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How to Survive 36 Hours of Airport Delays

Horrendous airport delays make headlines every holiday travel season. Sadly, not even the most carefully planned travel itinerary can help you survive flight delays, cancellations and other snow-induced shenanigans. Until now.

A Q&A Interview With

We asked Shawna Martell six questions about her blog "Coupon Lady Online" and she very kindly agreed to answer them.

15 Gift Ideas for Winter Snow Sports Junkies

Winter sports junkies are a strange, strange breed. What do you get the off-kilter loved one who's unfazed by frostbite? These 15 essential goods are coveted across the snow sports gamut and Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to update any winter warrior's closet.

A Billionaire's Christmas Wish List

In these hard economic times... Oh stuff it. Let's dream some big dreams today for Christmas and imagine what we'd buy with a million dollars in pocket change.

30 Gift Ideas for 6 Categories of Recipients

Bros, geeks, soccer moms, tree huggers, metrosexuals  and military moms: Gift ideas for some stereotypes may be harder than you would first think.

Cyber Monday 2010 Predictions and Deals

Several weeks back we told you about the imminent downfall of Black Friday, the longtime monarch of holiday shopping. In a feudal turn, younger sibling Cyber Monday is now heir apparent to the throne, holding court with yearly sales growth and 24 hours of online convenience.

25 Ways to Make Buying Clothes for Christmas Easier and Cheaper

Clothing is one of the most popular holiday gifts, and for good reason. Unless your gift list is composed entirely of full-time naturists, everyone needs clothes. But clothing also can be one of the more expensive and difficult items on your list.

22 Fridge-Clearing Recipes for Delicious Turkey Leftovers

Turkey leftovers are a guarantee after any Thanksgiving celebration. Comfort food, soups and casseroles are naturally more suited to the bird than other recipes, but a little tweaking can pull you out of any post-tryptophan rut. Here are 22 leftover turkey recipes, all starring many of your other soon-to-be-favorite Thanksgiving leftovers.

Once Upon a Time There Were Two Black Fridays

The tale of two Black Fridays began with the first modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, which ended with an appearance by the jolly man in red.

Top Dollar Store Deals and Duds

Beware the dollar store wolf in shabby-sheep clothing. Perhaps one of the most brilliant marketing ideas in recent decades, the “everything’s a buck” mantra lures many a browser into spending far more than at traditional shopping venues. Even the store appearance and odor guarantee its authenticity as offering bottom-dollar prices.