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Ten Uses For Unwanted Holiday Gifts

Cathy Erway | Posted 12.28.2009 | Green

Read More: Recycling, Giving to Charity, Overconsumption, Gift-Giving, Holiday Presents, Christmas, Repurposing, Gifts, Unwanted Presents, Christmas Gifts, Green News
Cathy Erway

One man's trash may be another's treasure, but before you burden another by regifting, consider the following karma-friendly alternatives.

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What's The Oldest Item In Your Refrigerator?

Karen Dionne | Posted 12.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Leftovers, Food, Gift Giving, Gifts, Recipes, Living News
Karen Dionne

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

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One Man's Adventure in a Women's Clothing Store

Eric Trager | Posted 12.23.2009 | Style

Read More: Chanukah, Holiday Shopping, Ann Taylor, Shopping, Christmas Gifts, Christmas Shopping, Gifts, Holiday Gifts, Style News
Eric Trager

Nothing could have prepared me for the scrutiny I faced when I walked into an Ann Taylor Loft to buy holiday gifts for my wife and mother.

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Be The Change

Robyn O'Brien | Posted 12.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Gifts, Children, Faith, Hope, Inspire, Health, The Inner Life, Living News
Robyn O'Brien

Do we take without giving And consume what we must, Ever heeding the motto: "In consumption we trust"?

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Last Minute Gifts for the Frequent Flyer

Terry Gardner | Posted 12.23.2009 | Style

Read More: LA Times, Travel Slanket, Travel Gifts, Christmas, Holiday, Hammacher Schlemmer, Gifts, Joby, Gorillapod, Brookstone, Magellans, Style News
Terry Gardner

Until short security lines and turbulence-free skies come gift-wrapped, here are some holiday gifts that can lessen the stress of your frequent flier. I consulted Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel, for ideas.

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Five Passive-Aggressive Gifts for Your Frenemy

Michelle Madhok | Posted 12.18.2009 | Style

Read More: Gift Shopping, Holiday, Frenemy, Holiday Shopping, Gifts, Style News
Michelle Madhok

You probably have a "friend" who you don't actually like, but you kind of have to get her a gift anyway. We think you should buy her one of these five things.

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How to have a Slow Holiday: Re-learning How to Play

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 12.15.2009 | Living

Read More: Holiday Shopping, Green News, Slow Movement, Going Green, Presents, Holiday Gifts, Slow Holiday, Consumption, Gifts, Christmas Gifts, Slow Christmas, Living News
Kirsten Dirksen

Polls show that 90% of Americans feel anxiety around the holidays. So I'd like to propose a solution: Don't shop, play. In my family that involves jumping into snowbanks in our bathing suits.

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Be The Light This Chanukah!

Jason Mannino | Posted 12.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Religion, Jerusalem, Chanukah, Holiday Season, Jewish, Living, Gifts, Barack Obama, Hanukkah, Living News
Jason Mannino

Choosing to dwell on adversity is a choice. Pervasive throughout this darkness are bright lights that shine inwardly and outwardly. The holidays are celebrations of light and joy over triumph and adversity.

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Five Gifts To Get Your Very Particular Friends

Michelle Madhok | Posted 12.10.2009 | Style

Read More: Eco Gifts, Eco-Chic, Political Gifts, Gifts That Give Back, The Sartorialist, Gifts, Michelle Obama, Style News
Michelle Madhok

We've rounded up our favorite affordable gifts for all your friends - no matter what their weird preferences. Here are five of our favorites, one for each hard-to-buy-for friend.

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A Culture of Contribution

Arjuna Ardagh | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Awakening Coaching Training, Sweden, Stockholm, Recognition, Oslo, Awakening Coaching, Realization, Enlightenment, Gifts, Train, Law of Attraction, Contribution, Living News
Arjuna Ardagh

We are shifting from a global culture of consumers, whether for material wealth or power or spiritual states, to a culture of contribution.

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The Gifts that Keep on Giving

Wendy Diamond | Posted 12.16.2009 | Style

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Wendy Diamond

A recent Animalfair.com readership study found that 84% of pet parents will give their furry pals gifts this holiday season. Here are a few different ways you can give gifts that make a difference!

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The Greenest Top Ten Holiday Gift List of Them All

Waylon Lewis | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Hanukkah, Buddhist, Christmas, Presents, Green, Meditation, Eco, Gifts, Christian, Waylon Lewis, elephantjournal.com, Present, Children's Day, Living News
Waylon Lewis

What to get for that-special-someone who has everything? Nothing.

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Green Gifts That Keep Giving

Avital Binshtock | Posted 12.09.2009 | Green

Read More: Laptop, Backpacks, Hitachi, Green, Christmas, Eco-Friendly, Trees, Cell Phone, Pc, Recyled, German, Wear Your Music, External Hard Drive, Bracelet, Adapters, My Dutch Bike, Shopping, Central America, Plastic Bottles, Joan Jett, T-Shirt, Brazil, Sierra Magazine, Sap, Style, Jack Johnson, Silver, Bicycle, Gifts, Coasters, Eric Clapton, Charity, Tee, Chiclero, MP3 Player, Recycled, Battery Pack, Jewelry, Guide, Agate, Fashion, Bike, Amsterdam, Glee Gum, Voltaic, Holidays, Mac, Hemp, Solar, Gracious Home, Rockers, Packaging, Aluminum, Musicians, Sugar, Guitar Strings, Dutch, Hanukkah, Bags, Environment, Fashionista, Ben Lee, Bamboo, Electra, Rablabs, Gramicci, Simpletech, Green News
Avital Binshtock

Shopping for picky loved ones is difficult enough. Factor in your commitment to eco-sensitive products, and a holiday shopping mission can become as daunting as an unaided ascent up El Cap.

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Time to Pony Up for Your Daughter's Dream Gift

Todd Hartley | Posted 12.07.2009 | Denver

Read More: Pmu, Holidays, Premarin, Horses, Aspen Valley Horse Rescue, Gifts, Christmas, Denver News
Todd Hartley

So here it is, Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, and once again, the only thing your daughter wants for Christmas is a pony.

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Do You Know Your 'Love Language'?

Anne Naylor | Posted 12.05.2009 | Living

Read More: Quality Time, Spiritual Light, Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Lao Tzu, Mother Theresa, Giving, Gifts, Holiday Season, Love Languages, Dr Gary Chapman, Love, Communication, Victor Hugo, Relationships, The Giving Life, Living News
Anne Naylor

This time of the year is one in which we are being showered with spiritual Light. This Light comes as a blessing: to let us see more clearly where we might have something to learn.

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Five Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Boss

Stephanie Keller | Posted 12.07.2009 | Style

Read More: Boss, The Beatles, Holidays, Cashmere, Style, Work, Cashmere Slippers, Williams-Sonoma, Hammacher Schlemmer, New York Times, Holiday Gifts, Veuve Clicquot, Coffee, Gifts, Gift Ideas, Champagne, Style News
Stephanie Keller

The joy and pain of the holiday gift giving season is officially upon us and of all the items on the list, one of the most difficult to find is a present for the boss.

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How To Buy Holiday Gifts For Kids

Delia Lloyd | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Kids Toys, Hanukkah, Christmas Presents, Sylvanian Families, Gift-Giving, Presents, Violent Video Games, Civilization, Gifts, Christmas Shopping, Video Games, Venn Diagrams, Family, Parenting, Living News
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.

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8 Gateways To Greater Happiness

Anne Naylor | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Connecting, Forgiving, Anne Frank, Fun, Talent, Thanksgiving, William Blake, Happiness, Joy, Buddha, Lily Day, Aristotle, Service, Gifts, Lord Byron, Ben Franklin, Gratitude, Living News
Anne Naylor

Happiness grows from a state of mind -- a perspective about life and your engagement with it, and the actions you take to support your happiness.

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Top 10 New Radical Gifts

Julia Moulden | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Nfb, Oprah, Kanye West, Emma Thompson, Careers, North South Project, Giving, Gifts, Love, Peace, Joy, The Giving Life, Holiday News, Living News
Julia Moulden

My favourite New Radical gift ideas might just come in handy. Hopefully you'll find something for the hearts, minds, and souls of the ones you love.

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Girlfriends' Guide: Christmas Can't Come Soon Enough!

Vicki Iovine | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, The Balanced Life, Holiday Shopping, Shopping, Christmas Stress, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Gifts, Vicki Iovine, Girlfriends Guide, Holiday Stress, Christmas Shopping, Living News
Vicki Iovine

It was one thing last year for everyone to hunker down into a holiday of uncertainty and frugality, but this year the pretend-poor has turned into real poor, which is much less fun.

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An Open Letter to Retailers About Keeping Customers Happy this Holiday Season

Jenny Darroch | Posted 11.12.2009 | Home

Read More: Holiday Shopping, Recession, Inventory Management, Consumer Spending, Retailers, Gifts, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategies, Sales-Associates, Retailing, Home News
Jenny Darroch

It seems that many retailers have slashed inventory this year, perhaps more so than previous years.

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

AP | LISA A. FLAM | Posted 11.22.2009 | Business

Read More: Jessica McClintock, Retailers, Dooney, Hue, Holiday Season, Gifts, Gift Giving, Fossil, Gifts Under $25, Business News

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...

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Shaq Teams With Toys For Tots To Bring Holiday Cheer

Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact

Read More: Holiday, Charity, Toys for Tots, Children, Holiday Gifts, Toys R Us, Donations, Shaquille O'Neal, Giving, Gifts, Holiday News, Impact News

Shaq-A-Claus is coming to town. That's right, NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is teaming up with Toys R Us as the spokesman of the annual Marine Corps' ...

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Fathers' Day Gift Guide

Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 07.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Gift Guide, Ties, Whiskey, Golf, Fathers-Day-Gift-Ideas, Fathers Day, Meaningful Gifts, Fathers' Day, Gifts, Father Day Present, Thoughtful Gifts, Slideshow, Twitter, Books, Happiness, Organic Gardening, Gardening, Reading, Living News

Fathers' day is a tricky one. Unlike moms, who are often very receptive to the fool proof formula of flowers or fancy soaps, dads can be a bit harder ...

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Field Trip to Etsy!

Tara Stiles | Posted 07.13.2009 | Style

Read More: Etsy, Gifts, Handmade-Crafts, Style News
Tara Stiles

Whether you've got a crafty side project that you want to turn into some extra cash or you're looking for that perfect gift for someone who has everyt...

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