The Holiday Survival Guide

YOUR GUIDE TO A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY

Ultraindulgent Spa-Going
Five cure-all experiences for when you’ve got the time and the cash.

One Great Massage
A rubdown for every tired part.

Instant Bliss
Quickie treatments by neighborhood

Zen (and the Art of Holiday Maintenance)
The bills are stacking up, the weight is piling on, and your anxiety level is maxing out. It’s time to call in backup.

Headache Relief
Outsource your chores

Oh, Behave! Here’s How
Tensions run high this time of year. Etiquette expert Jodi R.R. Smith, president and founder of Salem’s Mannersmith, helps navigate some of the stickier situations.

Ho, Ho, Ommm...
Cambridge yoga master Patricia Walden leads you through anywhere, anytime stress-reducing poses.

A Place to Be Merry
Where some of Boston’s most high-pressure workers go to unwind.

YOUR BOSTON HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

City Holiday Shopping Guide
View a list of top Boston shops (and complete contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and websites) to find the perfect gift for anyone on your list!

Shopping-by-Numbers
Stylist J. Sybylla Smith maps out three itineraries for satisfying all the people on your list. Here's a plan on how to tackle a marathon weekend in Boston and Natick, an hour on Newbury Street, and five hours in Cambridge and Concord.

Or, Just Stay Home
Local websites that let you score big from the couch.

The Gift of Grub
Because after a day of pounding the sidewalks (or conquering the mall), what you need is a calm setting, some restorative food, and a good stiff drink.

Park Life
Fork out for the garage, or take your chances by the curb? Avoid the gamble with our handy tip sheet for finding a spot wherever you are.

Be Good, for Goodness’ Sake:
Options for volunteering without breaking your shopping flow

The Shining
If all else fails, rekindle the holiday spirit by taking a hint from a guy who just wants to help Boston—all of Boston—lighten up.

For ultraindulgent spa-going gifts (or for yourself), go on to the next page...