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Do you remember what a nightmare last year’s holiday shopping was? The parking. The crowds. Guzzling coffee at 2am so you could get all your presents wrapped in time. Okay, before you have an anxiety attack, here are some tips to give you an edge over all the other frantic shoppers out there.
The Three Ws of Holiday Shopping
Whose gifts need to be mailed out? Who will I see in person? Who can wait until after the holidays? Shop online for your far away friends and family and let the store send out the gifts so you don’t have to stress over going to the post office. As for the people you’ll see in person, well, there’s no getting around hitting the stores for them. However, for the ones you won’t see right away, that’s what post-holiday sales are for. Keep reading »
Need to escape the winter weather and destress from holiday hustle and bustle? A vacation getaway to someplace warm and sunny should do the trick. Here are five suggestions for sun-drenched destinations that will recharge your batteries and get you ready to face the rest of the winter season.
The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic, known as both “the paradise of the Caribbean” and “the best kept secret of the Caribbean”, is not only beautiful and exotic, it’s more affordable than many other tourist destinations. Visitors to the DR will find an abundance of bewitching resorts that offer all inclusive packages. That means everything is paid for in advance; your meals, drinks, rooms, and even many activities are included in the price. This lush tropical island offers you paradise without the high price associated with many Caribbean destinations.
The Sunshine State
If you don’t want to leave the country, why not do what the snowbirds do and fly away to Florida. Most people considering Florida as a destination think of Orlando and Disney World first, which is definitely a great option, but there are numerous other locations in Florida that are immensely appealing. Consider checking out the Florida Keys, Miami, or other sunny sites in the state. Keep reading »
Traditionally, politicians running for one of the top offices of government have had many years experiencing in the political ring, usually starting in a small local political role and working their way up the ladder. However, that all changed this year when political candidate Herman Cain threw his hat into the ring to become the presidential candidate of the Republican party. Cain’s campaign trail has run far from smoothly, but he is relatively well supported by a large number of right wing supporters. O
The bumper stickers bear the phrase ‘Honkies for Herman’ and are designed to show how the Republican candidate is tearing down previously existing boundaries of racism and negative language in the US. In fact, the stickers were not officially created by the Cain campaign at all, but were instead released by the offshoot of the Republican movement, The Tea Party.
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Most Americans get high on Thanksgiving…high calories, high fat, high carbs. After we come down from the high, we regret the overindulgence, but we eat the same way next Thanksgiving. It’s a cycle we follow annually.
This year, let’s break the cycle. There are many ways to create a beautiful, delicious holiday dinner without overdosing on calories. Let’s start with the biggest offender, Thanksgiving desserts.
Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts Transformed
You don’t have to sacrifice your traditional Thanksgiving desserts like pumpkin pie to control calories. When preparing these dishes, substitute nonfat evaporated milk for milk or heavy creams. A little canola oil can replace part of the butter in many dishes and use egg whites instead of whole eggs. You can even make pie without crust to save significant calories. Do an online search and discover a bevy of ways to cut calories without cutting taste from some of your favorite traditional foods. Keep reading »
With the holidays practically upon us, it’s natural to feel some anxiety or even outright depression. It’s a natural feeling and one that is not relegated to those with family problems or no family at all. In fact, the pressure – real or imagined – on a person with a close knit family can be even more pronounced in some cases where there is an expectation of perfection.
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