I spent a day in the 'Christmas Capital of the World.' There were 5 magical things I loved and 2 I'd skip next time.

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Nishtha Chaudhary

Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

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The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

Feeling Thoughtless This Holiday Season? ChatGPT Can Now Shop for You

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12 easy ways to make a store-bought pie look and taste homemade, according to bakers and chefs

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There are a few ways you can trick people into thinking your store-bought pie is homemade.

Rachel Askinasi

Our 'anything goes' Thanksgiving potluck keeps it low-stress. Last year, we had tacos, and this year, someone's bringing chicken wings.

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The author has opted for a low-key, nontraditional thanksgiving celebration.

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Target is betting that nostalgia, cocoa, and a little AI can turn around a rough year

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The first stop on my whimsical tour was a life-sized Alpine gondola.

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I made 6 of Ina Garten's potato recipes for the holidays. There's one dish I can't live without.

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TODAY -- Pictured: Ina Garten on Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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I'm a culinary judge who shops at Costco for the holidays. Here are 10 things I buy every year.

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On the left, blue, white, and red boxes of bags of ocean spray cranberries at costco. On the right, clear and gold containers of praline pecans stocked at Costco.
I pick up cranberries and praline pecans from Costco around November and December to prepare for the holiday season.

Meredith Ochs

My husband and I spent Thanksgiving on a cruise ship with friends for about $1,300 a person. We'd do it again for other holidays.

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We sailed on a Carnival Cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Katrina Wilson

My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

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Sliced turkey, a plate of rolls, a bowl of gravy, and other Thanksgiving foods on a table set for a Thanksgiving dinner
The Thanksgiving meal we ordered from Costco was filling and delicious.

Terri Peters

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