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Sweet potato fries in the oven. Good wine in the sangria. Ben Harper and Charlie Parker on the iPod. Bryant Terry returns with a sumptuous meal to get you through the holidays.
An Eco-Soul Holiday Menu -
Tipping service workers is not only expected but is so much a part of the holiday tradition that it provokes its own level of anxiety about how to do it right. There are plenty of folks to thank: your nanny, hairstylist and building manager. So here's a little guidance on tips and tokens for the people who make your life easier.
Tips on Tipping -
Santa might be a little strapped for cash this year, but if your kids are anything like mine, they won't be trying to hear that on Christmas morning. Don't give up just yet—with this handy gift guide, you can put smiles on the faces of the important little ones in your life, without emptying Santa's pockets in the process.
The Ultimate Santa Gift Guide -
Books are fool-proof gifts. There really is a book for everyone and especially for the person who has everything. To get you started, here are some ideas for adults, young people and children.
The Root's Holiday Book Guide -
The adage says it's the thought that counts, but getting someone exactly what they asked for can feel like more of an obligation than a meaningful gesture. This doesn't mean you should break out the glue sticks and glitter to make presents for your loved ones. It means finding cheaper and (ideally) more heartfelt alternatives.
'Tis the Season of Spending -
Now layaway is back! Over the past two decades, it had become little more than a joke to upwardly mobile types with wallets full of plastic. But in this economic downturn, racking up credit card debt is suddenly out. Big time. To honor the resurgence of the practice, I decided to sign myself up for the 30-day plan.
An Ode to Layaway
