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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Ways to get rid of the post-holiday blues: 1 of 33

The Holidays are times of high emotions, high expectations, and high stakes. We expend a large amount of energy preparing for the Holidays. For some of us it is over much too quickly, for others it is a disappointment. Maybe somebody didn't get what he wanted for Christmas, or somebody's loved ones got together and dug up ol...
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative "green" gift wrapping: 13 of 56

It is easy to create earth-friendly gift wrapping. The following creative ideas will give you enough variety to wrap beautiful, individualized presents and keep your holiday green. PAPER AND PAINT Make your own lovely gift-wrap! Purchase a large roll of recycled paper at your local craft store or Discount School Supply onlin...
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Are the most expensive restaurants in the world worth their price tags?: 3 of 11

We have all heard the old adage, "You get what you pay for." I work as a part-time waitress, and I guarantee you that in the restaurant industry this is true. Quality food costs more. Organic vegetables cost more than other vegetables, but they are much better for you than pesticide laden products from over worked fields. Gr...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to prepare yourself for going back to work after holiday vacation: 10 of 34

The more people have enjoyed the pleasure of time off for the Holidays, the harder it is to get back into the mindset of working every day. Even if they just had a break for a day or two, it can be hard to leave the fun of family and friends, food and drink, and fun and relaxation. Relaxation and enjoyment are necessary elem...
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Creative teaching tools: 7 of 18

A background in Dramatic Art helped me develop creative teaching tools while teaching English and Language Arts classes. So much of what is done during the school day requires left-brain, analytical, and logical thinking. When the creativity and abstract thinking abilities of the right-brain (the part of the brain used in dr...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Post-holiday recycling ideas: 6 of 14

In the midst of holiday abundance, it is hard to remember the the three "Rs": Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. In the aftermath of gift exchanges, food and libations, and well-deserved excess after a long year, there are ways to honor these three important behaviors. While cleaning up after the big party, don't throw everything into ...
Education > Educational Philosophy Defining a well rounded education: 3 of 7

A well rounded education is one in which students are exposed to a wide variety of subjects. A well rounded education provides the opportunity for students to explore and potentially excel in these different and yet interconnected areas. In a well rounded education, each subject is taught because of its intrinsic value. In o...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) What to do with left over holiday food: 17 of 37

The most important lesson that I learned while growing up was: Never Waste Food! As the abundance of the holidays comes to a close, and the leftovers take up too much space in the refrigerator, it is quite a challenge to live up to this standard. For the creative cook and entertainer, however, there are ways to use everythin...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Is Kwanzaa an alternative to Christmas?: 2 of 4

Kwanzaa and Christmas are two separate holidays. Each one has its own unique meaning and history. The collection of traditions and rituals practiced on each holiday come from different sources and are completely different from each other. Christmas is one of the two most important holidays in the Christian religion. Christia...
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Best debt consolidation: First-rate ways to consolidate debt: 1 of 1

Start with your credit cards. Credit cards are the form of debt that usually carry the highest interest rates. They are also the easiest to consolidate. Take all of your credit cards and lay them out on the table. On a piece of paper, write down each card's interest rate, credit limit, and amount you owe. Transfer as much hi...