Holidays

Top 10 New Radical Gifts

Julia Moulden | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Julia Moulden

My favourite New Radical gift ideas might just come in handy. Hopefully you'll find something for the hearts, minds, and souls of the ones you love.

Regifting: Green Giving This Holiday Season

thedailygreen.com | Posted 11.20.2009 | Green


Before you flash the plastic, consider shopping at home for the holidays this year. Shop your closets, cabinets and plastic storage bins. Browse your ...

4 Ways To Avoid The "Holiday Weight Gain"

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 11.20.2009 | 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.

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...

Let Peace On Earth Begin With Me And You

Joann Davis | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Joann Davis

But in our spectator society, where it's easier to watch reality tv than live our own authentic and vibrant life, small, personal acts are sometimes overlooked and minimized.

eReader Gift Guide

Engadget | Paul Miller | Posted 11.18.2009 | Books


We've rounded up a few of our favorite devices, though be warned: with a market this much in its infancy, there's always going to be something just a ...

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.

Veteran's Day Quotes: 15 Best, Most Famous Remembrance Day Sayings

Posted 11.11.2009 | Home


Veteran's Day Quotes are not hard to come by, but here's a compilation of some of the best and most famous in one place. "Freedom is never free." -...

Getting Through The Holidays After A Loss

divinecaroline.com | Joanne Koegl | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


When we have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of how terrible you are feeling instead of bringing warmth, love, and exci...

Halloween? Bah, Humbug!

Michael DeJong | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green


Michael DeJong

Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy festive holidays as much as the next person, but we eco-freaks can't help ourselves from sucking the fun out of things, particularly when it comes to harming children.

The New Year Begins

Liz Neumark | Posted 09.21.2009 | New York


Liz Neumark

Heirloom tomatoes, ratatouille and butternut squash soup for Rosh Hashannah: The holiday brings home quiet moments in our lives that are otherwise jammed with obligations and fast meals.

It's Not a Holiday Unless There's Dip

One For The Table | Posted 10.20.2009 | Style


One For The Table

It doesn't matter what kind, just as long as the dip exists in some shape or form in my kitchen.

Happy Labor Day: an Oxymoron

Will Durst | Posted 10.20.2009 | Comedy


Will Durst

There are no fireworks to watch or ugly birds to cook or chocolate covered bunnies to steal marshmallows from. Just one Monday off for all those ordinary guys and gals trying to make ends meet.

Vivre Bastille Day!

Eric Lurio | Posted 08.14.2009 | World


Eric Lurio

On this day in 1789, about 600 rioters overwhelmed the guards at the notorious political prison and freed seven whole prisoners. They also killed a number of the employees there.

Independence Day Celebrations Around The World (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 08.02.2009 | World


As Americans prepare celebrations for July 4th, it's worth taking a look around the globe to other countries who are equally as festive in commemorati...

Woman Evicted For Leaving Up Easter Decorations

AP | Posted 07.23.2009 | Style


BOULDER, Colo. — A woman is going to court claiming she was wrongly evicted from her apartment because she kept her Easter decorations on her do...

WHEN IS FATHER'S DAY 2009: Quit Asking And Start Shopping

Posted 07.09.2009 | Home


Father's Day 2009 is the second to last Sunday of June, which makes this holiday land on June 21st. Instead of constantly asking your friends and fam...

How to Green Your Spiritual Life

Avital Binshtock | Posted 07.07.2009 | Green


Avital Binshtock

Most people who consider themselves at least somewhat spiritual, regardless of their religion or set of beliefs, have realized that caring for the earth is imperative to their spirituality.

NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY 2009: Free Donuts For Everyone!

newsday.com | JESSICA DAMIANO | | Posted 07.06.2009 | Home


It's National Doughnut Day, and you know what that means -- FREE DOUGHNUTS! Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme outlets both are commemorating the holi...

Gas Prices Climb Before Memorial Day Weekend

AP | CHRIS KAHN | Posted 06.22.2009 | Business


NEW YORK — Retail gasoline prices continued to climb Friday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of America's summer drivi...

Top 5 Easter Traditions From Around The World

Huffington Post | Jessica Gusman | Posted 05.13.2009 | World


Easter is upon us! Easter Week began this past weekend with Palm Sunday and culminates in weekend commemorations of Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Eas...

Spring Holidays Around The World (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Jessica Gusman | Posted 04.25.2009 | World


For many, the coming of spring marks the coming of the holiday season. Around the world people of many religions, cultures and nations gather this se...