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Tech and Gadgets Holiday iPhone apps help mix drinks, count calories Hundreds of apps are devoted to Christmas, ranging from those that can help you make cocktails to others that will help you keep track of those empty calories.	Food and Drink Serve lamb cassoulet before heading outdoors to cold-weather activities Fuel your family as you head out on New Year's Eve to a First Night celebration with this stick-to-their-ribs cassoulet.
More Headlines Online Secret Santa gift exchange attracts thousands from dozens of countries Gift ideas to impress even the pickiest geeks	More Headlines In a year of burst financial bubbles, consumers looking for cheaper champers Ring in New Year with walnut-crusted pork loin with mango-berry compote and rice

Style and Design Grunge is so a generation ago: Today's young women and men do dress up Dressing down has been around so long that today's teens and 20-somethings are over it. And there might not be a better occasion to pull out all the stops than New Year's Eve.	Gift Giving Lured by deals, more holiday shoppers are treating themselves this year Maria Prieto couldn't resist. Shopping for Christmas presents at a Gap Kids recently, she thought about that 25-per cent off coupon she had. Why let it go to waste?
More Headlines Global chic, lush fabrics, patterned carpets, wallpaper among 2010 decor trends Style trumps abundance this year for decorative holiday floral arrangements	More Headlines Strategies to recover from holiday overspending Necklaces, ornaments made from coin-sized pieces of reindeer dung earn cash for zoo

Party Time Is it OK to give teens a taste of Champagne at home New Year's Eve? One argument says no, it sends the wrong message. The other side argues that a ceremonial glass of Champagne at home with family encourages moderation.	Entertainment Organizers call Canadian sled dog race 'spectator sport with a difference' Most people think hockey when it comes to winter spectator sports -- not a 520-kilometre trek through northern Saskatchewan.
More Headlines Healing holiday hangovers, from busted budgets to a hurting head They said it couldn't be done: New decade of year-shaped specs for 2010	More Headlines The Santa Proof: In NYC bar, arguing that magic, mystery and even Mr. Claus are very alive More to being Santa than white beard and red suit

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Holiday clean-up

Some great products and tips to make putting away your decor easier.

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Cheese 101

A cheese board is an easy and delicious way to entertain.

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Food trends

Smoky flavours to drinkable desserts, what's big for 2010.

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Party decor

Last-minute ideas to get your home in the holiday spirit.

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Boxing Day deals

How to get the best deals on the things you want this Boxing Day.

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Last-minute gifts

How to score deals and still get great gifts for loved ones.

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Easy entertaining

DIY decor, food and drinks for the last-minute party planner.

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BBQ turkey

A delicious winter grilling recipe may start a new tradition.

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Damage control

Tips to halt holiday weight gain and still enjoy festive treats.

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Edible ornaments

Christmas cookies can be a delicious way to decorate your Christmas tree.

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Pet safety

Tips on how to make the hectic holiday season safe for your pets.

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Santa's helpers

A personal concierge service may help take the stress out of holiday planning.

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Fish dish

Check out a seafood risotto recipe that's perfect for Christmas Eve.

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Gift ideas

With only five days left, where can you go for last-minute gifts?

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Charitable giving

A look at how charities can lighten your shopping load this season.

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