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christmas

• What should I tip delivery people at Christmas? A UPS driver weighs in

  by MaggieSlater on Thursday, December 6th, 2012  |  7 comments

  
  Wait...You Get Gifts? As the wife of a UPS driver, I typically don’t see my husband too often during the Christmas season, nor the gifts he receives. Wait a second. Did I just say gifts?!?!? He receives gifts?!?!? Because Josh’s office is his truck, he can take only a minimal amount of items with ... [read more]

  Tags: MaggieSlater, christmas, How to tip
  

• Holiday entertaining made easy

  by Sarah on Wednesday, December 5th, 2012  |  No Comments

  
  A few days ago, in the midst of a conversation about upcoming celebrations, I overheard someone whisper to a friend, “You say holidays; I say hellidays!” I just had to chuckle because I completely understand the sentiment. When you’re staring down an already long laundry list of things to do and then add on ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, christmas, Holiday entertaining, holidays
  

• 20 handmade holiday gift ideas

  by Sarah on Friday, October 5th, 2012  |  8 comments

  
  The holidays can be stressful when you have more people to give to than dollars.The good news is - things made by you with lots of love are worth far more to recipients than something you pay big bucks for. The trick to making it work: organization (and really that means giving yourself enough time ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, christmas, Christmas crafts, gifts, handmade gifts, holiday crafts, Holiday organization
  

• by Alicia on Friday, December 23rd, 2011  |  No Comments

  If you fill up on the big meal and never have room for dessert, why not try Alicia’s family tradition? They have a special night they get together and just indulge in desserts. Decadent and wonderful!

  Tags: Alicia, christmas, holidays
  

• by Alicia on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011  |  No Comments

  When you make out your shopping list, be sure to put a budget figure by each person. Sounds Scroogie, but it will help keep you on budget and out of debt this Holiday.

  Tags: Alicia, christmas, holidays
  

• by Alicia on Monday, December 19th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Not sure what to get that person who has everything? Why not donate the cost of their gift to their favorite charity in their name?

  Tags: Alicia, christmas, holidays
  

• by Alicia on Friday, December 16th, 2011  |  No Comments

  Hanging Christmas decorations from trees and uplighting them can make your home look festive! Using silver balls or varying colors and sizes will look wonderful too!

  Tags: Alicia, christmas, holidays