| Valentine's Day gift-giving tips | 2012-01-16 |
| Giving your significant other the right gift can make or break your Valentine's celebration. If you're also giving something to your best friend, mom and children, you may need a little help finding the perfect token. Erase some of frustration involved in finding the perfect gift and enjoy the holiday of love and romance with these great Valentine's gift-giving tips. |
| On Valentine's Day, tradition beats tech for your sweetheart's gift | 2012-01-11 |
| Like most things in modern life, romance has gone online. People update their love lives by setting their status to "in a relationship," "engaged" or "it's complicated" and online dating is now as common as getting set up by friends - if not more so. However, when it comes to telling your special someone how you feel about them on Valentine's Day, think traditional, rather than digital. |
| Smart holiday gift ideas that make busy lives easier | 2011-12-20 |
| As the holiday season approaches, many people start wondering how they're going to get everything done. From shopping for gifts and decorating the house to hosting parties and visiting relatives - and more - the list feels endless. And adding all of these things to an already hectic lifestyle can seem next to impossible. |
| Revolutionize family night with the newest technology | 2011-12-15 |
| The concept of reserving one night periodically for a family game night is one that goes back generations, whether playing different card games or board games or games that only require creativity, like charades. While those games are still staples, family game night now involves technology as much as it does creativity - and with family holiday parties coming, finding new and innovative ways to keep everyone entertained are a must. |
| Gift cards help keep your holiday spending (and sanity) in check | 2011-12-14 |
| Giving a great gift can be easier and more financially friendly than scouring the racks and websites. Gift cards are a perfect option to keep your holiday spending, and your sanity, in check while also giving your loved ones what they want. |
| Last minute? Tips to handle your shopping list | 2011-12-12 |
| Do you find yourself in the last-minute-gift-buying category this year? Maybe time got away from you, or you just don't know what to get for the gift recipients on your list. Even though the clock is ticking, the good news is there's still time to find great gifts with special deals attached. |
| Birding gifts for the holidays | 2011-12-09 |
| Birdwatching is the fastest growing hobby in the United States, and is enjoyed by a variety of individuals. Kids enjoy seeing birds in their play spaces and learning about new animals, while gardeners enjoy attracting birds with their blooming flowers. Others may have a flair for identifying feathered friends and keeping track of the different visitors they have to their yard. Gifting bird feeders and bird feeding accessories is a no-fail way to provide an enjoyable and entertaining experience to someone you love, whether they're 5 years old or 55 years old. |
| Top five gifts for her under $50 | 2011-12-09 |
| Finding a perfect gift doesn't always mean spending a ton of cash. Whether it's a handy gadget, a fashion accessory or a day's worth of spa-quality pampering, the following gift ideas for women are all available for $50 or less. |
| Where to find all the gift cards you need in one place | 2011-12-06 |
| Whether it's for the holidays, birthdays, or as a thank you to a friend or colleague, finding the right gift for people can be a notoriously frustrating experience. What size is right? Is it a style the recipient wants? Will they want to return it? |
| Tips for a beautiful holiday - even at the 11th hour | 2011-12-06 |
| As holiday decor springs up and seasonal tunes begin to flood the airwaves, it's time to embrace the most wonderful time of the year. If you didn't line up on Black Friday, and decking the halls is something you typically save for the last-minute, not to worry. Lifestyle expert, celebrity stylist and television personality Robert Verdi shares his tips for putting together a beautiful and low-stress holiday. |
| Taking steps to protect your identity now can have lasting benefits | 2011-12-02 |
| If you're lost in a flurry of holiday gift wish lists and dreading a trip to the crowded mall, you're probably considering the convenience of shopping online. If so, you're not alone. With each passing year, more Americans are opting to do their holiday shopping from the convenience of their home computer, and that trend is expected to strengthen this year. |
| Wish-list wisdom: Three things holiday shoppers need to know to get it right this year | 2011-12-01 |
| Holiday shopping is full of challenges, from the crowds and traffic, to, of course, finding the right gift for everyone on the list. Here are three things all shoppers should know before they buy. |
| The art of gift giving: It's the meaning that counts | 2011-11-29 |
| Whether you're shopping for the holidays or expressing a sentiment to let a friend know you care, it can be difficult to find the perfect gift that truly conveys how you feel. To master the art of gift-giving, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when selecting a gift. |
| How to make sure you get great Black Friday deals | 2011-11-22 |
| It means getting up early and braving the crowds, but the advantage of Black Friday shopping is the deals are typically tremendous. It may not make sense for some of the gifts on your wish list, but for others, it may be worth losing sleep over. Here are some things to be on the lookout for if you're going to join the masses in trying to score great deals. |
| The history of Christmas cards | 2011-11-18 |
| No, it wasn't aunt Betty who first thought to send out a holiday greeting adorned with a photo and a rundown of the family's activities over the past year. The tradition of Christmas cards started well before anyone alive today was even born - but it keeps getting stronger every year. |
| Great gifts for teens for around $20 | 2011-11-16 |
| How can you give your teens gifts they really want without breaking the bank? Here are a few fun gift or stocking stuffer ideas that are sure to please your teen and your wallet alike. |
| Give the gift of U.S. Savings Bonds | 2011-11-15 |
| Buying U.S. Savings Bonds for loved ones has been a holiday tradition for more than 75 years and is a unique part of our nation's history. |
| Personalize your greeting cards and gifts for the holidays | 2011-11-15 |
| Nothing says how much you value a person more than a personalized handcrafted card or gift. And making your own can be far easier on your budget than buying from the store. So consider putting your creative skills to the test this year. |
| Finding the perfect gift for grandma and grandpa | 2011-11-11 |
| With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. |
| Technology gifts for the whole family | 2011-11-10 |
| Buying holiday gifts can be a fun and easy experience when you go to the right place, and there is a certain joy that you get when you see someone opening a gift they've been waiting for all year. No matter the age of the person you're buying for, there is one kind of product that is perfect for everyone: technology. Whether it's new headphones, a USB flash drive for a stocking stuffer, an e-reader, there is something for everyone. |
| Holiday shoppers: beware of 'budget fatigue' | 2011-11-07 |
| The past few years have been hard on the American pocketbook - and psyche. Just when we think we see the light at the end of the recessionary tunnel, something happens to make us pull our belts a little tighter and dampen our spirits. Many of us have had to curtail spending for quite some time, and with the holiday season (read, shopping season) coming up fast, we're itching just to let go and spend like it's 1999. |
| Great gifts for the holiday season | 2011-11-04 |
| The holiday season is upon us. With your goal to wrap up all your holiday shopping by June long since passed, the pressure to find that impossibly perfect gift for everyone on your list now has an overbearing timestamp as well. But fear not, holiday shoppers. The following list of gift ideas and stocking stuffers is sure to make this year's holiday gift giving much less daunting and a lot more fun for both you and your loved ones. |
| Holiday gift-giving tips for the teen on your list | 2011-11-02 |
| Shopping for the perfect gift for kids and teenagers can be tough. It's hard to know what they're going to like, especially without a "wish list" in hand as you head out to the stores. |
| Giving green: Natural ways to spread holiday cheer | 2011-10-26 |
| The holidays are a time for celebrating, reflecting on the past year and exchanging gifts with friends and family. However, unique and meaningful ideas can be a daunting task. Gifts that keep giving and growing are a perfect solution. Plants are not just beautiful, but also cheer up any space and even improve air quality in a home or office space. |
| Savvy online shopping tips for the holidays | 2011-10-24 |
| Saving money is a top priority for many families this year, and there are more ways than ever to save money during the holiday season. Online shopping is particularly convenient, and with these few simple tips, you can save a lot of money without leaving the comfort of your home. |
