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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to manage post-holiday debt: 1 of 41
During the holiday season, the costs can tend to rapidly accumulate. Between gifts, food, and parties, people can rack up some serious consumer debt, particular on credit cards. Unfortunately, people don't always make the best decisions during this festive season. People get caught up in the spirit of the moment and add to t... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The best way to stick to your New Years resolutions: 3 of 73
Will this year be the year? Yes, it is that time of year. Time to make that new set of resolutions so that they can all be broken by February 1, just like last year. Perhaps that is unkind, but it is true that many well-intentioned people have made lofty goals as the New Year rolls around and then they have not found the int... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to shed your holiday pounds: 2 of 48
Tis' the season to consume The holiday season can be a time of serious over-indulgence, as people engage in parties and family feasting. Large meals, hot drinks, and sweets dominate the intake landscape and suddenly people find that they have packed on a few more pounds than they intended. Time to think about the future When... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to plan your wedding at work without getting fired: 1 of 11
Planning a wedding can be a major task, and many things have to get done during "normal business hours" since organizations may only be available during those times. When people are working during the planning process, there may be little opportunity to focus on logistics. Of course, many people who have regular jobs may hav... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Taking time to give thanks: 8 of 83
Experiencing stress during the Thanksgiving holiday seems a bit counterintuitive, but it still occurs on a regular basis. Despite the name of the holiday, some struggle with the concept of actually being thankful. For some, life is not going terribly well, and a holiday called "Thanksgiving" is a painful reminder that life i... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Why the day after Christmas is a health hazard: 3 of 31
One would think that the happiness of holiday gatherings would carry beyond the actual day of Christmas celebration. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, for a number of reasons. To start, we must admit that Christmas is not the happiest of holidays for some people. Depression is actually something that can rear its u... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to deal with post-holiday relationship blues: 2 of 19
The holiday season is "supposed" to be a time of joy and celebration. Friends and family get together, exchange gifts, and feast. However, it can also be a time of stress, particularly for relationships. Not all of the celebrations are enjoyable, either because of latent relationships issue or because of family conflicts. In... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas gifts for the man who has everything: 4 of 37
For some reason, we feel compelled to give certain people something at Christmastime, even if that person has "everything" or the financial resources to acquire just about anything they would like to purchase. This can make shopping difficult because we want to get something meaningful and yet we don't want to just get anoth... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests How to determine wedding ceremony seating: 1 of 9
For some people, the seating at the wedding ceremony can be a specific challenge to solve. Mostly this has to do with balance in the room and the fact that certain guests have particular expectations as to where they will sit. Most people do not have extensive enough guest lists to justify an over-sized venue and the risk of... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to cure post-holiday loneliness when you're single: 6 of 53
At face value, the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. After all, there is an abundance of decorations, lights, presents, and social gathering. Some of these aspects are strictly on the surface, and underneath there is also some loneliness and frustration. For some singles, the season is a stark reminder that th... More..