Maybe you and your partner don't feel like the stars of a steamy romance every night, but that could all change. The personalized romance novel trend is gaining ground, and if you're looking for an unconventional (and financially feasible) stocking stuffer, this might the perfect treat. Romance On A Budget
 
Here, three top personalized romance publishers and the details to decide which is best for you and honey this holiday season. 
 
U-Star Novels, $39.95
Choose from one of five international themes (Fever in France, Indecent in Italy), answer about 25 questions (most interesting: His favorite meal?) and, if you're so inclined, … Read More

You think you've gotten a bad gift? You'll think twice about exchanging your present—or your partner!—after seeing some of the awful gifts women have actually received from the men in their lives. We polled women in New York City's Union Square to see how clueless guys can really be; here are the ten worst.

How many times have you heard the word "holiday" in the past week? Well, the season's here and both sexes are scrambling to find that perfect item that expresses love without words. Or actions. Ok, they are just gifts, but they sure are sparkly and fun. Here's what our male media friends are wishing for and thinking of buying us this year:

Esquire's saying "recession, shmecession" and offering a guide to what one can buy for a billion dollars. A man's gotta dream, right?

YourTango's own Tomfoolery blogger Thomas Miller made a list of foolproof gifts any guy would … Read More

Indiana and Illinois Planned Parenthood affiliates are offering gift certificates for their services this holiday season.

Planned Parenthood reps told the media the credits are being offered to encourage women to maintain their reproductive health. With the economy as is, healthcare will likely be lower on one's list of priorities. The organization told FoxNews that, in Indiana alone, nearly one million people are uninsured or cannot afford basic coverage.

Pro-life groups are speaking out against the so-called "coupon for abortion" being offered during the season of a Christian holiday. "They can and will be used to … Read More

Nothing can strike fear into the most confident of women like a mother-in-law. A close second? A future mother-in-law (FMIL), or even more terrifying, meeting his mom for the first time (contain your shrieks of terror!) as she hosts you for the holidays.

Sure, most FMILs are warm-hearted, apron-donning rays of sunshine. But just in case you need to win her over, here are the perfect hostess (with a twist) gifts. With these in hand, you'll prove you're the one for her son.

Does a store-bought card make you think of deforestation? A bouquet of flowers conjure images of pesticide pollution? Whether for yourself or your Al-Gore-inspired Valentine, here are three gift ideas that will keep the conscience clean and happy.

1. Skip Hallmark, Save Children

Actress Julianne Moore is sponsoring a drive to help increase early education, literacy and nutrition programs for children in the poorest areas of the United States. Donate and receive special Save the Children valentines to e-mail or print and send to friends and family.

2. Clean Up Your Mailbox... and the atmosphere

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