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  • Giving the Gift of Fitness  By : Matt Ream
    Fitness gift giving ideas for the upcoming holiday season. The gift of fitness is one that lasts a (long and healthy) lifetime!
  • Turkey Trot  By : Deanna Mascle
    Fifteen multiple choice trivia questions about Thanksgiving holiday history and traditions
  • Holiday Scams and Thieves Exposed  By : Tiffani Smith
    The holidays bring joy and a sense of well-being for most people. With the numerous parties, activities, family get-togethers, and holiday shopping, you may find that you are very busy and may not pay attention to potential scams and rip-offs. Here are some tips that will keep you and your money safe during the holidays:
  • Planning Thanksgiving Dinner - Tips To Make Your Holiday Easy  By : Angela Tyler
    Planning Thanksgiving dinner and preparing it can be very stressful, especially if you have a large family or are expecting a number of guests. In order to make Thanksgiving more enjoyable for yourself as well as your guests, some advance planning and preparation will work wonders. Use these tips to make your holiday a stress-free, memorable occasion:

    10 Days before Thanksgiving:

    A week to 10 days before Thanksgiving, make your guest list. If there are any friends or ...
  • Yes, A Gift Card Is A Great Present  By : D Ruplinger
    Almost everyone has at least one person on their shopping list that seems impossible to buy for. That person may be incredibly picky; may go out and buy everything they want when they want it; or may be someone you do not know all that well.

    For example, some couples who get married do not register for gifts because they already have their households established and do not feel they need any additional items. In that case, a gift card or gift certificate to one of their f...
  • Gift Giving Guide For Guys  By : ron king
    The gift you give her, whether perfect or not, if chosen thoughtfully will send the message that you cared enough to make the effort. Following these guidelines will help you put a smile on her face this holiday season.
  • Don't Buy A Gift Card Until You Read This  By : D Ruplinger
    I enjoy giving gift cards, especially to those hard to shop for people on my list. I, like nearly everyone else, have at least one person on my shopping list that I either don’t know what to buy or I can’t find what I think they would like. When that happens I consider their likes and then purchase a gift card I think they will enjoy using.

    For example, I give my restaurant loving friends gift cards to their favorite restaurants; gas station gift cards to my teenage niece...
  • Why Does Santa Bring Gifts?  By : Jessica Cander
    The history of Christmas and in particular the reasons for the giving of gifts are not known for certain, but several things are known for a fact. The traditions of Santa Claus and giving presents at Christmas time began long before the birth of Jesus Christ, although it really depends on where in the world you live as to how you believe the whole tradition started.
  • Ideal CHRISTMAS Gift - No Matter What Age Everyone Loves This  By : kacycarr
    Want a guarantee this Christmas to put a smile on the family's face. How to give any age individual a happy Christmas.
  • Christmas Gift Ideas - Give Joy In A Simple Idea  By : Peter Lim
    A little gift given away some twenty years ago touched the life of someone even though it was a simple gift. Discover why when we give away from ourselves we can be blessed and how we can give away joy this Christmas.
  • Safe Toy Make For A Merry Christmas  By : ron king
    Popular toys that children are clamoring for are hard to resist. Just do your research first. Keep the holidays happy and safe for your children.
  • Holiday Shopping Online – Delivery Rules For Your Orders  By : Nomad Rick
    Holiday shopping online has taken a lot of stress out the holiday season with one exception. What if your order doesn’t show up on time? Here are the delivery rules.
  • How To Indulge And Win The Battle Of The Bulge During The Holidays  By : Joey Dweck
    If you are trying to lose weight, the holidays literally are the heaviest time of the year.

    So how do you eat, drink and be merry while you’re counting every single calorie? By getting a buddy who will help you make the right choices bite by bite.

    Scientific studies have shown that people who diet with partners are much more likely to lose weight and to keep it off. And there’s no more crucial time to have a buddy on your side than from Thanksgiving to New Year’s.

    “D...
  • Exclusive Interview With Santa Claus  By : Roy Thomsitt
    Over the past two months I have been writing a Christmas story. It is about Santa Claus and the remarkable sequence of events that befell a young girl living on the edge of the rainforest in Palawan, a tropical island where I live.

    Of course, for such an apparently far fetched story, it was important to check out the facts. That was easy to do here in Palawan, but how could I interview somebody quite so famous as Santa Claus, who lived far away in a land where I would fre...
  • Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas  By : Nomad Rick
    The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time to buy gifts. If you’re a little light on funds, following are ideas for inexpensive Christmas gifts.
  • Cheap Gift Ideas  By : Nomad Rick
    Regardless of whether you don’t want to spend a bundle or simply can’t, there are plenty of cheap gifts that will make people smile. Here’s a list of cheap gift ideas.
  • Unique Gifts  By : Nomad Rick
    Unique gifts can be hard to come by regardless of whether you’re buying for the holidays, birthdays or special occasions. Here’s a list of unique gifts for all occasions.
  • Awesome Gift Ideas For The Teenage Dude  By : ron king
    Here are 10 great gift ideas for the teenage boy on your Christmas list.
  • Holiday Stress? Take Care of You!  By : Cynthia Morse, CAP
    The holidays usually provoke pleasant feelings and happy times. Unfortunately, they can often also be a major source of stress. It is very easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of shopping, decorating, baking, parties, and visiting with family and friends.
  • Welcome to Cyber Monday!  By : Matthew C. Keegan
    Copyright 2005 -- Matthew Keegan is The Article Writer who writes on a variety of topics including: advocacy, automobiles, aviation, business, Christian themes, family, news, product reviews, travel, writing, and more. Samples from his portfolio are available right online.
  • Yes Virginia, Even in the 21st Century There Is Still a Santa Claus  By : Jessica Cander
    In 1897 one little girl from Manhattan, at the urging of her father, took it upon herself to ask the New York Sun Newspaper once and for all if the man in the red suit was the real deal.
  • Tips and Advice for Hosting an Unforgettable Christmas Party  By : Catherine Spelling
    A wonderful article with some excellent advice about hosting the perfect Christmas party.
  • Christmas Holiday Shopping Online: 5 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Online Shopping Experience  By : MaryAnn Farnsworth
    Christmas is just around the corner and many people are turning to the internet for their Christmas Holiday Shopping to save time, money, gas, and avoid the crowds. Can a good deal really be found online? Is it safe to purchase online? Where are the best places to shop online? Keep reading for some tips to make your holiday shopping online a little easier.
  • How To Not Blow Your Budget This Christmas.  By : Kelly McCausey
    Every year thousands of families make a fresh decision to start living by a budget. They set up accounts on their home computer, begin to track everything they spend and set limits designed to help them save more and spend less.

    Gwen Mathews is the Mother/Chief Accountant in one of these new budget conscious families. She and her husband Pete set up some ambitious financial plans with the goal of paying off their credit card debt. They split their family income up into cat...
  • Who Stole The Spirit Of Christmas  By : Nicola Bullimore
    Has the true spirit of Christmas been hijacked? Is Christmas still a happy occasion to celebrate with your families or has it become nothing more than a stressful time that you can do without?
  • Avoid Weight Gain During The Holidays - 5 Easy Tips  By : Vienna Miller
    If you're worried about gaining weight over the holidays you're not alone.

    The average North American gains 7 to 12 pounds over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. But it doesn't have to be that way.

    Follow these simple holiday diet tips and tricks and you'll avoid the holiday weight gain that afflicts so many other people:

    #1 Drink Water - and Lots of It.

    Boring I know - but the reason this tip stays around year after year is because it works. Adequate w...
  • Enjoy The Holidays Without Overindulging  By : Lynn Bode
    For those watching their waistlines, the holiday season can be a truly stressful time. If you gain weight during the holidays, you may not lose it when their over. Learn reasonable ways to alter your behavior so that you can still enjoy yourself without becoming an unofficial member of the holiday weight gainers club.
  • Give The Gift Of Fitness  By : Lynn Bode
    The gift of fitness is something that you can give to virtually everybody on your shopping list -- After all, who doesn’t want to look better, feel better, and be healthier?

    While fitness gifts are incredibly valuable, they don’t have to be expensive. Here are a few suggestions in the various price ranges.
  • Making More Money During The Holidays  By : Deborah Crawford
    Tis the season! People are in a buying mood. Many retailers make half their yearly revenue from now until Christmas. People will be shopping for gifts, decor, food, and more for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. How can you increase your sales during the holiday season? If you run a small or home-based business, make sure you plan to incorporate some special promotions during this time. It’s tempting to put off business until “after the holidays” and focus on your own celebrati...
  • Money At Christmas - Surviving The Festive Period Without A New Year Financial Hangover  By : R.Green
    Money always seems to be tight. Every year at Christmas the financial situation always seems to get worse. Increased electricity and heating bills to pay, expensive party food to purchase, presents to buy, travel costs to visit relatives, the list seems to be endless, while finances are certainly not. It is the season to be jolly, whilst trying to forget the long-term costs which will emerge in the New Year.

    What can be done to reduce the New Year financial hangover?

    Fi...

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