The picture-perfect turkey and all the fixings—it’s what the whole family looks forward to every year at Christmas. However, with today’s hectic schedules, there’s not enough time to fuss over the holiday feast. This leaves many cooks in search of quick and easy meal solutions, even during the tradition-steeped holidays. Because holiday time means quality [...]
(ARA) – The holly boughs on the front porch railing and the evergreen wreath on the door may be visible signs of the holidays, but to really savor the spirit of the season, you need to engage all your senses. Just like a romantic dinner where all your senses are involved – soft music, gentle [...]
Top Tips for Dashing Through the Snow Toward the Holiday Finish Line (ARA) – While it seems that the Thanksgiving leftovers were just finished, the holiday season is here and that has many a yuletide procrastinator shaking in their snow boots. But they are not alone. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, last [...]
It’s Not Too Late to Set a Budget Without Being a “Bah Humbug” (ARA) – Sticking to a well-orchestrated budget while hunting for the must-have gifts of the season, planning the perfect holiday meal and arranging flawlessly timed travel are not tasks for the novice. This time of year can drain even the savviest shopper’s [...]
Tips from Fashion Designer Erin Fetherston (ARA) – The holiday season is here, and with that comes parties and houseguests. And in order to create a memorable season, look for easy, festive ways to update your personal style in clothing, home decor and entertainment during the holidays. According to fashion designer Erin Fetherston, “Creating a [...]
Women often look to red carpet events to get ideas to incorporate the latest trends in fashion and beauty into their holiday look. Unlike celebrities, most of us don’t have access to the stylists and makeup artists usually required to pull off these looks. But with the right beauty tricks and products, looking red-carpet ready [...]
Delicious Ideas for More Convenient, Healthier Holiday Cooking (ARA) – We’ve all seen the statistics revealing that many of us are guilty of overindulging during the holiday season. Stress, frequent holiday parties and the office candy dish are all common culprits that can contribute to adding a few extra pounds by the end of [...]
Family feasts, lunch with friends and baskets of goodies arriving at the office – the holidays are filled with opportunities to enjoy food, fun and the company of loved ones. But they’re also rife with risk for anyone trying to eat healthy. “Research suggests that those people who are vulnerable to excess weight, gain more [...]
“The most wonderful time of the year” sadly also is a time when thousands of people end up in the emergency room for injuries suffered during holiday decorating, winter sports and outdoor activities. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers a few important safety tips so you can enjoy the holiday season and celebrate [...]