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Gift Giving

Gift Giving: Ideas for Unusual Gifts, Cards, Shopping and More

You've got a lot of gifts to give: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, holidays and sometimes "just because." We've found the Web sites to help you with gift giving ideas, places to shop, greeting cards and tips on the best way to wrap your presents. And you don't even have to send us a thank-you note.

Gift Ideas

Many Web sites have sections that suggest gift ideas based on holiday, occasion or ... read more »

Calendar Reminders

An online calendar reminder is the perfect way to track important dates. In ... read more »

Online Wish Lists

Online wish lists are similar to traditional wedding and baby shower registries, ... read more »

E-Cards

If you're short on cash and would rather send an e-card instead of a gift (or short on time because you forgot to mail out that birthday card), many Web sites now offer free e-cards as well as paid electronic greeting card services.

Insights for E-Cards

  • Although there are many Web sites that provide e-cards free of charge, some sites charge a small membership fee. If you plan on sending a lot of e-cards and are looking for a larger variety, one of these premium memberships might be worth the price.
  • In recent years, bogus e-card links have been sent out as spam mail. If you click on a malicious link, a virus might be downloaded to your computer. Open e-cards only from trusted sources. To combat phony e-card spam e-mails, many Web sites now offer an e-card pick-up that allows you to retrieve a card using a password rather than directly clicking on an e-mailed link.

Top Sites for E-Cards

Hallmark 's "E-Cards" section is loaded with free e-cards, or you can pay a small fee to send premium electronic greeting cards. The site also has a photo card feature that allows you to personalize cards with photos and messages. Hallmark will then mail a hardcopy of this card to your friend or loved one. You can even send out large batches of cards at once—perfect for the holiday season!
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Blue Mountain was one of the first electronic greeting card providers and now charges a monthly membership fee. The quality and selection of the cards reflect this premium service charge. The site does offer a free one-month trial membership, and free wallpaper, screensavers and a birthday reminder service.
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Egreetings.com is a bit lower tech than some of the previous selections, but all of its cards are free and the site has a decent selection.
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Charitable Gifts

In recent years, many unique gift-giving options have emerged as a result of the Internet, ... read more »

Gift Subscriptions

Whether you choose a magazine gift subscription, a gift of-the-month club or any ... read more »

Gift Basket Ideas

What could be better than receiving a dozen yummy things at once? Gift baskets allow you to combine ... read more »

Gift Wrapping Ideas

A well-boxed and wrapped gift can make a beautiful impression. In this section, you'll find unique ... read more »

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