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The Tree is Up!I know it's not even December yet but our Christmas tree is up and decorated! After resisting it throughout the early part of November, I'm now ready to embrace the holiday season. Here are a few things I'm excited about: Listening to Christmas music 24/7 Looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for our family Starbucks' red cups. Bring on the peppermint mocha! What are you excited...
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One-Step Holiday Eating Plan: Let Your Fork Do the Heavy LiftingIf you’re committed to hosting or attending parties during the holidays, you will face a never-ending array of tempting food choices. If you’re not careful, the pounds you add are likely to become lifelong companions.Some of us are very strict about our diets. We bring our own food in a plastic container and eat it while others enjoy the holiday fare. Others of us are perhaps a little too...
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Presidents' DayPresidents' Day, which is celebrated on the third Monday of February, has had a difficult time seeing the light of day, and even now it is somewhat dim. So questionable is it that its spelling can't even be agreed on. To some it is President's Day, to others it is Presidents' Day and to still others Presidents Day (note the placement or absence of the apostrophe). Originally the day celebrated...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Jan. 1Happy New Year! You have 365 to Grow Bolder in 2009, so get inspired right here! Today's celebrity birthdays include mini-me Verne Troyer, and our picture of the day is a look back in time.
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Christmas Lights Up the NeighborhoodSometimes, holiday lights can be just the thing to get us out of our houses and spreading good cheer. Take this tour through a charming neighborhood.
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The Hardest to Get Holiday Gift ... Ever?Better cross Wii off your Christmas list. Move over Furby and Tickle Me Elmo. The Nintendo Wii has not only become this season's must have gift -- it may be the hardest to get holiday gift of all time and is causing near mass hysteria.
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In Celebration of Hard WorkLabor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and dates back to 1882. The Central Labor Union came up with the ideas as a way to give the "working man" a day off. It worked out so well that Congress made it official 12 years later.
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Hot Holiday ToysWhat your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.
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Celebration of Mother's DayNone of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 24He put the "beat" in The Beatles -- but never made it to Abbey Road. We wish a very happy birthday to musician Pete Best, plus we kick off our celebration of all things Thanksgiving with a very special Picture of the Day.
