Gift Giving

What's The Oldest Item In Your Refrigerator?

Karen Dionne | Posted 12.24.2009 | Living


Karen Dionne

My mom is famous for keeping multiple jars of opened salad dressings and dabs of dubious leftovers in her fridge.

Dreaming of a Dark Christmas

Jim Selman | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living


Jim Selman

As I've grown older, I see more clearly how difficult the holiday season can be for many people. I am trying to pay attention to these folks this year.

To Give And To Receive: The When And The Why

Ellen Langer | Posted 12.17.2009 | Living


Ellen Langer

Receiving a gift tells us that someone cares. Giving, on the other hand, tells us more about ourselves; increases the bond between us and provokes mindfulness.

Fun At Work: The Holiday Gift Exchange

Matt Weinstein | Posted 12.14.2009 | Style


Matt Weinstein

Exchanging holiday gifts in the office can bring as much angst as joy to both gift-giver and receiver. How do you ensure that everyone gets a gift of equal value? How do you ensure that everyone gets a gift?

How To Buy Holiday Gifts For Kids

Delia Lloyd | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living


Delia Lloyd

When I scanned my Facebook account this morning, one friend talked about how much she hates Christmas shopping; I was so stressed out that I bought all my presents in November.

A Word for the Gifting Season

Amy Hungerford | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


Amy Hungerford

Pretension wrapped in a noun wrapped in a gerund: that's what gifting is. This holiday season, give the gift that keeps giving: something nice you picked yourself, for a particular person.

Gifts Under $25: Retailers Offer More Affordable Gifts In 2009

AP | LISA A. FLAM | Posted 11.22.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — This gift-giving season, $25 and under is the place to be. The economy is slowly recovering, yet consumers remain nervous, leading ret...

Creative Giving in Tough Times

Mary Lou Song | Posted 01.19.2009 | Living


Mary Lou Song

People are still going to give. But we can revolutionize the way we think about giving. What about the giving that comes from ourselves?

3 Ways to Get Self-Centered For The Holidays

Jason Mannino | Posted 12.23.2009 | Living


Jason Mannino

When we think "self-centered," unpleasant images often come to mind; but it becomes important in the context of self-actualization to distinguish SELF...

Gift Giving Protocol At The Office

Christine Hassler | Posted 01.02.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, This holiday season, I'm trying to cut back financially and I'm wondering if I'm expected to buy a gift for my boss? What about my cow...

Good Gifting - Philanthropy For Frugal Times

Lucy Bernholz | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living


Lucy Bernholz

As everyone seems to be watching pennies this holiday season it follows that we might see a swing away from giving "stuff" to giving something more meaningful.

Tip: Green, Clean Gifts for Dinner Hosts

Josie Garthwaite | Posted 08.08.2008 | Green


Josie Garthwaite

Next time you're heading to a dinner party and scrambling to find a little something for the hosts, swing by the household cleaners aisle.