Culture 10 gifts for kids, under $15 From top: Tamagotchi, <i>The Night Before Christmas</i> (illustrated by the late Ted Rand of Mercer Island), and the Travel Watercolor Kit. by Meredeth McMahon / December 6, 2007
Culture Ten trends in fall fashion Crosscut's maven helps you dress for crisper weather. by Meredeth McMahon / September 20, 2007
Culture A no-sweat, forward-looking clearance sale strategy Our fashion maven says there's plenty of summer clothing marked down that can be adapted for other seasons, especially in the Northwest. by Meredeth McMahon / September 2, 2007
Culture How to maneuver the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Among our fashion maven's tips: Make a list of things you want, then grab and buy and worry about size later. by Meredeth McMahon / July 11, 2007
Culture Summer fashions for men who don't want to think too much Clockwise from top left: Tommy Bahama shirt, shark swim trunks, linen trousers, and flat-front chino shorts. by Meredeth McMahon / June 18, 2007
Culture Father's Day shopping emergency! It's late, but not too late, to do right by Dad. by Meredeth McMahon / June 12, 2007
Culture Our Mother's Day gift guide Via Spiga 'Cove' Pump (Nordstrom) and Lowa Mountain Expert GTX Mountaineering Boot (REI). by Meredeth McMahon / May 9, 2007
Culture Where have the budget boutiques gone? The Frock Shop in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. (Frock Shop) by Meredeth McMahon / April 28, 2007
