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Holiday Season

Bernie Madoff: The Cocktail - Wall Street-Inspired Drinks

CNBC | Jane Wells | Posted 11.23.2009 | Business


Last year, to add a little levity to the miserable doldrums of Wall Street, Cognito came up with some special cocktails for its holiday party with nam...

Cooking for 22

One For The Table | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


One For The Table

I set out in this post to write about what I think is the hardest part of cooking for large numbers of people in non-industrial kitchens -- keeping everything warm.

Thanksgiving Turkeys: How They Get From The Farm To Your Dinner Table

businessinsider.com | Gus Lubin and Lawrence Delevingne | Posted 11.23.2009 | Business


It's turkey time. Millions of Americans will dive into the big bird next Thursday, smothering it with gravy or cranberry sauce or both. Many will al...

4 Ways To Avoid The "Holiday Weight Gain"

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living


Dr. M.J. Wegmann

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a "high risk" time for over eaters and obese people. I think the number of people who only overeat at the Thanksgiving meal is slim to none.

Keeping Our Children Safe this Holiday Season

Inez Moore Tenenbaum | Posted 11.20.2009 | Business


Inez Moore Tenenbaum

Fortunately, this year, you can holiday shop for your child or grandchild with more confidence than ever before. That's because there are new rules on your side and the side of America's children.

Holiday Shortcuts

One For The Table | Posted 11.19.2009 | Style


One For The Table

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a whole turkey to make gravy. However, you must slow-roast turkey to get good gravy. Here's a tip for avoiding all that gravy anxiety.

More Aspiring Salvation Army Bell Ringers In Tough Economy

Posted 11.19.2009 | Impact


The sound of Salvation Army bells is synonymous with the holiday season. Now, MSNBC reports, more people are vying for the position of bell ringer out...

Multitasking Gift Wrap Benefits Many This Holiday Season

Posted 11.19.2009 | Impact


There's nothing more annoying than watching someone open a holiday present really slowly to avoid ruining the paper its wrapped in. That's one reason ...

19 Ways To Really Relax This Season

health.com | Posted 11.19.2009 | Living


We understand how easy it is to feel not so wonderful at this most wonderful time of the year. That's why we've rounded up these 19 expert-endorsed wa...

Banish Holiday Stress With Yoga

health.com | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


It seems like all the yoga we do these days is to strengthen our abs and tighten flab, but as we enter the holiday season, we need a great way to rela...

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Weight Gain or the Guilt

Joshua Rosenthal | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Joshua Rosenthal

If the majority of your food is healthy and homemade, the occasional indulgence won't affect you. In addition, your immune system will be stronger and you'll avoid getting sick in the wintertime.

Top Ten Ways to: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too (But Hold the Guilt)

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

Food, especially at this time of year, is supposed to be fun and pleasurable, not torturous and stressful. Here are our top ten ways to get your party on without packing on the pounds.

Five Steps to an Organized (and Joyful) Holiday Season

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living


Carolyn Rubenstein

If you're already feeling stretched thin (and not feeling too joyful about it), then it's time to step back and use a few organizing strategies to make a new plan.

Holiday Hazards for Your Pet

Sophia Yin | Posted 11.11.2009 | Style


Sophia Yin

Which temptation will catch your pet's fancy first? Suddenly Kitty's scaling the pine scented jungle gym, or Fido, the intact male is enjoying his new Douglas Fir port-a-potty.

White Christmas -- How About A Green Thanksgiving?

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 11.10.2009 | Green


Jennifer Schwab

White Christmas is a cultural and traditional icon of our society. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, Green Thanksgiving will also become an American standard.

Holiday Shortcuts: Cherry Strudel

Amy Ephron | Posted 11.09.2009 | Style


Amy Ephron

Despite trends away from frozen or canned foods towards more fresh, homemade options, there are still a few stand-outs that make holiday cooking easy, elegant, delicious and less time-consuming.

Gifts Under $25: Retailers Offer More Affordable Gifts In 2009

AP | LISA A. FLAM | Posted 11.22.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — This gift-giving season, $25 and under is the place to be. The economy is slowly recovering, yet consumers remain nervous, leading ret...

5 Search Marketing Tips For The Holidays

searchengineland.com | Posted 09.28.2009 | Technology


In the run-up to the holidays, there are several concrete SEM strategies you can implement right now to make maximize your revenue from Black Friday a...

A Trip Down Memory Lane Littered with Letters

Isobel White | Posted 02.09.2009 | Style


Isobel White

No, who am I kidding -- I am old school, but trying my best to keep up. I vow to actively use LinkedIn and Facebook this year.

It's January -- Where Do the Cards Go?

Marcia DeSanctis | Posted 02.05.2009 | Style


Marcia DeSanctis

There will be no trace of Christmas in my house. The sugar cookies rattling around the tin? Gone. The leftover eggnog? Down the drain. Gingerbread houses? See ya. Except for the cards. They stick around.

It May Be Time to Redefine Family

Janet Carlson | Posted 02.05.2009 | Living


Janet Carlson

It's a funny concept, spending money on gifts for the man you're divorcing, isn't it? The man you're trying to disentangle from financially?

What America Got For Christmas

Reverend Billy | Posted 01.31.2009 | Living


Reverend Billy

So the retail bubble finally burst, with some estimating an extreme contraction of up to 8%. An America where local economies strike a balance with the big companies is clearly the idea.

Road Safety Advice For The Holiday Season

Robert Jay Stahl | Posted 01.30.2009 | Living


Robert Jay Stahl

Safety is more than a word, it is a way of thinking, or at least it should be.

A Post-Christmas Meditation on The Santa Lie

Lisa Wade | Posted 01.29.2009 | Style


Lisa Wade

What experiences have you had with the Santa lie? Why have you chosen to lie or tell the truth to your children? Do you think you did the right thing?

Blessings of the Season

Alfred Gingold | Posted 01.26.2009 | Style


Alfred Gingold

I am aware that the world outlook has, by most measures, deteriorated since Nov. 4th. But the light at the end of the tunnel shines on.