Cyber Monday: How to Save Big Money with Online Shopping

Cyber Monday: Make Online Shopping Work for You Cyber Monday: the biggest online shopping event of the holiday season. After the post-Thanksgiving Black Friday shopping spree, we can enjoy the safer and more peaceful online shopping of Cyber Monday. But even online shopping can be challenging. Every store and merchandiser is vying for your shopping dollar. They ply you with coupons, free shipping and "great deals." How do you navigate (pun intended) the ocean of internet commerce? Here's your shopper's guide to Cyber Monday deals. Read more...

Best Gifts for Arts Enthusiasts, Dance and Ballet Fans--All Price Ranges

Best Gifts for Arts Enthusiasts, Dance and Ballet Fans--All Price Ranges Ballet and ballroom dance events makes wonderful spectator sports. Even if you have two left feet, you can still enjoy dance performances. Here is a guide to the best holiday gifts for fans of ballet, jazz, modern and ballroom dance. I've included gifts in all price ranges. Read more...

Top 10 Best Mother's Day Gifts for Your Special Mom

Top 10 Best Mother's Day Gifts for Your Special Mom

Mother's Day is May 8 in the U.S. and April 3 in the UK for 2011. Your mom is a special lady and deserves more than a card and candy this Mother's Day. Here is a list of best gift-giving suggestions for moms, in all price ranges starting at free.

Best Gifts for Dancers in All Price Ranges

Do you have a dancer in your family? Whether ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, square-dance, polka or street dance, here are some gifts any dancer will really appreciate. Here are gift selections for dancers, including several ideas under $10. Read on...

Best Gifts for Dads

Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Why is it that holiday shopping for women is so easy, but finding gifts for men is so difficult? Fathers are especially challenging to shop for. Got a few hard-to-shop for dads on your holiday giving list? Here are the top 10 gifts that are sure to please Dad. Read on...

Toys to Avoid Buying This Holiday Season: CPSC "Most Wanted"

When holiday shopping, we usually think in terms of what gifts to buy, not gifts to avoid. But some children's toys are not safe or have been recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has compiled a list of recalled and "most wanted" toys to avoid this season. Read more...

Best Holiday and Christmas Gifts for Dancers

Do you have a dancer in your family? Whether your dancer does ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, square-dance, polka or street dance, there are some gifts he or she will really appreciate. Read on...

Green Fair-Trade Holiday Gift-Giving Guides

Green, Sustainable, Fair Trade Holiday Gift-Giving Ideas
Whatever your religious views, if you participate in holiday gift-giving, why not consider giving green, eco-friendly, fair trade gifts this holiday season? Here gift-giving ideas from companies committed to using renewable, sustainable resources.
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Inexpensive Childrens' Baking Set Gift Basket

Inexpensive, DIY Holiday Baker's Gift Basket for Children
When I was five years old, I received my own little baking set for Christmas. I've seen store baking sets for children, but as nice as they are, I like my DIY baker's set best. Here's an inexpensive baking kit to make your child's Christmas merry.
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Best Wedding, Bridal Shower and Holiday Kitchen Gifts for Bakers

Best Gifts and Kitchen Must-Haves for Bakers Under $15
Looking for holiday or birthday gifts for bakers? Maybe you are going to a kitchen bridal shower or need a great wedding gift? In this economy, we're all looking for ways to pinch pennies. Here are best gifts and kitchen must-haves under $15.
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Best Inexpensive Gifts for Gardeners

Green Mother's Day Gifts for Gardeners
Gardening is one of the most beloved pastimes for women. If someone on your Mother's Day gift-giving list is a gardener, here are appropriate, inexpensive gift ideas for your green thumb.

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Best Toys to Donate to Toys for Tots and Children Charities

Best Toys to Donate for Toys for Tots and Giving Tree Childrens Christmas Gift Drive
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is choosing gifts for the Marines Toys for Tots drive and church missions Giving Tree childrens gifts. Sometimes it's difficult to know what kind of gift to choose. Here are some considerations to help.
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Buying Guide for Fall 2010 Leggings Fashions for Girls

Fall 2010 Fashion Trends: Animal Print, Metallic, Lace and Liquid Leggings
Leggings -- or footless, stretch pants worn under dresses, skirts or sweaters -- come back in style periodically. Fall 2010 will see leggings, but they are taking a walk on the wild side, with animal prints, lace and liquid leggings.
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Oscar Schmidt- Washburn Guitar Product Review- Gifts for Musicians

Home Decor: Creating Your Own Personal Writer's Inner Sanctum Work Space
If you're like me, you spend hours creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for family and guests. But what about your personal workspace? Today we are going to create your personal writer's inner sanctum workspace.
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Best Books for Infants and Babies

Best Books to Read to Infants and Babies- Great Baby Shower Gits
Read to an infant? Yes, you read that title correctly. Want to raise children to love books? Don't wait. Here is a list of books I highly recommend to read to an infant or baby. Oh and, ahem, these make excellent baby shower gifts, too.
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Free Printable Disney Toy Story 3 Coloring Pages and Crafts

Free Printable Disney Pixar 'Toy Story 3' Coloring Pages, Crafts, Toys and Activities
Raise your hand if you can't wait until June 18, 2010. Why? Because that's when Disney Pixar's Toy Story 3 hits the big screen, in 3D. Cant' wait to see Woody, Buzz all your Toy Story friends? Here are free printable Toy Story craft activities
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Father's Day Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Fish

Father's Day Gifts for the Fisherman
Got a dad who loves to fish? Here a gift-giving guide just for him!
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50 Father's Day Gifts Under $10

50 Father's Day Gifts Under $10
Father's Day usually finds me with more men in my life than money in my purse. I love to find great gifts for dad, father-in-law, grandfather, our priest. Here are 50+ Father's Day gifts all priced under $10 each. And not a tie on the list!
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Gifts for Moms, Wives and Women Under $10

Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10
Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, often finds loved ones long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor your mother and show her that you care when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of great gift ideas for mom under $10.
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Best Gifts for Senior Citizens, Homebound and Elderly

Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Best Gifts for Senior Citizens
Senior citizens and elderly people can be the most difficult people to shop for during the holidays. Selecting appropriate gifts for seniors means being mindful of certain restrictions and limitations, so that the gift that you give can be enjoyed.
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