From Scrooge’s ghost-guided time traveling to a trip to the North Pole aboard an imaginary express train, the holidays and adventure go hand in hand. And the gift of an adventure may be just the right fit for that hard-to-buy-for someone on your holiday list this year.



Fortunately, you don’t have to spend big bucks or send your loved ones to some exotic land to give them a memorable… Continue

The motto of the day is "Budget don't Begrudge it!"

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You've got your feast planned right down to the last detail, but what about your centerpiece? Sure, in a pinch you could just send the kids out to gather a bag full of colorful leaves (I have done ths before) and scatter them down the middle of the table, or you could plop a couple of pumpkins on top of those leaves, maybe… Continue

Here are some great freebies for the week!

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What is the hottest holiday gift-giving trend this season? It's all about getting the most bang for your buck.



"Shopping for the holidays this year is all about finding value and stretching your dollar to get the most out of your purchases," says Steve Kemble, 'America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru' and General Growth Properties (GGP) gift-giving expert. "Knowing the secrets to finding the best deals and cre… Continue

Here's yet another tip for making your life a just a little more environmentally friendly...

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Holiday Dinners deserve a great wine, but what if that wine is red and it get spilled on your carpet??...

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Cookie exchange parties are a holiday tradition that provides a fun-filled reason for friends and family to enjoy each other’s company and fill up their holiday cookie trays. This season, bakers and holiday entertainers can visit www.kissescookies.com to find a one-stop shop for receiving and sharing holiday baking and party planning tips that are sure to sweeten any… Continue

Today is Errand Day Get up and go!

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Shhh! Don’t look now, but the days are getting shorter and the holidays will be here before you know it. This year when you turn the pages on your calendar, have no fear. Holiday entertaining at home can be as easy as pie if you remember what your mother taught you when crossing the street: Stop. Look. And listen. The same lesson applies to entertaining.



Stop the madness. The biggest obstacle to easier en… Continue