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Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Jolly ol’ St. Nick is in the midst of delivering Christmas presents to people worldwide.
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How To Turn Your Man Into A Super Gift Giver Just In Time For Valentine's Day
By Iris Ruth Pastor, Contributor
Motivational speaker, consultant, author, blogger
Valentine's Day is creeping up - the holiday with roots dating back to around 270 A.D. at least. Here's a wrap-up of "Don't's
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The 5 Best Christmas Gifts Of The 1970s
By jamesbaxley, Contributor
Independent Researcher | Blogger | Disabled Combat Vet
I never had to do any Christmas shopping for children before this Christmas season. I never had any children to buy for until now. Now that I'm a father and I have a daughter, I finally have a reason to shop.
BUSINESS
The One Thing Every Parent Must Do This Holiday Season
By George Bradt, Contributor
Executive Onboarding Expert, PrimeGenesis
The average 8 to 10 year old spends nearly eight hours a day with a variety of different media, and older children and teenagers
PARENTING
14 Cartoons That Totally Sum Up Parents' Love/Hate Relationship With Toys
By Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, Contributor
Co-Creator, Science of Parenthood
Reprinted with permission from Science of Parenthood: Thoroughly Unscientific Explanations for Utterly Baffling Parenting
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The Best Kick-Ass Anniversary Present Ever
By Iris Ruth Pastor, Contributor
Motivational speaker, consultant, author, blogger
I remember when my dad turned 80 and his children and grandchildren chipped in and bought him a very expensive leather briefcase, embossed with his three initials. We didn't really think about it, other than that his old one was tattered and stained. My dad, on the other hand, was ecstatic.
STYLE & BEAUTY
Father's Day Gift Ideas 2016
By Sana Alam Cordeaux, Contributor
Style Blogger
Related Garments This is a no-holes belt that is great for the no fuss guy. Mission Belts adjust every 1/4" unlike traditional
STYLE & BEAUTY
5 Affordable Gift Ideas for Mother's Day That Will Make You Her Favorite Child
By Teen Vogue, Contributor
Teen Vogue
Photo: Courtesy of Asos 10 Quick Ways to Pump Up Your Ponytail 5. ORGANIC BAMBOO UTENSIL SET Your mom will probably want
PARENTING
Why I want presents for Mother's Day
By Natalie Romero, Contributor
HR Professional, Blogger, Freelance Writer
Now before everyone throws their arms up in the air and gives me their best mummy judging frowns let me explain... When I
IMPACT
Things That Bring Memories: Is It Important to Keep Them?
By Marianna Glynska, Contributor
Teacher, artist
Quite often things we give to others and receive ourselves acquire symbolic meaning and help us look back at the most important days in our lives. Our memories and belongings associated with them are important and I doubt whether we need to throw them away so easily.
DIVORCE
My Love Is Louder
By Rebecca Smith Masterson, Contributor
Early-morning writer, adoptive mom, special ed lawyer, gifted ...
Jax had a box in his hands. It was covered in silver glitter and red and pink felt hearts, and he held it close to his chest, protecting it, as he ran to me with a huge smile. He straightened his arms, still holding the box in both of his hands, and presented the gift before me. It was an inexpensive cardboard box, but I could tell he was handing me his whole and entire heart.
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What Women Really Want for Valentine's Day
By Iris Ruth Pastor, Contributor
Motivational speaker, consultant, author, blogger
The reality is that New York City for Valentine's Day is out of reach for most of us unless we live nearby. The answers to
GPS FOR THE SOUL
A Continued Pay It Forward...
By Annalise Green, Contributor
Author, Fashion,Beauty & Lifestyle Blogger/Vlogger, Success & ...
As we near the middle of January and get back into the flow of our busy lifestyles the wonderful kindness and opportunities to spread the 'Christmas Spirit' can easily be forgotten and pushed to the back of our minds until December descends again. But just stop.
DIVORCE
5 Tips to Have a Functional Dysfunctional Divorced Family Christmas
By Allison Toepperwein, Contributor
Single Mom, Blogger, Motivational Speaker, 2X American Ninja W...
With a divorce rate in America hovering around 50%, chances are you, your sister, brother, or friend is either going through or made it through one. Because of that Christmas I'd like to forget, I want to help those of you dysfunctioning families function around the holidays.
PARENTING
10 Presents for Kids and the Passive Aggressive Messages Intended for You
By Chris Cate, Contributor
Chris Cate is a comedy writer, host of The ParentNormal Comedy...
I always appreciate it when someone buying presents for my kids asks for suggestions. It makes it less likely I'll be embarrassed by a child who isn't capable of faking a smile when they unwrap a pair of socks or a toy they already own because having two of something is the end of the world.
WELLNESS
5 Strategies to Manage Holiday Stress
By Johanna Bond LMHC, Contributor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Writer
Some of us may face emotions other than joy at the holidays, and overwhelm ourselves with how we "should" be feeling. No matter the stressor, here are a few tips to make it through the next month of parties, red Starbucks cups, and long checkout lines.
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21 Things I REALLY Want for Christmas as a Mom
By Laura Hanby Hudgens, Contributor
Mom, writer, teacher, living the good life on a buffalo farm w...
I want everyone to lick or wipe the peanut butter off the spoon before dropping it in the sink. Better yet, lick it off and drop it in the dishwasher.
BUSINESS
7 Ways to Be Smart About Money This Holiday Shopping Season
By Steve Siebold, Contributor
Critical Thinking Expert and Psychological Performance Coach
As tempting as it all sounds and even if there are some deals to be had, be careful: the holiday shopping season could mean financial disaster. If you want to play it smart this holiday season, there are seven important things to remember.
HOME & LIVING
5 Gifts (Almost) Anyone Will Love
By Elizabeth Pullman, Contributor
www.LiveLovely.com
The holidays are rapidly approaching, which means it's the time of year when you are suddenly reminded that you're terrible at shopping for gifts. Sure, you have the perfect idea for your best friend, but some people are hard to figure out.
PARENTING
Holiday Heartaches? Focus on Kids!
By Laurie Hollman,Ph.D., Contributor
Laurie Hollman,Ph.D., psychoanalyst w/kids,teens,adults;author...
In our multicultural world, families look forward to many different holidays in the winter months. With varied family structures, parents struggle to meet the needs of everyone's traditions and faiths. Sometimes, competing interests of parents become the focus instead of the pleasure of the seasons.
PARENTING
10 Top Tech Toys of 2015 for Kids and Teens
By Common Sense Media, Contributor
We rate, educate, and advocate for kids, families, and schools.
Toys that talk, tablets that "grow up" with your kid, and robots you build (and then order around) -- yep, this holiday is shaping up to be the techiest ever for kids. And if you think you've seen it all before, just wait.
HOME & LIVING
10 Host and Hostess Gifts (Under $50) You'll Want to Keep for Yourself
By Dot & Bo, Contributor
The first home furnishings brand for millennials.
When you show up to a friend's dinner party, do you bring a host or hostess gift? Absolutely! Unfortunately, these days many guests arrive expecting to be wined and dined -- but it should be the other way around. Hosts put a lot of time into preparing for and entertaining guests and you should always remember to say "thanks" with a thoughtful present.
PARENTING
Errant Tween Phone Home
By Liam Robb O'Hagan, Contributor
Contributor
My wife and I have succumbed. My son got a phone last week. Given my previous post questioning the wisdom of graduating elementary school, I awkwardly acknowledge the phone was a graduation present.
PARENTING
The Real Deal on Mother's Day
By Mary McLaurine, Contributor
Writer/Poet/Blogger
After you take that last step down the staircase, put your armful of French toast, coffee, sheets and comforter down for a minute to grab that vacuum and Hoover mini-carpet cleaner out of the closet.
PARENTING
Think Outside the Easter Basket: More Fun, Less Sugar
By Laurie Schacht, Contributor
Toy Insider Mom
Easter brings families together through the mystique of a big fluffy bunny, exciting egg hunts, and the first signs of warm spring weather. But what's one of the best Easter traditions of all? The basket!
PARENTING
Making It Personal
By Beth Whitley, Contributor
charity events & campaigns coordinator, three small people mot...
I have enough close friends with children whose milestones have, like Hannah's, not been reached, to know that I am not the only one who finds birthdays hard.
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