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Were you given a gift you won’t use? No problem, wrap it up and put a bow on it. So your coworker gave you yet another mug filled with hot chocolate, candy canes, and socks. Maybe it’s the 3rd mug you’ve received this year or maybe you’re looking to stay healthy during the holidays (yeah right). Whatever the reason may…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Healing The “Holiday Hangover”

PTPAJanuary 20, 2015

Okay, so the parties are over, the presents have been unwrapped, the tree has been dismantled and all of those delicious chocolates have mysteriously disappeared. These are all signs that the holiday season has come to a close, but now what? Are you and your family stuck in a funk of still wanting to watch holiday specials or listen to…

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5 Movies To Put You In The Holiday Spirit

PTPADecember 13, 2014

I never really realized it until just now but my family and I have a lot of holiday traditions, in fact the list is so long that if I told you everything this post would probably end up being about that instead of what it’s supposed to be about. “What is it supposed to be about?” you ask. Well, it’s…

Food & Drink

Christmas Dinner On A Budget | Christmas Dinner for 8 People for Only $51.69 with Printable Grocery List and Recipes

PTPADecember 12, 2014

I’m sure by now that planning for Christmas is already on your mind. You’ve probably ordered your Christmas cards, made your gift list, put up the tree and have started planning for guests. It seems like with all of the planning and budgeting for gifts, we often forget about budgeting for our holiday meal and when the time comes to…

Pop Culture

How to hold a “Yankee Swap” for dummies #TisTheSeason

PTPADecember 11, 2014

Each year I have mentioned to people that one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is go to a Yankee swap performed on Christmas Night by my father in law’s side of the family. It usually gets asked by multiple people as to what it is, how it is done and get the comment…

Food & Drink

Merry Mixed Bean Curry Dip With Cheese

PTPADecember 9, 2014

It’s that time of year! Yes, Christmas is one of the best times to have people over, whether it be family or a gathering of your friends, to celebrate and have fun! One of the things that people have at a get-together is food, especially around the holiday season. I just had a few of my friends over for a…

Everyday Parenting Lifestyle

Getting Ready for the Holidays- 5 Tips to Prepare for Guests

PTPADecember 4, 2014

Getting Ready for the Holidays is probably on everyone’s minds right now. The Holidays are fast approaching and it’s time to start preparing. The holidays can bring so many things to your doorstep. No, I am not taking about Santa. I am talking about your OTHER Holiday visitors. You know, your family. Having company at any time of year can…

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Taking the Stress Out of the Holiday Season

PTPADecember 5, 2012

The holiday period is a lot of fun for families, but ‘tis also a season of stress for parents. This year, try to lower anxiety levels and enjoy all that this festive season has to offer. 1) Stressor #1 – Shopping • Be an organized shopper – know your budget, make a list, have coupons. Don’t be that frazzled mom…

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Inexpensive Ways to Give Back

PTPANovember 19, 2012

The time leading up to the holidays see so many people stress out over Christmas, Kwanzaa and/or Hanukkah! Everyone spends a lot time rushing off to visit friends and family, preparing meals, eating and drinking more than necessary and we can’t forget the SHOPPING. Everyone gets so wrapped up in all these activities that they often forget that many people…

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My Secrets to Fight Holiday Weight Gain

PTPADecember 22, 2011

Give yourself a free pass to enjoy the festivities over the next couple of weeks… but use these tips to prevent a month-long hangover come January 1st!

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