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How to Lose Weight Fast After the Holidays

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After the inevitable holiday weight gain you want to know how to lose weight fast. It's actually not as far out of reach as you think. You may feel like you've gained 10 pounds since November but most people usually only put on a pound or…
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8 Best Christmas Movies that Always Win

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Nothing gets you quite into the spirit quite like the best Christmas movies. Sure, decorations, cool temperatures, festive music and impending family gatherings certainly help, but curling up on your couch and indulging in a favorite Christmas…
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10 Hearty Brunch Recipes Perfect for Christmas Day

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Presents wrapped. Tree decorated. Stockings stuffed. What else? Don’t forget that on Christmas day most restaurants and markets are closed so it’s smart to plan your family’s brunch recipes menu ahead of time so that you don’t get…
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Green Season: 10 Ways to Have Environmental Holidays This Year

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Let’s be honest here: for many of us the idea of having environmental holidays, or going completely green, can be placed up there with running a full length marathon. Yep, we’ll probably never run that far. “Yet simple things like…
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Out-Of-The-Box Wrapping Paper Ideas to Try This Season

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Bored with your standard drugstore wrapping paper with Christmas trees and snowmen on them? This year, instead of following traditional protocol, think out of the box with some arty wrapping ideas to wow those you love. Corinna van Gerwen,…
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Nod to Eggnog Drinks: The History of this Delicious Xmas Libation

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There are certain foods that just scream Christmas, and eggnog drinks are at the top of that list. In fact, there are very few times of year aside from the holiday season when you might whip up a batch of this rich, creamy cocktail. If you…
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9 Ways to Give Gifts to Total Strangers this Year

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It’s hard enough getting presents for people you actually know, but what about gifts for strangers? Hard. If you are participating in a Secret Santa with coworkers or celebrating the holidays with people you’ve never met before, here are…
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Celebrate Las Posadas With These Festive Treats

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Las Posadas is a holiday tradition that is commemorated throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the United States from December 16-24. Las Posadas is a time when guests gather to celebrate with music, the smashing of a piñata, rich savory foods,…
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Out of Town: How to Spend the Winter Holidays in Your Bikini

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Sure, when it comes to the winter holidays there is something charming and festive about a white Christmas. Snow falling outside your window, warm sweaters and curling up in front of a fire while you sip hot cocoa all seem like appropriate…