1. Get a Real Tree. You don’t have to be God-fearing to enjoy the fresh scent and festive ambience of a Christmas tree. Many of my Jewish friends still celebrate Hanukkah, but get a tree... Read more >>

It’s almost here. We are watching the calendar like meteorologists watch the Doppler radar. The holiday season is threatening us like a natural disaster. The emergency broadcast system is... Read more >>

Every year, the international community spends more on gifts during the holiday season than is needed to end hunger for a year. Many of the gifts bought are soon forgotten—raise your hand if... Read more >>

I don’t usually start thinking about holiday shopping until the second week of December, but this year I’m trying to get a head start (I’m already behind!) because I’ll need to... Join this chit chat >>

Looking for a great, inexpensive gift for your mother or someone special in your life? The following are eleven sure-fire winners. The catch? You’ve got to channel your sensitive side and put a... Read more >>

What do you buy someone that is always traveling and has no fixed address? When your life consists of one big backpack, what holiday gift is lightweight and compact enough to accommodate? With our... Read more >>

I asked Michelle Nicholasen and Barabara O’Neal, authors of the book I Brake for Meltdowns: How to Handle the Most Exasperating Behavior of Your 2- to 5-Year-Old (De Capo Press) for some advice... Read more >>