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Alone for the Holidays? By : Margaret Paul, Ph. D. Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge may loom especially large during the holidays if you are single or newly divorced and without family around you. Holidays are a time to share love, and many people end up feeling depressed when they do not have people around with whom to share love. If you are in this situation, what can you do to make the holidays joyous rather than depressing? What Causes Holiday Stress? By : Margaret Paul, Ph. D. The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration when friends and families get together to share food, fun, gifts, and love. They are supposed to be a time of giving, caring and connection when we celebrate important and meaningful events. Why, then, are they often so stressful and what can we do to make them more fun and peaceful? What to Do When You Are Alone for the Holidays By : Margaret Paul, Ph. D. Being alone for the holidays is a major challenge for many people. Holidays often conjure images of family, of warmth and the sharing of special time. Loneliness can be overwhelming when you have no one with whom to share holiday time. Reduce Waste this Christmas By : write 2 right Christmas is responsible for more waste and consumption than any other holiday. North American’s trash increases by 25% over Christmas - which equates to 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. By recognizing the incredible waste that is generated the urgency to do something becomes apparent. A truly useful or environment friendly gift is a better ecological choice. Here is a brief list of ideas to inspire you. The Twelve Days of Christmas By : Robert Curtis Christmas is coming soon. This celebration of the concept of peace and hope. There is something we can do, something as individuals to promote this celebration and spread the joy of the fruits of peace all around us. Get Ready The Smart Way For Your Thanksgiving Trip By : Joyce Jackson In a very short time Americans will be off in masses for family gatherings for the Thanksgiving holiday. While staying home is the best advice the reality is that this holiday is the most heavily traveled in the country. Regardless of the delays, exhaustion and memories of arguemetns from last year, we're all heading out to do it again. You can get ready and be less stressed than last year with a few easy Thanksgiving travel tips. Pack light. Carry one soft side bag. Th... Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas For Children By : Nicole Dean You can find a large variety of Halloween costumes available at stores in your neighborhood. However, when you consider the cost and lack of originality, homemade costumes are a more fun and oftentimes more cost-effective option. Plus, if you involve your children in creating the homemade costumes, the results will be worth more than any store-bought costume in any store. Here are some inexpensive, homemade Halloween costume ideas that will cost little money and show lots ... How To Find Christmas Decorations For Your Home By : Adam Peters Christmas is a wonderful time for everyone, and decorating your house can enhance that joy, this can be something small like a table display or you could decorate your whole house inside and out. Christmas decorations have been around a lot longer than Christmas it’s self, as pagans were doing it for over two centuries. The Christmas Table. You can do a lot to your dinner table without spending too much money, get into the woods and find some fir cones, some gold spray... Using Holidays To Put Some Extra Cheer In Your Cash Box By : Meredith Pond No matter your age or station in life, we all look forward to holidays. They give us a reason to decorate, celebrate, and most of all, spend. Think back to any of last year's holidays. Did you buy some new decorations? Probably. Did you plan a party or host a dinner? Likely. Did you buy gifts or take advantage of special sales and promotions? Undoubtedly! Well, instead of being on the spending end of this year's holidays, why not turn the tables and put on a promotion o... Christmas Toys Are For The Kids... Right? By : S. Mallon Toys for grown-ups pushing kids' toys out of Christmas most wanted list. Christmas used to be a time for the kids but now the adults appear to be taking over. The top twelve toys this Christmas as identified by the Toy Retailers Association contain a suspiciously high number of toys aimed at bigger kids. This apparent paradigm shift in the toy market should come as no surprise – a brief look around the internet reveals an entire market devoted to the taller toy consumer. ... Christmas Decorating Trends for 2005 By : Catherine Spelling This years Christmas decorating trends for those wanting to stay current and traditional for those who enjoy memories of past Christmas'. Shopping Online For The Holidays – Don’t Get Ripped Off By : SD Lawyer We are quickly approaching that time of the year where the Internet pays off in spades – the holidays. Here’s a primer on protecting yourself while buying online. Wacky Spiders – A Fun Halloween Craft For Kids By : Lindsay Small This is one of my favorite Halloween crafts for kids. It is quick and simple, can be done with a crowd if necessary, and is an excellent way to practice cutting and fine motor skills with younger children. Older kids can let their imaginations take over and create some really wacky spiders! You will need: Black paper Scissors Glue or sticky-tape Googly eyes (optional) or scraps of paper and pens Instructions: Cut a rectangle of paper approximately 3 inch... Halloween Activities For Toddlers: Pumpkins By : Nicole Dean Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for (or making) Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects together. Here are two very simple pumpkin crafts that every toddler will enjoy. Prepare for the activity in advance, so your little ball of energy can dive right in. Simple Paper Jack-o-Lantern There's noth... Online Comparison Shopping At Christmas By : Rachel Lane Credit can often be the first thing we think of at Christmas, whether it’s taking out a personal loan, credit card or simply the extension of an overdraft. However, saving money at Christmas isn’t just a matter of searching for the best personal finance product. This article gives you a few tips on how to make the most of the internet for your Christmas shopping. Tip number one: get your credit sorted first Most of us will borrow money this Christmas – whether that’s th... The Perfect Christmas Gift By : Matthew C. Keegan I suppose there is no such thing as the imperfect Christmas gift, but I am sure that there are some gifts that are less desirably received than others. Let's look at some gift options for you and yours for this upcoming Christmas season. Mauled at the Mall! By : Matthew C. Keegan I love shopping. Online, that is. No crowds at the malls and certainly no jostling for a parking space. Why would anyone want to traverse crowded New Jersey streets only to go to an equally crowded mall staffed by rude sales staff? Not I! Read on for fun to visit downtown locales still sporting active retailing centers. Who's Afraid Of A Haunted House? By : The Iconoclast It’s that time of year again. Time for all the ghouls and demons to come out of the woodwork. Time for children to dress up in imaginative costumes and go around their neighbourhoods asking for treats. Yes, it’s that enjoyable annual holiday: Halloween. During this holiday, one popular tradition, for many, is to go to the local haunted houses. In these creepy commorancies, people delight in the chance to entertain their primal fears. Many of us get a kick out of a good scare.... A Lesson on Halloween By : Kevin Halloween has never been my favorite holiday. But little did I know that beyond the witches and goblins, there was a lesson for me to smile and move on. Christmas Decorating: Create A Lifelike Santa In Your Bathroom By : Johann Erickson If you love to go all out with your Christmas decorating, here is a whimsical, original idea for your bathroom: Materials needed: White shower curtain, canvas, or fabric (a new canvas drop cloth works great) Shower curtain liner (to protect curtain from moisture) Projector* Permanent black marker, preferably a thick one Paint pens Paint Fiberfill or cotton balls Santa hat Black felt (about one yard) 2 red hand towels or red fabric If you can dra... It’s the most wonderful time of the year. By : Catherine Spelling* An entertaining article detailing some very useful Christmas decorating ideas. The History of the Christmas Card By : Catherine Spelling An entertaining look at the history and origins of the Christmas card. Best Places To Travel During The Holidays With Your Family By : Joyce Jackson Thinking about taking your family on a Christmas vacation? Although it has long been tradition to wait at home for Santa to arrive, a number of American families spend Christmas away from home each year. Christmas vacations are becoming more and more popular and you will likely find that there is a wide variety of fun holiday vacations available to you. What better place to visit during the holiday season than the North Pole – North Pole, New York that is. Located... The 10 Christmas Decoration Tips You Must Know By : Rosie Fletcher Decorating for Christmas is one of the best things about the holidays. The twinkling of lights, the sight of a perfectly trimmed tree and a perfectly placed wreath adorning your front door are all gentle reminders of the joyous Christmas season. When decorating your home, you want the décor to reflect your own personal style while keeping the Christmas tradition always present. A few tips can help make this holiday decorating season even brighter. Christmas Decoration T... 6 Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas For Her By : Rosie Fletcher How can you shop for a woman who already owns everything she wants? It’s not as difficult as you may think because there’s always a unique approach at buying for the woman who seemingly has a closet full of clothes or a box full of jewelry. Besides, there’s always room for one more outfit or piece of jewelry. Gift Idea For Her #1: Diamonds Diamonds are timeless and always in style. The most commonly found are white diamonds, but what about a blue, cognac or black diamon... 6 Christmas Shopping Tips You Must Know By : Rosie Fletcher There are a variety of opportunities for holiday shoppers, including stores, catalogs and the internet. Below are 6 Christmas Shopping tips that should: Christmas Shopping Tip #1: Shop Early If you’re heading out to the mall this year, have your shopping list ready. It’s a good idea to shop early in the season because, if you wait too long, that perfect gift may already be under someone else’s tree. Christmas Shopping Tip #2: Be Polite Always remember to be polite... 4 Fun And Easy To Make Homemade Christmas Decorations By : Rosie Fletcher Homemade Christmas decorations are some of the most unique. They are also a lot of fun because you can enjoy them with your family. Below are 4 fun and easy to make homemade Christmas decorations: Popcorn Stringing If you like strung popcorn, it’s really simple to make. Start with a big bowl of popcorn (unbuttered, of course) and string it piece by piece using a standard sewing needle and thread. Make sure there’s plenty of popcorn because, if you’re stringing it for g... What Guys Really Want For Christmas! By : Matthew C. Keegan Christmas is coming and your man wants something of significance, but he doesn't know how to tell you what he really wants. Matt cuts to the chase to help all the ladies out. April Fools Day By : Ryan Fyfe April Fool's Day, is not officially considered a holiday, is most definitely a notable day that is celebrated in many countries on April 1. The thing that is so special about April 1 (April Fools) is that it is the day for playing hoaxes and practical jokes of varied sophistication on others. The aim of these jokes is to bring embarrassment to the gullible. 6 Family Christmas Vacation Tips You Must Know By : Rosie Fletcher A family Christmas vacation can be a wonderful experience. It can fill you with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Christmas is a magical time to be surrounded by loved ones, friends and the spirit of the holidays. It’s also one of the busiest traveling times of the year. But, not to worry - there are still plenty of ways to enjoy a family Christmas vacation. A few tips will make your trip a breeze. Christmas Vacation Tip #1: Play Santa If you’re planning a ...
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