Year In Review

HelloBeautiful would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy, successful and prosperous 2011.

TheUrbanDaily.com’s Bill Johnson has graciously gifted Hip-Hop’s 10 Greatest Christmas Songs and a running list of the 12 Jams of Christmas but our friends at Vibe had to pour some Bah Humbug on some hip-hop Christmas jams that should never have been unwrapped. “There have been a number of hip-hop acts that have tried to […]

We’ve found 5 drink recipes for you to try at home this Christmas. Pair the drinks with a meal or pour yourself a cup and snuggle into the couch. Either way, get into the holiday spirit with these delicious Christmas cocktails – but only if you’re of age! CHRISTMAS COOKIE COCKTAIL 1. Drizzle chocolate sauce […]

Holidays! This is the time of the year when people go visit their families for, supposedly, good times and a nice meal together. Well, these are gatherings where we revive family ties and catch up on news from everyone. More often than not, though, what we see is a gathering of a bunch of people […]

One of the biggest stresses of the holiday season is what to do with the little ones. With four days off for Thanksgiving and two weeks vacation for Christmas, these days will often be filled with endless television or boredom. Finding stimulating activities for them to do is a good cure for the vacation blues. Here are […]

With many Americans low on extra cash this year, the prevailing question, “To regift, or not to regift?” has probably come up for many of you. While some may see this as a tacky practice, I’m all for recycling when it’s both possible and practical. Here are 5 simple rules for keeping your holiday recycling […]

We all have that one person from high school that we wish we made out with when we still had a chance. Whether it was the guy you had a killer crush on in the ninth grade, or that girl who sat next to you in Math – there’s usually someone who will always be […]

Holiday party planning can seem overwhelming at times, but keeping a few organizational tips in mind will help you plan a fun and creative party this Christmas. Here are some tips from cosmopolitan.com: 1. Try this cheapo and festive decorating trick: Fill vases and hurricane candleholders with fresh cranberries. Stick a sprig of evergreen in […]

If you’re out of a job, or you’re low on funds, chances are you may not be in the most festive of moods this holiday season. Here are some tips from our friends at Black Voices to help you survive – and even thrive – during the holidays, enjoying yourself and those around you even […]

If you’re like me, you probably realized this week that you have no idea what to cook for Christmas dinner. Don’t worry, we’ve brought you some easy recipes that you can put together at the last minute. Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon, and Cornbread Stuffing: This recipe will have you a nice roasted turkey […]

Finding a good deal on airfare is always cause for celebration, but when you’re already trying to figure out if you can afford to buy gifts for all 13 cousins and their umpteen gazillion kids? Yeah, saving a few bucks on your flight is even better news then. But even though you may not find […]

Gift giving can be very stressful, especially in this stage of the game. We are literally four days away from Christmas; is it necessary to stress over last minute gifts? The answer to that question is no! There is no reason to go running to the stores because you forgot that certain someone’s gift. A […]