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Did Santa Bring What You Wanted For Christmas? [POLL/VIDEO]

Nora Schreiber — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 02:06:34 +0000

Well, Christmas has come and gone. All of the egg nog is gone, the Christmas dinner is just left overs, and all of the presents are unwrapped. So, how did it go for you? Did you get everything that you wanted? Though written down or tallied in our head, we all have a gift wish [...]

Christmas Eve vs. Christmas Morning – When Do You Open Presents [POLL]

Lucky Larry — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:02:02 +0000

It's a tradition that dates back to your parents and it's handed down from generation to generation and can change over time too but not everyone does the same thing when it comes to opening Christmas presents. The question came up at a party over the weekend and some people were quite rigid in their Christmas routine.

Awesome + Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Tyler + East Texas

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:55:20 +0000

As we all know, Christmas isn't all about what you get, but what you give. It's about being grateful for what we have and being a blessing to others. A new trend in Christmas gifts is to give different experiences, something that you can do together. Not only that, but it's something they will remember forever. These gifts are extremely awesome and unique, and unlike what everyone else is getting for Christmas. Here are some awesome and unique Christmas ideas for East Texas.

Gift-Givers Be Warned – Nobody But You Cares About the Price Tag

Kathy Landin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:00:46 +0000

Traditionally, people think the perfect gift is the one you’ve spent months thinking about and searching for, or the one you spent a month’s salary on, but new research shows that gift recipients are just as happy, if not more, with less expensive gifts, or the ones they picked out themselves.

Research Proves Size Does Matter When It Comes to Gifts

Kathy Landin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:00:02 +0000

Spent all your money on one really great gift, but think you should also get a small gift so your loved one has something else to open? Think again. New research shows that a small gift could decrease the value of the more generous one in the eyes of the recipient.

Stocking Stuffers Priced Right

Amy Austin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:30:01 +0000

Aaron Jacobs, Flickr

If you're like me, stocking stuff-ers are the best part of Christmas — I like to hunt for fun, yet practical items that my family and friends can actually use. It's always a challenge to see what I can come up with year after year to surprise 'em with and I think I've found some items that will definitely be a hit, and I'm going to share them with you.

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Give The Gift Of Charity This Christmas

Amy Austin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:03:47 +0000

JDHancock, Flickr Many of us look for ways to reach out to needy and hurting children in an effort to make their Christmas season a little brighter. Choosing a trustworthy and reliable charity for your special Christmas project may seem overwhelming with so many organizations to choose from. Each of these favorite Christmas charity projects [...]

Give The Gift Of Cinema This Christmas – Top Ten

Amy Austin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:01:25 +0000

didbygraham, Flickr It seems that there is always somebody on our Christmas list that is hard to buy for! Well this year, don't sweat it – Choose from these great movie collections. It's sure to please even the most “hard to buy for” person on your list. eshanmart1361, Flickr 1 Citizen Kane 70th Anniversary [...]

Top 5 Gifts For Nerds

J Kay — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:00:36 +0000

Yelp.com, flickr There is one in every family. That one quirky cousin who marches to the beat of his own drum. Don't sweat worrying about what to get him. Just scroll down this awesome list for some great pointers. thinkgeek.com 5 Star Wars Jedi Bath Robe Star Wars is always a great [...]

'Gift Of The Month Clubs' – Amy's Top Ten

Amy Austin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:39:48 +0000

“Gift of The Month” Clubs – The gifts that keep giving! But these aren't just any ole “Gift of The Month” Clubs, these are unique. From Ties to Beer to Teddy Bears of the month, there's something for everybody.

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Check Out Some Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids [PHOTOS]

Don Deane — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:00:34 +0000

Struggling to decide what to buy for a child this holiday season? Then check out this collection of unique holiday gifts for kids of all ages courtesy of ‘The Early Show.’

Gift ideas include the Scruble Cube, a game that combines the Rubik’s Cube with Scrabble, dolls from the StinkyKids collection, chopsticks for kids with animal toppers and a device that makes rainbows.

Check out some neat holiday gift items for youngsters below.

Black Friday Roundup – Survival Guides, Tips, Gift Ideas and More

Townsquare Media — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:01:30 +0000

Black Friday is one of the most stressful days of the year, and thanks to even earlier hours leaking into our Thanksgiving time, the stress will last more than a day. In order to make your whole experience a little less crazed, we've brought together the best of everything you need to know. How to

Oprah's Favorite Things Are Back

Lucky Larry — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:03:25 +0000

For years Oprah Winfrey gave away all of her favorite things during a special holiday edition of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Each audience member would end up going home with one of every one of Oprah's "Favorite Things". During the show audience members would go crazy and some would seem to pass out! Although Oprah is off the air, she continues the giving with her favorite things for 2011!

Ladies Valentine Gift Tips For Your Cupid

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:35:25 +0000

It’s an ordeal to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for the perfect lady. But, hold on there, partner. It’s just as difficult (more?) to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for the (he’s trying) perfect guy. So we’ve laid out some obvious — and not so obvious — guy gifts. 1) The Thing They Collect eBay [...]

Five Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Her

roddwayne — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:00:15 +0000

When it comes to shopping for a woman on Valentine’s Day, the answer isn’t the usual “chocolate and flowers” route, but rather, something that feels personal and intimate. Here are some suggestions that will make everyone happier in the long run. 5) Beauty stuff Few women can resist the wonders of a free massage, manicure, [...]