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If your home is anything like mine, you're already making lists, writing cards, starting holiday projects, and decorating like crazy. With all of the activity, it's often easy to forget to relax and enjoy the beauty of the season. While it's great to give the perfect gift, or to have an impeccably decorated tree, what's really important is spending time with family and loved ones, and celebrating Read more
If you're human, I'm sure you're dealing with a little holiday stress right about now. If that's the case, it's time to release the tension. Light some candles, sip some chamomile tea and slip into a warm cozy bed with your special someone. Yes, when it comes to shaking your stress, baths are out and sex is in! Research shows that sharing some togetherness can help ease tension and anxiety. The Read more
Keeping the peace in your house during the holidays takes a lot of effort from everyone. The holidays are already stressful enough as it is, but adding the normal family chaos into the mix makes everyone even more on edge. I have always been the mediator in my family — when people argue, I'm the one to smooth things over. What about you? What do you do to keep the peace in your family? Source Read more
If you loathe the holidays, you're not alone. Many people suffer from stress during the Christmas season due to everything from parties to money, so here are some helpful tips to keep you in check. Click here to read more Read more
It is not even December and my kids are already sweating me for a Christmas tree. It seems the stress of the holidays starts earlier and earlier each year. Since that is the case, it pays to figure out ways to keep the stress in check in attempts to enjoy the holiday season. Here are a few ways that might help you manage your stress during the "most wonderful time of the year." Make a list and Read more
Many of you will be getting ready to travel this Thanksgiving. While it's great to spend time with your friends and family for a home-cooked meal, getting there can really stress you out. Here are some tips to help you stay calm. Try to be as prepared as possible. Wash, dry clean, and pack your clothes a couple days before, so you won't be running around trying to find your favorite pair of Read more
Since the beginning of the holiday season is just a few days away, I'm sure a lot of you will be traveling with your significant other. Since finding alone time might be tough with all the family around, some couples are going to have to get creative when it comes to getting busy, so why not start on the flight home! Since 48 percent of you admit to being bored in the bedroom, it's time to Read more
Finding the perfect gift for Mom can be more than a little stressful, especially with Mother's Day only a few days away. If the holiday's creeping up on you and you still haven't found quite the right gift, we're here to help. With every mom in mind — from the polished to the bohemian — we zeroed in on 50 sure-to-please finds that won't break the bank. Nothing in here is over $50, so you Read more
Holiday meals can be a source of great stress and anxiety. There's a lot to think about: what to serve, when to cook it, how to decorate. But with a well-thought-out meal and a little bit of effort, you can create an Easter feast that is sure to impress. I've come up with a menu full of fast and easy dishes, many of which can and should be served at room temperature. Brightly colored Spring Read more
If you still haven't picked up all your presents, you're not alone. On any trip to the mall, you'll be among similarly fraught people trying to check off their lists before all the gifts need to be stacked under the tree. But unlike the rest of of those shoppers, you don't have to make your holiday shopping trip hectic, stressful, and fast-food-filled. We asked a few celebrity trainers, Read more
