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Don't Know What to Buy? Here's Are Some 'Top Christmas Gift Picks'!

Faith Martin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:13:25 +0000

Having a hard time thinking of gifts for Christmas this year? I found a site to help with ideas:

http://www.gifts.com/christmas/top-picks/pe6Rpa

Father's Day Contest Has No Clear Frontrunner! Vote Now

Andrew Kirk — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 01:00:45 +0000

Vote for your favorite quote. The winner gets a new grill and tent. It's not too late to submit.

What Gifts Dads Really Want For Father's Day: Smart Phones, Power Tools & Tickets [SURVEY]

Faith Martin — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:17:20 +0000

A new survey by Ebates reveals that 52% of dads want a tablet or smartphone for Father’s Day. Second was a Home cooked meal and third, was Tickets to a sporting event. What do you think? [button href="http://keyw.com/vip/q-and-a/surveys/what-do-men-want-for-fathers-day/" title="Take Our Survey" align="center"]

10 Tips To Make Your Beautiful Mother's Day Flowers Last Longer

Kathy Landin — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:31:40 +0000

It’s just about the sweetest thing when your husband and kids give you a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. A thoughtful husband will get them from a store. A thoughtful kid will get them from your yard. Either way, the sentiment is adorable and always well received. When your loving family has been [...]

What's the Best Valentine's Day Gift? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:10:35 +0000

It’s February, so that means you’re on the Valentine’s Day clock, fellas.

While knowledge of your special lady should be what dictates what you get her, come the 14th perhaps this survey from Sears of 1,000+ adults on their gift preferences may also help.

Guys Don't Do This For V-Day

Stacy Lee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:50:53 +0000

The Bronx Zoo is selling Madagascar hissing cockroaches for Valentine's Day. For $10, you can name one roach or for $25, you can have a cockroach couple named after you and your partner.

Gift Giving Or Receiving Still Stressful!?

Faith Martin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:15:38 +0000

A new survey by Me to You reveals that 10% of couples will argue over disappointing gifts this year. Other findings say-: 38% of people say ‘it’s the thought that counts’ when it comes to gifts 22% of couples stopped speaking last year because they were given a present they considered to be completely thoughtless. [...]

Best "Washington" Gifts Available in Tri-Cities (for Out-of-State Relatives)

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:00:16 +0000

2. Wine Any Cabernet from 2007 or 2008 is good. Our office recommends Preston Winery in Pasco, Hogue Cellars in Prosser and the Horse Heaven Hills Appellation. 3. Chukar Cherries Located in Prosser, Chukar got a lot of votes from our staff, partly because they have such a wide variety to choose [...]

What's the Most Popular Children's Gift This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:33:41 +0000

According to a Harris Interactive survey of adults planning to buy children’s presents this holiday season, the most popular kid’s gift items — more popular than video games, board games and dolls — are books. Forty-five percent of gift-buying adults say they will be buying someone under 18 a book, while 33 percent will spring for [...]

Amazing Gift Idea If You Can Afford It..

Big Jim — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:01:48 +0000

As soon as I heard about this idea, I double-checked my credit card limit to see if I could afford it. I cannot. Maybe you can. Because it’s amazing There’s a digital lifestyle and gaming magazine in France called “Amusement” that has started selling customized video games based on your life. Seriously. They’ll take your [...]

5 Useful Gift Ideas for Father's Day

The Brad — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:35:50 +0000

Dad is going to love you no matter what you get him, but seriously, he really doesn’t need another tie. This year, get him something he might actually use, like one of these five ideas for Father’s Day gifts that can do a heck of a lot more than a “World’s Best Dad” mug. Instant USB Charger [...]

10 Awesome TV Remote Controls for Father's Day

The Brad — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:38:57 +0000

Is there any home accessory more fought-over than the remote control? TV-loving dads have long had to establish that they are masters of their domain by commandeering the clicker from the kids.

But why should fathers settle for a remote that just changes the channels when they can have one that also opens a bottle of beer? Or tells time? Or is powered by their own wind?

This Father's Day, swap the traditional family remote for one of these babies that will have him channel surfing in style:

5 DIY Gifts for Mother's Day [VIDEOS]

983thekey — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:43:30 +0000

Whether you're tight on cash or simply want to shower mom with gifts from the heart, opting for the DIY route is a great alternative to storebought treats. And even though she'll love anything you get her, she'll definitely notice -- and appreciate -- the extra bit of elbow grease you put into Mother's Day this year.

Below, a few instructional videos on how to make creative Mother's Day gifts from scratch.

Five Useful Mother's Day Gifts

983thekey — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:06:42 +0000

If you really think about it, Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to make up for all those times you gave mom a hard time during your youth. After all, a bouquet of daffodils now definitely excuses that time you snuck out of the house at 2 am. And a box of gourmet truffles? The perfect antidote to the antique china you broke while running around like a wild banshee.

But while flowers and chocolate are dandy, they don't last long. Treat Mom to one of these five Mother's Day gifts she'll both use and love for years to come: