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Holidays

61 Ways to Put the Brakes on Holiday Stress

by Kim 12.17.2009 Holidays

Share1. Watch a funny Christmas movie. (We recommend Elf, Christmas Vacation, and A Christmas Story.)
2. Get cookies from the best bakery (or friend) in town.
3. Hire a neighbor kid looking for a few bucks to take care of your shoveling.
4. Organize a gift exchange, instead of buying for everyone.
5. Better yet, make it a white [...]

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Keep Adultitis Out of Your Holiday Shipping

by Jenna 12.09.2009 Chief's Briefs

It’s the time of year for a flurry of presents to make their way across the country and around the world.
Since I get a lot of experience prepping packages at the Lemonade Stand, your Chief Sales Elf is here to share 13 tips for keeping Adultitis our of your holiday shipping.
“Packing with Care” – [...]

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PSA: Popcorn Balls

by Jason 10.29.2009 Food & Recipes

You can spend a lot of money stocking up on candy to distribute to all the little trick-or-treaters who will be ringing your doorbell. If funds are tight, don’t forget about the dollar stores that often have great deals on good candy. But whatever you do, don’t make the costly mistake discussed in the following [...]

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9 Gross and Gruesome Halloween Treats

by Kim 10.28.2009 Create & Do

Halloween is the time of year when kids and adults alike exercise their creativity and imagination, often in the form of being gross, creepy, and scary. If this isn’t a childlike holiday, we don’t know what is! It’s no surprise that Halloween has become the favorite holiday of many adults. Hey, no gifts to wrap, [...]

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Interview with Mr. Halloween

by Jason 10.28.2009 Holidays

Chris Riddle, the official Halloween transponder for American Greetings, a major national manufacturer of Halloween party supplies and cards, has earned himself the nickname of “Mr. Halloween.” He has been a featured guest on HGTV, Fox News, and his Halloween Trend Observations, has been quoted in Time, USA Today, and The New York Times. We [...]

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How to Make This the Best Halloween Since You Were a Kid

by Kim 10.27.2009 Food & Recipes

Jason and I (and Lucy) were recently in New Jersey for some speaking programs. During our visit, we happened to pass a home that was all decked out for Halloween. Now, I’m not talking about a simple jack-o-lantern and a ghost hanging in the tree. They may have put a second mortgage on their home [...]

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29 Awesome Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Designs

by Jason 10.23.2009 Create & Do

Kim and Lucy and I recently visited an awesome local pumpkin patch. We enjoyed a hayride pulled by two strong horses and scouted for the perfect pumpkin. After spotting “the one,” I managed to pull it free from the vine, allowing myself to feel like the manly man I am normally not.
It’s been sitting by [...]

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4 Ways to Guarantee a Fun 4th of July

by Kim 06.30.2009 Family Time

The fourth of July is days away and our freedom is definitely a reason to celebrate! Independence Day presents a great opportunity to have some extra fun. With summer underway, it’s often one of those holidays that sneaks up fast and is gone before it arrives. Don’t miss out this year. Here are a few [...]

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