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yogurt with blueberries

Healthy snacks to keep around during the holidays

Eating well is a challenge any time of the year, but it becomes increasingly difficult around the holidays. With coworkers bringing in homebaked treats, holiday parties every weekend, and coffeehouses doling out festive beverages that are loaded with sugar, it’s no mystery why most people gain some weight around the… Read more

candles and wreaths

6 unique wreaths you can make yourself

DIY-ing pieces of holiday decor doesn’t just save money. It also allows you the opportunity to express yourself and put a personal touch on your decorations. Creating your own holiday wreath is surprisingly simple, and you don’t need to be a seasoned crafter in order to do it. Here are… Read more

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6 Things to talk about besides politics at the holiday dinner party

Getting together with your family during the holiday season is probably something you look forward to each year, but in these tumultuous political times, family gatherings can also be a minefield. Adeptly sidestep any touchy topics around this year’s holiday dinner table by sticking to these neutral talking points instead…. Read more

snowman cookies

6 Simply adorable holiday recipes

‘Tis the season to break out the cookie cutters, crank up the holiday tunes, and start churning out the holiday treats. Here are six recipes that result in show-stopping confections that are almost too cute to eat—but not quite.   Melted snowman cookies. When a snowman melts in real life,… Read more