FAIRS & FESTS Today Festival of Trees Tampa Bay: holiday celebration set in a winter wonderland of decorated trees, gingerbread and vignettes, children's craft area, live entertainment and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; $4-$8 (children 2 and younger are free); Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater; (727) 797-8712 ...more

November 30, 2008

Walk into The Pink Cabana and be prepared for an explosion of eye-popping hot pink and green with a touch of everything cutesy and girly. ...more

February 20, 2008

Many teachers have seen their share of "best teacher" apple ornaments, paperweights and similar trinkets from students. And after a couple of decades, enough is quite enough. ...more

December 9, 2007

The glittery ghouls and plastic pumpkins are barely back in their boxes, and already retailers are in full-blown winter-wonderland mode. Although it all might seem a little premature, retailers know what they're doing — and you should, too. Here are some tips to help you prepare a spending strategy that won't leave you wandering through a mall waving your credit card at any kiosk worker selling scented candles. ...more

November 5, 2007