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"It's the MOST wonderful time of the year," sings Andy Williams in my head, usually when I'm looking for a parking space at the grocery store, way in the back...

Although December has become the most commercialized time of year, celebrating the holidays doesn't have to center around spending lots of money on things you don't need...

There are few sensations quite as glorious as sinking into a hot bath on a chilly winter's night, and if that bath happens to be scented with wonderful salts and oils, that can rival a spa experience for relaxation and de-stressing...

Breakfast time during the holidays can get a bit harried, especially if people are woken at the crack of dawn by excited, shrieking kidlets eager to tear their gifts open...

Orange and Cranberry Scones, via The Food Network This gorgeous breakfast treat is as lovely drizzled with honey as it is slathered in Earth Balance. Ingredients: 4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar, plus...

If you're fond of making food gifts for the holidays, chances are that you've already started baking or assembling tasty niblets like almond bark, cookies, fudge, and other tasty treats...

Most of us have a couple of favorite fragrances that we like to daub on ourselves once in a while, so it's not surprising that perfume is one of the most popular gifts for any occasion...

Inexpensive and easy to make, chalkboard mugs are ideal for any tea or coffee aficionado on your list. You can also decorate them as presents for cocoa-loving kids, as they're perfect places to write sweet little notes, and...

Many people seem to think that going vegan means giving up on some of the more decadent foods out there, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Just as there are sumptuous vegan cheeses and pates for those who like...

Yes, the title here is inspired by an old Mazzy Star song, but if you'll overlook the trite 90s reference, the premise behind it is a fantastic one. There's something extraordinarily beautiful about fresh flowers in the depths...

"I am making spaces that will engage celestial events," Turrell explains of his work. He sees his efforts at Roden Crater as belonging to a tradition that spans the breadth of human history; one that creates above ground...

How often do you get to witness an event that has not been seen since the year 1378,  over half a millennium, 632 years ago? Of course, weather will make or break the viewing, and it appears the much of … Continue...