Holiday Central

10 Delicious Recipes Sure to Impress at Your Thanksgiving Potluck
Check out these recipes if you want to dazzle and impress. There’s something for everyone: healthy, savory, veggie-friendly, completely decadent. Whip out that apron and chef’s hat and stir up some Thanksgiving spirit!
Mommy Buy Me This! Ten Toys We Needed as Kids
Because everyone would rather talk about getting up early to “beat the rush” and save money instead of figuring out ways to save room for another piece of pie, let’s remember all the things Santa had better have gotten his jolly ass in line for when we were kids.

5 Beauty Gift Sets To Give To Your Friends This Holiday Season!
Already stressed about finding the perfect gift for your girlfriends? Never fear, that’s what holiday make-up sets were invented for! Your BFF who can never decide on which eye shadow color to buy? Get her all of them! Your roommate who loves to try new fragrances? She’s covered! Your sister the lipgloss fiend? Make her wildest dreams come true!
Celebrating Christmas, Jew Style
Christmas is a great holiday. Yes, it’s great for all of you who celebrate it; you get family time, some QT with the big man upstairs and lots of presents. But Christmas is also great for the Jews.
Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts [GALLERY]
Are you scrambling to find quality gifts with Christmas just five days away? Unsure of how your winter break is flying by so fast? (Hint: those Real Housewives marathons don’t watch themselves.) Don’t panic and don’t freak out because we’ve put together a last minute gift guide that will wow your friends and family — without wowing your wallet.
Body Blog: How Not to Gain the Holiday Hundred
During the holidays you will be doing a lot of eating. Whether you are attending a potluck, a get-together with high school friends, or it’s a holiday meal with the family, there is a reason that people call gaining weight during this time of year the “holiday hundred”. Don’t bring in the new year with regrets (and needing to buy bigger pairs of jeans).
The Weekly Ten: Worst Christmas Gifts Ever
Christmas is fast approaching. (Five days, but hey, who’s counting?) While I’m sure you’ve already picked out the perfect gift for everyone on your list, I bet you haven’t given much thought to what you’re getting this holiday season. Well…I have.

Your Guide To Throwing the Ultimate XMAS Party
I love Christmas theme parties. It’s a chance for me to wear stockings and not feel awkward, a chance for me to give ridiculously cool gifts that make me even more excited to give than receive, and a chance for me to catch up with my high school buddies.
Avoid Being a “Ho, Ho, Ho” This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year— except for the fact that you’re at the top of Santa’s Naughty List. Coal definitely isn’t something you put on your wish list this year but we both know you’ll be getting a lot of it. Luckily it’s not too late to trick Santa into thinking you walk around with a halo on top of your head. Here are some ways to redeem yourself.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts that Give [GALLERY]
When you’re out doing your Christmas shopping this year, look for gifts that continue to give (and I’m not talking as a re-gift). Some companies provide charitable gifts – a different approach than making a donation in someone’s name, you can give a gift that where proceeds go to a charity or a gift that helps fairly employ someone in a developing country.
You vs. the Holidays: Plan the Perfect Party
Since you’re living off campus, you barely have enough money to support your Velveeta macaroni addiction, nearly enough time to crap, and the creative capacity the size of a kids meal. You need a cheap, quick, and effortless way to throw a bomb-diggity party your friends will not forget. And here at CollegeCandy, we’ve compiled a faboosh list of party throwing ideas that will fit your college girl needs for years to come!
Your Favorite Christmas Movies
The holiday season, I’ve come to realize, is all about the traditions. Baking cookies. Listening to festive music. Wrapping presents. Eating way too much in a way too short an amount of time. Shopping for days. Decorating. It wouldn’t be Christmas without all of it. But really, probably my favorite Christmas tradition is the endless Christmas movies.
Holiday Gift Guide: Homemade Gifts that Don’t Suck
No matter which holiday you celebrate, gift giving is a staple of the holiday season. But there is some major pressure when picking out a gift for that special someone. And in this not-so-fabulous economy, a lot of people don’t have the resources to buy the perfect gift anymore.
The Weekly Ten: Our Winter Break Plans
Let’s be honest. There were times when you weren’t sure you’d make it. You were optimistic back in August, but less so as the months wore on. You started your countdown on Halloween, and were ready to tear your own hair out over Thanksgiving break. By the time finals week had rolled around you had already checked out. But somehow, somehow you’ve managed to make it through.
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Bookworm [GALLERY]
It’s tough to buy gifts for the friend who loves to read. The choice should seem obvious, shouldn’t it? Buy a book. But what type of book? What has she read? What does he want to read? Hardcover or paperback? New or used? The questions are endless. And that’s before you even get into accessories. Are bookmarks too cliché? Will she even use them? Are all those gadgets really necessary?
CC Beauty Live: Holiday Updos (2 for 1!)
The holidays are my favorite time of the year because I feel like it gives us all an excuse to get all prettied up almost every day. There are just tons of holiday parties and gatherings, which I l-o-v-e getting dressed up for. But my favorite part of all? The hair!