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Winning the War Against Holiday Shopping

Katie Campbell | Posted 02.05.2012

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Katie Campbell

You'll want to consider each person's likes, dislikes, and weaknesses (kitten calendars anyone?). Once you have your strategy together, consider the gift suggestions below to avoid wrapping any grenade gifts this year.

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The Faithful Shopper: Christmas in October

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 12.28.2011

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Faith Hope Consolo

I know, I know. It's not even Halloween yet, and the stores are filled with Christmas carols, holiday décor and gifts for year-end giving. I love it!

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Bavarian Spirit Unleashed in Napa

Alexis Swanson Traina | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Holidays, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Season, Napa, Shopping, Napa Valley, Winter, Holiday Gifts, Ornaments, Style News
Alexis Swanson Traina

Vintage Home is my favorite store in America come December 1st, when it is transformed into an Austrian wonderland, loaded to the gills with brilliant, thoughtful, and elegant gifts tree ornaments.

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Decorating With Antiques This Holiday Season

Reyne Haines | Posted 05.25.2011

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Reyne Haines

There is actually more to the history of Christmas ornaments than how you acquired them; that is, how they came to hang on a tree and where they originated.

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If Christmas Were a Dream

Anne Hill | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anne Hill

One of my favorite things to do is thinking about what real-life events would mean if they were dreams. So, I thought I'd have some fun analyzing some holiday traditions for their dream meanings.

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Guilt, Gelt, and The Gift of Giving

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 11.17.2011

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Joel Schwartzberg

Holiday compassion, which most of us value but seldom practice, is the opposite of holiday commercialism, which most of us practice but never value.

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"Impeach Bush" Ornament Accepted To Hang On White House Christmas Tree

Washington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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When Deborah Lawrence got the invitation from the White House, the Seattle-based artist decided to make a lefty political statement. But she never ex...

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