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How to Write a Thank You Card
No, a Post-It will not do. If someone gives you a holiday gift, they don't necessarily require a card. For example, if you and a friend exchange gifts ...
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Santa Claus, Indiana - Where the...
When I was fresh out of college, I did what many young actresses do -- I toured the USA with a children's show. We drove all through Indiana and ...
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Resolution Loopholes With Cute...
I'm a whiz at New Year's resolutions. Why? I know how to phrase them. For years, I've been mastering the art of completely obliterating my own ...
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Holiday Tipping
This is my mother's Pictionary depiction of "tip." Do you see the angst? The frustration? The despair? Seems like you have to tip everyone these ...
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How to Throw the Best Holiday...
Marina Birch of Birch Design Studio, an expert on event design, etiquette, and hosting took the time to answer some of our burning questions about how ...
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Retroland Totally Called Your Mom
Retroland is amazing. How do they know what I played with when I was little? See "Fashion Plates," at right, which I'm pretty sure no one but my ...
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The Best Advent Calendars
What wonders lurk at right? It looks like a mini Christmas on the outside. It opens up to display a full crèche. Each day a picture folds out ...
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Top Ten TV Shows You Totally...
I take dvd collections very seriously. I have long made a point of only buying dvds I really want, and only displaying dvds I feel are flattering to ...
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Run!
ZOMG it's Thanksgiving! Here are five quick helpful hints for a successful turkey day -- at the grocery store. 1. Take a friend. Or a relative. Or the ...
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How to Tell What Your Gifts Are...
There are two reasons you might want to know what's inside of a wrapped gift: 1. You wrapped it and you forget who it's for. 2. It's for you, you ...