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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F E A T U R E S

To Be Fat Like Me Review
M. E. Wood, BellaOnline's Large & Lovely Editor
In this made for Lifetime TV movie, a female highschool jock transforms her athletic body with the aid of a fat suit to film a documentary on life as an overweight teen in hopes of winning enough money to go to college.

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.

W H A T ' S N E W

The Branding of Michelle Obama
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!!!

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.

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

Absolute Beginner´s Guide to Tarot
Business and Tarot expert, Mark McElroy offers a practical guide aimed to introduce newbies to the fascinating world of the Tarot. This is the perfect book for the new reader who wants to learn the tarot step by step in a practical, straight forward way. But the book is not only useful to neophytes - it also offers a keen multi-layered view of the Tarot through a practical lens: an approach that w

Handfasting and Wedding Rituals
A great resource for handfasting ideas for traditional and alternative lifestyle ceremonies. Includes appendices for flowers, incense, symbols, and astrology tips.

Gift in a Jar Holiday Mixes
This collection of Gift in a Jar holiday favorites features a variety of simple to prepare recipes. Each recipe includes it´s own printable tag with cooking or baking directions already added. Just print the tags and attach them to the jars.... No more typing or writing out the directions!

Travel Fear Myths

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