Gift Giving: Articles - Page 1
10 Creative Ways to Give from the Heart, Not the Pocketbook -- Meaningful gift giving doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, some of the most precious gifts are the ones that cost very little, but mean a great deal because of the time and effort the giver took in giving the gift.
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Parents: Give Gifts That Will Keep On Giving -- Many well meaning parents will buy gifts this season for their kids and teens that may be on one of the hot toy lists but lack true play value. Many toys that are hyped by media and word of mouth do not provide the type of play activity that can lead to healthy growth and development.
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The Art of Regifting -- Here's how you can get started. Go through your house looking carefully at everything. As you pick up each item, ask yourself if you really need it. In my case, I ask if it serves a purpose.
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Appropriate Gifts for Children -- We often see suggested ages when we shop for gifts for children, but I'm very suspect about the accuracy of those. A child who is smarter than other children their age will bore quickly with toys meant for his or her age group.
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Buying Gold and Gemstone Jewelry: The Heart of the Matter -- If you're planning a gift of gold or gemstone jewelry for your sweetheart, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Start with the basics. Carats and karats. What's the difference? Simply put, a carat is a unit of weight for gemstones, including diamonds; a karat is a unit for measuring the purity of gold.
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Holiday Shopping Online? Wrap Up a Good Buy! -- Whether you're looking for a toy, a trinket, or a travel deal, doing your holiday shopping on the Internet can be fun, easy, and practical. At the same time, viewing a product on the screen can present different challenges than seeing it in the store. When you're buying from an online retailer or an auction Web site, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — the nation's consumer protection agency — wants you to keep these shopping tips top of mind.
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Problems With Holiday Purchases? -- The holiday season means gifts and that means shopping. And with all that buying, maybe some of your purchases didn't work out exactly right. If a retailer didn't deliver as promised or if you feel you've been ripped off, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has some tips for you.
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How to Buy Genuine American Indian Arts & Crafts -- Whether you're drawn to the beauty of turquoise and silver jewelry or the earth tone colors of Indian pottery, having some knowledge about American Indian arts and crafts can help you get the most for your money. Be aware that some unscrupulous retailers want to take your money in exchange for imitation American Indian arts and crafts.
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Choosing The Right Gift -- Although there are many variables to choosing the right gift for the woman in your life some rules always apply. Following are some basic tips to help you through the murky waters of choosing a gift.
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Creating & Maintaining a "Gift Chest" -- With all of the weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, etc. it seems there is always a gift needed at the last minute. Do you have cash in your wallet to slip in the card? Do you re-gift a gift certificate? Do you run to the store and buy on a whim?
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