Tagged: Gifts

Word of Mouth
12:08 pm
Mon December 17, 2012

The Great Toy Aisle Divide

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If you have kids, odds are you’re trying to track down at least one hard-to-find toy this holiday season. Those in the market for high-quality educational toys might have to look a little harder. The toy aisle divide between big chain stores and smaller, independent retailers is growing, and it may determine whether or not you’re able to find the ideal gift for your child.


  


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Environment
12:00 am
Fri December 14, 2012

Gifts for the Budding Naturalist

As the year draws to a close, it's a great time to reflect on Rachel Carson's Silent Spring once more. 2012 marks the books 50th anniversary. The book encouraged many young naturalists and, with the holidays approaching, we've come up with two gifts to further one's love of nature: a pair of binoculars and a bird guide.

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Word of Mouth
12:10 pm
Thu December 6, 2012

Forget the Wrapping Paper on These Gifts

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It’s not terribly surprising that for the second year running, the national retail federation claims the hottest holiday present is a gift card. But are we losing something when we focus on the material aspects of gift-giving? With us to rundown some alternative ideas for experiential gifts you can’t fit under the tree is Rick Broussard, editor of New Hampshire Magazine.


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Word of Mouth
11:55 am
Thu December 6, 2012

3 Gift Ideas for the Adrenaline Junkie

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Today's segment about experiential gifts got me wondering what I'd get for someone with more thrill-fueled interests...

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