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The value of presents: It's the thought that counts 9 Articles

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    by Angelique Reder

    Giving gifts is probably as old of a tradition as the human blood line, and extends from an effort to impress another with material objects. Cave men did it to impress women for breeding, but back then the furs were still...read more

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    by Patra Valin

    I think the art of giving gifts is the most personal and thoughtful thing a person can do to lift someone's spirits and let that person know how very special they are to you. It is also one of the most difficult things to ...read more

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    by Miss AngelDe

    The value of the present is not the main point to me. I would much rather think someone wanted to do something for me or spend some time with me than have things they buy me. Not that I don't like to have something nice no...read more

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    by Elaine Lynne

    How many times have you been tempted to pick up that pre-wrapped gift conveniently located in the aisle of the department store? You have very little time, and the gift is right there and ready to be handed over with mini...read more

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    by Vicki Field

    I had been talking to my step-daughter earlier on in the day and in the evening my husband asked if she had mentioned anything she would like for her upcoming 12th birthday. She hadn't, and so my husband asked should he ju...read more

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    by Heather

    When it comes to buying a present, it is the gift that counts, not the amount you spend on it. I feel that if you were nice enough to think of someone to buy something you thought was special, than that should be enough. ...read more

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    by Kristin Ocampo

    With any occasion of gift-giving, it usually is great to be on the receiving end of the process. Sweating with anticipation, pulses raise with every ceremonial opening of these big shiny ribbon-tied boxes, and precious mom...read more

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    by Cc Chow

    Special occasion gifts that costs practically nothing but lasts a lifetime I used to be in a long distance relationship. I was working in Hong Kong at the time and had met my boyfriend (now fiance) whilst sky diving in...read more

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    by Tony Connor

    People use a number of different criteria when mentally evaluating a particular gift they have received. There is monetary value, usefulness, thoughtfulness and emotional attachment. The monetary value is the obvious...read more

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