Gift

The Gift of Kittens in a Flower Pot

Catherine Meeks, Ph.D. | Posted 05.04.2012

Catherine Meeks, Ph.D.

Early in my life I was told to be careful how I treated strangers because I might be entertaining angels without realizing it. A few days ago a small clan of angels arrived on my patio without my invitation or knowledge.

And The Winner Is... A Moment Of Glory, A Lifetime Of Purpose

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 04.30.2012

Dr. Cara Barker

The essential question is: What kind of investment do we make with the life we are given between the day we are born, and the day our "marching papers" come? Are we good stewards of life force flowing through our veins? Could we do better?

Romantic Getaways, Not Diamonds, Are A Girl's Best Friend

Natalie Pace | Posted 04.14.2012

Natalie Pace

For the past decade, I've been conducting surveys to determine what women really want for Valentine's Day, and over that 10-year period, one trend stands true.

Obama's Recess Appointment of Ambassadors to Baku and Ankara Must Be Challenged

Harut Sassounian | Posted 05.25.2011

Harut Sassounian

Pres. Obama's unilateral appointments of Matthew Bryza as Ambassador to Azerbaijan and Frank Ricciardone as Ambassador to Turkey must be strongly chal...

When the Vows Break: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Cheating Spouses

Steve Lake | Posted 05.25.2011

Steve Lake

Here's a bit of last minute Christmas shopping tip: If your think your spouse is cheating on you, buy him or her a fancy smartphone and put it under the tree.

Find. Eat. Drink. Holiday Gift Guide

Find. Eat. Drink. | Posted 05.25.2011

Find. Eat. Drink.

Find. Eat. Drink. your way to successful gifting this season with our annual holiday gift guide. The list includes recommendations from chefs, mixolog...

How To Thrive Authentically In The New Economy

Arjuna Ardagh | Posted 11.17.2011

Arjuna Ardagh

Here's a shocking question for you now. What if we never, ever go back to where we were? What if the old game is coming to an end, and a different way of relating with each other is emerging?

The Kid is All Right

Tamar Abrams | Posted 11.17.2011

Tamar Abrams

A little over eighteen years ago, I used an anonymous sperm donor to conceive a child. In 1992, that was a relatively uncommon practice and one that m...

When a friend's gifts are over-the-top

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Dear Irene, A friend of mine spends a lot of money on gifts even when it's not a special occasion. She is not wealthy and her husband recen...

Haiti, Giving, and Emotional Awareness

Gary Zukav | Posted 05.25.2011

Gary Zukav

The Haitian people have an urgent need for many of the things that we have, beginning with water, food, shelter, and medicine. They do not need pity,...

Tech Christmas Gifts 2009: BEST Cheap Gadget Gifts Under $100 (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post/AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Who says high-tech has to be high-priced? Thanks to our guide to the best gadget gifts under $100, there's no reason to break the bank this Christma...

Healthy Gift Ideas

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Andrew Weil

In my view, the best gift is one that benefits both the receiver and the planet.

15 Whimsical, Recession-Proof Holiday Gift Ideas

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 05.25.2011

Lesley M. M. Blume

For the second holiday season in a row, Americans are short on jobs and treasure. Yet many of this month's magazine gift guides and advertisements ar...

Holiday Wrapping Paper With Brigitte Mars

Brigitte Mars | Posted 11.17.2011

Brigitte Mars

Try this easy, colorful project with friends and family for holiday wrapping paper!

Four Letter Words That Could Change Your Life

Eli Davidson | Posted 11.17.2011

Eli Davidson

"Do I need this?" is a great question to ask yourself. Spending less money on your immediate gratification want can assist you in building up the cash to have more of what you really want.

Shoes Aren't Just For Throwing

Robert Tolmach | Posted 11.17.2011

Robert Tolmach

Educating girls is the quickest route to alleviating poverty in Africa, but the direct costs of education, including shoes, keep millions of girls out of school each year.

Invitation to Create a New Social Norm (VIDEO)

Robert Tolmach | Posted 11.17.2011

Robert Tolmach

One powerful new trend this holiday season is the making of meaningful charitable donations in friends' names, in lieu of giving traditional presents.