(NC)—The growing popularity of charitable gift catalogues proves Canadians are thinking twice about traditional holiday gifts like expensive clothing and décor items that will just add clutter; opting instead to value “what matters most”—experiences, memories, and connecting with friends and family. And although the reasons for charitable shopping are as varied as Canadians themselves, the [...]

I have a very important man in my life, my husband, who I shall be shopping for very soon.  I was thinking about how easy it is to get crappy gifts for men.  It may be because shopping for men seems harder to me than shopping for women. I can always score points with a [...]

(ARA) – Video gaming’s popularity is at an all-time high – in fact, a recent study from Memorex shows four of five families have at least one gaming console in the home. This holiday season, skip a pricey console purchase and give your favorite gamer a gift that keeps on giving. Here are four gift [...]

(ARA) – For many years, photography meant developing a roll of film at the local store, sliding your glossy prints into a photo album and then placing them on your bookshelf. Digital photography changed all that, and now your photos live on computers, hard drives, CDs, USB drives and even your phone. But just because [...]

(NC)—When 25-year-old Mariatu Kamara started speaking, her voice was faint. People leaned forward in their seats, straining to hear her words. Though she has told her story many times, it still takes her some effort to get started. Mariatu is a survivor of the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. At the age of 12, [...]

(ARA) – Teens are always dreaming big around the holidays, and see this time of year as the perfect opportunity to put big-ticket electronics or sought-after concert tickets on their wish lists. So, for many parents, holiday shopping for their teens can seem a bit daunting. How can you give your teens gifts they really [...]

This year I’m planning on giving gift sets from Sephora to the lucky ladies in my life.  Sephora is a leading provider of all things beauty-related.  They offer makeup, skincare, fragrance, bath & body, hair and beauty tools & accessories. Personally, I can never have enough perfume!  One great gift Sephora is offering this year [...]

(NC)—Finding the perfect gift for those picky family members can be exhausting. Instead of worrying about individualized presents, why not invest in a home renovation project that will benefit the whole family. For example, by simply renovating your basement into a livable space you not only create more room, you also help establish an area [...]

(ARA) – Nothing says how much you value a person more than a personalized handcrafted card or gift. And making your own can be far easier on your budget than buying from the store. So consider putting your creative skills to the test this year. Where to start? No need to be a computer guru [...]

(ARA) – With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike. Today’s grandparents are a unique bunch, with a number of traditional apple-pie bakers, knitters and chess players that are just as likely to be tech [...]