Holiday 2007
Can't stand the crowds but want to support the local economy? Then shop online with a hot-buttered rum in hand from the comfort of your own home. There's something for everyone on your list here; just click and buy.
By Kathy Schultz | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
Those Hallmark boxed-set Christmas cards you send every year are the paper-goods equivalent of a fruitcake. This year, try something different. Greet the season -- and your friends and family members -- with more distinctive holiday cards from local designers, including a wedding-invitation designer gone festive and a snarky artist from Bellingham.
By Natalie Bow | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
With the holiday shopping season upon us, it's time to get acquainted with the top toys of the year -- and learn where you can find them. We combed the lists of some of the nation's most trusted publications and toy retailers, including Parenting, Redbook, Toys R Us, and eToys.com, and assembled this lineup of hot picks and where to find them locally.
By Lilium Pierson | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
Has picking out your holiday tree begun to feel a little like ordering a latte at Starbucks? Before you lose heart, read on for our tips on avoiding the last-minute scramble and arriving home from the tree farm, garden store or Christmas tree lot with the perfect greenery for the holidays.
By Lara Ferroni | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
Sure, they're overrun with commercialism, but that doesn't mean the winter holidays have to lose their fun. By giving toys to the grown-ups in your life, you can bring back some of that giddy joy you used to feel.
By Cody Ellerd | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
The holidays are hectic enough without driving from one side of town to the other in search of the perfect gift for every recipient on your list. For your convenience, we have identified six Seattle neighborhoods where you'll find everything you need for entertaining, gift-giving, celebrating, even putting dinner on the table, during this joyous, but admittedly busy, time of year. Just a few stores in each neighborhood are listed here; for more, peruse our guides to neighborhood shopping.
By Natalie Bow | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
The holiday season may be the one time of year when you can force your political agenda on others. Not by commandeering the dinner table with election-year talk or causing a tiff around the tree, but by what you give. This year, think globally, and give eco-friendly gifts that will influence the habits of your family members and friends.
By Britt Olson | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
Generosity shouldn't mean giving amply, but giving aptly. Show how thoughtful (not how thrifty) you are by giving a truly distinctive gift, while still staying within your means. These fun goodies were all found in stores around town, and all cost less than $25.
By Britt Olson | November 21, 2007
Holiday 2007
On your mark, get set, shop: The holiday season hits its stride this weekend. Here are a few events not to miss.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 21, 2007
Convergence Zone
Okay, now we can have a holiday season. I know the decorations have been up for weeks and the shopping mailers were sent months ago, but now we're actually getting started. That big red guy is here, the trees get lighted this weekend and the stores are ready to receive (and receive and receive). Here we go.
By Geoff Carter | November 21, 2007
