Graphic: Valentine’s Day gifts already? You know you’re thinking about it

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UPDATED: 2011 Tech and gadget holiday gift guide

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Green holiday gifts

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A wide range of green gifts can be obtained from nonprofit organizations that use the proceeds to fund important work and from green companies, easily found online, that sell recycled, recyclable or otherwise sustainably sourced and produced merchandise. Pictured: Organic Bug's Tree of Life recycled metal folk art. (Media credit/Organic Bug)

Give the gift of environment!

Not sure what to get your sweetie? These Boston stores put a sweet and sexy spin on traditional V-Day gifts

Feb. 2, 2011   1 Comment  

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They’ve got everything from penis pops and sex bombs to gourmet truffles

A Poor Grad Student’s Holiday

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You really don't need all these picture frames on the wall. Tape will do. Tacks too. (Media credit/Derek Purdy via Flickr)

Regifting, baking and wrapping paper basics from Lindsay

Boston’s shopping gift guide

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Don’t settle for a gift card!

Your V-Day gift list

Feb. 2, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Some may think that Valentine’s day is commercialized and cliche, while others pretend that it doesn’t even exist, but this doesn’t make it any easier on those of us looking to find the perfect gift for that special someone. Below, you’ll find some of this season’s hottest picks, for you girlfriend, boyfriend, mom, kids or [...]

EarthTalk: Hybrids? Green gifts?

Nov. 10, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Dear EarthTalk: I understand that Toyota is planning to sell a plug-in Prius that will greatly improve the car’s already impressive fuel efficiency.‚  Will I be able to convert my older (2006) Prius to make it a plug-in hybrid vehicle? – Albert D. Rich, Kamuela, HI Toyota is readying a limited run of a plug-in [...]

2008 His and Hers V-Day gift guide

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In an age where it seems a box of chocolates and flowers have become too clich©, what’s a Valentine to do? Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. Treat your sweetheart to present or activity that breaks the norm and leaves a lasting memory. Here’s Blast Magazine’s gift guide to make this February 14th [...]

Finesse: The finest Valentine’s Day gift

Feb. 1, 2008   1 Comment  

(ARA) — In the name of love, romantics and loved ones alike will partake in the annual tradition of exchanging flowers, candy and gifts, come Feb. 14. While the majority of Valentine’s Day romantics will offer loved ones the usual material wares, most will overlook a few simple things that will really impress their valentine [...]

A Blast Magazine holiday

Dec. 20, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Here at Blast, we have a bunch of traditional, odd, and downright original holiday plans. We thought we’d share them with you. One of Blast’s great mid-year staff editions, Holly Jobbagy decided to combine video golf and teddy bears for her boyfriend. “He’s especially into golf, and since he can’t play this time of year, [...]

American-made toys making a comeback this year

Dec. 20, 2007   1 Comment  

(ARA) — Parents looking to fill their children’s holiday wish lists have more on their minds this year than whether Johnny was naughty or Susie was nice. This year, parents are plagued by recalls of some of the season’s most-sought-after toys by big-name manufacturers. The recent recalls of Chinese-manufactured toys have given a whole new [...]

Buy your kiss

Dec. 3, 2007   Leave a Comment  

As the holidays approach, a unique gift idea emerges from DNA 11. Recently. the Canadian-based company introduced its new line of art portraits, which include DNA fingerprints and portraits of your lips and kisses. DNA 11 offers three innovative and personalized products, and each one will never look the same because it’s unique to yourself. [...]