holidays

We all have at least one in our family or circle of friends. The tech lover. For these forward-thinking individuals, a scarf just won't do.

Some of the best waffles to ever come off the griddle will be served up at the annual Lufkin Rotary Waffle Bake.

This time of year, whether we like it or not, we spend time with family.

It's a Danish word to describe a concept embracing a cozy lifestyle focused on curating contentment and well-being via simple joys and enjoying life moments.

Ten thoughtful gifts for holiday hosts

If you got a gift card for Christmas, don't forget to spend it! You'd be surprised how many gift cards go unused, and that just leaves free money on the table. Oh, and guess which gender is best at gift-card spending.

If you give someone a really great gift this week, you'll still be feeling the high five days from now, according to a new study. And the buzz from receiving wears off a lot more quickly.

At your Christmas gathering this weekend you might not be able to tell that's a can of beer or a can of wine in that koozie. Canned wine is becoming a thing, and it's so Texas.

The Hinojosa family is getting views by the millions for its synchronized light display. Can you imagine how much work goes into this? Wow!

We try it each year, and each year we fail at making pretty ribbons with the icing and properly spacing out the gumdrops. But this might have been the worst gingerbread house fail yet with the dog adding his own festive touch.

It may be too early to put up the Christmas decorations, but digesting this little tidbit now can help us ward off problems in December. And if you're on the fence about which kind of tree to put up, this may convince you to go for fake one over the real thing.

If you need someone to watch the kids on New Year's Eve, book now before it's too late. And prepare yourself for cost! It's going to be about 20 percent higher than any other time of year.