Beautiful, Frugal Presents

This holiday season, get hundreds of ideas for presents which are both easy on the pocket and spectacular for the recipient. We will help you with card ideas, small gifts, large gifts, holiday decorations and much more. Just let us know what you need help with, and we'll give you the solution! Dog and cat treats! Origami ornaments! Homemade cookies!

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How To Give Back On Your Next Cruise Vacation
Nancy Schretter, BellaOnline's Cruises Editor
If you're looking for an opportunity to give back on your next vacation, think about combining community service with a cruise. A number of cruise itineraries are well-suited for cruising on a mission, since ships visit many ports where schools, orphanages and other organizations need help.

The Branding of Michelle Obama
Gina Cowley, BellaOnline's Women's Issues Editor
Michelle Obama, the highly accomplished wife of President-elect Obama, has been accused of harming the feminist movement by choosing to leave her job and concentrate on first lady duties and her children. Do women harm themselves by polarizing on issues over which there is no need? You betcha!!!

W H A T ' S N E W

Green and Low Cost Holiday Gifts for Kids
With an eye on the economy as well as the environment, parents are approaching the holidays with a wary and worried eye. Ideas on how to find the right balance of teaching our kids about fiscal and environmental responsibility, without turning the whole season into a great big humbug!

Travel Fear Myths
México has traditionally been a great vacation spot for the Winter Holidays. This year, however, there seems to be fear in the air. This article will address these fears and hopefully will alleviate some worry.

Sinus infection prevention
Individuals prone to sinus infections can keep them away if they have a battle plan.

E D I T O R R E C O M M E N D E D

Meditation for all Kids
Sitting, walking, dance, relaxation, instant, music, guided and more meditations, plus affirmations, inspirations, and prayers - for tots to teens of all abilities in 100 pages with many illustrations!

Le Corsaire
Here is a lovely film on DVD of a full performance of the ballet Le Corsaire, danced by members of the Kirov Ballet in the early 1990s. Watching this ballet is like watching an oil painting come alive, the production is beautiful and the dancing is wonderful!

The Future Prep Workbook
This workbook is designed to help families and students work through the complex and sometimes overwhelming process of planning for college admissions and enrollment. The material is targeted to families with students in grades 8 through 12, including home-schoolers. The workbook includes how-tos, step-by-step planning worksheets, and other resources.

Green and Low Cost Holiday Gifts for Kids

Travel Fear Myths

Sinus infection prevention

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