Gift Ideas

How to Make a Scented Beeswax Air Freshener

By DebiC

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These air fresheners are fun to make and great to give as gifts. You can make them for any holiday, special occasion or for everyday use... more »

How to Make a Starched Doily Basket

By Paula Parker

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Did you come across some beautiful doilies at a local vintage shop and would like to do something with them that is unique and beautiful? What about turning them into baskets? They can hold flower petals or little soaps or pretty rocks. Starched ... more »

How to Make an Autograph Pillow

By wintermoon

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Autograph pillows are a versatile and memorable gift for anyone. They can be large or small, personalized with a photo printed on fabric paper or an embroidered name or made in advance with regular fabric allowing you to have a great gift waiting ... more »

How to Make Easy Terrariums to Give as Gifts

By JWSouza

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Terrariums are easy and inexpensive to assemble and make unique and memorable gifts. Choose hardy, moisture loving plants for the terrarium and the gift will be enjoyed for years to come. You don't have to have a green thumb to put one of these ... more »

How to Pick a Christmas Gift for a Gamer

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Picking a Christmas gift for a gamer can be confusing, especially if you do not know much about games. Buying the latest and greatest video game console may seem like the most obvious choice, but it is likely to set you back several hundred ... more »

How to Pick a Truly Unique/Personal Gift

By ksosa

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Although we all love candles, gift cards and pictures frames, I think most of us have also tired of receiving them as gifts. So, how can we give more memorable gifts? How can we give more personal and special gifts? Here are a few things to ... more »

How to Pick Stocking Stuffers for Car Enthusiasts

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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No matter what kind of car they drive, car enthusiasts all enjoy receiving car-related gifts. The best thing about these kinds of gifts is that they can be enjoyed every day throughout the year. To get ideas on how to pick stocking stuffers for ... more »

How to Pick Stocking Stuffers for Cat Lovers

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Cat lovers are fairly easy people to shop for when it comes to stocking stuffers. Thousands of gifts are available for cat lovers, ranging from practical to fun and unique. Get stocking stuffer ideas for the cat lover on your list by following ... more »

How to Pick Stocking Stuffers for Dog Lovers

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Dog lovers are a special breed of people and can be fun to shop for during the holidays. With thousands of gifts to choose from in pet stores and online, it may be hard to narrow down the list for the dog lover in your life. If you need a little ... more »

How to Plan a Romantic Gift for a Loved One

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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It's easy to choose that perfect romantic gift for a loved one if you just pay attention. Here are some tips... more »

How to Regift

By JennieV

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We all receive gifts we won’t use or don’t want, which sounds obnoxious since we should be grateful to get a gift at all. But hey, there is only so much room in your life for things you don’t need or want, so to simplify, you regift. It’s easy ... more »

How to Select a Cologne for Your Husband

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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When most women are searching for gifts for their husbands for special occasions, the idea of cologne generally comes up. Cologne can be a good gift, but can be somewhat difficult to pick out. Here are some general tips that can be helpful in ... more »

How to Select a Gift for a 50-Year Wedding Anniversary

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Fifty years of marriage is a milestone that relatively few couples attain and it deserves to be celebrated in grand style. Here are some tips for buying gifts for that golden spouse or couple... more »

How to Select Spy Novels as Gifts

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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If John LeCarre and Tom Clancy take up a fair-size section of your recipient's bookshelf, look here for more ideas... more »

How to Shop for a Gardener

By Misti Sandefur

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Do you know someone who loves to garden or does gardening as a profession? Whether it's on Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, a birthday or any special occasion, the following will help you decide on the perfect gift when you decide to shop ... more »

How to Shop for a German

By AngelaMG

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Shopping for someone in Germany or a German immigrant in the United States? For young or old, there are certain standard gifts that Germans especially appreciate. These are always welcome--for birthdays, Christmas or any day. You can also ... more »

How to Shop for a Sports Watch as a Gift

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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With the popularity of extreme sportism at an all time high, an increasing number of potential giftees will embrace a high-tech, utilitarian sports watch this year. Focus on added features, durability and style... more »

How to Shop for Environmentally Friendly Gifts

By CatsEyeEditing

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Shopping for a gift for that special someone is difficult, and it is even more difficult when you are trying to find environmentally friendly gifts. However, finding the perfect gift is not out of your reach, especially when you have some ... more »

How to Stuff a Stocking for a Backyard Gardener

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Even hard-to-buy-for types are easy to cross off your holiday list if they like puttering around in the garden. Stuff their stockings with sure-to-please and practical yard care items they'll use again and again... more »

How to Stuff a Stocking for a New Home Owner

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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New home owners need all kinds of gadgets and tools to help them get settled into their new place. If you've got a home owner on your Santa list, here are some ideas for stuffing his or her stocking... more »

How to Tell Your Kid He's Not Getting His Big Gift

By Bob Strauss

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As you doubtless know if you’re a parent, kids have vivid imaginations—never more so than when they imagine what they’re going to receive for Christmas. Every now and then, a kid will get it into his head that, yes, this is finally the year when ... more »

How to Turn Your Favorite Picture Into a Greeting Card

By Carms

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What better way to share your favorite family or pet picture than turning it into a greeting card! Follow these easy steps and soon you will be sharing your picture with family and friends near or far. Bonus: These cards are generally cheaper ... more »

How to Visit the Broad Ripple Neighborhood in Indianapolis

By Ashley Petry

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Broad Ripple Village in Indianapolis has long been one of the city’s coolest neighborhoods. It offers everything from vintage clothing stores and a dozen bars to some of the city’s finest restaurants and gift shops. While Broad Ripple is a ... more »

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