Gift Giving

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 01.19.2009 | 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.