Articles by: Mehera Bonner

The holidays are all about eating until you're in a food coma (or at least until you've flopped on the floor in a pumpkin pie daze), which is why giving the gift of delicious noms is always a safe bet. Whether you're a master in the kitchen or can barely open a packet of Ramen noodles, we've rounded up a list of fun, quick and super-easy homemade holiday treats that make perfect gifts for your friends and family.

It goes without saying that CreativeLive is home to tons of super talented crafting enthusiasts. We love watching community members put their creativity to good use –– especially when their creations are turned into profitable business ventures!

On a budget this year? The time has come to break out the hot glue gun, clear your calendar, and devote yourself to a day of DIY project goodness.

[caption id="attachment_9998" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] In you're a freelancer, chances are your friends are jealous.  After all, there are tons of perks to the job, including (but not limited to): more time at home with your BFF the couch, the ability to spend part of your day in yoga pants without people judging you, and the fact that you're basically your own boss.

Looking to learn the basics of time-lapse photography? Outdoor photographer Corey Rich is your new best friend –– especially when it comes to setting up a successful night sky time-lapse with your camera's built-in interval-o-meter.