How to make easy apple pie

Does anything smell better than an apple pie baking in the oven? Lauren Chattman from Pillsbury shows how to make the perfect apple pie. It's so good you don't even need the ice cream (but we'll understand if you have some anyway).

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How to choose chocolates as a gift

Buying chocolates is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Here's how to impress a chocolate connoisseur without going broke, with advice from chocolate expert Clay Gordon, author of Discover Chocolate.

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How to make your own valentines

When you care enough to send the very best valentines...why not make them yourself? The very crafty Bruce Littlefield, author of Garage Sale America, has lots of ideas to inspire you to make your own valentines.

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How to avoid the office oddballs at office parties

How do you avoid the creepy guy from shipping, or the colleague who gets drunk and pinches bottoms? Sarah Ivens, former editor-in-chief of OK! Magazine, and author of six books on etiquette — including A Modern Girl's Guide to Etiquette...

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How to make the perfect vinaigrette

Making the perfect vinaigrette dressing is a must for any salad lover. Chef Ceci Carmichael shows you that the secret to making a perfect vinaigrette is all in the whisk.

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How to regift

Is re-gifting ever okay? And more important, how can you do it without getting caught? Melissa Kirsch, author of The Girl's Guide To Absolutely Everything has the answers.

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How to avoid holiday over-spending

If you over-spend every year at holiday time, have you stopped to ask yourself why? Stacey Tisdale, author of The True Cost of Happiness, has some practical tips to help you avoid budget-busting and holiday over-spending.

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How to make a bow for a wreath

Need a way to quickly decorate a wreath for the holidays? All you need is a spool of wired ribbon and some know-how from, Rod Martinez, expert gift wrapper for Papyrus.

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How to slice mushrooms

Learn how to slice mushrooms like a pro. Marc Bauer, Master Chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute shows you how to prepare mushrooms and produce attractive mushroom slices.

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