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Top 10 Thanksgiving tips for cat owners

Inquisitive cat behavior and Thanksgiving don’t always mix. Keep your kitty safe and happy this holiday season with these suggestions. More>>

High airfares, low gas prices driving more people back on the road

Flying to mom’s house for the holidays is going to be a little trickier this year—and a whole lot more expensive. So if you're going to hit the road, here are some driving safety tips. More>>

Five steps to an eco-friendly Black Friday

Follow this easy guide to a greener Black Friday, and you’ll not only reduce your environmental impact, but perhaps your stress level as well. More>>

Top recession wines for the holidays

You've planned the best holiday meal ever. Now it's time to shop for all the ingredients. Select from the following list of budget-friendly wine bargains to add to your shopping cart. More>>

The 2009 Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection. More>>

Forget the mall. Save money -- and your sanity -- this Thanksgiving weekend with these money-minded alternatives to shopping frenzy. More>>

Hot holiday toys

With budgets tight, families will be loading up on low-priced fashion dolls, action figures and fake pets for the holidays this year. More>>

This holiday season, retailers are fighting for the hearts and minds of the frugal consumer with some new tactics. Plus: a slideshow of hot gifts for the holidays! More>>

Hanukkah: Festival of Lights

10 Things to Know About Hanukkah

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, starts this year at sundown on Dec. 22 and continues for eight days.  Here are some things to know about the Hanukkah celebration. More>>

Christmas: A Time of Joy

10 Things To Know About Christmas

Everyone knows there's more to Christmas than jingling bells and flying reindeer. Here are some facts about the Dec. 25 celebration. More>>

Kwanzaa: Sharing African Roots

10 Things to Know About Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is a 7-day African-American cultural festival, celebrated each year from Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The holiday is rich with symbolism and ritual. More>>

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Jane Seymour reminds you of the importance of keeping an Open Heart

Produced for Keep An Open Heart LLC. - As Jane Seymour has learned, even in times of difficulty, you can find a way to overcome adversity and create something positive by keeping an Open Heart. More>>

Make it a "Blue Christmas" with VTech's Bluetooth cordless phone systems

Produced for VTech Holdings Ltd. - By making it a "Blue Christmas," shoppers can give the gift of convenience without breaking the bank - especially for the gadget guys and gals in their lives. More>>

Will this be the year there was no pumpkin?

Produced for Nestlé - Nestlé has announced that it expects a shortage of Libby's Pumpkin on store shelves this holiday season after heavy rains frustrated efforts to pick their entire pumpkin crop. More>>

Recipes and tips for harried holiday cooks

Produced for Nestlé - This holiday season, why not try a potluck dinner? Best-selling author Pam Anderson is here to provide some ideas and recipes that will reduce the stress of hosting holiday parties. More>>

Fibromyalgia: 5 tips for traveling like a pro

Produced for Healthy Women - Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic, widespread pain conditions in the U.S. Here are some tips on managing, and planning for, traveling with fibromyalgia. More>>

Don't stress out over stress, some of it is good for you!

Produced for Cigna Corporation - It's very easy to get stressed out, but there are two important things to keep in mind: some stress is actually good for you and it can help motivate you to achieve your goals. More>>

Mickey Mouse unveils Disney's latest train: Mickey's Magic Choo Choo in Kansas City

Produced for Disney Consumer Products - Mickey paid a visit to K.C., Walt Disney's hometown, to celebrate the unveiling of a traveling art exhibit that pays homage to Walt's lifelong love of trains. More>>

Chic and inexpensive ways to go from office to evening out

Produced for Cotton Incorporated - Here are some tips for women looking for new and updated ways to take their wardrobes from the office out for an evening on the town, while still keeping their budgets in check. More>>

Put your best beauty forward with Allure's "Best of Beauty" awards

Produced for Allure - Allure Magazine's annual "Best of Beauty" issue takes the guess work out of beauty shopping, finding the best lipsticks, nail polishes, lotions and shampoos. More>>

Mangos are a perfect way to add an extra *oomph* to your holiday menu

Produced for the National Mango Board - Ingrid Hoffmann is back to share how mangos can add an extra *oomph* to your holiday menu with a recipe for snapper pockets with mango-cilantro mojo. More>>

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Control Your Holiday Spending

Keep your purse strings tight and still let your generosity and appreciation show! More>>

Holiday Recipes

Holiday Menus

A complete menu for your Thanksgiving dinner, plus menus for New Year's and other occasions. More>>

Italian Flavor for Your Holiday

Give your holiday an Italian flair with these great recipes. More>>

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