Botanic Garden hosts fantastical train exhibit
The holiday spirit is alive at the U.S. Botanic Garden, where fantasy trainscapes, poinsettias and one of D.C.'s largest indoor Christmas trees are on display.
Shipping deadlines: Don't get Scrooged this holiday season
Time is quickly running out for getting those Christmas presents to their destinations, and shipping carriers are urging customers to get their last minute orders in this week.
Time to get sneaky: The best gift hiding spots
Shoppers endure jammed parking lots and stacks of advertisements in search of the perfect gift. But that's only one part of the equation.
Your holiday charity and concert guide
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, there are plenty of festive concert events scheduled in the D.C. region.
The economy impacts local Toys for Tots drive
The bad economy is having a major impact on the Toys for Tots program in our area. Donations are not pouring in this year, and that means more kids will be waking up on Christmas morning without anything under the tree.
Take advantage of billions of dollars in unused gift cards
They are cards long-forgotten in the bottom of the sock drawer, or bought from a store where you never shop. But they are not worthless and you can still get something out of them.
Navigating the holiday office party
Emily Yoffe, "Dear Prudence" advice columnist for Slate Magazine
Man gets ticket, fine for Christmas lights on truck (VIDEO)
A Kansas man has been penalized for having a bit too much Christmas spirit.
Kennedy Center hosts TubaChristmas
Hundreds of musicians who play the tuba, sousaphone and euphonium will be filling the Kennedy Center in Washington for the annual "Merry TubaChristmas" show.
Santa rides in style to visit sick children at NIH
The Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, made a trip to Bethesda Wednesday night to visit kids who are battling serious health problems.
Recipe: Peppermint dream mug cake
It's midnight. You could really go for something sweet, but you want to sleep in the near future. What do you do? Make a peppermint dream mug cake!
UPS design lab puts boxes to the smash test
It looks like a torture chamber for cardboard and bubble wrap. At a lab in suburban Chicago, UPS Inc. tests new packaging designs by dropping, shaking and smashing boxes with brutal-looking equipment. The point is to see what type of packaging can withstand the trip from supplier to customer, protecting the delicate products inside.
Review: 2 giant phones decent, but not for size
Over the past few years, smartphones have gradually gotten bigger and tablet computers have gotten smaller. So it should come as no surprise that devices in between are starting to emerge.
What you need to know when returning gifts
Kathy Grannis, spokesperson, National Retail Federation
It's OK to re-gift, but do it right (VIDEO)
Ever think about re-gifting a present you just don't want? Is it ever OK?
‘Now I got this big hole': Vandals put a damper on family's Christmas
Vandals ruined the lights and decorations of one family.
Poll: Santa Claus is a tax-paying Democrat concerned about the 'fiscal cliff'
It seems the story of Santa Claus is an American- centric tale in which jolly St. Nick is burdened by American taxes, votes Democrat and overwhelmingly approves of the lives most Americans led in 2012.
Retailers see decent holiday shopping season
Peter Coy, economics editor, Bloomberg Businessweek
Holiday gifts for pets following high-tech trend
A holiday present for Fido or Fluffy used to be an extra table scrap or a new squeeze toy. But as with gifts for their human counterparts, pet presents are becoming increasingly high-tech.
Pet apps make clutter-free gifts for owners
Apps aren't just for people anymore. Here is a roundup of popular pet apps for mobile devices. The cost of apps ranges from free to a few dollars.
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