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This winter, knock out some of your holiday shopping and have a little fun with Santa and even The Grinch at The Beacon’s inaugural Holiday Market.

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful. Add in whether or not to pick out something for co-workers and even the jolliest person might turn into a Scrooge.

During the holidays, sometimes it’s easy to get swept up in all the mundane tasks that need to get done instead of enjoying what the season is all about. With family coming to town, cleaning the house and all of the other million little things that you need to do, it might seem impossible to make those memories that will really last.

Dreams of white Christmases and visions of candy canes dance into real life in the incredibly Instagrammable world of Santa’s Fantastical, an indoor pop-up experience open until Christmas Eve.

Flying can be stressful on a normal day, but during the holidays it can reach a whole other level as airport traffic continues to increase dramatically.

Hosting during the holidays can be stressful, allowing no time to relish in the celebration. This year, sit back, relax and let someone else do the work.

As we approach the heaviest shopping period of the year, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

‘Tis the season of giving. Not only can you give back to the community this holiday season, but so can your local small business. Here are some creative ways to get your business involved.

These five hacks will ensure you have a great time with your co-workers.

From putting up the Christmas tree to drinking hot cocoa while decorating gingerbread houses, ‘tis the season for traditions.

During the holiday season, I love to shop small. It provides the opportunity to make an impact while supporting local Atlanta businesses.

Before rushing to Amazon for those last-minute gifts, shop local for the perfect chance to find a truly unique gift while supporting your community and environment.

‘Tis the season to be merry and bright – from head to toe. Treat that special someone to the gift of self-care this season with thoughtful beauty ideas:

It’s time for my favorite holiday tradition – selecting the perfect live Christmas tree. To make sure yours last through the holidays, follow these tips:

You’re at the age where you start thinking more realistically when it comes to answering the “what do you want for Christmas?” question. Instead of saying “I don’t know,” say you’re looking to read more in 2019, and provide a list of titles that you’ve been eyeing for months. Whether you prefer reading a hardback, e-version or audiobook, adding reading to your daily routine is a great habit to form in 2019.

Go ape sh … crazy to support primate conservation efforts at Apes in the Arts, an evening of “apes, artists and aerialists” on Nov. 10. Auction items include original paintings created by great apes.

When gazing at Atlanta’s skyline, the distinct cylindrical shape of the Westin Peachtree Plaza immediately draws the eye. Opened in 1976, the hotel was designed by renowned architect John Portman and, at the time, was the city’s tallest building.

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.

To get noticed in today’s world, there must be something special about your brand – whether it is personal or a corporate brand. 

With so many great organizations to support, how do you pick just one and still make a lasting impact? There are a few things to consider before writing that check or volunteering.

You’ve got some hungry guests coming for Thanksgiving, which means you need to find a tasty turkey. Here’s what you should consider:

Ready to work out some pre-holiday stress? Smash, bash, fling and crush those post-Halloween gourds at The Rock Ranch on National Pumpkin Destruction Day, Nov. 3.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Druid Hills looks like a home plucked from a storybook. Henry Hornbostel, responsible for the Williamsburg Bridge in New York, designed the Tudor revival-style home completed in 1920.

My motorcycle-enthusiast friends, Nancy Gerloff and Mark Augustyn, were looking for books to read to their daughter while encouraging a budding interest in motorcycles. Unable to find a fix, they wrote “The Adventures of Mimi and Moto: The Motorcycle Monkeys,” a guide to motorcycles ages 1 and up and early readers.

Thousands of gamers will flock to the Georgia World Congress Center for the return of DreamHack, the world’s premiere gaming festival, from Nov. 16-18. Gamers are able to bring their own gaming rigs to set up for nonstop gaming over three days. First time attending? Prepare for one of the most epic celebrations in the gaming community.

Have you ever wanted to learn about your family tree and the cultures it originates from? How about actually experiencing the culture and not just reading about it?

Did you ever have a stress ball? I did. I would pick it up every now and then, but it never really seemed to alleviate much stress.

There’s (finally) a chill in the air, and the leaves are beginning to change color – it’s the perfect time to plan a road trip to the mountains. But if the thought of planning a route, booking hotels and picking activities that everyone will love sounds daunting, I’ve got the app for you.

Fall into a great read and hear from the authors themselves during the 27th edition of the Book Festival of the MJCCA. Over the course of the event, literature lovers will have the chance to see more than 45 authors, celebrities and influencers.