A collection of favorite family recipes can be the perfect gift for Christmas, wedding, or bridal shower.

Nov 21, 2010 - Elizabeth Alexander

Between Betty Crocker's Christmas Cookbook and Chef Dana McCauley's holiday survival tips, this holiday can be the most delicious one ever for you and your family.

Nov 25, 2006 - Mary Luz Mejia

Christmas gifts needn't be expensive. Give secondhand gifts that will save money and give pleasure to the recipients. This is also a good way to recycle items.

Nov 12, 2008 - Kate Pullen

We all have those impeccable gift books that sit on our shelves. Here's a set of cookbooks that will get tons of use, the Authentic series from Periplus Editions.

Nov 23, 2007 - June Chua

Busy cooks need not fret. These books from Southern Living and Gooseberry Patch make holiday entertaining simple and easy.

Nov 3, 2008 - Connie Krochmal

A collection of family recipes can be a great way to get your relatives all involved in a project that looks into your history. Everyone has favorite family recipes.

Sep 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Visit these charity shops to find quality second hand and vintage items at bargain prices.

Nov 9, 2008 - Helen Brain

Coming up with a great gift can be hard, especially for someone that seems to have it all. Here are some tips on how to find unique and thoughtful gifts.

Dec 9, 2009 - Jacquelyn Grinder

Here are a few creative gifts with with a personal touch for that person on your your holiday gift list with food allergies.

Dec 8, 2009 - Robyn Adams

Here are some holiday gift ideas for parents. Christmas shopping doesn't have to be stressful or expensive.

Dec 3, 2010 - Nancy Morrish

Gift giving is tough. Here are tips to help you select great Christmas gifts and shop for presents all year long. Learn a few tricks to make gift giving easy.

Dec 12, 2007 - Trevy Thomas

Looking for a cookbook? Check out these three bookstores that carry only the best of food literature, whether it's the latest cookbook or an old classic.

Sep 4, 2009 - Karen Edwards

If you are looking at a very frugal holiday season, you can still find the perfect gift without spending a lot...And the recipient will never guess!

Nov 22, 2008 - L. Marie Dubuque

Christmas is around the bend and many people are already dreading the Christmas gift shopping times.

Oct 3, 2009 - Marka Charalambous

Some people collect cookbooks and recipes, but these can quickly become disorganised. Create a system to ensure that favourite recipes are always easy to locate.

Apr 15, 2008 - Susan Whelan

To reduce Christmas spending, create homemade gifts like kitchen baskets, baked gifts, book gift sets, gardening sets and travel survival kits for loved ones.

Oct 7, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Don't miss out on the best Christmas gift, which money cannot buy. God's Christmas gift for you is absolutely priceless and will last forever.

Nov 27, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Combining old family recipes and history makes a great project for kids and older relatives to work on together. The result is a unique family heirloom.

Nov 8, 2010 - Katharine Garstka

Shopping for Christmas presents doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. There are a number of ways to make holiday shopping easy, cheap and fun.

Sep 18, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

An expert baker creates gourmet recipes for the bread machine. Recipe excerpt included.

Mar 8, 2008 - Trevy Thomas