About Today: Gifts That Give Back

Today In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Jen Hubley Last year, I gave people donations to charity instead of presents. Some people really seemed to like the idea. Others clearly wished that I would do my do-gooding on my own time, and get them a real gift. So this year, although I want to keep the holiday spirit alive by giving back, I'm trying to mix it up a bit.   In the Spotlight Gifts Without Guilt Want to give a gift that gives back, but still give your friends and family something to open? This is your list. I might need to buy a Zambi the Baby Elephant for myself. (Don't worry: It's a doll. I know I'm not zoned for elephants.)              More Topics H1N1 Vaccine for Children Recalled Cold & Flu 8 Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt this Year Credit / Debt Management Rock Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Classic Rock Teen Drug Use Down (Media Doesn't Believe It) Teen Advice Evangelist Oral Roberts Dies at 91 Christianity Year-End Tax Tips Tax Planning: U.S. Follow Us on Twitter! About.com What Does "Fair Trade" Mean? Last-minute gift shopping is stressful enough. Throw in the whole planet-friendly aspect, and you can drive yourself crazy and wind up chucking bamboo bowls and recycled candle holders around the tchochke shop.   How to Give to Charity Whether you give to charity on behalf of someone else, or just in the spirit of the season, you want to make sure that your donation is being used wisely. Here's how to find out.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Today Ads Birthday Gifts Buy a Gifts Grandparents Gifts Teen Gifts Unique Gifts Gifts Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Arts & Entertainment Automotive Careers Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry & Business Magazines Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports Teens Travel Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter as fashionin2010.fashionin2010@BLOGGER.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=todaysl&e=fashionin2010.fashionin2010@BLOGGER.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.