GIFTS

There are so many rich choices these days when it comes to the world of travel – and with popular sites like Airbnb and VRBO, you can even stay in more unique places than ever before.

A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime -- when you don’t even have to leave your house to get it?

Struggling to afford holiday gifts feels like a personal failure. But I’m reminding myself that my relationships aren’t dependent on my financial offerings.

Every year billions of dollars are spent on gift cards.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.

Do you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.

The power philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates announced in May that they were divorcing and then gave a jaw-dropping $15 billion to their foundation in July. The Ryans, whose net worth stands at close to $8 billion, gave the money to their alma mater for a variety of programs. (The 2021 list actually includes 11 donations because of ties.) The contributions on the 2021 list went primarily to well-established institutions. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Melinda French Gates, founder of Pivotal Ventures, an investment firm, gave $15 billion to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for endowment2.

Whether it was a trendy gift or something particularly sentimental, we wanted to hear about it. So we asked you, our readers and viewers: What Christmas present do you remember most from childhood?

If you’re concerned about presents arriving in time or you can’t find what you’re looking for, Consumer Reports has some gift suggestions that are out of the box and guaranteed to be in stock.

Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night?

We don’t know about you, dear readers, but Christmas gives us all those warm, fuzzy feelings: Of years past, of childhood, and all the magic that goes hand in hand with the holiday season.

Maybe it’s your first year decorating for Christmas, or you’re looking to up your game this year, or perhaps you’ve been so busy that you’re just getting around to it.

Remember when you were a little kid and you came up with some super cool invention that was going to get you rich? There are people who have actually done it!

Whether you love the idea in general or you think it'd be cute for Facebook or your next family photo session, we're here to provide some inspiration

Heineken is offering customers experiencing shipping delays for holiday presents the chance to claim a Heineken IOU starting at 10 a.m. on Dec. 10.

The holidays are quickly approaching and you may be ordering gifts online or planning to send cards to your loved ones.

A group of children gave chocolates to her after she apologised for not having treats to give them.

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Trump never announced a recipient of the final $220,000 of his salary. His post-presidential office has not said where it went.

Still need a gift for your dad on Father’s Day? Look no further.

Do you know what you’re getting your dad or husband -- or any similar father figure in your life -- for Father’s Day?

Calling all fathers, dads-to-be and paternal figures: We have an important question for you.

Golf is a notable Father’s Day pastime that’s not going anywhere any time soon.

Is your dad more sporty, more outdoorsy, more artistic or something else entirely?

For some, Father’s Day might not be a time to celebrate. Some fathers aren’t here anymore, and that might bring some sadness.

Father’s Day is almost here, but if it’s been a tight year, money-wise, just know that you’re probably not alone in feeling like you’d rather save the more expensive festivities for another time.

Mother’s Day should be every day of the year, and we know you appreciate your mom and all that she has done for you throughout her life.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and families and spouses might be scrambling to plan the perfect day just for her.

Take the headache out of finding the right Mother's Day gift.

Whether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.

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Let's get the Elf on the Shelf to work for us this year (and hopefully every year moving forward).

Having a baby, and bringing that baby home from the hospital for the first time as a new parent, is a whirlwind.

Amazon Prime Days are here, and as the author of this story, I have to tell you: I did a LOT more online purchasing than I planned on, just while sitting around my house in quarantine last year.

Board games are pretty popular among adults, who are, more and more, trading video games for game pieces. Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night? Disturbed FriendsOn the box, it says: “This game should be banned.” Those who love this game will probably disagree. How predictable was it that a board game about memes would be made, considering how much people love them? Players have to fight off the game’s raiders and gain money by transporting goods, such as water and ammunition, across the game map.

On the prowl for a gift for your niece, cousin, mom, sister or friend? Or are you just shopping for yourself this holiday season?

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For those who are stumped about what kind of gift to buy for Father’s Day, maybe one suggestion that could help is this: Start with what not to buy for the occasion. Coupon Lawn surveyed more than 1,000 fathers in the United States to see what their most unwanted gifts were for Father’s Day. The survey found that 46% of people buy clothes as Father’s Day gifts. The responses found that 30% of fathers dislike receiving these, even though 59% of people who get gifts on Father’s Day buy cards. Coupon Lawn said as part of its survey that $5.3 billion is spent on unwanted Father’s Day gifts, although that is half of the $10.5 billion the site said is spent on unwanted Mother’s Day gifts.

It isn’t always easy to budget for graduation gifts, especially amid the pandemic and with other holidays that fall during the same season. Here are 10 all for $50 or less that we think the graduate in your life will enjoy. Put together a gift set that includes a laundry basket, detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets and a roll of quarters. Coffee makerA coffee maker is the perfect gift for a recent grad who regularly needs a caffeine boost as part of the morning routine. First aid kitRest easy by giving the gift of safety to your graduate.

As we all know, this Mother’s Day was quite different than most years, but that didn’t have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Mother’s Day, despite some strange world circumstances.

Santa brought gifts, left behind heat: Highs near 80 in Central FloridaPublished: December 26, 2019, 6:41 amWinter officially started Saturday, but you wouldn’t know it by taking one look at Central Florida’s forecast just one day after Christmas.

High-tech gifts for the season Who's that coming down the chimney? Why, it's Techno Claus (a.k.a. David Pogue of Yahoo News), offering his tech-gift suggestions for the ho-ho-holidays.

High-tech gifts sure to be a hit on Father's Day The tech sector has a wide variety of options for that special Father's Day gift. From cufflinks that double as a Wi-Fi hotspot to a lawn-mowing robot, there's something for everybody. CNET's Sumi Das reports.