It hardly needs to be said that shopping local is about a million times more important this year, thanks to COVID. We have selected five great places to look online to support local businesses and find truly unique gifts.

Lights, comedy, fruitcakes and queens! This is the season to glitter and be gay, and we are ready for it. Seattle Holiday Shows dominate the events calendar, and we don't just mean The Nutcracker and Holiday Pops.

Shopping from Seattle's many holiday markets is a great chance to meet independent vendors and designers. Your dollars go so much further when you shop local, and you find truly unique gifts, too.

It's #GivingTuesday, which means it's time to take a break from shopping and spend on important causes. Some of these organizations have sponsoring partners who will match some or all of your donation. #GivingTuesday is all about making the most impact with your money.

There are countless articles out there about Easter activities for kids...but what about Easter activities for adults? Childless couples and chosen families should join in the springtime merriment. And given that the pagan roots of the holiday called for a good bit of debauchery, it's downright traditional to get a little c...

January in Seattle may be dreary, but last week at 10 Degrees on Capitol Hill, things were glittery and cheery. OOLA Distillery gave us and our Diva Dwellers a warm, boozy welcome and we partied late while the rain came down. What a great way to break the winter grey!

Even the person who has everything they need can always use a new experience. That's why experiential gifts are such a great idea during the holidays. They're much more personal than a gift card, and they aren't just stuff that the receiver may not need or want.

It truly is better to give than receive, but the shopping that precedes the giving can be a nightmare. Between the crowds arm wrestling for discounts and listening to the same loop of "All I Want for Christmas..." piped throughout every store - know wonder Amazon makes a killing this time of you. If you still want to get ou...

It's hard to believe that 2017 is almost over, but the holidays are at our doorstep. This year, we're thankful that World War III hasn't begun. (It's the little things in life.) That said, in spite of the desire to make Thanksgiving a day of gratitude and togetherness, Turkey Day can be extremely stressful.

If you have kids, Christmas can be a budget-busting time of year. In addition to gifts, there are some high-priced tickets in town, too. If you need an outing that won't break the bank, as each holiday event in this list is free. At most, there is a small suggested donation to a good cause. After all, some of the best holid...