Survival Tips

Maintain your sanity with these refreshing holiday tips.

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Uncommon Gifts

Think outside the (gift) box this holiday! We found over ten fun and unusual gifts that are more likely to be used--and don't come in a box!

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  • Rescue Your Cell

    What to do if your cell phone takes a swim in your egg nog.

  • Holiday Savings

    Simple ways to save a little cash this holiday season.

  • Giving Safe Toys

    Before you buy for little ones, watch this quick tip on toy safety.

  • Holiday Tipping

    How much goes to whom? Find out what to tip everyone you interact with--from your hairstylist to your trash collector.

  • Save Cash on Gas

    You might be paying even more for gas than you need to.

  • Toys Parents Hate

    Find out which gifts to avoid giving kids this holiday season--for their parents' sake!

  • Choosing a Camera

    Giving a lucky someone a digital camera this holiday? Here's how to pick the best one--whether they're digitally savvy or not.

  • Buying for Kids

    How to choose gifts that are perfectly suited to each individual child you buy for this holiday.

  • Smart Gift Giving

    Failsafe tips for choosing gifts people won't return or stuff in a closet.

  • Going Flat Screen?

    If you’re ready to take the plunge and get a flat screen tv for you or someone you love, check out this one minute primer before you hit the stores.

  • Flying with Kids

    Isn't flying with kids fun! Not so much? Well, here are five steps to making flying with kids easier on the whole family.

  • Tree Recycling

    Everything you need to know to deck the halls responsibly this holiday.

  • How To Choose Toys

    Do you know what the "Price to Play Ratio" is? Neither did we until we heard this great tip on choosing toys with real value.

  • He's Making A List

    Oh, come on, Santa! Do we really need to make a list and check it twice? Here are some surprising reasons why it's more helpful than you think.

  • Going Flat Screen?

    If you’re ready to take the plunge and get a flat screen tv for you or someone you love, check out this one minute primer before you hit the stores.

  • Turkey Check List

    Whether you're a first-time Thanksgiving host, or youwant to thrill chef on your list, here's everything you need to roast a turkey.

  • Tech for All Ages

    You might be surprised to see our list of age-appropriate electronics for everyone from teenagers to tweens-- and right on down to to pre-schoolers.

  • Score Hot Items

    Competition can be stiff when it comes to hot holiday items, so here are some tips that will give you an edge on the holiday hoards!

  • Save Money on Gifts

    Tricks to help you spend less on holiday gifts-- without looking like a scrooge.

  • Camera Accessories

    Know someone who has a digital camera-- or who's getting one for the holidays? Here are some great gift ideas for the digital camera owner on your list.

  • Shopping with Kids

    Make holiday shopping with kids a little easier on everyone in the family.
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