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The recent economic recession has had the good outcome of encouraging Americans to appreciate what they have. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how to have a meaningful holiday, without a big impact on the budget.
Inquisitive cat behavior and Thanksgiving don’t always mix. Keep your kitty safe and happy this holiday season with these suggestions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forget the mall. Save money -- and your sanity -- this Thanksgiving weekend with these money-minded alternatives to shopping frenzy.
With budgets tight, families will be loading up on low-priced fashion dolls, action figures and fake pets for the holidays this year.
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!
Inquisitive cat behavior and Thanksgiving don’t always mix. Keep your kitty safe and happy this holiday season with these suggestions.
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.
Everyone knows there's more to Christmas than jingling bells and flying reindeer. Here are some facts about the Dec. 25 celebration.
Technology is making it easier for people to find and identify their lost pets. Some veterinarians are implanting microchips in pets for easy identification. Click here to learn more!
A loophole in the existing law allows a jacket trimmed with $150 worth of fur to be sold without a label. Because animal fur is often sheared and dyed to look fake, an unsuspecting consumer who thinks...
Please ask Congress to support the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act (PETS Act), which would require state and local authorities to include pets and service animals in their disaster evacuation plans.
Keep your purse strings tight and still let your generosity and appreciation show!
A complete menu for your Thanksgiving dinner, plus menus for New Year's and other occasions.
Give your holiday an Italian flair with these great recipes.
