The holiday’s are all about spreading cheer, love and gifts. But just remember while you’re getting things, you also can be giving back to those in need. That’s why this holiday season, we hope you join us in volunteering your time at these charity opportunities. Adopt-a-Family Program  Adopt-a-Family is run through the …

Congress is almost (fingers crossed) out of town for the year which means the staff exodus is not too far behind. We know it can be really tough to find the time for solid Christmas shopping between all of the receptions and working weekends trying to fund the government, but …

Meet Jeff Sheely, co-founder of Urban Stems. He’s on a mission to bring on-demand happiness to everyone in the city, by bike. Read more about the mission, and how soon is too soon to send flowers after a date.

Ah, Dad.  Giver of piggyback rides, champion coach of little league teams, and inexhaustible source of wisdom and (unsolicited) advice.  Scrap the generic gifts this year and surprise him with something spectacular.   Tug at his heartstrings with a handcrafted lemon peel baseball.  Softer than modern balls but far more …

Mother’s Day is (nearly) upon us.  For those of you having an “oh shit!” moment, don’t despair — we’re posting this a full week in advance to ensure you have plenty of time to procure the perfect gift this weekend.  We wouldn’t want your mother, grandmother, wife, or mother-in-law angry …

And why not… David Cameron presents Barack Obama with graffiti art A painting by a graffiti artist was among the official gifts to Barack Obama from David Cameron on his first trip to Washington as prime minister. [exchange policy] He also gave him a half-eaten Snickers, three “I voted” stickers, …

Today is the day after Valentine’s Day or as I now will refer to it: REDEMPTION DAY. ATTENTION: girlfriends/wives/beaus/baby-mamas/etc. – please stop bluffing in the gift department on your birthday and holidays. When you say, “I got you something small, don’t get me anything big.” We think: “Ok, I can …