Your Ultimate Guide to the Holidays
Gift ideas, menu planning, simple decorating shortcuts, and entertaining ideas made easy.
Creative Holiday Ideas and Inspiration
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50 Easy Holiday Cookies
20 Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas
9 Festive Holiday Wrapping Paper Ideas
Festive Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas
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Christmas Countdown Checklist
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27 Creative Gifts for Men
Unique ideas for the dad, brother, or husband from our 2011 gift guide.
22 Great Gifts for Women
Surprise your mom, sister, or best friend with one of these unique ideas from our 2011 gift guide.
20 Creative Gifts for Teenagers and Tweens
Unique ideas for the pickier kids on your list from our 2011 gift guide.
30 Easy, Festive Holiday Decorating Ideas
Ready to start decking the halls? Get inspired to try something new with these creative twists on wreaths, centerpieces, trees,
and more.
Holiday Décor With a Twist
Want to give your home a fresh new look this season? Get inspired by these 23 creative ideas that include feathers, shells,
mirrors, and more.
15 Easy Christmas Decorations
Create your own holiday decor with these easy crafts and projects.
35 Elegant Recipes for Christmas Dinner
From appetizers to desserts, find delicious recipes for a memorable holiday feast.
50 Easy Holiday Cookies
These foolproof recipes will be a hit at your Christmas celebration or holiday party.
Best Holiday Cookies
From sugar cookies to shortbread, we have a delicious and festive recipe for any holiday occasion.
12 Clever Holiday Tips and Ideas
On the 12th day of Christmas, Real Simple gave to me…12 ideas for an easier holiday.
Tricks for Organizing Holiday Decorations
New stuff. Old stuff. So much stuff! Get quick and simple storage solutions for all of your holiday decorations.
The Twelve Lists of Christmas
Good advice to get you humming through December’s festivities.
How to Make the Holidays More Affordable
Insiders spill their best-kept secrets for saving money on holiday entertaining, Christmas trees, and more.
7 Money-Saving Holiday Shopping Tips
Learn how to survive the holiday shopping season without busting your budget or going crazy.
Best Days for Holiday Online Shopping
Consult this handy calendar of what gifts to purchase, when—courtesy of consumer-retail experts.
9 Quick Appetizer Recipes
Tide your party guests over while whetting their appetites, with these easy predinner nibbles.
7 Memorable Holiday Cocktail Recipes
Memorable cocktails make memorable parties. These delicious drinks really raise the bar.
11 Make-Ahead Appetizers
Treat guests to these delicious and downright easy appetizers.
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