The Bright Side of Working on Holidays

Most people have had to do it at least once. Whether you are in retail, you are an independent contractor making up hours or you just got unlucky this year, you may find yourself at work on a holiday.  Here is how to look on the bright side while you are stuck at work during [...]

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Turn Your Home into a Banquet Hall for the Holidays

Large crowds require space and various accommodations. Whether you are using the community banquet hall at your apartment complex, or you are turning your rental house into a buffet restaurant for holiday guests, here are some tips to make your holiday meal go smoothly. photo by: wili_hybrid Flickr Creative Commons The holidays may be the [...]

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Miami for the Holidays – Good Enough for a Last-Minute Escape

Have you ever fantasized about disappearing during the holidays –rebelliously ditching gift-giving consumerism, traffic, grumpy, stressed-out people and boring family gatherings?  Sure, you could book an expensive, exotic cruise if you plan far enough in advance. But if you are looking for a quick getaway during the holidays, you need not look further than Miami. [...]

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Minimalist Tips for Simple Holiday Entertaining

If you are hosting holiday events this year, there is no need to stress over decorating and preparing fancy food. Learn to apply the “less is more” rule to your holiday preparation, and create a decisively elegant atmosphere for your next gathering. Whether it’s your turn to do Thanksgiving this year, or you have been [...]

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Surviving Thanksgiving with Acid Reflux

Thanksgiving can be an acid reflux sufferer’s worst nightmare; a smorgasbord of rich, tempting food to choose from and the inevitable heartburn, GERD or LPR that goes with it. Don’t despair. If you have been diagnosed with one of the above diseases related to acid reflux, here are some tips and tricks to help you [...]

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Keeping the Halloween Community Spirit Alive in Savannah

Some people say that Halloween is alive and strong.  But while retail stores push costumes, candy and decorations on their seasonal displays, and while night clubs and other corporate establishments promote Halloween events, some people say that the true spirit of Halloween is almost, well, dead. Photo by Foxtongue on Flickr Creative Commons In the [...]

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Decorate Your Apartment for a Halloween Party in Savannah

If you are hosting a Savannah Halloween party this year, you may be looking for cheap ways to put some creepiness into your place. Treat your friends to some festive décor, and spook them out with a few tricks, too. From ominous lighting to eerie optical illusions, here are some great tips for spooking out [...]

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