12/9/09

If you're making a donation to charity this holiday season, consider putting a stamp on the return envelope, even if it says "postage paid." The charity will save money from not having to pay for the postage and it will be able to allocate that extra savings to its charitable works.

12/8/09

If you think handmade gifts or crafts are "grandma" cozies and doilies, think again. Etsy is an online community of crafters who sell their wares to anyone who wants to buy them. Here you can find gorgeous hand-blocked gift wrap, perfectly crafted paper flowers, gorgeous jewelry and much, much more. For anyone who loves one-of-a-kind gifts -- not run-of-the-mill store-bought stuff -- this is a great place to find the perfect present while supporting artists and craftsmen at the same time.

12/7/09

American Express card members can use their Membership Rewards points to help more than 1,000,000 registered nonprofit charities. Simply redeem the points online at amex.justgive.org and search for your preferred charity. Redeem your points like a cash donation and help a number of nonprofit groups with just the click of a mouse.