Black Friday

Many will be hoping to find new smartphones and tablets under the tree this year. In the meantime, put your existing iOS or Android device to work this holiday season with FREE apps that will give you a gift-procuring edge.

There’s a reason Santa makes a list each year. A list will help make sure you stay on track when things become chaotic. Plus, putting your list together in advance will make sure you don’t overlook any gift recipients, and that your gifts will be more thoughtful.

Toys R Us has released its annual Holiday Hot Toy List, including the Fabulous 15—expected to be the most sought-after and anticipated items of the holiday season.

This issue of About features a cornucopia of beautiful traditions that permeate our culture: family, food and philanthropy. But we would be remiss if we overlooked another very powerful custom that crops up this time of year: holiday shopping.

Ahh! It’s finally my favorite time of the year! I absolutely love when my family comes together for the holidays. Eating fabulous food in the company of the people I love—it can’t get much better than that!