Holiday How-To

Use our best menus, planners, and ideas to get ready for this holiday season.

Good-For-You Gifts

Start shopping now to keep the holidays low key and fun. Let our editors show you our favorite gifts (most are less than $50!).

Van Chaplin / styling Lisa Powell Bailey, Bridget Sellers

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Scented Candles

• Flora candle by Hillhouse Naturals Farm, Ltd. in Kentucky, www.hillhousestore.com
"Candles are long lasting, beautiful, and invite contemplation--all important qualities when giving someone something special."
--Julia Hamilton, Home Senior Writer

Healthy Benefits: Burning candles made of soy wax rather than paraffin may eliminate the release of carcinogenic toxins into the air.