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Tip of the Day

November 01, 2013
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Let us help you make this holiday season the best, easiest celebration yet. Follow our day-by-day tips to make your holiday bright this year, without the stress!
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Holiday Concerts and Parades

It's that time of year! Check the newspaper for free holiday concerts & parades and get them on the family calendar today.
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Decorate a Gingerbread House

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Learn how to decorate a gingerbread house that will make your neighbors swoon with envy, or better yet, host a gingerbread house decorating party. The best part is you can eat the winnings!
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Get Your Table Ready

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With scores of holiday soirees approaching, clean your tablecloth. You'll need it again, soon!
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Packaging Christmas Cookies

There is no gift more heart-warming (or sweet) than a gift from the oven. Learn how to beautifully package cookies for gift-giving.
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Budget-Friendly New Year's Bash

It's never too early to have New Year's Eve plans. This year try skipping the crowds and invite friends over for a budget-friendly bash.
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Potluck Parties

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You're about to be swamped with party invites, so it's about time you perfect your potluck, travel-friendly appetizer.
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Gift-Wrapping Party

It's time to get the girls together for a gift-wrapping party. And if you don't remember anything else, just don’t forget the wine!
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Storing Christmas Cookies

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Learn how to store your carefully crafted Christmas cookies to avoid stale treats.
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Donate Toys

Use 15 minutes of your day to set aside outgrown toys. Donate them to other children in need. Let your kids help so they can also learn about the spirit of seasonal giving. Or, get the girls together for a clothing swap and donate any leftover items.
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Plan Your Holiday Menu

Plan your holiday menu now to save stress later. Bring out your best when you host the big holiday meal. From beef tenderloin to traditional ham, check out our favorite menus for Christmas dinner.
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Grocery Stores

Here's a little secret between us: grocery stores are less crowded on Wednesdays. Start shopping for those nonperishable holiday menu items today. Don't forget the wine!
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RSVP for Parties

Don't forget to RSVP to all those outstanding invitations, including New Year's Eve, (that also means lining up your date for your New Year's Eve kiss)!
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Healthy Holiday

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Use our party strategies at your next holiday gathering to keep you on track and looking great, even if the host serves an irresistable layer cake.
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Teacher Gifts

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Try knocking out your teacher gifts today. And of course, we suggest something tasty, as nothing warms the heart like a gift from the oven.
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Christmas Lights

Load the kids in the car tonight to look at Christmas lights. You'll create memories that will last a lifetime. Discuss your favorites over a hot drink afterward.
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Spa Night

From hosting parties, to a never ending "To Do" list, the holiday season can be stressful. Escape everyday stress with a spa night in your own living room. Turn on the tree, light the candles, and relax.
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Shipping Cookies

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Have family members who live far away? You can still send them some Christmas cheer! Learn how to package cookies to avoid shipping-induced crumbles.
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Check Your List

You made your list, now it's time to check it twice. Did you order everything you meant to? Now's the time to know!
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Quick Clean the Kitchen

Try to spend 15 minutes cleaning your kitchen. Quick cleans will keep it tidy throughout the parade of guests and dinners.
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Make Gift Tags

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It’s not too late to make gift tags, adding a personal touch to each gift.  Download these too-cute tags for free!
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Quick Desserts

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Save time in your holiday menu by using a quick-cooking dessert recipe that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Family Game Night

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Don't set foot in the mall this weekend—it will be a madhouse. Stay home and play a game with your family. Just roll the dice and deal the cards for a rollicking night of family fun!
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Make-Ahead Breakfast

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Prep a make-ahead casserole to enjoy while opening gifts on the 25th. Prepare the casserole, serve it with a bowl of fresh fruit and a pitcher of juice, and let everyone dig in.
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Watch Santa's Travels

Gather the kids around the computer to watch Santa's travels. You might just see him stop by your house!
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Control Your Snacking

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Pace yourself! All day snacking means you won't enjoy that amazing dinner, and more importantly, those amazing desserts.
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Perform a Leftover Revival

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Breathe new life into all those Christmas day leftovers. Turn those mashed potatoes into latkes and pumpkin into muffins!
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Water Your Tree

Don’t forget to water your (live) tree so it'll perk up for your New Year's Bash!
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Post-Holiday Bargain Hunting

Hit the stores to stock up on holiday-themed goodies and wrapping paper at bargain prices for next year.
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Returning Gifts

Pair ready-to-return gifts with receipts and organize them by store so that returns are easy this year. Be prepared for long lines by grabbing a snack on your way out the door.
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Recycle Your Tree

Don’t toss that tree. Recycle! Then, eat up those leftover Christmas tree cookies to commemorate the successful season!
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Happy New Year

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With our collection of Champagne cocktails and fruity sparklers, you have no excuse for not feeling festive on New Year's Eve. May next year be your best yet! To 2014!
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1 of 31 Holiday Concerts and Parades
2 of 31 Decorate a Gingerbread House
3 of 31 Get Your Table Ready
4 of 31 Packaging Christmas Cookies
5 of 31 Budget-Friendly New Year's Bash
6 of 31 Potluck Parties
7 of 31 Gift-Wrapping Party
8 of 31 Storing Christmas Cookies
9 of 31 Donate Toys
10 of 31 Plan Your Holiday Menu
11 of 31 Grocery Stores
12 of 31 RSVP for Parties
13 of 31 Healthy Holiday
14 of 31 Teacher Gifts
15 of 31 Christmas Lights
16 of 31 Spa Night
17 of 31 Shipping Cookies
18 of 31 Check Your List
19 of 31 Quick Clean the Kitchen
20 of 31 Make Gift Tags
21 of 31 Quick Desserts
22 of 31 Family Game Night
23 of 31 Make-Ahead Breakfast
24 of 31 Watch Santa's Travels
25 of 31 Control Your Snacking
26 of 31 Perform a Leftover Revival
27 of 31 Water Your Tree
28 of 31 Post-Holiday Bargain Hunting
29 of 31 Returning Gifts
30 of 31 Recycle Your Tree
31 of 31 Happy New Year

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