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10 Gifts for the fashionable shopaholic
A military jacket Shopaholics pay attention to what’s on trend and this winter, military jackets and jackets with military details are hot. Find one with a cinched waist and some awesome details. Riding boots Also hot for winter? Riding boots with leggings or skinny jeans. Yep, the equestrian trend is super-big right now, so even…
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Gifts for the advocate
Save the rainforest Our rainforests are in trouble, and without big help, they’ll be gone before we know it. If you have a friend or family member who supports this cause, save a piece of the rainforest in that person’s name. By donating $100 to the Rainforest Alliance, you’re preserving one acre of rainforest, along…
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Handmade envelope tutorial
Good old-fashioned snail-mail has become something of a novelty in this age of emails and instant messaging, so it’s always exciting to receive something hand-written and beautifully presented in the post. Whether you’re sending out Christmas cards, New Year’s invitations or just writing a letter to a loved one, you are guaranteed to brighten anyone’s…
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Top 10 most extravagant gifts of 2012
1. Dog mansion Make your dog’s home look as sleek and stylish as your modern adode. This red and white dog “mansion” keeps modern, sensible design in mind so you and your pooch can relax in style. ($2,500, BestFriendsHome.com) 2. Batmobile replica The perfect gift for the pampered nerd, this fully functional, to-scale replica of…
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Electric cookware for everyday chefs
Nonstick electric skillet Look for one with a large nonstick cooking surface. Electric skillets are versatile enough to saute, braise or simmer meals to your heart’s delight. Some have a powerful 15,000 watts that quickly heat the skillet to 450 degrees and steadily maintain the selected temperature for consistent cooking results. The best part is…
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Classic wooden toys for kids
Wooden car Every little boy needs a car. Yes, we have those twelve-pack of mini NASCAR replicas at hand, but the first cars should be plain, wooden and to the point. The beauty of wooden toys is the challenge a child’s imagination. The logos, colors and accessories aren’t there, and in turn, children’s imaginations have…
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Fragrance gifts for her
The Health Nut Health nuts typically dig anything and everything organic, so your best bet gift wise is to go with a fragrance that’s all natural, eco-friendly and doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals that may cause her allergies to flare up or give her headaches. Believe it or not, there are a ton of great…
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10 Gifts that give back
Fund something Have you heard of Kiva? The microloan lending service allows anyone to loan $25 or more to help people in developing countries start or expand their businesses. And you can give the gift of lending by giving someone in your life a gift card to lend on Kiva. There is even a nice…