Shoppers have the best intentions to get their gifts early, but whether because of work obligations or social events, the task seems to get pushed further and further into December. Soon many are staring down the calendar experiencing sweaty palms. Many others may be putting off holiday shopping simply because of the current state of […]

If a parent can take the time out of their busy holiday season and cuddle up with the kids and a good Christmas story, the calming effect and quality time will be worth the break from the hustle and bustle for both parent and child. “The all time classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens […]

1. Tune up the refrigerator. “Refrigerators are often accessed more times during the holiday season than any other time of the year,” said Chris Hall, appliance repair technician and RepairClinic.com president and co-founder. “The more frequently doors are opened and closed, the harder the refrigerator must work. A few maintenance steps completed now will avoid […]

Pet parenting can be as crazy as it is fun, especially around the holidays. Add the stress of hosting family and friends, and many pet parents end up ignoring Fido or Fluffy in favor of cooking a feast or wrapping last-minute gifts. So, how do you find balance between preparing for the holidays and tending […]

Well, at least those that have been “sustainably mined.” With holiday jewelry shopping now in high gear, those two words alone are likely to provide a tremendous sense of relief — the pop-culture equivalent of “Mad Men” re-upping in perpetuity — for anyone who’s been concerned about mining’s impact on local habitats. Indeed, these days […]