Top Holiday Gift Guide Stories from CBSNews.comhttp://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/holidays/giftguide/main501243.shtml??source=RSS&en-us(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:08:45 EST15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/holidays/giftguide/main501243.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/21/earlyshow/saturday/main3639704.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3639704If you have company stopping by unexpectedly, a last-minute shopping trip won't do - you need a gift NOW. Andy Ihnatko has some cool, last-second gift ideas that will come in handy if you're in a bind.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/18/earlyshow/contributors/jesscagle/main3627663.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3627663Jess Cagle shared his picks of the cream of this year's crop, on The Early Show.Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:30:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/10/earlyshow/main3597365.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3597365BehindTheBuy.com's David Gregg has another page in The Early Show's Holiday Gift Guide. He showcases the latest in everything from cameras to iPods.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:37:00 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/10/earlyshow/main3597144.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3597144InStyle magazine's Katrina Szish suggests items for wives, girlfriends, moms, sisters, and friends, on The Early Show.Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/16/sunday/main3623484.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3623484The sounds ... and SIGHTS ... of America's greatest music are more bountiful than ever this holiday season. Our friend Bill Flanagan of MTV unwraps a few of the choicest gifts under the tree.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/10/earlyshow/living/ConsumerWatch/main3596913.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3596913AOL's Regina Lewis put several big-name e-tailers to the test, and reported the results on The Early Show.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/06/sunday/main3586159.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3586159Searching for an unusual Christmas present? Museum stores around the country are becoming destinations for shoppers looking for imaginative and unique gifts.Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:40:38 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/30/earlyshow/saturday/main3560554.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3560554Starting to feel environmentally conscious? Lifestyle expert Victoria Pericon helps you carry that feeling over into your holiday celebrations with a list of nice - and eco-friendly - presents to pass out this season.Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:00:25 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/21/tech/gamecore/main3532143.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3532143Gamecore's contributors have collectively put together a comprehensive list of top gaming titles for this holiday season. This will arm you for those know-nothing game store workers trying to sell you games that truely suck.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:41:06 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/04/earlyshow/main3571666.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3571666Kris Connell of Real Simple magazine says staying organized is key to keeping wasted time and paper -- as well as frustration -- to a minimum. She offered wrapping pointers on The Early Show.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:31:59 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/08/eveningnews/main3595066.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3595066With time running short till Christmas, parents who have sworn off toys from China are facing a dilemma: where to find toys they can trust to be safe for their kids. The answer could be to look north as Joie Chen explains.Mon, 25 Dec 2006 01:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/24/business/main2294572.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2294572Shoppers flocked to stores this weekend as the retail industry made its last big push for pre-Christmas sales. But the late-buying binge was not enough to meet goals, and retailers are now turning to post-Christmas to make this season a merry one.Sat, 23 Dec 2006 23:30:11 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/23/business/main2294181.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2294181The nation's retailers are pulling out all the stops to hit their holiday sales goals by expanding hours in the final days before Christmas and ratcheting up discounts.Sat, 23 Dec 2006 00:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/22/eveningnews/main2292911.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2292911Gift cards are very popular and have become the perfect present for some gift-givers. But as Anthony Mason reports, they can be pure profit for retailers who cash in on cards that aren't redeemed.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/22/holidays/giftguide/main2292128.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2292128Dream a little! Departures magazine Senior Editor Stellene Volandes offers suggestions for the biggest-ticket items in jewelry, watches, custom clothes, vacations and more, on The Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:30:00 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/22/holidays/giftguide/main2291983.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2291983The Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen investigated the troubling trend in retail. She found it costs more than $3 billion a year, and tells how you can keep it from happening to you.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:35 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/19/holidays/giftguide/main2281100.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2281100People magazine assistant managing editor and Early Show entertainment contributor Jess Cagle has some ideas for great DVD gifts for everyone from your dad to your 5-year-old niece.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:22 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/18/holidays/giftguide/main2276849.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2276849Susan Koeppen spoke with an expert, from United Parcel Service, on The Early Show. This is the busiest shipping week of the year.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:59 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/15/holidays/giftguide/main2272263.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2272263Susan Koeppen got tips from a pro, then The Early Show anchors competed with each other to see who the most gifted wrapper is!Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:42 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/14/holidays/giftguide/main2263628.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2263628The Early Show's resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner, offers many and varied suggestions, for pet lovers and the people who love them!Thu, 09 Nov 2006 17:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/12/22/earlyshow/contributors/reginalewis/main1156849.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1156849It's not too late to buy gifts online that will arrive in time for Christmas and Hanukkah. AOL consumer adviser Regina Lewis has some suggestions for unique, clever last minute gifts, as well as Web sites to visit.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/19/business/main2280250.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2280250The T.M.X. Elmo was developed under such secrecy that not even the sales force at manufacturer Fisher-Price Inc. knew exactly what they were selling before the toy debuted on national television Sept. 19.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:23 EDThttp://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/18/books/main2277977.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2277977Edie Hand was blessed with talent and an accomplished Southern family. She and co-author Buddy Killen are trying to give back with their new cookbook, "A Country Music Christmas."Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:34 EDThttp://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/19/holiday/main2281076.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2281076People magazine assistant managing editor and Early Show entertainment contributor Jess Cagle has some ideas for great DVD gifts for everyone from your dad to your 5-year-old niece.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 02:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/19/scitech/pcanswer/main2279983.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2279983A phone that plays "your song" and sends sweet nothings via text messages does make a romantic gift, but is your sweetie (or are you) prepared for the cost of owning the latest cool phone? Larry Magid reports on how to figure it out.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/22/tech/gamecore/main2206249.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2206249Once again GameCore picks the best of the best. We pick the games and let you decide.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/17/holidays/giftguide/main2274568.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2274568Sunday Morning music critic Bill Flanagan offers his choices about the best music to give to people of all tastes, from fans of rock to lovers of jazz.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/17/holidays/giftguide/main2274564.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2274564New York Times book critic Janet Maslin discusses some of the best books to give as gifts this season. She touches on everything from Elvis to Ellis Island.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:29:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/16/holidays/giftguide/main2274303.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2274303InStyle magazine's Suzanne Zuckerman offered ideas sure to please, on The Saturday Early ShowMon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:56 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/15/holidays/giftguide/main2272229.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2272229This close to the holidays, you may not be able to find the hottest hi-tech toys. But there are lots of others that fun, and in stock, as David Gregg of BestStuff.com proved, on The Early Show.Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:30:08 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/15/business/main2269747.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2269747Nintendo said it will replace 3.2 million straps for its popular Wii computer game controllers after receiving a rash of reports that the devices flew out of the hands of overzealous players.Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/14/scitech/pcanswer/main2262911.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2262911We're not quite there but we're close to being in that place called "last-minute holiday gift buying." And this year, regardless of what minute it is, tech gifts are all the rage. Technology Analyst Larry Magid has suggestions.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:18 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/13/holidays/giftguide/main2253397.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2253397If you are still looking for the perfect toy this season, then Marianne Szymanski, the publisher of Toy Tips and Parenting Hints magazine, might have great advice for you. She shared ideas on The Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:28:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/12/holidays/giftguide/main2250389.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2250389Style expert Colin Cowie offers suggestions for items for neighbors, hostesses, co-workers, etc. -- and for the hard-to-please -- on The Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:27:54 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/11/holidays/giftguide/main2245686.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2245686People StyleWatch Magazine's Angela Matusik offered ideas galore from its list, on The Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:27:37 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/09/holidays/giftguide/main2243860.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2243860You can't blink your eyes like Jeannie or twitch your nose like Samantha, but you can click your mouse to conjure up a variety of gifts. Ben Fishman of Smartbargains.com made suggestions on The Saturday Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:27:25 EDThttp://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/07/style_living/main2239883.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2239883With holiday season sales in full swing, many American jewelers are reassuring shoppers that their gems are not "Blood Diamonds."Sun, 03 Dec 2006 13:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/03/sunday/main2223598.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223598The holiday season can mean life or death for retailers who will do everything they can to get consumers to spend their money. The trick is finding a new way for a store to define itself that is different from the rest.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:14 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/22/holidays/giftguide/main2206436.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2206436The Early Show financial expert Ray Martin says there are many ways to save money while shopping during holiday season. Among them: Shop after 6 p.m. on days of the big sale, and visit Web sites for coupons.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:58 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/06/holidays/giftguide/main2233091.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2233091The Early Show's resident home improvement expert, Danny Lipford, offers a wide range of ideas for items bound to make handy people happy.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:27:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/06/holidays/giftguide/main2234002.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2234002Gift cards are easy gifts to give. They cut down on wrapping and free the giver of having to think to hard. But as The Early Show financial contributor Ray Martin writes, they are full of sneaky terms and conditions.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:55 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/06/entertainment/main2232844.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2232844Bling for a cause? That's the latest project from hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and his wife Kimora Lee Simmons, whose jewelry company will sell diamonds certified as "conflict-free," with a chunk of the proceeds going to help people in Africa.Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/03/scitech/pcanswer/main2223519.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223519Why click through scores of choices when you could instead ask the computer to show you only those which match your taste, or, only those which fit and flatter? Larry Magid reports on the latest twist in e-commerce.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:16 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/03/holidays/giftguide/main2223624.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223624The holiday season can mean life or death for retailers who will do everything they can to get consumers to spend their money. The trick is finding a new way for a store to define itself that is different from the rest.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:17 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/03/holidays/giftguide/main2223625.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223625Sunday Morning commentator Mo Rocca expresses his love for the excess of Christmas. It's big, loud and garish " and he wants it to stay that way.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:10 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/02/holidays/giftguide/main2223435.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223435Televisions, cameras, digital media players and phones might be in Santa's bag, but which one should you grab? Brett Larson, the tech editor for WCBS-TV in New York, gave guidance on The Saturday Early Show.Sat, 02 Dec 2006 18:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/02/earlyshow/saturday/main2223436.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223436It's easier to find space for a little tree, and you can even give them as gifts. Eleanor Griffin, editor-in-chief of Cottage Living magazine, showed some festive examples on The Saturday Early ShowMon, 16 Jul 2007 15:26:11 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/02/holidays/giftguide/main2223438.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2223438Do you know many people who simply ask for a discount? Jennifer Openshaw dropped by The Saturday Early Show to share some very specific ways to request a break on the price without feeling awkward.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:24:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/28/holidays/giftguide/main2212261.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2212261With help from The Early Show and People's StyleWatch magazine, you can be the coziest and most fashionable woman in town. Here are a few warm and lovely ideas.Tue, 28 Nov 2006 13:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/28/scitech/pcanswer/main2211238.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2211238As prices for high definition television finally begin to descend from the stratosphere, the question for many people is not whether to buy one but which one to buy. CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid reports.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:51 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/27/holidays/giftguide/main2210349.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2210349Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holiday season. Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo says all that waste can be avoided by following some of his simple tips.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:45 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/27/holidays/giftguide/main2209411.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2209411The Monday following Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days for online shopping and there are many deals to be had. Senior analyst with Jupiter Research Patti Freeman Evans told The Early Show co-anchor Rene Syler where to look.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:20 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/22/holidays/giftguide/main2206920.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2206920Here are a few great ideas for gifts for the travelers on your holiday list, from the wide-eyed kid backbacking to Europe to the road-weary frequent traveler.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:12 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/22/holidays/giftguide/main2206301.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2206301In a column prepared exclusively for CBSNews.com, Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen offers words of caution for people shopping online for the holidays, or anytime.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:23:20 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/22/holidays/giftguide/main2207051.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2207051That fuzzy little pony under the tree is making some awfully realistic moves, thanks to the increasing use of new computer chips and robotics in even traditional toys. Here are some that look like hits for 2006.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:22:43 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/21/holidays/giftguide/main2202298.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2202298There may not be enough of the hot ones to meet demand, and parents may have to take extraordinary measures to get their hands on them, reports Trish Regan. But, you can expect bargains galore for the items that are in stock.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:22:43 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/21/holidays/giftguide/main2202255.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2202255Some of us don't do our holiday shopping until the last minute, but most of us are already thinking about it, or at it. So, if you're buying, or ready to, consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen offers some ideas to help you make the most of it.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:03:19 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/14/scitech/pcanswer/main2179501.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2179501The latest release in the music business is neither rap nor rock - although it's quite friendly with both. The newcomer is Zune, a digital music player Microsoft hopes will give Apple's iPod a run for its money. Larry Magid reports.Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:29:41 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/20/national/main2199739.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2199739That beautiful scarf in your closet, still in the box it arrived in as a present from aunt Kate - is it okay to wrap it up again and give it to someone else as a gift? Answers vary, and not only according to the budget of the giver.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:22:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/18/holidays/giftguide/main2198517.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2198517What do you give the kids' teachers for the holidays? You don't have to go with the same old candles. Laurie Gelman of Cookie Magazine dropped by The Saturday Early Show with some fresh ideas.Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:37:58 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/28/holidays/giftguide/main585952.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_585952Just in time for the gift-giving season, Real Simple magazine's Elizabeth Mayhew shows ways to gift wrap like a professional - producing neat and beautiful packages.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:14:36 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/11/23/holidays/giftguide/main1071743.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1071743Love it or not, it's that time of the year again. If you're planning to cut down on holiday stress by buying gift cards for the people on your list, then The Early Show's Ray Martin has some pointers for you.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:14:39 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/12/07/holidays/giftguide/main1103324.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1103324Toytips.com President Marianne Szymanski offers tips on items that are so much fun, kids won't even realize they're learning when they're playing with them.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:14:58 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/12/21/holidays/giftguide/main1150629.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1150629Pets are very much a part of the family for many people, so it's not unusual for them to put something special under the tree for their furry friends. Dr. Debbye Turner has some cool ideas along those lines.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:14:54 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/12/16/holidays/giftguide/main1131941.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1131941Danny Lipford offers practical suggestions that go way beyond the usual standbys. And most of them sell for under $100.