Charitable Gifts

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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 ... read more »

Charitable Gifts

In recent years, many unique gift-giving options have emerged as a result of the Internet, including charitable gift options. For the socially or environmentally conscious person in your life, charitable donations can make wonderful gifts.

Insights for Charitable Gifts

  • The sites we've listed here were chosen because they let you earmark your donation for specific items. Most charitable Web sites, however, allow you to simply make a monetary donation on someone's behalf.
  • If you have a favorite charity, visit its Web site to see if the organization will send a card if you make a donation in honor or in name of someone. In most cases, you can use your credit card to make your donation online.
  • Check to see if a charitable organization has an online store. Many sell T-shirts and other logo items through their Web sites, making it easy to support a charity and buy a tangible gift to give.

Tops Sites for Charitable Gifts

Heifer International 's goal is to end world hunger while protecting the environment. Domesticated animals are given to needy families in developing countries. Donate a flock of chicks so the owners can sell the eggs, a sheep that will provide wool or any of several other animals that will help sustain their new owners.
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Oxfam America Unwrapped allows you to symbolically purchase products (such as livestock or hygiene kits) for the needy and send e-cards describing the charitable gift to your recipient. However, even if you choose a specific gift, Oxfam doesn't guarantee how your money will be allocated; it might be used in other ways if there is greater need.
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TerraPass offers the chance to balance out the carbon usage of your friends and family. Choose from a wide variety of gift ideas sure to give your lucky recipient the warm fuzzies.
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Gift Subscriptions

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Gift Basket Ideas

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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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