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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, ... read more »

Gift Subscriptions

Whether you choose a magazine gift subscription, a gift of-the-month club or any other type of present that gets delivered monthly, your friend or relative will be reminded of your thoughtfulness all year round. Club and gift subscriptions can be a particularly good idea for the person who has everything—who doesn’t get excited when a new gift arrives in the mail each month?

Insights for Gift Subscriptions

  • Many specialty and gourmet shops offer their own gift-of-the month or gift basket options. If you have a favorite store in mind, visit its Web site to see what your options are.
  • Most monthly subscriptions (especially food, wine and coffee clubs) can be purchased in time spans ranging from 3 to 12 months.

Top Sites for Gift Subscriptions

For magazine gift subscriptions ...
Magazines.com provides one-stop magazine subscription shopping. Both specific magazine subscriptions and open-ended gift cards are available. 
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eBay is a less traditional way to purchase magazine subscriptions but it has a huge selection, and some great deals. Be sure to read the security advice before engaging in any eBay transactions.
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Mags4Cheap has a smaller selection than other sites but the prices are tough to beat, the shipping is free and there’s no sales tax.
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For monthly clubs ...
Club-Offers.com has a dizzying array of gift-of-the-month clubs. From porterhouse steaks to exotic flowers to organic fruits, you can find it here.
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Amazing Clubs offers free shipping and instant e-mail gift messages in addition to a wide array of monthly food and beverage clubs. Their "Wine of the Month Club" is particularly popular.
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Wine of the Month Club claims to be "The Original" wine-of-the-month club. The monthly gift membership comes with a sampling of red and white wine along with serving suggestions, recipes and more. Gift certificates, specialty wines and gift baskets are also available.
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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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