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Gift Registry For Divorcées: Brilliant or Baffling?
Divorce requires lots of support from the people who care about the couple who's splitting up, and now friends and family can be even more helpful along the path to starting over. UK department store Debenhams has launched a divorce registry system for ex-Mesdames and Messieurs who need a little assistance in building their new single lives.
The divorce registry is set up exactly like your typical wedding registry.
Cute Valentine's Ideas For Every Budget
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and gift buying can be tricky. To prevent you from having to slog through the morass of chintzy gifts and help you give something that your recipient will really appreciate, I've put together a selection of gifts that range in price from $5.50 to $65. To see what you can give your sweetheart or friends — or yourself, if you happen to be your own valentine — just read on.
Do You Exchange Gifts to Get What You Really Wanted?
If you're a fan of Friends like I am, you might remember that Rachel Green is a notorious gift exchanger. Almost always when gifted a present from friends or family, Rachel rushed to exchange it for something she really wanted.
Obviously, her little exchanging operation backfired more than a couple times, when she was called out for being insensitive and rude by more than one of her five closest pals.
5 Slow Food Finds Any Locavore Will Love
Wondering what to get your market-obsessed mother-in-law or locavore love-of-your-life this year? Thankfully, there's lots of loot to choose from, whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Slow Food International's first-ever Terra Madre Day on Thursday, Dec. 10.
21 Great Stocking Stuffers Under $20
It's time again for Secret Santas, office gift pools, and tokens of appreciation for co-workers, friends, and family. If you're shopping for someone beauty-minded, there are plenty of cute, inexpensive gifts out there that are neither cheap-looking nor generic. To help you find the perfect lagniappe, I've assembled stocking stuffers for every taste and budget.
5 Captivating Tomes For the Literary Foodie
In the age of iPod Nanos, bluetooth headsets, and Nintendo Wiis, there's something special about getting a loved one the time-honored gift of a book. For the culinary-obsessed friend who has enough cookbooks, but loves to read as voraciously as he eats, consider one (or several) books to further whet his appetite for the finer food experiences in life.
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5 Sexy Bar Tools For the Aspiring Bar Chef
Recently, a good friend has become quite enamored with the art of the bar. He's got a small kitchen and basic ingredients, but every time he hosts happy hour with a signature cocktail, it always steals the show. This holiday, I'm looking forward to surprising him with a few essentials that will help transform his bar from typical to remarkable.
I'm Asking: If You're Hosting, Do You Expect a Gift?
I've always been taught not to show up to a party, dinner party, luncheon — you name it — empty handed. It seems like a pretty easy thing to do, just bring flowers, a box of candy, a bottle of wine, or some other treat along with you. It also always seemed to me, the right thing to do, since wherever I was headed, I was being entertained, someone was making dinner for me, or providing apps and drinks.
Is It Rude to Regift?
Have you stashed away disappointing holiday gifts from last year only to disguise them as new presents for others this year? If so, you're not alone. According to Time, a recent Consumer Report survey suggests that 36 percent of holiday gifters will be regifters this season, passing along unwanted or unneeded items from season's past.
5 Fitting Presents For the Vegetarian Cook
Whether you're a vegetarian or not, going meatless is a growing trend, and you're certain to know a dear friend or family member who is. This holiday, show them you care by making selections that take subtle consideration of their lifestyle choices. For some practical — yet delightful!
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