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How to Overcome the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season (And Reduce Holiday Stress)


The Holiday Season can be a wonderful time of year, filled with lovely decorations, gift exchanges, visits with friends and family and delicious meals. But for many of us, the Holiday Season can also be quite overwhelming with all the added activities such as decorating our homes, selecting, buying, wrapping and exchanging gifts and hosting friends and family while we prepare multi-course elaborate meals! The question is, "What can we do to Overcome Overwhelm during the Holidays?"1.

Holiday Expectations


As the holidays approach, I find myself wondering how I'm going to accomplish all I expect of myself. I expect to have perfect presents under the tree for an astounding number of people who will be visiting from out of town, besides the usual round of gifts for my children, immediate family, close friends and significant others, such as teachers, school staff, hair dressers, manicurist, etc.

Valentines Day Rapport


How to develop and heighten rapport on Valentines Day beyond your wildest dreams!With Valentines day on the doorstep for another year here is way of enhancing those romantic occasions. In thinking about something pertinent to Valentines, I thought I would write about a topic that fascinates me; developing rapport.

Fireplace Decorating Tips for Easter: Give Your Rooms Natural Focal Point an Easter Look


Sure you decorate your fireplace and mantel for the winter holidays, but don't forget this important focal point in your room as Spring approaches. Here are some nearly-instant ideas for springtime and Easter fireplace decorating:Daffodils in crystal or glass vases on each end of your mantel bespeak the coming of Spring.

The Last Laugh: Parental Pranks for April 1


The exact origin of April Fool's Day is uncertain, but popular belief is that it began in France with the adoption of a new calendar. In 1582, the Gregorian calendar (still in use today) replaced the long-standing Julian calendar and New Year's celebrations were moved from April 1 to January 1.

Tips for Planning an Egg-stra Special Easter Party


Bunnies & chicks, colourful eggs, and the hunt for hidden chocolate. It's no wonder kids await the arrival of Easter with such eager anticipation.

Holiday Tips & Treats That Wont Play Tricks On Your Waistline


Halloween - so starts the Holiday Season. The average American gains 7-12 pounds between Halloween and New Year's .

Cashless Gifts


Sometimes gifts that are truly from your heart have no cash value. But the value to the recipient can be more than any amount of money could provide.

Do It Yourself Gifts


Sometimes gifts that you purchase are not as personalized as you would like. They do not quite seem to fit the idea you had in mind.

The Bloated Bar Mitzvah Celebration: 6 Ways to Take It Back


Bar Mitzvah celebrations have grown exponentially in size and scope in the past twenty years.That's great news for me; I derive much of the income I earn as a party entertainer from working at these events.

Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st Century


As a personal growth specialist, I like to think I'm hip. I like to think I am avant garde.

New Year's Resolution: Love Your Body!


Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself.

Santa Goes Low Carb!


North Pole- The word is out! Due to an "unpublished dilemma" last Christmas Eve Santa has gone Low Carb!Sources reveal that Santa was stuck in a chimney somewhere in California for over an hour last Christmas Eve - how embarrassing! The incident certainly wreaked havoc with his jolly schedule for the most important night of the year. In the aftermath, it caused Santa to really stop and think.

How To Stay Slim During The Holiday Season


The majority of people find themselves carrying additional fat once the holidays are over. Worst of all, most of them never lose this extra weight.

Cornucopia Centerpiece for Thanksgiving Day


As we enter into the month of November my thoughts turn towards Thanksgiving and everything that this wonderful holiday has to offer.It is a time for spending time with family and friends and for counting the many blessings the past year has brought to us.

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"Holidays" in the News:

TechDay.co.nz

Socom 4 Not Coming For Holidays, Pushed To 2011
I4U
What was to be one of the biggest holiday hits is now being pushed back to next year, as Socom 4 developers are unable to wrap up the project in time. ...
SOCOM 4 Deployment Delayed, Moving Out in 2011Kombo.com

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WKRG-TV

Tax holidays more about politics than economics
Baltimore Sun
One sign of tax holidays' stupidity is the criticism they get from thoughtful people on both sides of the political divide. Liberals hate temporary retail ...
U.S. States' Sales-Tax Holidays for School Shopping Derided as `Gimmicks'Bloomberg
Sales tax holidays mean win/win/win for retailers, shoppers and statesNational Retail Federation (press release) (blog)
More States Offer Back-to-school Tax Holidays, Despite State Revenue Woes ...PR Newswire (press release)
Bankrate.com -ConsumerReports.org (blog) -Barre Montpelier Times Argus
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French first lady's cameo ruins cabinet's holidays
Ottawa Citizen
The mood was of luvviness -- all kisses and smiles -- as Carla Bruni made her acting debut this week in front of the cameras for Woody Allen's next movie. ...

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Broadcom Stocks Up for the Holidays
Motley Fool
This practice, known as "hubbing," allows gadget manufacturers to manage their build-outs for hectic sales periods such as year-end holidays. ...

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This is London

Child abductions rise expected in summer holidays
AFP
LONDON — The number of British children abducted by a parent and taken overseas is expected to rise over the summer, the Foreign Office warned on Thursday. ...
Number of child abductions rises by 39 per cent in a year - Foreign OfficeTelegraph.co.uk

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CTIA's Annual Hot for the Holidays Awards Program to Accept Entries in August
PR Newswire (press release)
Look no further than the second annual CTIA Hot for the Holidays awards program, which honors the best mobile consumer electronics products and applications ...

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CPS offers 8 concessions to teachers
Chicago Tribune
Another concession would be eliminating nine paid holidays, which would trim the deficit by $88 million this year. If all eight suggestions were implemented ...
CPS Asks Teachers for New ConcessionsMyFox Chicago
Union pickets meeting, releases negotiation details; district passes new ...Catalyst Chicago

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Summer holidays leave consumers searching for toys
Independent
The school holidays have impacted on internet search terms according to figures released by market research and monitoring group Experian Hitwise. ...



Dancey Dancing Into Town Just in Time for the Holidays: The Yo Gabba Gabba ...
MarketWatch (press release)
CYPRESS, CA, Jul 28, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- In an announcement that is sure to reverberate through holiday gift lists in 2010, Vans announced today ...

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How to shop the Tax-free "holidays" in Maryland and Virginia
Examiner.com
Tax-free week is almost here! The time when Maryland and Virginia don't charge sales tax, so families can stock up on back-to-school items and not ...

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