If the tech clutch trend isn't quite your thing, consider spending the many gift cards you'll no doubt receive this season on a luxurious Julia Embossed Metallic Universal Clutch ($58) from Coach. It's got "universal" in the name because it can hold your smartphones, small digital cameras, and MP3 players, either keeping them safe in a bag or on your wrist during a night out on the town. It's Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Did you know that children smile a whopping 400 times a day, while one third of adults smile just 20 times a day? We learned this and plenty more from Ron Gutman's fascinating TED talk on the power of cracking a smile. Gutman, an entrepreneur and writer, has turned his research into a new digital TED Book, Smile: The Astonishing Read more

Paper is no longer a story time requirement, thanks to the abundance of digital kids' books accessible via iPad or smartphone. A new player to the ebook scene is uTales, which distinguishes itself from the pack with an interesting crowdsourced approach to acquiring content. For $10 a month, parents have access to an unlimited number of digital picture books — your standard subscription model Read more

Get your running shoes on and stash some energy-boosting snacks in your diaper bag because Black Friday is here and it's starting earlier than ever. Never mind the 5 a.m. wake-up call on Friday morning — this year the deals are starting on Thanksgiving Day, or even earlier! We've used our supersleuthing skills to uncover the best deals out there. So gather your gift lists, enlist a family Read more

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure. Amazon Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Read more

There are some that may argue that Black Friday shopping is not for the faint of heart — only the biggest bargain hunters are up for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. If you're eager to tackle the jostling crowds for big discounts, read on for tips on how to maneuver Black Friday sales like an expert: Call your bank. First and most importantly, call your bank to see what the spending Read more

I miss all the quirky tricks of creating a perfect mixtape: timing the perfect pause between songs, watching the tape spin in the player, and deciding which songs are more of an "A Side" fit. Granted, this can still be re-created if I try, but with the new iPhone AirCassette app ($2) I get the look of a cassette with all the re-imagined fun of the digital age. Choose your favorite familiar blank Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Apparently some things don’t improve with age. According to a study by Payscale.com, women tend to top out their compensation at age 37, while men keep getting raises until age 45. Even more infuriating, while men’s salaries in the study rose to an average of $95,000, women’s plateaued at just $61,000. The good-ish news? Read more

Between work, play, and home, your life can get a little cluttered. Though some are in the camp that gadgets cause us more stress than we need, tech can actually help simplify and streamline our lives, even — dare we say it — make it a little more fun. Check out these 11 tips on how tech can help you breathe a little easier every day. Set up autopay for your bills — Writing checks seems Read more