Holiday Season

5 Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief

intent.com | Posted 11.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Holidays, Depression, Dying, Grief, Thanksgiving, Death and Dying, Mourning, Coping, Losing-a-Loved-One, Loss, Holiday Season, Sadness, Anxiety, Gratitude, Death, Living News

Behind our holiday smiles and good wishes, many of us carry feelings of deep grief.� So how can we have a wonderful holiday if we are experiencing s...

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How To Green Your Holiday Meal

Avital Binshtock | Posted 11.26.2009 | Green

Read More: Pesticides, Organic Farming, Hanukkah, Soil, Turkey, Agriculture, Thanksgiving, Flowers, Green, Toxins, Soup Kitchen, Decor, Vegetables, Christmas, Dishwasher, Leftovers, Holidays, Holiday Season, Food Banks, Crops, Ecuador, Green Living, Reusable, Family Meals, Decorating, Imports, Menu, Organic Food, Fruit, Cornucopia, Colombia, Water, Environment, Tips, Homeless Shelters, Food, Decorating Tips, Green News
Avital Binshtock

Working up a menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or another upcoming holiday? Here are three tips to help you be more environmentally responsible while planning that feast.

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Can You Be Happy At Thanksgiving When You Are Single?

Julie Spira | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Relationship Advice, Holiday Season, Relationships, Dating Advice, Holiday Season Commentary, Dating, Thanksgiving Commentary, Julie Spira, Living News
Julie Spira

I have an excerise that can help minimize the holiday blues, put a smile on your face, and allow you to be open to meeting someone before the strike of midnight on New Year's Eve, if you are ready and willing.

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Lindsay Lohan Makes 'Amazing' Garlic Mashed Potatoes For Thanksgiving

people.com | Paul Chi | Posted 11.26.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Lindsay Lohan, Holiday Season, Thanksgiving, Entertainment News

Lindsay Lohan is coming home for the holidays -- and her family is putting her to work! Although Lindsay usually gets VIP treatment, while in Long ...

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Thanksgiving Recipes: Relishing Loved Ones and Cranberries

Alison Rose Levy | Posted 11.26.2009 | Living

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Alison Rose Levy

When your sole surviving parent is in her eighties, you think about thanks in an entirely different way -- one day, one holiday, one small blessing at a time.

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A Thanksgiving NOT To Remember

One For The Table | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

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One For The Table

After starting my job as a junior advocate in November 1980, I received an invitation to have Thanksgiving dinner at the Industrial School for Boys.

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Secrets To Getting Through The Holiday Season

Karen Luniw | Posted 11.25.2009 | Living

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Karen Luniw

How does one get through the holiday season unscathed by the family biting sarcasm, the off-hand negative comments about your love life or lack of employment? Those unsaid, yet thick feelings of disapproval?

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons: Which Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS)

Posted 11.25.2009 | New York

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Turkey, sweet potatoes, football and... Snoopy? That's right, nothing says "Thanksgiving" quite like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Ameri...

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Bloomingdale's Holiday Windows Unveiled (PHOTOS)

Posted 11.25.2009 | New York

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Just like putting cookies out for Santa, stuffing stockings, and, for some, seeing a movie and eating Chinese food, the Bloomingdale's holiday-themed ...

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Ten Films For The Coming Weeks

John Farr | Posted 11.28.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: The Graduate, Fred MacMurray, Woody Allen, Thanksgiving, Paul Simon, The Thin Man, The Apartment, Animal House, Diane Keaton, Peter Sellers, Spencer Tracy, Best Movies by Farr, Don Cheadle, Ben Affleck, Father of the Bride Movie, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Cary Grant, Burt Reynolds, Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Stanwyck, Blake Edwards, Boogie Nights, Grace Kelly, Julianne Moore, Matthew McConaughey, Bonnie and Clyde, Jack Lemmon, Jeff Goldblum, Parker Posey, Preston Sturges, Dustin Hoffman, William H. Macy, Elizabeth Taylor, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Season, William Powell, John C. Reilly, It's a Wonderful Life, Holiday Season Commentary, To Catch a Thief, Billy Wilder, Mark Wahlberg, A Christmas Carol, Dazed and Confused, Jon Voight, Parties, Henry Fonda, Mad Men, Midnight Cowboy, Shirley MacLaine, P.T. Anderson, Annie Hall, Richard Linklater, Myrna Loy, Heather Graham, The Love Boat, Entertainment News
John Farr

Get ready, folks, for the coming blur of forced reunions, work-related functions, and cacophonous Christmas parties.

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Thanksgiving: Pay it Forward

James M. Lynch | Posted 11.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, Holiday Season, Predictions, Lifestyle, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Traditions, Thanksgiving Commentary, Love, Family, Living News
James M. Lynch

I asked our guests to consider what they would be thankful for in a year; what would be an accomplishment that they would have achieved, by being committed for the whole year.

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Chase Giveaway Gets Hot & Facebook Becomes Charity Hub

Saul Garlick | Posted 11.24.2009 | Impact

Read More: Philanthropy, Holiday Season, Charity, Facebook, Impact News
Saul Garlick

Chase Community Giving on Facebook is no joke. The program is doling out $5 million to small nonprofits, while being very smart and crafty with this idea.

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Bernie Madoff: The Cocktail - Wall Street-Inspired Drinks

CNBC | Jane Wells | Posted 11.23.2009 | Business

Read More: Holiday Season, Holiday Parties, Wall Street, Bernie Madoff, Alcohol, Business News

Last year, to add a little levity to the miserable doldrums of Wall Street, Cognito came up with some special cocktails for its holiday party with nam...

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Cooking for 22

One For The Table | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Giving Thanks, Holiday Season, Thanksgiving Tips, Thanksgiving, Living News
One For The Table

I set out in this post to write about what I think is the hardest part of cooking for large numbers of people in non-industrial kitchens -- keeping everything warm.

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Thanksgiving Turkeys: How They Get From The Farm To Your Dinner Table

businessinsider.com | Gus Lubin and Lawrence Delevingne | Posted 11.23.2009 | Business

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It's turkey time. Millions of Americans will dive into the big bird next Thursday, smothering it with gravy or cranberry sauce or both. Many will al...

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4 Ways To Avoid The "Holiday Weight Gain"

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 11.23.2009 | Living

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Dr. M.J. Wegmann

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a "high risk" time for over eaters and obese people. I think the number of people who only overeat at the Thanksgiving meal is slim to none.

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Keeping Our Children Safe this Holiday Season

Inez Moore Tenenbaum | Posted 11.20.2009 | Business

Read More: Toy Recalls, Mattel Recalls, Product Recalls, China Recalls, Consumer Protection, Lead Recalls, China, Holidays, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Season, Holiday News, Business News
Inez Moore Tenenbaum

Fortunately, this year, you can holiday shop for your child or grandchild with more confidence than ever before. That's because there are new rules on your side and the side of America's children.

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Holiday Shortcuts

One For The Table | Posted 11.19.2009 | Style

Read More: Thanksgiving, Holiday Season, Making Gravy, Turkey Gravy, Homemade Gravy, Preparing for the Holiday Season, Style News
One For The Table

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a whole turkey to make gravy. However, you must slow-roast turkey to get good gravy. Here's a tip for avoiding all that gravy anxiety.

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More Aspiring Salvation Army Bell Ringers In Tough Economy

Posted 11.19.2009 | Impact

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The sound of Salvation Army bells is synonymous with the holiday season. Now, MSNBC reports, more people are vying for the position of bell ringer out...

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Multitasking Gift Wrap Benefits Many This Holiday Season

Posted 11.19.2009 | Impact

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There's nothing more annoying than watching someone open a holiday present really slowly to avoid ruining the paper its wrapped in. That's one reason ...

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19 Ways To Really Relax This Season

health.com | Posted 11.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Holidays, How to Relax, Holiday Season, Hannukah, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Unplug and Recharge, Relax, Relaxing, Relaxation Techniques, Relaxation, Holiday News, Living News

We understand how easy it is to feel not so wonderful at this most wonderful time of the year. That's why we've rounded up these 19 expert-endorsed wa...

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Banish Holiday Stress With Yoga

health.com | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living

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It seems like all the yoga we do these days is to strengthen our abs and tighten flab, but as we enter the holiday season, we need a great way to rela...

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How to Enjoy Thanksgiving Without the Weight Gain or the Guilt

Joshua Rosenthal | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Gratitude, Thanksgiving Tips, Healthy Eating, Thanksgiving Commentary, Holiday-Health-Risks, Nutrition, Exercise, Thanksgiving, Holiday Season, Living News
Joshua Rosenthal

If the majority of your food is healthy and homemade, the occasional indulgence won't affect you. In addition, your immune system will be stronger and you'll avoid getting sick in the wintertime.

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Top Ten Ways to: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too (But Hold the Guilt)

Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living

Read More: Pumpkin Pie, Cerina Vincent, Diet Tips, Calories, Heyday Productions, The Huffington Post, Thanksgiving, Harper Collins, Food, How to Love Like a Hot Chick, Holiday Season, Jodi Lipper, Hot to Eat Like a Hot Chick, Living News
Jodi Lipper and Cerina Vincent

Food, especially at this time of year, is supposed to be fun and pleasurable, not torturous and stressful. Here are our top ten ways to get your party on without packing on the pounds.

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Five Steps to an Organized (and Joyful) Holiday Season

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Organizing, Holiday Season, Living News, Perseverance, Overwhelm, Living, Carolyn Rubenstein, Aby Garvey, Huffington Post, simplify101, Holiday Planning, Holidays, Preparing for the Holiday Season, Living News
Carolyn Rubenstein

If you're already feeling stretched thin (and not feeling too joyful about it), then it's time to step back and use a few organizing strategies to make a new plan.

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