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Turn Ho-Hum Holiday Greetings Into Ho, Ho, Hot Stuff

18 Dec

Published on Sunday, 18 December 2016 00:05

Holiday greetings are an annual tradition. The average person will mail out 28 cards to family and friends. Setting greetings apart from others with a personalized photo can make the holidays that much more unique.

Instead of sending the same, mass-produced boxed greeting card to everyone on a mailing list, individuals looking for a personalized way to say, "Happy Holidays" can keep in touch

How to prepare for holiday pet boarding

17 Dec

Published on Saturday, 17 December 2016 00:17

The holiday season is a time when many family and friends come together. If you'll be going home for the holidays, that trip may or may not include the family pet.

For people with a pet at home, it might not always be possible to bring the pet along during holiday excursions.

Vintage T-Shirts Gain New Life as Unique Holiday Gifts

16 Dec

Published on Friday, 16 December 2016 00:51

That sports jersey from sophomore year of high school has seen better days, but you can't seem to part with it even now. What about that hair band concert T-shirt you're too embarrassed to admit is still tucked in the back of your closet?

Gifts to make foodies say, "Mmmmm"

15 Dec

Published on Thursday, 15 December 2016 00:07

Cooking is a rewarding hobby and meals, when shared with friends and family, are a great opportunity to sit down and stay abreast of all the goings-on in the lives of your loved ones. For some, however, food is more than just a hobby, it's a passion.

Those especially passionate about their food are affectionately known as "foodies."

How-To Guide to Holiday Hosting

14 Dec

Published on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 00:42

The holidays are once again right around the corner, and families across the country are preparing to reunite.

With hosting family and friends on the holiday horizon, the following guide, courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond, can help those responsible for entertaining the troops this season become the holiday host with the most.

Craft projects to help fight cabin fever

13 Dec

Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 00:19

As families huddle inside, protected from the winter weather, there are things they can do to pass the time until warmer weather returns. Engaging in some craft projects are ways to beat cabin fever while dreaming of warm, springtime weather.

Keep Your Family Healthy Through the Holidays

12 Dec

Published on Monday, 12 December 2016 00:39

The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the season's notoriously hectic pace. With crowded social calendars and the stress of holiday shopping, it's easy to feel overwhelmed once the season hits full swing.

Unfortunately, many people have trouble staying healthy through the hectic holiday season. With so much to do, it's easy to put health on the back

Hot Holiday Gift Ideas to Match Every Cook's Style

11 Dec

Published on Sunday, 11 December 2016 00:37

For the cooking enthusiasts on your gift list, hone in on each person's style of cooking and entertaining to find the perfect match from today's ever-widening array of culinary tools and equipment. To help streamline your shopping this season, here are some new and recently launched products that are sure to get lots of smiles and good use in the kitchen.

Back to Basics Cooks

The "back to basics" cook is always on the search for no-nonsense equipment that will

Survive the parking lot this holiday season

10 Dec

Published on Saturday, 10 December 2016 00:45

The holiday season has its share of highs and lows. Battling for a spot in the store parking lot could be as low as it gets. Oftentimes shoppers dread buying their presents not for the crowds inside, but for the chaos outside in the parking lot.