Build a gingerbread house out of Pop-Tarts and you could win $15,000

A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.

2022 holiday sales expected to be slower than last year

The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, expects holiday sales growth will slow to a range of 6% to 8%, compared with the blistering 13.5% growth of a year ago.

Target warns of weak holiday season, CEO says consumers stressed

Inflation dipped slightly in October but has been running near a 40-year high for months, causing consumers to pull back on some spending to prioritize items like food and gas.

Here is your official tipping guide for the holiday season

Tipping early in the holiday season means people have extra cash to spend which may even include giving away their own holiday tips.

How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year

Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.

Christmas shoppers plan to buy real trees despite higher costs

In a recent survey, nearly one in five Americans said they are willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree.

Black fraternity gives back to Houston community for Thanksgiving

The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is doing their part for the community by giving out more than 300 free turkeys to families in need.

Get a look inside Houston's annual Nutcracker Market
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The holiday season is upon us as Houston opens its doors to its 42nd annual Nutcracker Market, a holiday shopping wonderland!

Starbucks holiday drinks and seasonal red cups return to stores this week

It’s that time of year. Starbucks’ holiday menu — including Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte — is returning to stores soon in the seasonal red cups.

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eating it)

Got some leftover Halloween candy this year? While eating it is always fun, you can also donate the candy to U.S. troops. Here are a few ideas.

Spirit Halloween helps hospitalized kids celebrate the holiday in style

Halloween is about more than just costumes and decorations for one major holiday retailer: It’s also about helping sick children. 

Halloween makeup ideas and tips
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Do you have your costume ready? Makeup artist Rosalyn Moch shares some tips for makeup looks to tie it all together.

Halloween freebies, deals: Here's where you can get free food on October 31

It’s no tricks and all treats at many U.S. restaurants and stores on Halloween 2022. Here are some of the places to get free food and deals today.