One custom I have always liked about Purim (aside from the drunken revelry, of course) is Mishloach Manot, those fun Jewish goodie-bags that people give to each other during this festive holiday.  It’s like Trick-Or-Treating in reverse:  the candy, wine, cookies, etc come to you -no need to ...

Yesterday, we teamed up with Gizmodo and gave you the very gadgetiest Valentine's recommendations we could think of. But not everyone wants a very geeky V-Day—so we're back today with a few more tips. For the literary types: Is there anything better than spending an evening in bed with a good ...

Is my irritation over receiving tacky religious gifts unfounded? The situation: For Christmas this year, my sister-in-law and her husband gave my family religious gifts. My feeling on the matter: It wasn't something innocuous like a great aunt giving a niece a childrens' bible because it seemed like...

It’s the day after Christmas. Here in the United States, that means the customer service lines are long as people return their gifts. In other parts of the world – Australia, Britain, Canada, and New Zealand – it’s Boxing Day. If you’re not familiar with it, you might s...

For those of you who celebrate Christmas, the packages have all been unwrapped, the boxes popped open, that new smell obliterated. So tell us, did you get anything cool and gaming related for Christmas? I just hope it wasn't a pair of these fabulous gaming boxers I discovered at a local store the ot...

It’s been somewhat of a tradition to unwrap our Christmas gifts just as the clock strikes Midnight (the Christmas Eve / Christmas Day cusp). I don’t mind buying presents for family - but I really enjoy finding items for their stocking(s). The “fun” things usually take precede...

Tis the season not only to be freezin' but experience emotional turmoil. There are some lucky people out there who spend time with their loved ones, exchanging gifts and cherishing their time together. Many other people have come to dread the holidays because it brings an acute awareness of their lo...

Filed under: Holiday Style, Clothing, Men, Kids and Babies Although the recession has hit many retailers hard, Marshall's and TJ Maxx are reaping the benefits. We were recently let loose in our local Marshall's and TJ Maxx to see what these discount stores have in store for holiday shoppers and boy ...

If you are like most people at this time of year, you are running around trying to find the perfect gifts for your kids, spouse, parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, neighbors, co-workers, etc. For many people this process is stressful and starts to feel more like a chore than a joy. In all th...

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