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Thanksgiving Meal Tips for People With Food Allergies or Diabetes

By January W. Payne - Health - November 20, 2009

It's OK to indulge a bit if you have diabetes, but advance preparation is key. more >>

The Ultimate Insider Black Friday Guide: Where to Go for the Best Deals

By Rebecca Kern - Money - November 19, 2009

Check out some of the deep discounts that big-name retailers will offer on Black Friday. more >>

Americans Expect to Spend $33 More for Gifts on Mother's Day than Father's Day in 2009

Opinion - June 19, 2009

Americans spend more for Mother's Day than for Father's Day. A look at the numbers: more >>

Green Grilling for Memorial Day

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - May 22, 2009

What type of grill is the most environmentally-friendly? more >>

Memorial Day Deals You Can't Afford to Miss

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - May 22, 2009

Save on clothes, jewelry, and furniture this weekend. more >>

Passover Politics: The <i>Times</i> Overstates Obama's Jewish Problem

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 10, 2009

Barack Obama actually improved the Democrats' showing among Jewish voters. more >>

How to Green Your Easter Celebration

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - April 10, 2009

Here are some tips for making this year's celebration greener than ever. more >>

Details on President Obama's Passover Seder Tonight

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 9, 2009

Aides say Obama's Passover Seder is a White House first. more >>

Here Come My Peeps! Eat That Easter Candy Wisely

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - April 8, 2009

With Easter on its way, here's an idea on candy consumption. more >>

How to Host a Sustainable Passover

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - April 8, 2009

Local vegetables, organic Kosher wine and matzah, and more. more >>

5 Things That are Green on St. Patrick's Day

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - March 17, 2009

Celebrating a green St. Paddy's Day goes beyond the color. more >>

Lincoln, FDR, Obama: Presidents' Day Look at Leaders Who Were Men of the People

By Stanley Greenberg - Opinion - February 15, 2009

From Lincoln and FDR to Obama is a tradition of connection with We the People, writes Stanley Greenberg more >>

The Recycling Bin: Green Valentine's Day Tips

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - February 13, 2009

Green sources for chocolate, roses, gifts and romance. more >>

5 Ways to Pay It Forward

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - January 19, 2009

Use downturn to help build a better future. more >>

2008 Holiday Season Hit Retailers Hard

Opinion - January 15, 2009

Report reveals a tough December for retail industry (but maybe not the environment). more >>

6 Reasons Why the Dismal Retail Season Was Good for Us

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - January 8, 2009

More saving and less spending mean consumers are headed in the right direction. more >>

The Grinch Stole Christmas: Retail Sales Plunged 4 Percent in December

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - January 8, 2009

The dismal sales figures are just the latest grim economic sign. more >>

What Is Your New Year's Resolution?

Opinion - January 2, 2009

Happy New Year! Now What Are You Gonna Do About It? more >>

What Barack Obama, Britney Spears, President Bush, Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton, Paris Hilton and Others Might Have Said

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Opinion - December 31, 2008

25 things that might have been said over the New Year's holiday. more >>

How to Make New Year's Resolutions Stick

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - December 30, 2008

When it comes to financial ambitions, the trick is to involve friends—and strangers. more >>

Luxury Sales See Huge Declines This Holiday Season

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - December 29, 2008

MasterCard SpendingPulse says this holiday season was the "most challenging" in decades. more >>

Recession Hits Retailers: Total U.S. Retail Sales for the Holiday Season Drop

Opinion - December 29, 2008

Holiday retail sales drop significantly compared with 2007. more >>

Fun Xmas Presents: What Did You Get for Christmas?

Opinion - December 26, 2008

Merry Christmas, Now What'd You Get? more >>

5 Categories of Holiday Giving: Stacking Up the Holiday Presents