gift

A gift is an item voluntarily given from one person to another for nothing in return. Gifts are often given on special occasions, like birthdays and holidays. It is also common to give a gift to express feelings of love, friendship or regret. Gifts are often wrapped in decorative paper, bows and ribbon.

Some gifts are commonly given for specific occasions. A bottle of wine is the perfect gift to give to the host of a dinner party. For a child, a toy would make an excellent gift. It is common for a man to give a woman flowers during courtship. Bloggers like to share tips about making homemade gifts and creative ways to wrap gifts.

Baby shower gifts might include baby clothing and other items useful to new parents. Expensive items such as fine jewelry are given in the context of a close personal relationship. The type of gift one chooses to give usually reflects the intimacy of one’s relationship with the receiver.

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• Holiday Gift Guide 2009: KINeSYS *Giveaway*

  
  Rockin Mama — Authority: 549
  Yesterday we spent the day at Disneyland and by 5:00 pm I was freezing (it was in the 50’s).  It didn’t help that I had Havianas and a light sweater on.  It’s Southern California right?  So why in the world am I talking about sunscreen as a gift idea when it’s so obviously winter?  Because it’s actually ...
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• Holiday Gift Guide - Label it with Mabels Labels!

  
  Outnumbered 3 to 1 — Authority: 509
  Welcome to the Holiday Gift Guide and thanks for stopping by. Ive got some great gift ideas to share with you this holiday season so make sure to check back often. Dont forget to see what Casey has to offer today at A Couch With A View too.Labels make life much easier for me. I like to label everything, especially ...
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• Book Review: Bear Portraits By Jill Greenberg

  
  Confessions of a Psychotic Housewife — Authority: 143
  I recently received a copy of the book Bear Portraits by Jill Greenberg to review. Bear Portraits is a hardcover book full of stunning portraits of yep - different bears. I have to tell you the pictures are incredibly gorgeous! This is one where I cannot gush enough. There are pictures of cute and cuddly bear ...
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• Gift card presentation

  
  mummifiedtimesfive.net — Authority: 476
  I don’t give a lot of gift cards/vouchers as gifts but if I do, I don’t like to just present it in an envelope. I want to be able to make it more fun. I asked my Facebook friends for some suggestions and they mentioned putting the gift cards in: a balloon bouquet little gift boxes a Christmas cracker ...
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• SeeHere 100 free photo prints, 50% off photo gifts & photo books, free shipping

  
  Freebieville Blog — Authority: 134
  SeeHere is a Fuju Film company that offers photo prints and custom photo gifts. They are offering to new customers 100 Free* 4×6 Prints with promo code: prints - (*Shipping Not Included ) Here are some other SeeHere coupons and offers that are good for new and return customers: 25% off all Photo Books ...
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• Outback Steakhouse Gift Card Giveaway – Ends – 11-28-2009

  
  Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory — Authority: 175
  Prize:$25 Outback Gift CardGiveaway Link Below: http://www.mommieswithcents.com/2009/11/giveaway-outback-gift-card.htmlYou will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you can gain extra entries into this contest.// Related posts:Muppets Letters to Santa DVD Giveaway – ...
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• Amazon Magazines $5 after coupon, nice cheap gifts

  
  Freebieville Blog — Authority: 134
  Cheap gift idea alert: Amazon has several magazines that are $5 off - discount appears in your Amazon shopping cart at checkout. FREE PRINTABLE GIFT CARD : Several magazines that can be given as nice cheap gifts and Amazon has free printable gift cards for each magazine -  (look for the section that says :  ...
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• Day Spa Gift Certificates: Not Just for Women Any More

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 510
  From Raleigh, NC to Beverly Hills, CA, every man wants to be taken care of. Stress relief, pampering, and even some rejuvenation is something everyone, including men crave. Day spa gift certificates are becoming more and more popular with men, and it is no wonder. Computers, cell phones, and other advancements ...
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• Give the Kids a Personalized Santa Sack Full of Gifts

  
  Green Options — Authority: 148
  In addition to all the beautiful, reusable fabric gift bags that Ecorations have to offer, this year for the holidays they have a new Santa Sack that can be personalized with your child’s name on it. Made from organic cotton the Ecorations Santa Sack is large, almost 23 inches tall and 13 inches in diameter ...
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• Win an Oreck Halo Vacuum

  
  5 Minutes For Mom — Authority: 679
  Carpets gross me out! If I could afford to rip all our carpets out and put flooring down I would. The thought of all the germs clinging to the carpet fibers horrifies me. No matter how often I vacuum, I know I am not really “cleaning.” The carpet may look cleaner, but the bacteria, mold and dust mite eggs that ...
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• Ever Got A Christmas Present That Strangee?

  
  Party Costume Shop — Authority: 100
  Christmas is now on the way and just for a laugh I thought it would be a cool idea to write down a few of the strangest things I have recieved over the holiday season. With each passing year the gifts just seem to get madder and madder meaning only one thing, is my aunt losing it. My Aunt is the one who does this as ...
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• Holiday Gift Guide - Loving Arms Necklace

  
  Outnumbered 3 to 1 — Authority: 509
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• If she loves Yo!Ville, will she love the Sims?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 643
  My wife loves YoVille, farm town, farmville, etc. on facebook - will she love the Sims (2 or 3) for Christmas? She loves all these games on facebook where you build a house/farm/etc. Design and decoration are important, as is getting new items to place in said house or farm. When we used to play MMORPGs, she spent a ...
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• Review: Collaboraction’s “G.I.F.T.”

  
  Chicago Theater Blog — Authority: 433
  You Can Have Your G.I.F.T. Back   Collaboraction presents: G.I.F.T. Reviewed by Timothy McGuire G.I.F.T. by Collaboraction is a different form of theatrical performance compared to the traditional plays around the city. It is an unconventional multimedia event that makes an effort to ...
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• Holiday Gift Guide - Build Your Forts in Style

  
  Outnumbered 3 to 1 — Authority: 509
  Welcome to the Holiday Gift Guide and thanks for stopping by. Ive got some great gift ideas to share with you this holiday season so make sure to check back often. Dont forget to see what Casey has to offer today at A Couch With A View too.Toys are always a great gift idea for the holidays and even other times during ...
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• Gift Card Granny : Gift Cards Made Easy!

  
  Splendicity — Authority: 542
  Are you planning to purchase a couple gift cards this holiday season? Gift cards are an easy gift to give someone whether it be a friend, coworker or family member. When you don’t have time to shop or browse department stores, gift cards are the next best thing. Image: Gift Card Granny There’s absolutely ...
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• Loaned Angel

  
  Authspot — Authority: 560
  They described you as an angel given as a gift from God but then he missed you too much and did what he could to reclaim you and bring you back hoping they would be grateful they had you then resent what they now lack
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• $48 Ultimate Blockbuster at Sephora, KitchenAid Rebates, Black Friday Deals + Gift Guide Update

  
  Atlanta on the Cheap — Authority: 145
  Don’t miss out on these deals, which were posted on Cities on the Cheap:Sephora: $48 Ultimate Blockbuster + Free Shipping & Free ClutchKitchenAid Rebates, Black Friday Deals, + Gift Guide...
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• energizer contest – win a $25,000 dollar visa gift card

  
  CANADIAN FREE STUFF - Freebies, coupons and contests — Authority: 146
      As the holiday season rapidly approaches, Energizer® wants to share that special feeling with one lucky Grand Prize winner – at our expense. They’ll pocket a $25,000 pre-paid Visa gift card in the Energizer® Keep going…to the Bank contest, free to spend on whatever – or whom ever – their ...
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• HO-HO-HOLIDAYS! Emo gift guide

  
  RooftopBlog — Authority: 493
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