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5 Ways To Give Back this Holiday Season

For kids, the holiday season can be all about receiving—gifts of course, but also endless events catered to them (meeting the big guy in red, decorating gingerbread houses, etc.). If you want to encourage them to think of others and give instead of only receive, here...

25 Reasons Your Elf Didn’t Move

    Ah, the Elf. A mercurial fellow, he (or she) is apt to get himself into some questionable situations this season. Hanging from the mantle like a tiny daredevil? Taking a bath in rainbow sprinkles? Fishing in a questionably clean potty? There’s nothing...

Easy Hanukkah Recipes

Courtesy: What Jew Wanna Eat   Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! We’ve rounded up some recipes that are beautiful and delicious for your holiday menu. Appetizers/Snacks Olive Potato Focaccia with Asparagus Menorah from What Jew Wanna Eat Carrot Zucchini...

The Advent Countdown to Christmas

It’s early December, which means one big thing to many kids: It’s time to start the countdown to Christmas! For some families, this often entails breaking out the advent calendar. But what is an advent calendar, and how did the countdown to Christmas Day...

Apple Cider Margarita

  It’s Fall, y’all! If you’re mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a high quality apple cider. “The better ingredients you use, the...

Sober Over the Holidays — Advice from the Founder of Whole30

Skipping the booze at Thanksgiving and the parties and family gatherings that follow isn’t always easy—but always worth it if that’s your priority. Whatever your reason—from pregnancy to alcohol dependence to simple preference—for wanting to stay sober, some...

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