Year In Review

Celebrity New Year’s resolutionsaren’t just boring, they’re usually unrealistic.  They never say the things they REALLY need to resolve, instead they get cute saying they “need to get more sleep” or “spend more time with family.” Celebrities should be real with their fans and say they’ll resolve to do things that matter like “not have […]

The staff at Hello Beautiful would like to wish all our readers a happy and safe New Year’s. See you in 2011.

The year is almost over which means not only are we going through all the best things of 2010, but it’s also time to start thinking about the changes we want to make in 2011. We all know making New Years resolutions is the easy part, study shows that 40 to 45% of American adults […]

If you’re sick of serving plain old Champagne at your New Year’s Eve party, try adding an unexpected twist by making them into a cocktail with fruits and flavored liquers! Raspberry Bellini 1. Muddle the raspberries (6), sugar (2 tsp) and lime juice (just a dash) in a cocktail shaker. 2. Fill with ice and […]

HelloBeautiful would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy, successful and prosperous 2011.

TheUrbanDaily.com’s Bill Johnson has graciously gifted Hip-Hop’s 10 Greatest Christmas Songs and a running list of the 12 Jams of Christmas but our friends at Vibe had to pour some Bah Humbug on some hip-hop Christmas jams that should never have been unwrapped. “There have been a number of hip-hop acts that have tried to […]

We’ve found 5 drink recipes for you to try at home this Christmas. Pair the drinks with a meal or pour yourself a cup and snuggle into the couch. Either way, get into the holiday spirit with these delicious Christmas cocktails – but only if you’re of age! CHRISTMAS COOKIE COCKTAIL 1. Drizzle chocolate sauce […]

Holidays! This is the time of the year when people go visit their families for, supposedly, good times and a nice meal together. Well, these are gatherings where we revive family ties and catch up on news from everyone. More often than not, though, what we see is a gathering of a bunch of people […]

With many Americans low on extra cash this year, the prevailing question, “To regift, or not to regift?” has probably come up for many of you. While some may see this as a tacky practice, I’m all for recycling when it’s both possible and practical. Here are 5 simple rules for keeping your holiday recycling […]

We all have that one person from high school that we wish we made out with when we still had a chance. Whether it was the guy you had a killer crush on in the ninth grade, or that girl who sat next to you in Math – there’s usually someone who will always be […]

Holiday party planning can seem overwhelming at times, but keeping a few organizational tips in mind will help you plan a fun and creative party this Christmas. Here are some tips from cosmopolitan.com: 1. Try this cheapo and festive decorating trick: Fill vases and hurricane candleholders with fresh cranberries. Stick a sprig of evergreen in […]

If you’re out of a job, or you’re low on funds, chances are you may not be in the most festive of moods this holiday season. Here are some tips from our friends at Black Voices to help you survive – and even thrive – during the holidays, enjoying yourself and those around you even […]