Who wants to start the new year off right? Show of hands! Everyone, right? Heading into 2025, there are some simple ways to make sure your 2025 sails smoothly right from the start by steering clear of some mistakes on…
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Who says you have to spend big to celebrate big? With clever planning, you can throw a memorable New Year’s party that’s not only fun and fabulous — but also easy on the wallet. Who wouldn’t toast to that? Make…
The holidays are a time for joy, gatherings, and, for some, plenty of drinks. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or enjoying a quiet night by the fire, the perfect festive beverage can set the mood. This list has something for…
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While many of us are focused on celebrating the holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, every so often a wild, wacky, totally unexpected, or weirdly entertaining story makes headlines as we’re all busy unwrapping presents or sharing a meal…
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So you’ve already opened stockings and unwrapped presents: How do you keep the festivities going? A bangin’ Christmas brunch can often leave fonder memories than the gifts themselves, so we…
Midwesterners are creatures of habit. So when you’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree, chances are you’ll see a lot of the same things on the table at every holiday party.…
There’s far more to Christmas than shopping for and wrapping presents to put under the tree. For those who want to get out and explore, there are cities and towns…
Presents may be the big draw on Christmas, but for some of us, it’s the big feast that’s the best part. Whether you’re doing turkey, ham, or a goose is…
If you’re hosting people this season — or even just attending a few potlucks — you might be in the market for some spirited (see what we did there) beverages.…
Christmas Day is very romanticized as a fairy-tale holiday with a cozy, greeting-card-perfect ambiance. But in reality, not everyone has the mental or emotional energy to host a holiday dinner…
There are always hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. Either they seem to have everything already, or they’re insanely picky. Picking up a gift card for their favorite restaurant or…
Food and tradition are two of the most important elements of the holidays, so what better way to celebrate than by breaking out some of the most classic recipes of…
You’re not the only one feeling stressed out about holiday shopping. A survey by Talker Research found that 56% feel pressure to spend money during the holidays — whether or…
Christmas cookies abound during the holiday season, but for those who have celiac disease, a gluten allergy, or a gluten intolerance, navigating sugar cookies and gingerbread men can be a…
Every year, millions of Americans go all out for Christmas. And this year will likely be no different. In fact, almost one-third of consumers said they were still paying off…