Special Occasion Gifts

By Hillary Marshall

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Your friend or family member has moved into their new home and you want to visit, but you don't want to show up empty handed. Deciding precisely the right gift to give to someone when they have relocated can be difficult, particularly if you are ... more »

How to Find Your Ring Size

By Ursula Coffey

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Thinking of getting engaged? Or have you seen a ring you like and want to buy it, but don't know what size you wear? There are a few ways to go about measuring your finger. Here are some of them... more »

How to Make Ribbon Hershey Kiss Roses

By Sarah Forhan

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What better way to show someone you love them, them giving them chocolates and roses! Perfect gift for Mother's Day, Birthday, Party Gift, Wedding Shower, or Baby Shower... more »

How to Build a Stash of Emergency Gifts

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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With a well-stocked treasure chest, you'll never panic for a last-minute hostess gift or a welcome token for a new neighbor. If you make careful choices and add to the stash throughout the year, it could be your source for hassle-free Christmas ... more »

How to Buy a 60th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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When deciding on an appropriate gift for this milestone, you can be guided by traditional diamonds - with literal or creative interpretations - or just go your own way... more »

How to Buy Travel Literature as a Gift

By eHow Travel Editor

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Travel literature can consist of destination guidebooks, travel magazines, books and biographies. When choosing travel literature as a gift, it's often better to be general rather than specific in your choice of destinations covered... more »

How to Give a Living Lettuce Garden as a Gift.

By GreenGardenChic

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Give a thoughtful gift of healthy baby greens. This easy-to-make container garden will provide home grown lettuce for weeks of daily harvesting... more »

How to Register for Gifts

By eHow Weddings Editor

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Gift registries aren't just for weddings anymore. Department and housewares stores, Home Depot, Target, R.E.I. and many others are getting into the game, offering registries both in stores and online for weddings, showers and birthdays, too. By ... more »

How to Select a Gift for a 6-Year-Old Girl

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Delve into the six-year-old mentality as you search out the right gift for that newly school-age little girl in your life... more »

How to Buy a 12th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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After a dozen years of marriage, reward your spouse with a gift based on the special year. Silks and fine linens are the traditional 12th-year anniversary gifts, while pearls or colored gems are the modern options... more »

How to Buy a Valentine’s Gift for a Boyfriend/Girlfriend

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Buying a Valentine’s Day gift for your boyfriend and girlfriend shouldn’t be the source of stress that many make it out to be. With a little careful thought and consideration, you can make your Valentine’s shopping and planning virtually stress-free... more »

How to Buy an 18th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Porcelain, the 18th wedding anniversary gift suggestion, is from the contemporary gift list. The traditional list doesn't include this anniversary... more »

How to present a birthday gift in a romantic way?

By birthday-girl

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You can turn your loved one's birthday into an enchanting, thrilling, remarkable event by simply creating a romantic gift-giving, just use your imagination and think outside the box. Here some fun creative ideas for romantic gift-giving that will ... more »

How to Select a Gift for a 10-Year-Old Boy

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Finding a gift for that special 10-year-old in your life can give you a chance to check out what's old and new in toy land... more »

How to Buy a 15th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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There are two gift lists to survey: One is traditional (more than 100 years old) and the other contemporary. Traditionally, the gift for year 15 is crystal; watches are the modern alternative... more »

How to Buy a 55th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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For the momentous 55th wedding anniversary, emeralds appear as both the traditional and modern gift suggestion... more »

How to Buy a 75th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you've reached your 75th wedding anniversary, you had better make it special. Both traditional and modern gift lists suggest diamonds... more »

How to Buy an Anniversary Gift

By eHow Weddings Editor

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The tradition of tying gifts to particular wedding anniversaries began in central Europe. Medieval German wives received silver wreaths on their 25th anniversary, gold ones on their 50th. Other traditions have added to the eight original gifts. ... more »

How to Buy Wedding Gifts

By eHow Weddings Editor

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You've received the invitation, you know what you'll wear, now you just need to find the perfect gift. Check the couple's registry first, or select a more personal or unusual gift... more »

How to Choose a Birthday Gift for February

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Take the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of someone special during the month of romance and love... more »

How to Choose a Birthday Gift for January

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Even if you're still overwhelmed by the recent December holidays, make sure to remember your friends with January birthdays!.. more »

How to Select a Gift for a 9-Year-Old Girl

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Enjoy shopping for the perfect gift for that special nine-year-old girl in your life... more »

How to Buy a 19th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The contemporary gift is bronze for anniversary number 19. Traditional gift lists skip this number... more »

How to Buy a 25th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Celebrate 25 years of marriage with silver, the traditional gift. Sterling silver represents the contemporary, albeit expensive, choice. Here are a few easy steps to help you choose a great gift to celebrate this special milestone... more »

How to Buy a 50th-Year Wedding Anniversary Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The momentous occasion that celebrates fifty years of marriage is traditionally symbolized with gifts of gold... more »

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