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Unconventional holiday shopping tips for parents on a budget
Start a new Christmas tradition this year — staying in budget. The holiday season can send your family into serious debt if you don't monitor your spending. Here are some unconventional holiday...
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The best Christmas travel destinations
This Christmas, why not celebrate the holidays with a family vacation? From the far off to the local, there are some amazing places around the world that will make for one special holiday. IsraelIf...
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Great ideas for family Christmas card photos
Many parents love including family photos into our annual Christmas cards, and some of us even make the pictures a part of the actual card. If you’re stumped for a way to set up your photo session,...
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Fun-filled Christmas break ideas
The thought of a few weeks off from school is enough to send any school-aged kid into a spasm of excitement. But don't be surprised if you hear those dreaded words just days into the holiday break....
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Gadget-gifting gone bad
From gaming consoles to laptops to smartphones to portable game players, digital natives will inevitably rank electronic toys and gadgets at the top of their holiday gift-request list. But in most...
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4 Holiday classroom treats
Holidays and sweets go hand-in-hand, but with ideas that are so easy that your kids can pitch in you'll be inspired to whip up a whole batch of Christmas treats for your youngster's fellow school...
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Bendable Elf on the Shelf: How to make your Elf posable
We met our Elf on the Shelf for the first time this year, only to realize that Sparkle the Elf had a major problem and would soon need to undergo surgery. When we first met our elf, Sparkle, my...
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Top 5 Christmas trees in New York City
If you're in New York City during the holidays, then get into the Christmas spirit by visiting come of the city's best Christmas trees. From the famous tree at Rockefeller Center to the origami...
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Stay sharp over Christmas break
During Christmas break, don’t let kids abandon all their study skills. Sneak in a few healthy habits and learn how to structure time for reading and educational play. During Christmas break, don’t let...
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Expose your child to the importance of Christmas charity
Children everywhere look forward to the pile of presents under their tree come Christmas morning, but they may not even realize there are children out there who don’t have the same good fortune....
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Teaching kids to be gracious
Worried your child is going to express dismay when she receives a pair of pajamas instead of an iPod from your great aunt? Help your children practice gratitude. Worried your child is going to express...
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How to reduce the stress of the holidays
With the countdown until Christmas in full swing, your stress levels are likely out of control. But don't let this festive time of year freak you out. With a little planning and even some downtime,...
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What to do with leftover Christmas dinner supplies
Because we only cook a huge Christmas feast once a year, we are often left with a whole bunch of kitchen tools and cooking ingredients we don’t really need. Are they destined for the trash can or a...
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How to prepare for Christmas dinner
Christmas dinner is one of the most important meals of the year, along with Thanksgiving. Make it a good one. Most people spend more time and energy preparing for Thanksgiving dinner. Once that’s out...
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Tips for navigating the holidays with a blended family
The holidays are stressful enough on their own. Add a divorce, blended families and stepfamilies to the mix, and Christmas gets even more complicated. But the holidays don't have to go downhill just...
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Benefits of breastfeeding during the Christmas holidays
Christmas with a baby or toddler is always more interesting than without, but if you’re breastfeeding your little one, there are benefits beyond food that come into play when you’re celebrating the...
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Real moms remember Christmases past
Real moms share favorite childhood Christmas memories and that one gift they'll never forget. In today’s fast-paced world, is it possible to give our children lasting, meaningful memories like these?...
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In a pickle: What to do about last-minute holiday guests
'Tis the season to be jolly. Don’t let last minute guests ruin your holiday spirit! Extra guests? We can help!'Tis the season to be jolly. Don't let last-minute guests ruin your holiday spirit!Between...
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How to handle mom drama during the holidays
Your daughter has been begging to see Grandma and wants to know not if — but when — she’s coming over for the holidays. But you and your mother haven’t exactly been getting along and the idea of...
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Tulle santa wreath tutorial
Who doesn't love a fun wreath on their door this time of year? The problem is they cost more than most of the presents on your kids' Christmas list, or they can take longer to make than a roasted...
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Holiday must-see: A White House Christmas
If you're a White House junkie, you probably already caught HGTV's tour of the White House as it prepared for Christmas. While you'll see the same decorations, this show will be quite different....
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