Beyond the valley of the doilies (Salon.com)

The billion-dollar scrapbooking industry may be cheesy, but as author Jessica Helfand explains, there's rich history in that glitter and glue.

Making holiday memories (The Courier News)

Sometimes Christmas on the cheap can mean bad sweaters, costume jewelry or just fewer presents. Thankfully, there are other options. Many Fox Valley residents are finding handmade Christmas gifts can cost a lot less and be a lot more rewarding to give to family and friends.

Merchants offer holiday deals (The Manchester Enterprise)

With the official start of the holiday shopping season, local merchants are reminding residents to forego the big department stores this year and shop locally to support the Manchester community.

Crafting Christmas: 'You can make anything' (Post-Bulletin)

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can really put a strain on time spent with the ones you love most

Non-Traditional Colors for Holiday Layouts (BellaOnline)

Tired of using the same old colors on your Holiday pages? This article will give you some ideas to make each year of holiday pages unique.