December 17, 2009





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Peggy Post
Lifestyle
Holiday Tipping

Peggy Post answers your trickiest etiquette questions in her new column


 
Inspire Awards
People
Ten Who Dare to Make a Difference

For the eighth year, AARP The Magazine salutes outstanding individuals who are using their energy, creativity, and passion to make the world a better place


 
Love, American-Style
Travel
Love Sans Sex?

Do the French make the best lovers? Not so fast, Pierre—a new AARP poll reveals that Americans have a romantic streak wider than the Mississippi. And when it comes to sex, well… (Read the survey!)



 
Vinyl Records make a comeback
Lifestyle
Albums Are Back!

Unpack your old turntable: record sales are booming as artists from Harry Connick Jr. to U2 make vinyl groovy again


 

Voices

Online Extras

Inspiration Vacation Contest

Inspiration Vacation Contest AARP The Magazine's® Inspiration Vacation
Know someone who improved lives and inspired others? Nominate that person for a chance to win a luxurious trip to Jamaica


Miracle Makeover

Vitality Project Live Longer, Better
Learn how to improve and lengthen your life through the AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project sponsored by United Health Foundation


heroic pets

Heroic Pets Contest Think Your Pet Is a Hero?
Enter to win a $1,000 gift card for your heroic animal and a chance to appear with your pet in AARP The Magazine


Money Makeover!

Money Makeover! Smarten Up Your Money
Meet our newest Money Makeover winners and learn how to get your own financial facelift


1968 Multimedia Special

1968 Multimedia Special 1968
2009 National Magazine Award Winner
We commemorate this pivotal year with an interactive timeline, exclusive audio interviews, reader recollections, and more

Interactive

View our bird photo galleries and name that tune
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TraveLinks
Check out TraveLinks, AARP The Magazine’s quarterly online directory of travel advertisers, with direct links to their websites.



Holiday Value Guide

Bash

Lifestyle
Secrets for Throwing a Budget-Friendly Bash
Includes tasty recipes, beverage suggestions, and creative ideas for decorating, music, and more

 

Bargain Gifts

Lifestyle
Bargain Gifts
You'll look like the last of the big spenders with these supersaver presents

 

work out

Health
Work Out in No Time
Quick calorie burners for the holiday rush

 

More Features

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Books
Book Review: Lit
Mary Karr's life was "lit" first by drink, then by words, and ultimately by her faith


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Movies for Grownups
Invictus
Clint Eastwood's remarkable new film tells the true story of how Nelson Mandela used the 1995 Rugby World Cup to unite his country


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Good Food
Save at the Supermarket
How to get more of the groceries you want for up to 40 percent less


Six-Word Memoirs

Lifestyle
The Best Advice Ever
It's your life—in half a dozen words.
• Plus: Create your own six-word memoir


chronic care

Health
Take Charge of Your Health
Patients with chronic conditions embrace a self-management plan that dramatically improves their lives


staycations

Travel
Staycations? Forget ‘em
It’s time for a getaway vacation while big bargains abound