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...

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...

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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Free Printable Hanukkah Crafts, Greeting Cards and Decorations

Free Printable Hanukkah Crafts
Hanukkah, Chanukkah, the 'festival of light' is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. On the western calendar Hanukkah falls near Christmas. Here are free printable Hanukkah crafts: dreidel, gelt, menorah, treats, decorations.
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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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Best Items to Donate for Holiday Canned Goods and Food Pantry Drives

Best Items to Donate to Thanksgiving and Christmas Canned Goods and Food Drives
Tis the season for giving and my favorite type of giving is food, grocery and personal hygiene donations for food banks and homeless shelters. Here's a list of the canned goods and food donations to give this holiday season.
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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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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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Best and Worst Gifts for Wives and Girlfriends

Five Worst Holiday Gifts and Great Alternative Presents for Women
It's the holiday season and once again you put off shopping too long. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa or any other gift giving holiday, if you're a guy, you'll be out shopping on the eve of the holiday.
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Personalized Holiday Gifts: Books for Everyone! Easy, DIY guide

Holiday Gift-Giving Themes: Easy, Inexpensive, Personalized Gift Books
Holiday gift-giving and shopping can be one of the most exhausting, least enjoyable parts of the Christmas and holiday season. But present shopping can also be great fun with holiday gift-giving themes. Here's one: books.
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Gifts Under $20 for Girls

Best Gifts Under $20 for Girls
Stuck for a good gift for daughter, granddaughter, goddaughter, niece or gift exchanges? Here is a gift guide for tween (or preteen) and teen girls. Each gift in this list is available at Family Dollar, Walmart and sometimes Target for $20 or less.
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Black Friday Shopping 2008

Black Friday Shopping in the Muskegon-Grand Haven Area
Detailed strategy for the Black Friday shopping circuit with as little hassle, back-tracking and waiting in line. Provides a 'time-line', store and merchandise overview and general shopping tips.
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Vintage Gifts for Women

Last Minute Valentine's Day Guaranteed to Impress
Vintage jewelry, clothing, linens, decor and accessories make excellent gifts for any occasion. Originally written for Valentine's Day, this article lists numerous suggestions for antique gifts! Perfect for any gift-giving holiday!
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25+ Easy Christmas Holiday Gift Crafts

Easy Holiday Gifts to Make
25+ quick,easy,cheap gift crafts you can make with anyone of any age! Great holiday gifts! Make with students, scout troop, senior care center, Sunday school, grandkids, day care! We've been doing this for 16 years with our family!
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