Your Guide To Chic Holiday Home Accessories
Maybe you haven't dusted off old ornaments for the Christmas tree yet or haven't planned your holiday menu. Join the club. When there's so much going on--from shopping for gifts to preparing for family--sometimes the last thing on your to-do list is to get your home looking pretty. So if you're looking for a little inspiration, we got you. Since the holidays are about celebrating the little things check out our guide for small home accessories that go the extra mile to get you in the holiday spirit. For more Holiday Ideas from Essence.com, click here. For Essence.com Holiday Gift Guide click here.
read more...Do It Yourself Gift Ideas: Carol's Daughter
If there's one thing that Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price loves, it's the holidays! "I love Christmas time," she gushed at a recent appearance at her namesake store in Brooklyn. "I love baking and playing Christmas carols." From devotees like Jada Pinkett Smith (who just can't get enough of the Goddess Oil; which Price notes she plans on bringing back in time for Mother's Day 2010) to athlete LeBron James (who loves the Sweet Honey Dip Chocolate Brown Sugah Scrub, $34, carolsdaughter.com, celebs just can't seem to get enough of her products!
read more...Your Cyber Monday Shopping Guide
Cyber Monday is here! The Internet equivalent to Black Friday is tailor-made for those of us who loathe waking up at the crack of dawn to go shopping. The good news is e-tailers are treating Cyber Monday (and us) like a big deal by offering deep discounts, which means you can still score from the comfort of your home or cubicle. Last year online shoppers spent over $800 million on Cyber Monday and more revenue is expected this year. But before you get clicking, check out our five tips for making the best of your time online.
read more...How To Recover From A Thanksgiving Hangover
Dang, you did it again. We feel you. We all ate too much at Thanksgiving. Now we've got a bad case of postprandial dip, otherwise known as the "itis". Here are five easy ways to help you recover from a thanksgiving hangover.
read more...Perfect Your Holiday Hostess Swagger
The art of hostessing may look easy but, as anyone who's thrown a dinner party can attest to, carrying the burden of entertaining a group of people can be a wee bit stressful. But keep in mind a relaxed hostess makes for a relaxed ambiance, so drop the frazzled look. With some preparation and thoughtful planning, your guests will be delighted by your hostess swagger. From engaging your guests to unique center pieces, we've got some simple, helpful tips to assist you in creating a pleasant, stress free affair.
read more...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. Luckily, charity is just a click away these days. Here are six effortless ways to give back without sacrificing time for family.
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 this checklist to get organized, on the double.
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