Presents

Top 10 Reasons to Look Forward to Valentine's Day

Ethan Imboden | Posted 02.07.2009 | Style


Ethan Imboden

Our modern Valentine's Day is still a holiday with benefits, some are just less obvious than others.

Political-Ish Holiday Stocking Stuffers

Eric Kuhn | Posted 12.22.2008 | Entertainment


Eric Kuhn

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? I've got for you three interviews with authors who recently published fictional novels with political overtones.

10 Whimsical, Recession-Proof Holiday Gift Ideas

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 12.18.2008 | Style


Lesley M. M. Blume

If there's a silver lining to this recession, it may be that Americans are less willing to buy tons of expensive crap for each other during the holida...

Gift of the Magi: Being Present

Suzette Standring | Posted 12.11.2008 | Living


Suzette Standring

I fall prey to obligation, guilt, or the fear of appearing cheap or thoughtless. None of that is assuaged when I offer up potpourri. The cultural pressure to buy is deeply ingrained.

Invitation to Create a New Social Norm (VIDEO)

Robert Tolmach | Posted 12.09.2008 | Living


Robert Tolmach

One powerful new trend this holiday season is the making of meaningful charitable donations in friends' names, in lieu of giving traditional presents.

Guilt, Gelt, and The Gift of Giving

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 12.08.2008 | Living


Joel Schwartzberg

Holiday compassion, which most of us value but seldom practice, is the opposite of holiday commercialism, which most of us practice but never value.

7 Easy Holiday Gifts You Can Make

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 11.22.2008 | Living


Andrea Chalupa

Instead of passing on giving gifts this year, employ some meaningful strategies that will make you and your loved ones happy.