You probably have a business contact/cousin/in-law/"friend" who you don't actually like -- at all -- but you kind of have to get her a gift anyway. We think you should buy her one of these five things.
Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 12.15.2009 | Living
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.
Jason Mannino | Posted 12.12.2009 | Living
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.
Michelle Madhok | Posted 12.10.2009 | Style
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.
Arjuna Ardagh | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living
We are shifting from a global culture of consumers, whether for material wealth or power or spiritual states, to a culture of contribution.
Wendy Diamond | Posted 12.16.2009 | Style
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!
Waylon Lewis | Posted 12.10.2009 | Living
What to get for that-special-someone who has everything? Nothing.
Avital Binshtock | Posted 12.09.2009 | Green
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.
Todd Hartley | Posted 12.07.2009 | Denver
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.
Anne Naylor | Posted 12.05.2009 | Living
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.
Stephanie Keller | Posted 12.07.2009 | Style
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.
Delia Lloyd | Posted 12.03.2009 | Living
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.
Julia Moulden | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living
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.
Anne Naylor | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living
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.
Vicki Iovine | Posted 11.13.2009 | Living
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.
Jenny Darroch | Posted 11.12.2009 | Home
It seems that many retailers have slashed inventory this year, perhaps more so than previous years.
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...
Posted 10.20.2009 | Impact
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' ...
Huffington Post | Johanna Smith | Posted 07.19.2009 | Living
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 ...
Tara Stiles | Posted 07.13.2009 | Style
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...
Sarah Shetter | Posted 06.06.2009 | Style
In keeping with the times, we came up with ten great gifts ideas that won't break the bank and might also help the two of you find something you enjoy doing together.
Avital Binshtock | Posted 06.05.2009 | Green
By paying more attention to how we shop and what we buy, we can make a difference for the planet.
Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn | Posted 04.04.2009 | Chicago
It is 3 a.m. and something with a battery somewhere in the house is crying out for a change like a child with dirty diapers.
Ethan Imboden | Posted 03.10.2009 | Style
Our modern Valentine's Day is still a holiday with benefits, some are just less obvious than others.
Marlene Rossman | Posted 01.27.2009 | Style
Aunt Ethel knitted you a duck sweater again, even though you are 40 years old. You got fruitcakes and boxes of those horrible gingerbread cookies. Now it's time for you.
Michelle Madhok | Posted 12.17.2009 | Style