christmas

Save Money On Next Christmas By Stocking Up Now

10:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | It might seem a bit premature to be thinking about Christmas 2010 when Christmas 2009 is only a few days behind us, but now is a great time to save on supplies and gifts for next year. More »

Happy Christmas From Lifehacker Australia

1:00PM Angus Kidman | The Lifehacker Australia crew is now officially taking off for the Christmas break. More »

NORAD Santa Tracker Tells You Where The Big Guy Is

10:00AM Lisa Hoover | Somebody needs to keep track of Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe Christmas Eve, and once again, NORAD has stepped up to the plate. This year they’re providing radar coverage and up-to-the-minute info on his every move. More »

Prep For Christmas With DIY Magic

11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Sure you can do some last-minute holiday decorating and celebrating with store-bought goods, but that’s no fun. We’ve rounded up some fun holiday-related DIY projects, ranging from quick-rip wrapping paper to Christmas cannons. More »

How To Behave At The Office Christmas Party

1:30PM Angus Kidman | It’s the season of tinsel, good cheer and drunken groping of your colleagues in stairwells. How can you make sure the office Christmas party isn’t a career killer? More »

Zazz Sends Gifts To A Stranger For $4.99

8:30AM Angus Kidman | Deal-of-the-day site Zazz is running a slightly weird variation on Kris Kringle on the site today: pay $4.99 to send a random item to someone else you don’t know. More »

Become The Ultimate Gift Giver With Evernote

5:00AM Kevin Purdy | Last year, December 20-24 were dark days I’d like to forget. This year, I had found 80 percent of my gifts by December 1. The big difference? Smart use of the free Evernote service to keep a year-round gift idea database. More »

Make A Simple Christmas Decoration With A Tomato Cage

8:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re looking for a novel and cheap outdoor Christmas decoration, these tomato-cage-turned-Christmas-tree decorations are inexpensive and fun. More »

Turn A Wine Bottle Into Mood Lighting

11:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Two things that always seem to be in surplus around the holidays are empty wine bottles and strands of Christmas lights. Turn the two into a novel lamp with this simple hack. More »

Make A Lighted Christmas Ball

9:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you’re tired of the same old outdoor Christmas decorating routine of simply wrapping a tree in lights, you’ll definitely want to check out these lighted tree balls, a cheap and novel way to brighten your neighbourhood. More »