Feb 8, 2021
Valentine’s Romance Without the Clutter
Valentine’s Day inspires gift-giving of a specific kind: jewelry, apparel, greeting cards. These things don’t take up a lot of space on their own, but like anything else, they tend to accumulate even though you and yours may not use them every day. What’s a person, couple or family to do if they already have […]
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Jan 26, 2021
Coping With Cabin Fever
Cabin fever is a natural side effect of winter. Cold temperatures, dark nights and snowstorms conspire to keep people indoors — and you can do only so much binge-watching before you start to get that unnerving, antsy feeling of being all cooped up. This year, cabin fever is likely going to be more widespread and […]
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Jan 12, 2021
Hygge: Cozy Without Clutter
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) is a concept celebrated mostly in Denmark that heralds the creation of a cozy, welcoming living space. Originally, the concept is thought to be the indoorsy, affirming answer to Scandinavia’s long, bleak winter nights. Since English-speakers don’t have a word for the concept, picture yourself relaxing in a warm ski lodge after […]
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Dec 29, 2020
Make Boxing Day Into Boxing Week
In the major countries of the former British Empire, the day after #Christmas is celebrated as Boxing Day. A legal holiday, the event grew out of a custom for wealthy landowners to offer their servants and workers a box of edible goodies, gifts or a monetary tip during the Christmas season. Stateside, many make the […]
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Dec 15, 2020
Holiday Fun for the Socially Distanced
It’s going to be a difficult holiday season for anyone who’s used to getting together with family and friends. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging across America, many are choosing not to travel or to celebrate only with a handful of close contacts. But that doesn’t mean that the fun has to end! The most […]
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