Many of our natural impulses turn out to be wrong. Psychological research can help us choose wisely. By Daniel T. Willingham Mr. Willingham is a psychologist at the University of Virginia. On ...

Buying gifts for anyone under the age of 21 is usually a lesson in futility. And, you can add an extra layer of complexity if the recipient is interested in the ever-evolving world of technology!

Ali* wanted to find the perfect gift for her sister’s baby shower. “It’s her first baby—my first niece or nephew. I want to give her something special.” But Ali was not sure what that could be. “I ...

Choosing a gift is always a bit of a challenge. You want to surprise another person, and make the gift memorable and pleasant. But sometimes ideas go beyond the usual standards and turn into real ...

Fair price, treasure hunting, i.e., the thrill of finding something rare or valuable, as well as ethical and ecological ...

Bringing holiday joy to that special DIYer in your with the gift of a tool is a tricky proposition. Picking something that will truly be useful to the recipient while maintaining a sense of surprise ...

Tablets are useful devices for watching videos, browsing the Internet, playing games, reading e-books, and managing tasks, making them great gifts for those seeking a middle ground between the ease of ...

Father's Day is a time to celebrate and honor the fathers and father figures in our lives, and for the dads who appreciate a fine glass of wine, selecting the perfect bottle can be a thoughtful way to ...

Ah, the White Elephant gift exchange. It's a holiday classic enjoyed by many folks every year. You may know it by other names like Yankee swap or Dirty Santa, but the concept is basically the same: ...