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10 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love On Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 15:43:34 +0000

Sure, your dad said he didn’t want anything for Fathers’ Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that thanks to the last several holidays, he has enough ties and golf balls. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. If he loves [...]

How Much To Spend On A Graduation Gift?

J. Patrick — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:51:58 +0000

It looks like this years graduates will be rolling in the dough at their grad party — a new survey shows that we will spend almost $5 billion on graduation gifts this year. The National Retail Federation, in it’s survey, found that folks plan to spend about $100 on each graduation gift this summer. That [...]

What's the Best Mother's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:46:39 +0000

According to a new survey, what mothers want for Mother’s Day and what the men in their lives think they want for Mother’s Day aren’t necessarily the same thing. The online shopping service Ebates polled 2,215 adults on what moms want on May 13. The number one answer for men was flowers, whereas the number one [...]

Nintendo Controller Coffee Table Is Completely Operational

Patrick Bateman — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:41:59 +0000

If you’re an old school gamer who’s more than a little flustered with today’s controllers or you just like to feel really small, this Nintendo NES controller coffee table belongs in your living room. This table is made from maple, mahogany and walnut and actually works as a Nintendo NES controller when the glass is removed [...]

What's the Best Valentine's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:35 +0000

It’s February, so that means you’re on the Valentine’s Day clock, fellas.

While knowledge of your special lady should be what dictates what you get her, come the 14, perhaps this survey from Sears of more than 1,000 adults on their V-Day gift preferences can also help you out.

People Spending More Money For Valentine's Day

Erin Bishop — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:54:14 +0000

More people are going to spend more money this year for Valentine's Day, which is up eight percent from last year. Some will spend up to $200 between flowers, gifts and dinner, while four million Americans are expected to get engaged.

Justin Bieber Buys His Best Friend a Car for Christmas

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:00:06 +0000

Justin Bieber sure has a lot of famous friends, but his inner circle is comprised of hometown homies, including BFF Ryan Butler, who was hooked up with a new car from the singer on Christmas.

Day After Christmas Shopping Deals

Erin Bishop — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:04:00 +0000

You may have a few things you need to return today, so while you're out keep in mind a couple of stores that will have some great deals. Ulta is one store with a buy one, get one free offer, but they'll also have discounts on a ton of fragrence gift sets.

Admit It — You Re-Gift, Don't You? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:00:31 +0000

‘Tis the season to receive gifts. Inevitably, some of the presents your friends and loved ones will be nice enough to give you won’t be anything you particularly want or need.

So, do you try to make these unwanted gifts usefull by wrapping them back up and giving them to somebody else who might actually appreciate them?

Last Minute Gift Ideas From The Drug Store

Erin Bishop — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:30:12 +0000

It's Christmas Eve, so if you're like my brother, you're running around at the last minute trying to find gifts for everyone on your list. You have no clue where to go and you have no desire to fight the crowds at the mall, so what do you do? MSN has some great suggestions of gifts you can find at the drug store. Get the list of items after the jump.

The Hottest Holiday Gift? Reindeer Rentals! [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:00:08 +0000

A husband and wife couple in the U.K. have found a unique way to make a buck off Christmas — by renting live reindeer for public appearances. Wonder what Santa thinks about this? Martin and Angie Flint run a company called Real Reindeer that specializes in renting the animals for anything from small parties to [...]

Top 10 Gifts for Hipster Pets From Design Blog 'Dog Milk'

Vetstreet Editors — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:39 +0000

At Dog Milk, Christine Martinez and her colleagues spend all year sourcing the best dog-friendly products for modern pups and their design-savvy owners — especially those of you with an eye for urban edge. This holiday season is no exception. They’ve rounded up and want to share some of their favorite gift ideas for you and your holiday hound.

See what Martinez recommends after the jump.

Top 6 Holiday Gift Picks for Pets

Vetstreet Editors — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:03 +0000

We know you’ll be inundated with gift ideas this holiday season, but after sharing our ideas for gifts for your vet, we couldn’t resist offering a few of our own favorites for the year courtesy of VetStreet’s Dr. Patty Khuly.

Finally, Parents Take the Heat for Spoiling Their Children During the Holidays — Survey of the Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:17 +0000

It’s usually everyone else’s kids who are spoiled (never our own), but a new Parents.com survey reveals that moms and dads are admitting they have a problem when it comes to spoiling their kids during the holidays.

5 Useful Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Tim Gray — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:45:55 +0000

Dad is going to love you no matter what you get him, but seriously, he really doesn’t need another tie.¬†This year, get him something he might actually use, like one of these¬†five ideas for Father’s Day gifts that can do a heck of a lot more than a “World’s Best Dad” mug. Instant USB Charger [...]

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Tim Gray — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:50:05 +0000

If there's one talent moms have, it's their killer poker face. That's why you may not have noticed any disappointment from gifts you've given her on a holiday, birthday or Mother's Day in the past, from macaroni necklaces to wilted bouquets. And though we're sure you've given her lots of things she adores, you don't want to make the mistake of giving her something she doesn't.

Here's a list of five things to avoid handing over on Mother's Day:

5 DIY Gifts for Mother's Day [VIDEOS]

Tim Gray — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:46:47 +0000

Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to storebought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year.

Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts from scratch.

Five Useful Mother's Day Gifts

Tim Gray — Mon, 02 May 2011 12:45:15 +0000

If you really think about it, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those times you gave mom a hard time during your youth. After all, a bouquet of daffodils now definitely excuses that time you snuck out of the house at 2 am. And a box of gourmet truffles? The perfect antidote to the antique china you broke while running around like a wild banshee.

But while flowers and chocolate are dandy, they don't last long. Treat Mom to one of these five Mother's Day gifts she'll both use and love for years to come:

The 5 Best Valentine's Day Candy to Gorge On (Regardless of Your Relationship Status)

Cars 108 — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:10:24 +0000

Here are some of our favorite candies that are only available from roughly the second week of January to February 15th, when they are wonderfully half price! The Chocolate Rose Nothing says classy like a balled-up Kleenex shaped hunk of chocolate being wrapped in red foil and presented on a stick. Red Hots The little [...]