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Baby Names

Winter baby girl names

If you are expecting a baby girl this winter or just love this festive time of the year, you may want to consider giving your...

Books

The Missing Stocking: A Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas excerpt

Christmas is rapidly approaching and many find the season the most stressful of the year. Thanks to our exclusive with Chicken Soup...

Divorce

How to cope during the holidays after divorce

Christmas is always a stressful time of year. But if you gotten divorced recently, it can seem almost impossible to cope during the...

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8 Cheap but stylish holiday decor finds

Looking for some cheap, but classy holiday decor to spruce up your home this winter? From $3 beaded napkin rings to $39 elegant...

Fall Recipes

Cranberry sauce recipes

Cranberry sauce is the highlight of the side dishes we serve at Thanksgiving, in our opinion. Heck, we even love it straight from...

Dieting & Nutrition

Holiday dinner pregnancy dangers

With Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, our focus is quickly turning to the quality time we’ll be spending with family...

Celebrations

Holiday foods that could harm your baby

Common foods and drinks you consume during the holidays can be dangerous for your baby if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Here is...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

Dazzling DIY Christmas tablescapes

Christmas is that wonderful time of year when you can create magic with a little sparkle and lots of enthusiasm. Your Christmas...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

Holiday decor: 5 fresh takes on Christmas decorations

Decorating your home for the holidays is supposed to be fun, but it can get really boring if all you’re doing is putting up the same...

Holiday and seasonal decor

3 Modern holiday party decorating themes

Tired of hosting the same old holiday party every year? Throw in a twist by having a themed party this year. Whether you’re...

Celebrations

Dainty holiday desserts

Bigger isn’t better when it comes to watching your waistline during the holiday season. That doesn’t mean you have to deprive...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Homemade holiday centerpieces: Celebrate the season

Kids getting restless as the turkey cooks? Here's a fun craft that adds color to the table and will keep everyone busy before and...

Decor & Themes

Holiday table: 5 Holiday tablescapes we love

A tablescape is more than just a centerpiece. Tablescapes dress up the dining table, sideboard, coffee table, or just about any...

Decor & Themes

Holiday décor: 10 Top holiday decorating trends for 2010

The holidays are right around the corner; time to start thinking about your decorations! When it comes to holiday décor, you don't...

Hostess Tips

10 Things you should do before holiday houseguests arrive

At the holidays, you may have houseguests stay for a weekend, or even a few weeks. If you are hosting relatives or friends this...

Hostess Tips

8 Modern gift wrapping ideas we love

'Tis the season for holiday party after holiday party, decorating the whole house… taking it all down in a month (ugh!) and not only...

Decor & Themes

5 Fun alternatives to the Christmas tree

If you're in the mood to trade tradition for a modern Christmas, ditch the spruce and check out these five fun alternatives to the...

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6 Ways to survive the holidays on a budget

The holidays are upon us, but for many what should be a joyous time is being dampened by financial worries. Staying within your...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

Festive holiday table settings

Even if your holiday meal speaks for itself, there's nothing like a little advertising. If you're serving two or 22, a beautiful...

Age by Age

6 Ways to teach kids to give at Christmas

The Christmas season is the perfect time to teach children and teens the spirit of giving; lessons that can be revisited all year...