A good gift can elicit a surge of happiness and gratitude in the recipient. It also feels great to give, with psychologists finding that the joy of giving a gift is more pronounced than the pleasure of receiving one. Unfortunately, there are times when you receive a gift and you have to force a smile […]
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While it’s the thought that counts, the desire to find the perfect gift is even stronger when the person you’re shopping for has a chronic illness. This is why we’ve created a holiday gift guide for chronically ill loved ones.
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For many people, the holidays are all about celebrating relationships with friends and family. For others, they’re a time for giving and receiving gifts. But do we really need all of that stuff? Here’s a brief list of some items that will make people happy and won’t have a hugely negative impact on Mother Nature.
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With another Mother’s Day approaching, you may be wondering what to get the woman who brought you into this world. There’s the usual, perhaps cliché gifts, like flowers, chocolates, and, for the fun-loving moms out there, wine. Generally speaking, these are all great, if someone tired, Mother’s Day gift ideas. But maybe you’re looking for […]
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Purchasing mounds and mounds of material objects can seem a little hollow—no matter how luxurious or expensive the gifts. Plus, how much Christmas joy can you really find at your local mall? Santa would say, “Not much, ho, ho, ho”! Focus your holiday gift-giving on more meaningful and cherished presents from the heart.
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