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"We help deliver love, joy and magic to thousands of kids!"

Louise Locker was having a blue Christmas after family issues had taken a toll on her heart. But then a TV host reading children's letters to Santa sparked an idea, and when Louise anonymously provided a little girl's family with a tree and gifts, she ended up brightening her own holiday. Today, more than five decades later, the \"Elf Louise\" Project delivers thousands of gifts to children in need every Christmas

"This rescue pup turned out to be our Christmas miracle!"

Severe anxiety attacks made Abby Ellis wary of ever leaving her house. But last year, the teen felt a pull to go to the Christmas parade. It turned out to be life-changing-for Abby and a rescue pup in need of a home

Save $100s on 'hidden' costs this season

From last-minute gifts to refilling your gas tank, it's the unexpected holiday extras that can wreak havoc on your budget! Here's help

3 simply stunning ways to decorate your tree!

Celebrate the season alongside your prettiest-ever Christmas tree! Here, designers share their fast, festive styling strategies

Make the day merry with David's sips & snacks

Kick off festivities with David's so-special cocktails and simply delicious starters that are guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit

Deck the halls with festive accents!

Who does David Venable turn to for decor advice? QVC's resident entertaining pro Alberti Popaj! And thanks to his savvy yet simple ideas, welcoming loved ones to a beautiful holiday spread will be easier than ever

Cookie fun for everyone!

Celebrate the season with a colorful cookie swap! Loved ones will enjoy sampling new flavors and sharing their favorite treats and you'll love how easily it all comes together

"Help! The holidays make me feel lonely"

Almost 55% of us feel lonesome this time of year, so we asked experts to share simple ways to grow closer to others and find peace within ourselves

Drop 11 lbs a week without dieting

Discovery! There's a crunchy add-in for your oatmeal & baked goods that shrinks fat cells by 70%!

"Peppermint oil eased my pain!"

For more than four years, the slightest touch to the side of Diana Crabb's face felt like electric shocks. Medication didn't help and nerve surgery terrified her. Then a Christmas phone call to a friend led to the amazing gift of relief!

The don'ts you should do!

Great news: The latest research proves that these so-called 'bad' habits are the secret to staying healthy, happy and energized all winter long!

Happy & healthy on the road!

Good news for the 53 million people traveling during the holiday season this year: These easy tricks allow you to enjoy every minute of your journey and get to your destination feeling great!

Lower blood pressure the easy way!

Between wrapping gifts and trimming the tree, who has time for lengthy workouts or strict diets to keep blood pressure in check? Not you! These tips keep your BP below 120/80 mmHg-no hard work required!

Holiday-friendly blood-sugar miracles

If you're feeling less than festive, blood-sugar swings may be to blame. The lows can make us feel cranky, craving and tired. Over time, frequent blood-sugar fluctuations can lead to diabetes, a condition Dutch scientists say more than doubles depression risk. But these four daily habits can make a huge positive difference!

Gorgeous with gingerbread spice!

The classic holiday cookie is chock-full of age-defying spices that are perfect for creating spa-inspired skin and hair treatments. The sweet results? A pampered and beautiful you in no time!

Their handmade toys bring joy to thousands of kids!

After retiring, Mike Sullivan felt lost. Then he remembered his greatest-ever Christmas gift: a wooden toy his father had made for him by hand. Suddenly an idea took root, and with his wife's help, Mike decided to fill his days by making thousands of wooden toys for children in need

Gift-wrapping hassles solved!

From wrapping faster than Santa's top elf to finding the perfect solutions for awkwardly shaped gifts, these expert tips make the season's cheeriest chore easier

Spark holiday joy-with festive plant displays!

These merry arrangements are sure to brighten your space-or light up someone's day when given as a gift! Here, floral pro Lisa Eldred Steinkopf shares the easy how-to's

"Help! My family drives me nuts!"

We love our relatives, but holiday get-togethers can be tense. Here, easy ways to calm frazzled nerves and grow closer to those we hold dear

Drop 13 lbs this week

Tufts University research shows these festive holiday teas can help women burn belly fat 25x faster

"I'm finally free of bladder leaks!"

Sherri Shockley thought that her embarrassing urinary incontinence would sideline her from a joyful retirement...until a state-of-the-art device gave her back her life and her freedom!

Traditions that boost your health!

If you love to celebrate the holidays, great news: Your most cherished traditions are proven health boosters!

Bye-bye, awkward health bothers!

No need to worry about embarrassing health hassles putting a damper on your holiday party fun-we've got the easy fixes

Simple ways to prevent gallstones

We all want to indulge in seasonal treats without worry. But one in five of us are prone to gallstones, a condition in which clumps of cholesterol in the gallbladder harden into stones, slowing down the organ and resulting in nausea, bloat, dark urine and Gl pain. Here, how to stop trouble before it starts

Keys to outsmarting memory loss!

'Tis the season for making special memories we want to treasure forever. The good news: We can! Recent Dutch research reveals it's possible to keep your memory sharp through the age of 100 and beyond. To slash the risk of dementia and declining memory by up to 88%, just...

Camera-ready in a flash!

Argh! It's no surprise that the camera adds 10 pounds, but it can also exacerbate beauty bothers, adding 10 years too! The quick fix to gorgeous? These easy hacks are guaranteed to leave you picture-perfect on camera and in person. Find the one for you

"We bring holiday joy and fun to families fighting cancer!"

It was a sad Christmas the year Jackie Culley's son's cancer came back. But when she helped a friend also battling cancer, she not only gave her friend's family a Christmas to remember, her own heart filled with joy-and a desire to bring holiday cheer to other cancer families too

Adopting this special needs pup saved my life!

When Annah Hill and her family rescued Flynn, a deaf, hard-to-place dog from the animal shelter, she felt they were the perfect match because of Annah's own hearing impairment and the family's knowledge of sign language...but what she didn't know was that Flynn was going to unexpectedly rescue her right back!

"Help! I have caregiver burnout!"

One in four women looks after a loved one, and more than 40% admit they are exhausted. Here, easy ways to boost energy and take care of you

100% healthy with Thanksgiving fun!

One of our favorite holidays is right around the corner, and experts say the fun ways you're gearing up for it are a boon for your health!