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  1. Etiquette Rules

    How to be the perfect guest

    By Susan Dunn, MA on Oct 10, 2009
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    When you're invited somewhere as "the guest;" you really have a role to play -- and it's an active one, not a passive one. You're...
  2. Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

    Warm up the night! Patio heaters and fire pits

    By SheKnows Living Editors on Oct 8, 2009
    In some areas right now, the weather is ideal for sitting outside in the evening - the bugs have gone and the sky is clear - but the...
  3. Etiquette Rules

    Holiday party etiquette: Should your guests help cook and clean?

    By Mary Jo Rulnick on Oct 8, 2009
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    Here's a holiday etiquette question: Should your guests be expected to help cook and clean up after a Thanksgiving or Christmas...
  4. Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

    Avoid Thanksgiving Day disasters

    By Judy Keane on Oct 6, 2009
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    Smoke coming out of the oven? Forgot to remove the giblet bag from the turkey before cooking? Gravy looking a little lumpy? Such...
  5. Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

    Adopt holiday 'orphans' this Thanksgiving

    By Cheri Sicard on Oct 1, 2009
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    Create a wonderful Thanksgiving tradition by filling your home with an assortment of people -- from the grocery store clerk who's...
  6. Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

    Thanksgiving Day time savers for busy moms

    By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 1, 2009
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    We don't want to alarm you, but Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us fast. Very fast. Before you know it, the turkey will be going into...
  7. Christmas Recipes

    Italian Christmas Eve recipes

    By Diana De Cicco on Dec 17, 2008
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    A traditional Christmas Eve dinner for many people of Italian heritage around the world is the Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is a...
  8. Christmas Holiday Tips

    How moms can prioritize Christmas chores

    By Jen Klein on Dec 11, 2008
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    I don't know about you, but I am very, very stressed right now. My life already is rather crazy, but throw in a major holiday and...
  9. Christmas Holiday Tips

    Christmas ideas & tips from your holiday helpers at SheKnows

    By Santa's little helpers at SheKnows on Dec 3, 2008
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    Sweaters and scarves, snow fallen nights, hot cocoa with whip, festive tunes, and crazy holiday shopping are what make this season...
  10. Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips

    Thanksgiving timesavers

    By Alexis James on Nov 5, 2008
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    Preparing for a big event like a Thanksgiving dinner can bring a lot of added stress and responsibility. Some of these things are...
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    Prescription for a healthy Thanksgiving

    By Harvard Health Publications on Oct 22, 2008
    Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday for some, but it isn't without its health-hazards. Here are some tips to keep your family safe...