Holidays
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Enough With the Stuffing: 10 Ways to Use Stale Bread
A staple for many cultures dating back thousands of years, bread is still one of the most beloved foodstuffs. As with any food staple, cooks have devised ways to use bread that’s past its prime by drawing on local culinary…
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10 Low-Cost Dishes for Passover Seder
During Passover, the Bible says, Jewish people should abstain from eating anything made from barley, oats, wheat, rye, and spelt that is not cooked within 18 minutes of coming into contact with water. This symbolic remembrance of the Israelites’ short-notice…
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10 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Parades
The St. Patrick’s Day parade originated not in Ireland but in America. New York City lays claim to the first one, in 1762. Soon after, the annual celebration spread to other cities with large populations of Irish immigrants, including Boston,…
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Forget Valentine’s Day: 10 Ways to Celebrate Singles Awareness Day
Seeing affectionate couples strolling about on Valentine’s Day is romantic for some, but for those who feel left out, there’s an unofficial holiday to observe on Feb. 14 (or Feb. 15): Singles Awareness Day. Plan ahead with single friends to…
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10 Free Pre-Valentine’s Day Workouts for Couples
Months of holiday celebrations and winter hibernation can pack on pounds, but with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to feel your sensual best. It seems to be true that couples who work out together have more satisfying relationships, as Psychology…
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10 Cheap Valentine Treats Besides a Box of Chocolates
Chocolates are a time-tested gift for Valentine’s Day, but also perhaps a little tired. To give a gift that’s a little more unique (or cater to dietary needs) while keeping to a budget, consider these other treats. SUGAR-FREE CANDY For…
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10 Alternative Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day
This year, with Feb. 14 falling on a Sunday, Valentine’s Day threatens to last the whole weekend. For the single guy or gal, Valentine’s Day can be full of loneliness…
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10 Holiday Shopping Hassles — and How to Avoid Them
The holiday season brings some good deals but also a slew of frustrations, which only intensify after weeks of trying to find the perfect gift or score the best price.…
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10 Easy Ways to Give to Charity Without Spending an Extra Dime
The holiday season is upon us, and many are feeling the stress of shopping, cooking, entertaining, and other obligations. Charitable giving can weigh on the minds of people who want…
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50 Ways to Make Most of Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping isn’t just the usual mall scene decked with boughs of holly; it’s a whole lot crazier. With many so things to buy and so many people crowding the…
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Hosting This Holiday? 18 Ways to Cut Stress and Spending
Holiday entertaining can be stressful — and expensive. Instead of slipping down that rabbit hole, try these 18 tips for saving money, time, and sanity without detracting from the event.…
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10 Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples on a Budget
We’ve all been there: It’s the night before the big Halloween party and you and your sweetie only have the clothes on your back, a roll of duct tape, and…
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10 Kid-Friendly Party Games and Snacks for Halloween
With fun costumes, spooky haunted houses, and creepy games, it’s no wonder Halloween scares up so much excitement among kids of all ages. If you’re planning festivities but don’t have…
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11 Cheap and Easy Halloween Costumes to Make at Home
It’s possible to create pretty much any Halloween costume by thinking outside the box (putting aside the fact that many of the ideas here start with a box). Choosing to…
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10 Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a celebration of more than just beer drinking — it encompasses rural German culture and harvest traditions, as well. The 16-day festival begins Sept. 19. Can’t afford to…
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5 Ways to Celebrate Mexican Independence Day
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican independence day — that’s actually coming up on Sept. 16, the date commemorating the 1810 call for Mexican independence. The…
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10 Tips for Booking Cheap Hotels Over the Holidays
Planning to visit family for the holidays, and the guest room is not an option? Now is the time to start looking for cheap holiday accommodations. For those who need…
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10 Low-Budget Ways to Celebrate the Jewish High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the two-day Jewish New Year, begins Sept. 13 at sundown, marking a marathon of celebratory meals that ends after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. With synagogue visits…
