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• Thanks for Nothing!

  You know those people who say "don't get me anything! I don't want anything!" when you ask what they want for their birthday? Well this year, get them exactly that--a big ball of nothing:   Read More... Posted Mar 04 2009, 05:28 PM by Diana Vilibert with | with no comments Filed under: gift, presents

• Recap: Gift Guides for Jetsetters

  The bad news: you've missed the boat when it comes to buying these gifts in time for Christmas. The good news: people travel year-round, and people love to get presents year-round. Bid your jetsetting pals a bon voyage with a gift from one of these gift guides for travelers:  Read More... Posted Dec 24 2008, 02:02 PM by Diana Vilibert with | with no comments Filed under: Gifts, presents, shopping, gift guide, travel gifts, jetsetters, gifts under $50, holiday gift guide, gifts under $25

• Wish List: The MM Items You Should Buy Me This Year

  I suppose it's a bit late for wish lists but, as a means of looking back over some of my favorite products featured here on the Modern Materialist over the past year, I present to you the items I hope to find underneath the tree tomorrow morning: Read More... Posted Dec 24 2008, 12:19 PM by Steph Auteri with | with no comments Filed under: seasonal, Gifts, holiday, christmas, wish list, presents, christmas presents

• Quick (Holiday) Tip of the Day: Simplifying Secret Santa

  It's that time of year again when Santa rappels down your rooftop and swings in through your window, leaving you socks and Lindt truffles. It's also the time for office-wide Secret Santas, which are a little less magical. (I'm still plagued by nightmares of my first and last Secret Santa experience: I received cheap-looking lingerie, which I was then photographed with while also double-fisting; my boss did not appreciate the tasteful collection of teas I had gifted to her.) If you're in charge of organizing this year's Secret Santa (though I suggest cancelling it), there's a web app to make things easier: Read More... Posted Dec 05 2008, 08:25 AM by Steph Auteri with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Quick tip, seasonal, Gifts, holiday, web app, presents, shopping, holiday tip, elfster, secret santa

• Gifts Under $50 for Jetsetters

  This solid perfume won't get them stopped at security. The drugs they're trying to smuggle...they're on their own. After the jump, four more gifts under $50 for the jetsetter in your life. Read More... Posted Dec 02 2008, 10:41 AM by Diana Vilibert with | with no comments Filed under: Gifts, presents, shopping, gift guide, travel gifts, jetsetters, gifts under $50, holiday gift guide

• Stocking Stuffers for Mom & Dad

  They gave you life, chores, and a curfew. Say thanks with these personalized magnets--have one made of each family member, or just the ones you like. After the jump, four more gifts for Mom and Dad. Read More... Posted Dec 01 2008, 11:49 AM by Diana Vilibert with | with no comments Filed under: presents, christmas presents, mom and dad, holiday shopping, gift guide, stocking stuffers, gift ideas, parents

• Quick Tip of the Day: Gift Giving With Sass

  You may be broke and jobless this holiday season, but you can still afford these awesome gift tags to attach to your presents from the dollar store. More awesomeness after the jump. Read More... Posted Nov 06 2008, 08:30 AM by Diana Vilibert with | with no comments Filed under: cards, Gifts, holiday, presents, gift tags, snarky