Riverside, California (NAPSI) - For many families, a highlight of the holiday season is a trip to the mall for the traditional Santa Experience photo. Not only can the visit to Santa be fun itself, the photos you take can make great gifts for family and friends now and cherished mementos for you and your children in years to come. It takes more than magic elves, however, to get a great picture. There are steps you and the photographer can take.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - Whether following a treasured family recipe or trying something new, many newcomers mistakenly see baking as an intimidating challenge.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - There’s good news for those who are looking for ways to include avocados in their meal plans, as part of a healthy diet.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - More, more, more! While the holiday season should beckon a spirit of joy, it can become stressful with increased demands on our time and money. But holiday traditions don’t have to exhaust our energy and financial resources. Sometimes, less is more.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - Here’s a quick tip for a delicious dish: Slow cook your mashed potatoes. Slow cookers save time, energy and space in the kitchen. They’re particularly helpful during holidays, when extra stove top and oven space are in high demand.

Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - An increasing number of Americans are finding that a holiday tradition long popular in the South gets a warm welcome from family and friends everywhere: a succulent turkey, deep-fried in 100 percent peanut oil the second most popular way to cook the bird.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - A fun new way to show support for your school can literally be at your fingertips.