity resolution" and it gives people the urge to buy things to match up with the nicer item, according to the Boston Globe. For example, if your closet has no designer pickings, getting Read more
Valentine's Day presents can be as ridiculous as a cuddle pillow or as thoughtless as a heart-shaped box of candy. But they can also be romantic, thoughtful, and really, really nice. I'd never deny a good gift! Let's forget gift quality for now (we'll talk about that after Valentine's Day), and let's talk about whether you actually want or expect a gift on Feb. 14. A lot of women could not care Read more
You plan the perfect birthday party for your tot and invite the whole class. Then, after the day of eating cake and running around, mom is left with a mound of presents for her lil birthday boy or girl. While birthday gifts are appreciated, the loot can be hard to accommodate. Some mamas have been known to regift the goods in a different social circle after their tots choose the ones they want Read more
It's hard to put a cost estimation on presents sometimes, because the thought and effort that goes into picking or making a gift can be priceless. The thing is, you don't want to go overboard with buying something that's too expensive or the recipient might feel obliged to return the same favor. And, you have to factor in your personal budget. Therefore it's always safer to go with "experience" Read more
Maybe a not-so-romantic pair of slippers from your new boyfriend, or an ugly sweater from your great-aunt who doesn't appreciate its ironic value makes your not-so-merry Christmas present hall of fame. Or perhaps it's a gift that proves someone hasn't been paying attention at all, like a box of candy from a co-worker who knows you're diabetic, or tickets to see a band your boyfriend should know Read more
I was amused to read an article in Slate about the evils of gift cards because I coincidentally recently talked to a friend about her gift card fiasco. I've also previously talked about the ways cash trumps gift cards and suggested some cute ways to dress up your present of cold, hard cash. So if you're thinking about giving someone special a gift card for the holidays, read some of the arguments Read more
The holiday season may be in full swing, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to find the perfect gift for all your style savvy friends. We’ve rounded up our top fashion picks for both guys and girls and included our suggestions for fashionable stocking stuffers. From Shashi friendship bracelets, to La Mer watches— watch to see what you need to get your friends for the holidays! Read more
