6 Effortless Ways to Give Back This Season
Tis' the season for giving, not just to family and friends, but those who need it most. Time is the most precious commodity around the holiday season and chances are you don't have time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or ring the Salvation Army bell.…
read more...The Less Stress Week-By-Week Holiday Checklist
The holiday countdown is officially on, which means you'll be screaming "Happy New Year" in no time. Getting organized early saves you from the holiday madness and keeps you stress-free, enough to actually sit back and enjoy the season. Use…
read more...13 Simple Ways To Go Green This Holiday Season
Going green may seem intimidating at times, but it's the simple things that add up, says author and environmental health expert, Alexandra Zissu. "Do what you feel comfortable doing and then give yourself a minute to see how you feel about it," she…
read more...Layaway Is Queen This Holiday Season
Shoppers turn away from credit cards and impatient impulsive buys this holiday season. While for many, layaway is not a new concept, retailers are now pushing the idea in the hopes that customers, who are especially worried about debt in this…
read more...Tips for Hassle-Free Holiday Travel
Waiting in long lines, sitting behind rambunctious kids, weeping over stolen luggage or camping out in dirty terminals with zero entertainment, traveling home for the holidays can be a nightmare. So why go? Because everybody--from your parents to…
read more...Holiday Entertaining 101
There's the menu to plan, the booze to buy, the grocery shopping to do. With a laundry list of to-do's, entertaining during the holidays can sometimes seem more stressful than enjoyable. But with a tight game plan and some creativity you'll be on…
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It's Memorial Weekend! What are your plans?
@Illustrious_I I'm heading to Chicago! I can't wait!
@ILoveIndigoFera This weekend I'm going to the beach. I already packed the lunches!
@Debtronic I'm going to relax and eat! It's going to be a great weekend!
@BevCa55 Yes! Let the summer begin! I'm going to a bunch of cookouts.
@DancingQueen12 The best part about Memorial weekend is all the festivals and cookouts. I've got to get cute!















