25 kids’ upcycling ideas to do during the summer holidays Lorraine Luximon 3 […]
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Your guide to not going broke over the holidays
Your guide to not going broke over the holidays Your guide to not going broke over the holidays KEEP THE JINGLE […]
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Hattie Garlick’s hotels wish list for amazing UK family holidays in 2021
George Bernard Shaw once said “the great advantage of a life is that it is a refuge from home”. Has there ever been a moment in time when this has held more resonance than now, in view of the claustrophobic homestretch of two lockdowns? Or indeed, a group of people […]
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Calif. gov warns of virus surge after holidays
LOS ANGELES — California officials say hospitalizations for COVID-19 have stabilized in parts of the state but still overwhelm hospitals elsewhere, and Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning of a new surge in coronavirus cases following heavy holiday travel in defiance of recommendations to avoid gatherings. ICU units in Southern California […]
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Curtis Stone’s Last-Minute Entertaining Tips Are Here to Save the Holidays
The holidays are almost here. It’s Christmas Eve Eve! New Year’s is next week! And in the interest of keeping it real, we have to admit — we could still use some help planning things out. Cooking a last-minute celebratory meal isn’t necessarily in our wheelhouse, so we decided to […]
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Holidays At Harvard Business School
Photo: Harvard Crimson The holiday season looks a little different this year. With travel restrictions in place and much of the US experiencing yet another surge in COVID-19, many b-schools students are left spending their holidays without their families. The Harbus recently looked at how students at Harvard Business School […]
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What To Do During Holidays Alone? 38 Actually Fun Ideas
Watching Home Alone this year hits different. With COVID-19 cases surging, millions of Americans are currently Kevin McCallister-ing away from their loved ones, making the holidays look a little different this year. Feelings of guilt and profound loneliness can make being home alone during this pandemic holiday season a decidedly weighted […]
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How do I want to remember my brother during the holidays? It starts with a grilled cheese
When I think of my brother Ricardo, I remember how he went to Spain when he was 16 to visit our dad’s side of the family. It was the summer before I started third grade, and he was gone for the entire month of July. Our dad jokingly asked me […]
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Help Them Heal for the Holidays
Refinery29 The Best Holiday Gifts Come In Small (Business) Packages While plenty of mega-retailers from Amazon to Target are hosting big holiday discounts, this past year has proven that small businesses could use some additional support. With the pandemic’s effect still taking its toll, small businesses are struggling more than […]
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Historic Louisiana hurricane season leaves people homeless for the holidays
LAKE CHARLES, La. – Heading into the Christmas holiday, people in Lake Charles are still recovering from not one, but two major storms: Hurricane Laura devastated the area in August and just six weeks later Hurricane Delta followed suit. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 1,000 people are […]
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8 fun ways you can celebrate Disney during the holidays from home
Disney theme parks often host parades, firework shows, and other events for the holidays. Mark Ashman/Disney Parks via Getty Images Though you might not be able to visit Disney theme parks for the holidays this year, there are ways to celebrate at home. One way to do so is to […]
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Are you ready for the holidays? Here’s what’s open in Miami this weekend
Welcome to the week before Christmas. Do you know where your sanity is? Yes, because even though you’re still trying to order gifts online and your kids are done with school for the year, you have learned to how to cope. We hope. Still, you might want to get out […]
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Norfolk Island Pines Are the Perfect Houseplant to Decorate for the Holidays
One way to keep the holiday spirit going all year round is to bring home a Norfolk Island pine to add to your festive decor. You’ve probably seen these small trees around at grocery or home improvement stores, perhaps done up with red bows for the yuletide season. Because they […]
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Budget Christmas 101: Pandemic hardships don’t mean the holidays are canceled
The holidays are often a time when the goal of saving money is in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways. Reining in holiday spending may be the absolute last thing people want to do, but during pandemic-related financial struggles, scaling back is a necessity. In the […]
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Going big since we’re all home for the holidays
Jeanine Matlow, Special to The Detroit News Published 5:57 p.m. ET Dec. 10, 2020 COVID may have taken a toll on Thanksgiving, but it can’t cancel Christmas just yet, especially the sentiment behind the holiday. If seasonal tree sales are any indication, local sellers have seen a steep increase in […]
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11 Ways We’re Making the Most of the Holidays This Year
We’re experiencing a holiday season like no other this year. Because of COVID-19 guidelines, there will be much smaller gatherings. Your social calendar is probably 100% lighter this season with canceled holiday parties and activities. Most of the time spent with loved ones will be over Zoom or FaceTime. And […]
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How to Save the Holidays: More Joy, Less Cash
The holiday season is getting closer — and wallets lighter. Still, there are unpurchased gifts left on your list. Here’s how to come up with presents that will delight recipients without blowing up your budget. Resist the temptation to throw caution to the wind because you’re just so tired of […]
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4 ways to stay fit and stress less during the holidays
As the holiday season ramps up, daily schedules can easily fill with the demands of the season, like shopping, cooking, wrapping and planning. To avoid overload, it’s all too easy to shift self-care priorities — like regular exercise — to the bottom of the list. Skipping workouts, however, can actually […]
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Tips to Prevent Package Thefts from Ruining the Holidays
MONTVILLE, NJ – As the holiday season comes upon us, and with the rise of online retail giants like Amazon, it has become important to make an effort to protect yourself from “Porch Pirates.” Police say thefts of packages from front porches are a problem during the holiday season. As […]
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Remember to check packages for pests as you shop online for the holidays
As we shop online more this holiday season, pest control experts are also expecting more calls. That’s because those cardboard packages left out in front of homes are basically an invitation for bugs and rats to come inside. “They’re looking for shelter, just like we are. They’re cold if they’re […]