How to enjoy your holidays without becoming Kris Kringle

              It’s that time of the year; time for toys and time for cheer. But along with the holiday season can come a lot of food, laziness, and weight gain. A number of studies conducted, including one at the University of Oklahoma, contradict the commonly held belief that the average American gains anywhere from 5-10 pounds over the holidays. The findings from these studies, which were provided by the New York Times, state that only a pound is gained on average during the holidays,…

Splurge or Save?

It is essential to keep a budget during the holiday season; giving and receiving gifts can easily make you go over your spending limit. There is always an inner struggle of deciding which items you can spend more money on, and which are suitable to get at a lower price. One always wants to save money, but some items just require some splurging. There is one item that every woman should have, a little black dress. Believe it or not, there will always be a…

Christmas at the Cinema

There are plenty of movies filling up the box office this Christmas. To help you decide what to see, here are the top films in theaters this season.

Holiday Diet Suggestions: Staying Trim During the Season of Eating

Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays are all happy times to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations often include eating, which can be detrimental to waistlines. But don’t worry, there are things you can do to prevent gaining weight during this holiday season, and they are easier than you think!

Christmas at the Cinema

Despite the fact that there really aren’t any traditional Christmas movies being released this season, there are dozens of other wonderful movies that will air on the silver screen this month. Here are four that you should strongly consider seeing.

PBT’s ‘Nutcracker’ Ballet

Ah, the ballet. Long derided as one of the most painful experiences a stereotypical male sitcom character can endure (somewhere in between “visiting the in-laws” and “shoe shopping”), ballet has taken on a negative connotation. So why should you see “The Nutcracker?” Here are five reasons.

Pixels and Bows

A holiday buyer’s guide to video games.

‘The Nutcracker’: Holiday Tradition at the Benedum

“The Nutcracker” ballet is a holiday tradition you can’t miss! Join the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater at the Benedum for a magical Christmas experience.

Tips and Tricks for Every Holiday Meal

The holidays have arrived and with them, the responsibility of cooking for the entire extended family. In America, where many families are multi-faith and celebrate two or more holidays, this is no small task, so The Foreword has compiled a list of foods and tips that will help your family make it through the holidays.