HOLIDAYS 2009

Voices

Peter Greenberg on New Years

Flying with Dogs

By Peter Greenberg

Travel expert Peter Greenberg offers suggestions for a reader looking to fly home with her pug for the holidays. 

Bob Skladany on New Years

Preparing Your Résumé and Cover Letter

By Bob Skladany

Think of your résumé as a personal advertisement and request for an interview.

Richard Gehr on New Years

Music for Grownups: 10 Holiday Hits

By Richard Gehr

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. These 10 tunes are our picks for the top sounds of the season.     

New Year's Resolutions

Tools

Activity Calculator

Figure out just how many calories all those holiday activities are burning each day. 

Books for Grownups

Curl up by the fireplace with a good book, recommended for those 50+ by AARP The Magazine and Publisher's Weekly.

7-Day Menu Planner

Got guests? We've got a week's worth of dietician-preferred meals already planned for you, and each includes a handy shopping list.

Body Mass Index Calculator

Don't let holiday calories "weigh" you down; find an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight, here.

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New Year, New Job

By Bob Skladany

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Start the new year off right by finding a job you love. Career expert Bob Skladany offers tips on what to do first.

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Get in Shape--Cheap!

By Susan Crandell

With the tough economy, you may be second-guessing your monthly gym fees. But don't give up your exercise. Fitness can be low-cost, even free, with these 11 penny-pinching tips.

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Many Happy Returns

By Ron Burley

Consumer advocate Ron Burley has developed an eight-point plan for your holiday gift returns.

From the Online Community

Group: Jewish Life

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Anna-Bama's son Jack Henry enjoys his first Turkey Day, complete with fun, feathered hat.
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10 Resolutions for 2009

By AARP Bulletin

Whether it's beginning a walking regimen, paying down credit cards, or simply laughing more, resolve to do it in 2009 with this guide.

Bring Your Family Stories to Life

By Amy Goyer

Use the holiday time together to share your family's stories with color and humor. AARP family expert Amy Goyer has nine tips.

6 Secrets of Those Who Never Get Sick

By Sid Kirchheimer

The holidays can wear down your immune system. These six simple habits can boost your immunity and safeguard your precious health.

Tired of Being Tired?

By Martina Navratilova

Holidays got you feeling stressed and tired? AARP health and fitness ambassador Martina Navratilova shares six ways to get your groove back.

Finding Fun Ways to Give Back

By Susan B. Barnes

The holidays bring out the volunteer spirit in everyone. Want to help restore a historic building or serve at a national park? These and more opportunities abound.

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More to Explore

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Video Games for Grownups
Read our latest reviews—with adult players like you in mind—of video games across multiple platforms.

Travel Expert Peter Greenberg
Are airlines giving you worry lines? Need the latest news on the best cruise? AARP.org travel columnist Peter Greenberg can help.

More From AARP

Member Discounts

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

Driver Safety Month

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It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving

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Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!

Seasonal Savings

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Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.

Health Action Now!

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Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!

Solo Travelers

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Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.

Vegas Adventure

 Las Vegas

Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

Health-Myth Buster

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Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?

Fat 2 Fit

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Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.

Create The Good

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

South Carolina News

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

Go Fish

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Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.