Only two more weekends for Christmas shopping — let the chaos begin! (Or continue, as it might be…) If you need ideas or inspiration, here are a few don’t-miss posts from Smart:
- Snag a few last-minute gift ideas for anyone on your list — men, women or kids.
- Consider giving the gift of experiences rather than things, a tradition that dates back to 1911 and the Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving.
- If you’re buying for kids, avoid these presents, which top parents’ lists of the worst gifts ever received.
- Don’t forget your feline and canine friends as you do your shopping — check out these gift ideas for your pets.
If you’re planning for a holiday party, take a look at food trends for 2013 for inspiration, and snag a few tips for a foolproof, party-ready make-up routine. And in the midst of it all, don’t forget to enter Smart’s holiday photo contest.





