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3 Holiday Survival Tips
Norman Rockwell didn’t have the picture quite right. Does any family actually look like this, especially in December? The holiday season is packed full of high expectations. And Andy Williams’ Christmas hit, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” makes it impossible to not be disappointed. The holidays can be stressful and chaotic – making your home look festive, not sure about what gifts to buy, the hassle of traveling to visit family, all the cooking and baking. Here are some common sense tips – why don’t you see … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Williams, blessings, Christmas, expectations, family, gift giving, holiday season, holiday spirit, Norman Rockwell, stress
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Nelson Mandela: Head Pointed to the Sun
Nelson Mandela, whose life was defined by moral courage and leadership, died in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 5, 2013. He grew from rural villager to resistance leader against the apartheid regime, and endured decades of imprisonment as a result. When released from Robben Island prison in 1990 he worked to negotiate a peaceful end to institutionalized racism, which earned him a share of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize. The first black president from 1994-1999, Mandela was a hero of the 20th century. I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgivukkah
By now you’ve likely heard about Thanksgivukkah, the dual celebration of Thanksgiving and Chanukah which occurs today for the first time since 1888 and the last time for more than 70,000 more years. People have been talking about making sweet potato latkes, cranberry applesauce or even deep-frying a turkey stuffed with potato pancakes. The two holidays also come together over some shared core values – giving thanks for connections with family and friends, a celebration of religious freedom, achieving a goal through dedication and joint efforts. But for some families … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, Chanukah, family, friends, latkes, potato pancakes, religious freedom, stress, thanks, thanksgiving, Thanksgivukkah, turkey
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Financing your holidays
With the winter holiday season gearing up and soon moving into full swing, are you concerned about the financial impact of celebrating this year? With the economy still at a slow crawl, you may find that the extra expenses of entertaining, traveling and gift giving are enough to jeopardize your carefully crafted budget. But rather than waiting until January when the bills start rolling in, how about taking a stand now and challenging yourself to stay within your financial plan. If you are a Millennial yourself – or even the … Continue reading
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Tagged bills, budget, celebrations, connections, entertain, family, finances, friends, gifts, holidays, Millennials, shop
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