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Toys this year
16 quirky gift ideas
If you're still trying to think of something unique to give to the nonconformists, design geeks, and candy connoisseurs in your life, here are 16 ideas.
Eight tips to make your donations count
When your disposable income is limited, it's even more important to evaluate the charities you support. Here's how.
Gifts for cube dwellers
Help brighten up a friend, family member, or co-worker's small space this holiday season with these 20 unique (and cheap) gifts.
25 New England holiday gifts
Want to give locally this year? Here are 25 New England-specific items that won't only support the local economy, but make great gifts for the holidays as well.
From the hearth
Gifts put together in your kitchen add warmth to your holiday greetings. Check out our holiday recipes for walnut toffee, spicy nut mix, and more.
How to pick a tree
Deciding between a fir and a pine? Check out the National Christmas Tree Association's guide to selecting a tree.
More ideas for penny pinchers
Since the economic weather outside is frightful, we found 10 presents with a price ($50 or less) that's delightful.
Movie & TV DVDs
"A Christmas Story," "Alfred Hithcock Premiere Collection," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" are just three of the multidisc sets in stores.
Holiday CDs
Consider Elvis Presley (left) for your holiday collection. Other artists like Harry Connick Jr. and Sheryl Crow also offer sounds for the season.
Music books
Dolly Parton is among the stars featured in photographer Mark Seliger's "The Music Book." Read a Q&A; with Seliger, and delve into these other musical reads.
Music DVDs
The gift of Cash - Johnny, that is - just keeps on giving this holiday season. Check out tunes from other artists like Alison Krauss and Boys Like Girls, too.
Music box sets
With a gorgeous new box set from Rhino that collects every one of their albums, Led Zeppelin can be appreciated in a new light. Not a Zeppelin fan? There's more.
10 money-saving holiday tips
The economic downturn threatens to sour the holidays — but it doesn't have to. Here are ways to save money and avoid stress without losing the spirit.