Sarah Kliff
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Nov 29, 2007 08:47 PM
Can't stand the stores at this time of year? You're not alone. Every year, millions more Americans discover the joy of shopping online. Check out these six fave sites and find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list, all without taking off your pj's and slippers.
www.redenvelope.com
Red Envelope takes its name from an Asian tradition of presenting gifts in simple, red envelopes. Their site aims to make the art of gift giving equally effortless: the site allows you to navigate through their exclusive products sorted either by the occasion or recipient. The gifts are a bit high-end so get ready to spend, but you'll have an easy shopping experience -- and a grateful recipient.
www.charitynavigator.com
A charity donation can be the perfect way to embrace the holiday season--just make sure that your money lands in good hands. This nonprofit charity watchdog group lets you to check out the organizations that you’re thinking of handing your money to. Charity Navigator will tell you how efficiently your gift will be spent and which charities are in deep financial trouble.
www.overstock.com
If you purchase at Overstock.com, your gift may not be one of a kind-but you will be getting a killer deal. The “outlet mall” of online shopping, this site will give you brand names at steep discounts. Check out their clearance bin for some of the best deals. Shipping also comes at a pretty sweet price too: just $2.95 for anything you order.
www.thinkgeek.com
Think Geek may have a few items that even your earliest-adopter friends don't have--a WiFi-powered rabbit, perhaps, that will give you everything from weather reports to messages from friends? They have an entire section of the site devoted to caffeinated products, from lip balm to body wash sunflower seeds. Consider buying some for yourself, to power you through the shopping season.
www.uncommongoods.com
From bracelets made out of old typewriter keys to cute monkey slipper-socks for the entire family, Uncommon Good offers holiday presents that are a bit off the beaten path. They're a small website but have a pretty great selection that ranges from jewelry to house accessories to toys. Our pick? A Christmas stocking made out of recycled sweaters.
www.arenaturals.com
If you are dreaming of a green Christmas, this is your place. ARE Naturals specializes in earth-friendly gifts, like recycled candle holders and organic fruit baskets. And your gift may keep on giving-for every order of $50 or more, they will plant a tree for California Wildfire Releaf.
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