Gifts that give back

They're gifts people will love that can help make a difference here in Minnesota and across the country. Mpls. St. Paul Magazine style editor Allison Kaplan shares ideas for gifts that give back.

Overlooked wardrobe classics

Pencil skirts, button-front shirts, black pumps ... every style expert under the sun tends to focus on the same group of wardrobe classics. But there's another set of equally versatile pieces that's often overlooked. Here are some timeless items to consider adding to your wardrobe. 

How to craft a themed Christmas tree

Themed Christmas trees have grown in popularity over the last decade, although I have a large tree filled with various ornaments collected since I was a child.  I have many themed trees throughout my home, yet they are all smaller in scale to be used as accents (plus, who has that kind of room in their home....not me)

2 nonprofits help high school students prep for a great job

A goal for many high school students is to get prepared for a great job. Two nonprofits, Girls in Action and Boys of Hope are helping 40 students by matching them with career coaches from AXA Advisors for the morning to help them figure out a career path.

How to do your hair and makeup this holiday season

The experts at Warpaint International Beauty Agency came on the Buzz to talk about the latest holiday trends in makeup and hair.

Wrap the perfect holiday gift

Brush up on your gift wrapping skills with these tips from lifestyle expert Ross Sveback. 

Get a 6 pack...of abs this holiday

Omaur Bliss shows you how to start building that six pack of abs this holiday season.

Minnesota sends 3-D printed ornaments to national Christmas tree

The national Christmas tree is shining brightly outside the White House in Washington, D.C. All 50 states are represented with ornaments on the tree and for the first time ever Minnesota used 3-D printing technology to create its ornaments.

Dress up, stay warm at holiday parties

Dressing up for holiday parties can be a blast, but many festive outfits leave their wearers feeling freezing.

Teen photographer captured essence of downtown Minneapolis in 1970s

Downtown Minneapolis in the 1970s was a scene and 17-year-old Mike Evangelist was there, recording it all with his trusty camera.

RECIPE: Five pounds of fudge

The holiday season is in full swing and now is the time to treat your sweet tooth.

Post-Thankgiving treats that aren't leftovers

Although Thanksgiving is over, you may find yourself Thanksgiving-mealed out - all the turkey and dressing can become monotonous after a few days, especially if you have house guests for the weekend.

Easy Thanksgiving recipes to impress your guests

If baking or cooking dishes for the holidays intimidates you, yet you really want to impress your family or friends - don't sweat it - here are two recipes that are pretty hard to mess up.Cider Cranberry Sauce 1 15 oz.

Clean & Lean holiday recipes

Holiday recipes that won't leave you looking like SantaGluten Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free Green Bean CasseroleIngredients 5 cups of green beans or five handfuls 1 Tbs Nutritional yeast 1/3 cup cashews ¾ cup water to make the paste ½ large onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1.5 TBS balsamic vinegar ¼ tsp black pepper 8 oz.