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20 last-minute Christmas gifts under $50 12/17/2021 05:57am • Despite all the warnings to do your holiday shopping early this year due to supply chain issues, plenty of us are still procrastinating. But whether you're strapped for cash, you've neglected to make a shopping budget or you've simply put off getting presents this year, there's still time to secure Best Mediterranean Diet Food List 12/16/2021 07:00pm • The Mediterranean diet is a top-ranked eating pattern."The Mediterranean diet isn't any one specific diet. It's not a specific food or a single ingredient. It's very much an inclusive, sustainable diet that's relatively diverse in terms of what's included," says Michelle MacDonald, clinical dietitia Maryland pediatrician has advice on the safest activities for vaccinated kids 12/16/2021 03:00am • This holiday season, a local pediatrician is being peppered with questions from parents on protecting their vaccinated children from COVID: Is it safe to get together with loved ones? How can we reduce our risk? "Every decision you make as a parent is really weighing those risks and benefits. So, Experts' tips on gift card etiquette for the holidays 12/15/2021 04:24am • Gift cards are sometimes criticized as impersonal presents, or perhaps worse, forgettable pieces of plastic that end up stuck in a drawer and never get used. WTOP asked etiquette and gift-giving experts to weigh in on the gift card debate. More Holiday News "There was a time w Historic jail in Howard Co. receives $250,000 Maryland grant for restoration 12/14/2021 11:28pm • The revitalization of an historic jail in Howard County, Maryland, is now entering its next phase as the project is awarded a major state grant. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $250,000 to nonprofit Preservation Maryland to partner with Howard County on re 15 of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2022 12/14/2021 07:00pm • Stocks beat bonds, and these dividend stocks offer reliable yields.In the short run, the stock market can be extremely volatile. Over the longer term, however, it's well-established that stocks outperform other financial assets like bonds and cash. That's particularly true in a low-interest-rate env Healthy Staples You Should Always Have in Your House 12/14/2021 07:00pm • How to stock the pantryWe've all been there, peering deep into thepantry or cupboard hoping meal inspiration will suddenly reveal itself on a busy weeknight. But what makes for a healthy, well-stocked pantry?"A healthy, well-stocked pantry will look different for everyone based on their preferences, ICF to acquire McLean cloud technology firm, its second acquisition in two months 12/13/2021 06:27pm • ICF International Inc. (NASDAQ: ICFI) is continuing to shop through the mergers and acquisitions market, with a deal to purchase information technology firm Creative Systems and Consulting.  The agreement, announced Monday after market close, comes a month after the Fairfax consulting firm bought Fantastic experience gifts to give 12/13/2021 10:50am • 'Tis the season for gift-giving, but that's easier said than done. There are plenty of people who would rather skip the "stuff" in exchange for experiences to give as gifts. Not only do experience gifts save you valuable space, but experiences can result in longer-lasting happiness than material pos Cruise packing list: 25 best things to pack on a cruise 12/13/2021 10:45am • Packing for any trip takes some planning, but cruise vacations present a unique challenge. For starters, ship staterooms are typically smaller than most hotel rooms, so storage space may be limited. On top of that, you may be unable to purchase accidently forgotten items once your voyage begins; som Your Holiday Tipping Guide: Who to Tip and How Much 12/12/2021 07:00pm • The holidays are traditionally a time to tip those who have made your life easier, more convenient or more enjoyable throughout the year. Christmas tips also provide a financial boost to workers who may be struggling to make ends meet during the holiday season. "These tips really go a long way to su The Space Place: Moonlight meteors and December sky sights 12/12/2021 02:04pm • The Geminid Meteor shower returns this month, and the weather in the D.C. region looks like it will cooperate this year. (Courtesy Greg Redfern) Unlike last year, the D.C. region is forecast to have clear skies on the night of Dec. 13, the peak of the Geminid Meteor Shower. But we will have to c Holiday cookie tour aims to support small businesses in Georgetown 12/12/2021 12:35am • A holiday cookie tour in the District's Georgetown neighborhood was a creative push to get foot traffic into local retailers while providing participants with a sweet treat — and maybe a few gift ideas. More Holiday News  More Videos from WTOP Anyone who purchased a $2 Final notes for Va. music shop specializing in kids' band instruments 12/10/2021 12:26pm • Many parents would agree it's hard to call the first few notes a child makes on a rented band instrument "music," but it's a necessary step toward eventually learning how to play. "The first sounds on a lot of instruments can really be off-putting," said Sheila Burns, owner of Roberson's Music, w The Importance of Learning Through Play 12/09/2021 07:00pm • It's no secret that kids love to play, but there's much more to play than having fun. In fact, play is an excellent way to learn, both in structured and unstructured environments, according to education experts. "In addition to promoting curiosity, exploration and creativity, play provides children