Gift Giving Etiquette

It's happened to all of us...We receive gifts that we don't want. Whether they aren't useful, not your style, or just another thing you don't need, there are creative ways to recycle those gifts.

Our society has changed and the rules of etiquette have been contorted, twisted, shortened, and become unrecognizable. If you are one of the few people who believe in doing things the correct way,...

There are so, so gifts that are easy to buy and rather rote. Then there are those that are special and may take a bit more time and thought to procure. For that difficult or eccentric loved one,...

As a grandmother with five grandchildren ranging in age from four to sixteen, I have saved many of the thank you notes that I have received from them over the years. Even the youngest children...

For many Americans, sending hand-written Thank You notes has become a lost art. However, they don't have to be a complicated or painful chore. Remembering to send notes out after holidays and...

Whether it's Christmas, a birthday, a wedding or Valentine's Day, the season for bad gifts never ends. If you've ever given one, you know how much it hurts to have someone say "Great! Now...

We've seen it time and again. The big ramp up to the holidays culminating in a gift exchange frenzy on Christmas Day. Thirty minutes after the wrapping paper has been torn to shreds and the...

In an era of economic uncertainty, more and more people are developing a preference for receiving cash gifts for the holidays. Cash is not only the most versatile gift one could receive, but...

Love is a very powerful emotion. Love hits you like a locomotive. When love hits you, you will do anything for the person that you love. How do you express those feelings of love? With a...

Have you ever gotten a gift that you've seen before (because you bought it) or that looks old or used? Odds are, you've been regifted! But don't let that experience turn you away from regifting...

There are very different circumstances for tipping and you have to provide some reasoning to know when to tip. Generally speaking, if a person expects a tip, it’s because they’re really working...

You have just purchased a beautiful, classic bouquet of flowers--just in time for that all important day. However, that day is tomorrow; and now you are nervous. You can all but imagine the...

Thank you notes are a skill expected of adults. Some were taught as children and have the skills to handle the task quickly and efficiently. Others struggle with the exercise often because they...

Sometimes all of your family and friends seem to experience huge life events at once. Meaning you have too many presents to buy in too little time. Sometimes spending the money to give everyone a...

Wedding season is upon us, and many people aren't sure of the rules when giving a wedding gift. What if money's tight, or it's a destination wedding? What if you can't attend, should you still...

Flowers are popular gifts presented for holidays, celebrations and engagements. Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and birthdays are occasions when flowers are commonly given. Flowers can be presented...

Graduation is a feat to be honored with special gifts and unique graduation invitations or graduation announcements. Here are suggestions to help honor the achievement and the graduate in style.

Would you like to know how to make organic fruit baskets? Most people appreciate fresh fruit for a gift. It’s attractive, it’s sweet, and it’s healthy! Purchasing organic fruit baskets can be...

According to Melissa Leonard, author of “GIFT GIVING for Mommies,” how we should handle being on the receiving end of a bad or unwanted gift depends on the circumstance. Even how to respond when a...

This all started when I saw an ad for elephant poop paper. Everyone has someone they'd like to give a box of poop to. Here are some ideas on how to give a poop gift and hopefully get away with...

Ehow is a community where we come together and offer one another advice. And when somebody helps us we should give credit where credit is do and not just blow it off.

When a friends loses a loved one it is difficult to know what to do. This article has some ideas to send your condolences.

Anyone who has purchased candied (or crystallized) ginger has been shocked at its price. Making your own candied ginger is inexpensive and fairly easy, and you will also wind up with ginger...

Your USPS mail carrier delivers your mail everyday, except Sunday, but do you even know your your mail carrier's name? Have you ever waived, said thank you, or left a small gift for your carrier?...

It seems that no matter how much or how long you plan, there is always one person that slipped off your radar that you didn't purchase a present for. While we all realize that we cannot give...

It is very hard to give the best gift baskets for different occasion and different people. Giving gifts is embedded in our culture and everyone appreciates a good gift. Before you scratch your...

Gifts for women don't have to cost an arm and a leg. All women want to know is that you care and you think about them. Although expensive jewelry and electronics are fun to receive as well, they...

Regifting is shedding its stigma. Whether due to a more eco-friendly attitude, or having WAY too much stuff, or simply a desire not to hike up the credit cards 60-70% of Americans are now...

Surprise her with a unique gift for Valentine's day. Buy her something you both can enjoy; think beyond flowers and chocolates. Think beutiful lingerie or a trip to the SPA.

This a traditional Christmas time favorite, that our family has made for generations. We give it wrapped in a cello bag, tied with ribbon--AND of course a prize (usually a lottery scratch ticket)....

Sometimes you want to get someone a birthday or holiday gift but when you ask them for ideas they simply say "oh...anything is fine." Other times you may be part of a secret Santa type...

You've been invited to celebrate Thanksgiving Day @ the home of a relative, friend or even your new boyfriend's family. You know that you can't go empty handed, but what would be appropriate?

Spending money on Christmas gifts seems like a tradition. If you're going through a difficult financial time, however, it may turn into a stressful situation. Whether you are trying to save money...

Though it may be controversial, almost everyone does it. The question is: Does everyone do it right? Whether it be for the holidays or a birthday, with a few helpful hints it will be impossible...

Choosing a baby gift can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a challenge. Here are some ideas for finding the perfect baby gift.

You will learn how to buy a gift for a new baby!

Giving a romantic gift can bring a smile to a special person's face and warmth to her heart. But choosing the perfect romantic gift is sometimes not so easy. Here are a few tips to make your...

If you have a loved one in the military serving overseas, or if you just want to show your support for the troops by sending a care package, here are some helpful tips to follow when preparing...

Tom Cruise got one from Nicole Kidman. Winona Ryder even bought one for Johnny Depp. Join the stars (no pun intended), and consider dedicating a star to a loved one. Dedicating a star to a loved...

Many charitable organizations already have a successful system for helping you tell others their gift is a donation made in their name. If the non-profit you donated to does not have this option,...

I am the picture of health and natural living, but being married to sirlladnar (ever read his stuff? look up his ehow's or blog) means learning a few things to keep my man happy. For all you...

The Chinese consider buying and receiving clocks as gifts as inappropriate. Because the spoken name for a clock resembles phrases related to death, it is implied that by giving a clock, you wish...

Gift baskets are a popular way to bestow several small items to the recipient with dramatic flair. You can personalize a gift basket to fit any theme or occasion and gift baskets are appropriate...

Being a secret Cupid is a fun way to romance your valentine. You don't have to have ninja skills to be a secret Cupid, but they help. You will have the fun of planning these little surprises while...

Love and companionship aren't based on material things. We all know this. It's been drilled into our heads that true love and respect grow from communication, compromise and sacrifice. These are...

Ah, February 14th: couples everywhere love it. Singles everywhere hate it. Ever have that one guy or girl that goes over the top with an extravagantly unwelcome display of their affection for...

Gift-wrapping can be one of the most fun things about giving a gift! Oddly-shaped gifts, such as balls, don’t have to destroy that fun. Wrapping a ball only requires a few minutes of time and some...

We’ve all been there. We’ve unwrapped a birthday or holiday gift from crazy Great Aunt Mildred that could win the prize for being the ugliest thing in creation. And, of course, she’s sitting...

During the holidays, giving and receiving gifts is the name of the game. After the gifting is done though, it's time to send out thank yous to your generous friends and relatives for the gifts...

Most people love to give and receive gifts. As you grow closer to the people that you work with, you may be considering giving them a gift either for the holidays or their birthday. However,...