Presents

The ULTIMATE Grad Gift Guide, Under $30

The Huffington Post | Hannah Orenstein | Posted 05.23.2012

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After four years of hard work in the library, weekends spent studying and waking up early to catch the bus to school, the grad in your life deserves ...

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Dish Gloves, Cougar Shirts And More Bad Gift Ideas

AP | LEANNE ITALIE | Posted 05.10.2012

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NEW YORK -- What were they thinking? Through plastic smiles or gritted teeth, moms have to suck it up sometimes when Mother's Day means a gifted toile...

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Christmas Consumerism vs. Downward Mobility: A Lifestyle Of Enough

Eugene Cho | Posted 02.22.2012

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Eugene Cho

This is a lesson and a story we have to all get behind. This is the Jesus we have to get behind. It's not to suggest that we have to adopt a lifestyle of poverty but a lifestyle of enough.

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The Greeks' Grudge

S.R. Hewitt | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Jewish Holidays, Dreidel, Gelt, Greeks, Presents, Maccabee, Antiochus, Chanukah, Selucid, Hanukkah, Hanukkah Greek, Channuka, Religion News
S.R. Hewitt

The Torah teaches humankind to strive to be God-like. In contrast, the Greeks created gods who acted with less dignity than many humans. Thus, Torah in-and-of-itself was a threat to Greek culture and philosophy.

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Did I Miss Out By Never Believing in Santa?

Toni Nagy | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Religion, Holidays, Santa, Holiday Season, Materialism, Christmas Gifts, Christmas, Presents, Belief, Parents News
Toni Nagy

For most, Santa was the closest to magic they ever got, and their memories are filled with an incomparable delight. It didn't seem to be about the presents or the vindication of good behavior, but the irreplaceable presentation of wonder.

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Respond to the Spirit of a Gift

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.20.2012

Read More: Holidays, Relationships, Presents, Mindfulness, Gifts, Gratitude, Spirituality, St. Therese of Lisieux, Happiness, Healthy Living News
Gretchen Rubin

Gifts often strike strange chords in us. Andy Warhol observed, "You can never predict what little things in the way somebody looks or talks or acts will set off peculiar emotional reactions in other people."

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Prove Your Love: Gifts for the Moms in Your Life

Amy Tara Koch | Posted 02.15.2012

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Amy Tara Koch

Here, from stocking stuffers to OMG prezzie, a guide designed to help you demonstrate your adoration.

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Holiday Gifts for Your Sex-Positive Friends

Amy Shiner | Posted 02.06.2012

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Amy Shiner

Looking to give your sex-positive friends or lovers a gift this holiday season? Here is a list of some of the more sought-out gifts that will be sure to have your friends and lovers excited.

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5 Regifting Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs

SavvySugar | Posted 12.06.2011

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There are many that think regifting isn't rude; I've never done it myself, but I think I might have received a regift or two along the way. If you cho...

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Gifts That Keep On Living

Avital Binshtock | Posted 01.16.2012

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Avital Binshtock

The problem with most holiday presents is that they're just so... lifeless. Not these.

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PHOTOS: Gift Ideas For Kids And Grandkids

The Huffington Post | Evan Allis | Posted 11.14.2011

Read More: Kwanzaa, Gift Cards, Scooters, Holiday Season, Apple, Hannukah, Kids, Christmas, Presents, Grandkids, Gift Ideas, Skateboards, Fifty News

If you're a parent or a grandparent, you know how hard it can be to shop for young kids and teens. Even though young people can rattle off a list ...

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PHOTOS: 15 Worst Father's Day Gifts Ever

The Huffington Post | Christine Friar | Posted 08.17.2011

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This Sunday is Father's Day, which means families all over the country are scrambling to find the perfect last-minute gift for dad. It's hard to al...

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Regifting: The Gift You Keep Giving

Yvonne Durant | Posted 11.17.2011

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Yvonne Durant

A couple of years ago, my sister Yvette gave a friend a piece of furniture, a small table. Her friend appeared to be grateful and happily took it home...

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North Korea Wishes You a Gloriously Superior Merry Christmas

Doug Lieblich | Posted 05.25.2011

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Doug Lieblich

Some people call me a Grinch; others call me a Scrooge. Those people have been killed.

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Spread Joy, Not Trash: Greener Holiday Wrapping Options

Maria Rodale | Posted 05.25.2011

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Maria Rodale

By guest blogger Anna Hackman. Anna is a sustainable consultant, helping businesses to green their profits, and holds a LEED (Leadership in Environmen...

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Holiday Pet Gifts To Bark About

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.17.2011

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Wendy Diamond

If you want to stay out of the doghouse during the holidays, the following highly recommended pet gifts are design and economically savvy -- plus festive and fun!

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New School Brights: 10 Trends for Back to School in 2010

Jane Buckingham | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jane Buckingham

This year's shopping list essentials are retro-inspired and designed with an eye for sustainability.

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The Gratitude Experiment (VIDEO)

Greg Archer | Posted 11.17.2011

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Greg Archer

If you think Thanksgiving is the best time to feel thankful and express gratitude, think again. Watch as I take the power of gratitude to the streets.

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The Gift of a Lifetime: My Husband and Linda Ellerbee

Cari Shane | Posted 11.17.2011

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Cari Shane

An "in my dreams" moment happened recently. While it didn't happen by chance, it also wasn't because of anything I did. It was because my husband did...

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Gift Registry: Divorce Couples Can Compile Their Own Lists

cnn.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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A new service launched by a UK department store promises to make life a little easier for couples who divorce, by offering them a gift registry option...

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Give The Best Gift Of All This Holiday Season

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011

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Mike Robbins

Instead of just giving "stuff" for the holidays this year, what if we gave the people in our life the most meaningful gift of all; our appreciation? Let the people around you know you appreciate them and why.

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Christmas Presents 2009: Under-The-Radar Gift Books

NPR | Nancy Pearl | Posted 05.25.2011

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When it comes time to take stock of the year in books, it's inevitable that a few titles will escape notice in the rush to hand out accolades. Here ar...

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How To Buy Holiday Gifts For Kids

Delia Lloyd | Posted 11.17.2011

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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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The Greenest Top Ten Holiday Gift List of Them All

Waylon Lewis | Posted 11.17.2011

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Waylon Lewis

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

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

Kirsten Dirksen | Posted 11.17.2011

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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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