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Practices I started in 2011 and will continue in 2012 This list is in no particular order and a bit uneven in significance: ...

Wearing a snood the high fashion way Is it: A) a person with a disagreeable personality; B) a Dr. Seuss character; C) a foot conditi...

The Monkees sing a lovely rendition of Riu Chiu. Me rr y C hr is tm as to y o u .  Have a festive holiday and much peace and love. A Spa...

Someone should hire former President Bill Clinton to be a regular book reviewer. Regardless of politics, he has a brilliant mind, love...

Eggnog has oodles of calories, too many to mention.  But since we only drink it once a year, I want the real thing.  Down through histor...

Gift giving is about thoughtfulness, meeting needs and making people happy.  So giving someone a basket of delectable treats is perfect...

This pooch looks like our old family dog. Do you get nostalgic around the holidays?  Recently I stumbled upon a video, which made me think o...

Central Park, New York, Photo: Ed Yourdon You may have noticed.  THE SAVVY SHOPPER is primarily a writer's blog, not a design/phot...

Eating healthy just got simpler.  Recently the USDA replaced the old food pyramid with a new MyPlate icon.  Most of us should be eating smal...