Gift Giving on Shine

Is it time to rethink the gift-giving process?

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With the holiday season right around the corner, the temptation to overspend exists. For some reason we feel a responsibility to extend ourselves financially to accommodate the holiday gift lists we receive from friends and family. At a time when many of us have personally felt the pressures of these tough economic times, it strikes me as the right time to revisit the gift wish list model and rethink the process.

Perhaps because I grew up in an immigrant household where holiday gifts and wish lists were considered undermining the fundamental purpose of the holidays, I never understood the idea of asking for and receiving specific gifts. To me, the gift list resembles a grocery store list and doesn't include any of the surprise, spiritual uplift, or thoughtfulness I associate with a gift. It's time to change the gift giving wish list model by focusing on the emotion and feeling associated with a gift, rather than the "perfect present."

Gift Giving to Teachers- What is Proper Etiquette?

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Buying a gift for a teacher is always tricky as there is a fine line between showing your appreciation and brown nosing. While teachers deserve a big, “thanks!” for coaching and guiding your child, you don’t want to go over the top with your gift and have it look like bribery! Two…

Why Should Only Men Give Valentine's Day Gifts?

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Women shouldn't be the only ones to get V-Day treats

-Robin DeCicco, BettyConfidential.com

February is here, ladies - the month of candy-coated hearts and lacey lingerie. Some of us look forward to this month…

'Tis The Season For Hoping You Don't Get a Really Crappy Gift

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<img alt="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/YeBlNaO91zzm/photos/e75a8ad4765ab73f153eab9450ed60c6/mr_96fd9d5f6a990f.jpg?ug_____D0JS4gjuK" align="left" height="267" width="400">Some people really put a lot of effort into finding that one special item for each recipient, and I envy you. While...

Giftiquette: Betty's Guide to Office Gift-Giving

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<h5>There are definite dos and don'ts to gift giving at the office</h5> <h4>-Megan Southwick, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bettyconfidential.com/">BettyConfidential.com</a><br><br><img height="200" alt=""...

Trip Down Santa Claus (and Memory) Lane

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Ahhhhhh…Christmas time. Peace on earth, good cheer, family, baby Jesus. It really is...

20 easy gifts for women

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<em>Gifts under $20 for women who love their house and home. She'll appreciate the luxe gift that costs less! </em><br><br>Related Links:<br><br><ul> <li>101 Stocking Stuffer Ideas</li> <li>Gifts for the Quintessential Hostess</li> <li>Holiday Gifts for Your Beloved Pet</li> <li>Gifts That You Can Make Yourself</li> <li>Everything Your Hubby Wants This Year</li> </ul> <br>

'Tis the season to make your own gifts (with a little help from Martha)

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<p>I suppose its practically, officially the holiday season. It sure feels like the holiday season, especially when I'm at work and customers are acting like holiday shoppers. I keep setting up holiday displays, in between bouts of smiling through the holiday (lack of) spirit of...

no clue what to get

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So my boyfriend and i have been dating for almost 7 months but have both liked eachother for 2 years. Now that the holidays are coming around i have no idea what to get him. i gave him a dogtag that had a picture of us in santa cruz on the front and on the back it read Always and...