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In much of the rest of the English-speaking world, today is more Pancake Day than Mardi Gras. Break out the flat pans and mixing bowls and get ready to enjoy breakfast for dinner. Photo by love?janine.

Having all your ribbon and wrapping paper in one location and organized neatly goes a long way towards making gift preparation less stressful. This simple DIY organizer puts your gift supplies out of the way on the wall.

If you haven't already recycled or curbed your holiday tree, This Old House has some crafty ideas on getting some use out of its broken-down parts. If your winter involves snow, for instance, its parts make great garden boosters.

It might seem a bit premature to be thinking about Christmas 2010 when Christmas 2009 is only a few days behind us, but now is a great time to save on supplies and gifts for next year. Photo by Reitveld. Over at the frugality-centered blog The Simple Dollar, they've put together a list of items you can pick up immediately after Christmas for a steal.

Good news! You woke up to find a shiny new computer waiting for you under the tree this year. Whether it's a Windows PC, Mac, or Linux box, here's a quick starter guide to getting it running on all cylinders. Photo remixed with help from Shandi-lee.

Just realized you've still got one person left to buy for, don't have time to hit the stores, but don't want to show up empty handed? Lifehacker alum Rick Broida highlights five printable gifts that'll give you something to hand over.

Dear Lifehacker, With all my holiday travel, I'm worried about coming home to a burst pipe following all the frigid weather we're having. What can I do to protect my plumbing while I'm out of town? Signed, Winter Worrier Photo by Jimmy_Joe. Dear Winter,

If you're traveling for the holidays you don't need to forgo internet access or pay high fees for it. Know the lay of the land and score some free wi-fi.