Lifestyle
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Seed bombs. Pet toys. Art supplies. Advent calendars offer personalized ways to count down
Nov 20, 2025 4:32 pm - Advent calendars have evolved into creatively designed collections that dispense items ranging from pet toys to soaps, brain teasers to cosmetics. They make for festive decor, and appeal to our love of ritual, surprise and small things.
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A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
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The art of toasting: Unique drink station ideas for holiday partiesNov 20, 2025 3:03 pm - No holiday party would be complete without the appropriate beverages for all party-goers. One festive way to accomplish this is to create an assigned area for libations, otherwise known as a drink station. This area could be a major focal point for guests, so it’s smart to carefully plan your beverages and how they will be served.
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Create and display an attention-getting holiday centerpiece for your tableNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - The focal point of your holiday table should be an appealing centerpiece that reflects your good taste as a host, chef and decorator. So give careful thought to this important visual anchor, the experts agree.
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Table settings that wow: Elegant ideas for holiday dinnersNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - Create a beautiful holiday feast by properly setting your table. Simple, thoughtful details make your meal look great, show your style and create a memorable vibe.
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Indoor holiday lighting tips and creative ideasNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - With trees and wreaths to be decorated and strung with lights, its obvious that lighting will play a big part in your holiday decor. But don’t think it stops at the tree. Wrapping or draping string or icicle lights on mantels and shelves will set the mood for a calm enjoyable holiday season.
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Creating a festive charcuterie board: Ideas for holiday colors and flavorsNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Holiday charcuterie boards make entertaining easy. With a mix of meats, cheeses, and festive treats, you can create a delicious, eye-catching spread your guests will remember long after the party.
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Food and drink pairings for holiday parties: From appetizers to after-dinner drinksNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Unlock next-level holiday hosting with expert food-and-drink pairings. Chef Ryan Rondeno reveals how intentional flavor matching transforms your menu, sharpens every bite and sip, and delivers a standout seasonal feast.
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Compass and Zillow take private-listing feud to New York courtroom
Nov 19, 2025 6:20 pm - Two heavyweights in the US residential real estate market, Compass Inc. and Zillow Inc., face off in a New York courtroom this week in a legal battle that could reshape the future of how homes are marketed and sold in the country.
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FaithBridge’s Interfaith Thanksgiving event celebrates immigrationNov 19, 2025 1:53 pm - FaithBridge, a local interfaith organization, will host its annual interfaith Thanksgiving program on November 23rd, featuring speakers from various religious traditions addressing the theme "Welcoming the Stranger: We Are All Immigrants".