It's holiday shopping season again, and for those of us that love to give life's little luxuries as gifts, the economic downturn may affecting our plans. But luxurious doesn't necessarily equal expensive. With a little ingenuity you can give lavish gifts on a limited budget.

Every mom knows that parenting girls can be a daunting task, especially around the holidays when their gift lists contain music, dolls and teen queen merchandise that may not be age appropriate. However, there are gifts this holiday season that help moms give their daughters more than just a toy.

It's hard to get excited about the holidays when it costs more to fill up your gas tank than it does to buy a Christmas tree. Making plans for the holiday season is more stressful when you're on a tight budget, and it's easy to find yourself down in the dumps when you'd rather be decking the halls.

This year, concerns about the economy and unemployment may influence some people's New Year's resolution choices. In addition to perennial favorites such as lose weight and quit smoking, many of us will resolve to make more money, get ahead professionally, or even change careers. Improving your education can help you fulfill multiple resoultions in 2009.

Concerns over children's cold remedies have many parents thinking twice before opening the medicine cabinet to treat their little one's cough or cold. Here is some simple advice for keeping children healthy during winter months.

During tough economic times, it can be hard to find money in your budget to donate to charities. But there are many other ways to give back to the community that allow you to support charitable causes throughout the year.

Many shoppers will be much more conservative with their holiday spending this year. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways a savvy shopper can avoid the squeeze to ensure that the "season of giving" remains just as it is.