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"Twas the Day After Christmas"

Twas the day after Christmas when all through the mall, not a shopper was stirring, they had all hit the wall. The stockings were empty, the trees were all bare, in hopes that the Visa bill, wouldn't be there.

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Surprise Santa

Get into the spirit of the holiday by playing Santa for a friend or neighbor in need. By "in need", I don't just mean financially; there are so many people who are alone on the holiday.

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Christmas Charities And Gift Advice

For all the people that ask for help with gifts at Christmas, here is a little advice. First of all call the HELPLINE!, their number is 211, it is a nationwide clearing house that keeps a list of organizations in each area that provide different kinds of help for people.

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Caring For A Christmas Tree

This is a guide about caring for a Christmas tree. It is fun to have a real tree at Christmas. Properly caring for your tree will help it last longer and prevent it from becoming a fire hazard.

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Recycling a Christmas Tree

This is a guide about recycling a Christmas tree. One problem that people encounter with a live Christmas tree is how to dispose of it after the holidays are over. In many communities there are multiple ways to recycle your tree.

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Reducing Stress at Christmas

This is a guide about reducing stress at Christmas. The holidays are a busy time, especially around Christmas. With shopping, parties to attend and plan, visiting friends and relatives, decorating and more to do, it's no wonder things get stressful.

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Holiday Dog and Cat Safety Tips

Holiday Dog and Cat Safety TipsPoisonous holiday plants include holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, and lilies and can cause vomiting and diarrhea or even organ failure and death. Please keep holiday plants out of the reach of your pets!


Fun and Frugal Family Holiday Activities

Fun and Frugal Family Holiday ActivitiesThis holiday it won't take money to create great family memories. There are so many family activities that can be done for less. So, forget about the expensive Martha Stewart decorations and the Rockettes on Broadway. Instead, pull together some real family memories.


This Year, Recycle Christmas (Update)

This Year, Recycle Christmas (Update)A few months ago, I shared a tip, "This Year, Recycle Christmas". My family, all six kids, spouses, grandchildren and friends agreed, since many of them had had income setbacks this year. The idea was that nothing was to be bought new.


Fifteen Feel Good Freebies

Fifteen Feel Good FreebiesWant to feel good over the holiday season without paying a fortune? There are plenty of ways to get the warm and cozy feeling that makes us feel good about ourselves. Sometimes they make others feel good, too.