Friday, December 14, 2012
With trees, extra lights and candle in many homes this month, it's important to be aware of the fire hazards they present.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
As beautiful as holiday trees and lights are, they present fire hazards many people may not be aware of. The American Red Cross is urging homeowners to use extra caution this time of year to keep the season merry and to prevent holiday fires. The Red Cross provided the following tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday: Christmas Tree Care Holiday Lights and Decorations Holiday Candles
Feeling overwhelmed this season? Check out the list below for ways to stay healthy and have fun.
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Friday, December 14, 2012
It’s that time of year again: the holiday season. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, family to visit and it all happens around your existing crazy schedule. This can be a time for joy and celebration but it can also be a time when people experience sadness, anxiety, stress and exhaustion. Here are 10 ways to stay healthy this holiday season: 1. With the exception of one night a week, stick to the same sleep schedule. Don’t try to make up for lost sleep by sleeping late. Instead, try to nap once or twice during the day for 15 minutes. Drink lots of water or other vitamin infused drinks. Use cold compresses on your eyes to decrease swelling and increase brightness. 2. Set a limit for gift giving and stick to it. Use cash as much as…
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Some top-named chefs and a New Jersey girl are leading the fight for gender-equality in children's toys. What do you think about this issue?
The Easy-Bake Oven has been a favorite childhood toy since it was first introduced by the company Kenner in 1963, but a new campaign is advocating for this toy to be made in colors suitable for both girls and boys. New Jersey resident McKenna Pope, age 13, wants to see the toy's current manufacturer offer the Easy-Bake Oven in more "gender neutral" colors. Pope will meet with the toy's manufacturers, Rhode Island-based toy maker Hasbro, and advocate this idea, reports The Providence Journal. The Easy-Bake Oven is currently only offered in pink and purple. Pope would like to see the toy oven also made in colors suitable for boys. She's not alone in the campaign. Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Manuel Trevino and other chefs are backing …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
You might be surprised at the results of a poll on the subject.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? It's a question that's been swirling around Rhode Island for a year, since Gov. Lincoln Chafee uphelp state tradition by calling the Statehouse evergreen a "Holiday Tree" instead of a "Christmas Tree," in an attempt to be inclusive of all faiths. Those unaware that previous governors have routinely referred to it as a "Holiday Tree" protested, going so far as to picket the tree lighting last year. No such protest took place this year — perhaps because of Chafee's last-minute lighting ceremony. But the tree again sparked the question of which holiday greeting is best. When it comes to season’s greetings, a new poll shows the majority of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” According to …
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Monday, December 10, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all across the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early must you buy, wrap and post holiday gifts so they get to their destination in time for the holidays. Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece: Packing tips from the USPS: Calculated for December 25, 2012. Domestic Mail Class/Product Dates First-Class Mail® Service Dec. 20 Priority Mail® Service Dec. 21 Express Mail® Service Dec. 22 Parcel Post® Service Dec. 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship Dec. 19 Destination Delivery Unit…
We're looking for photos of the most unique, quirky, or memorable trinkets that you hang on your tree for the holidays.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Holiday decorations do more than glitter and sparkle — they give a hint about the personality of their owners. Whether it's a trinket showing loyalty to a favorite sports team, cartoon character, or store ornaments run the full range of sizes, shapes, and colors. And when it comes time to deck out the tree, it's the ornament that gets the best spot — the perfect place for the ornament to function as a conversation starter. Other folks prefer original, handmade decorations — especially if they were created by the kids when they were younger. Whatever the style, one thing's for sure: favorite decorations are unique. Here's your chance to share photos [or video] of the most unique decoration you keep on your tree. Post your photos and video …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Enjoy these snacks during the busy holiday season.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
The following text was provided by the Dana Farber Cancer Institute: The holidays are here and so is all the festive food. Some of it is naughty but much of it can be nice. “When party planning during the holidays, it’s important to have variety,” says Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, a nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. “Many of the foods we enjoy around the holidays are not only delicious to eat, but they may also contain cancer-fighting nutrients.” Kennedy says it’s easy to include them in any menu when you know what to look for. Here is a list of foods and recipes from Kennedy and her colleagues that belong on anyone’s “nice list.” Ho-ho hummus Skip those holiday dips that are buried in excess fat and calories. …
From the ubiquitous red kettles to the option to round up to the nearest dollar at the register, there are many requests for consumers' charity this season.
It's rare to go through a checkout line without being asked for a donation. At PetSmart it's for animals; at Wendy's it's for adoption; at the Dollar Tree Store it's toys for military kids. And, let's not forget the jingle of the Salvation Army bell that sends many of us digging into our pockets. It's true, needs are increasing yearly. One viewpoint is that if you're out shopping anyway, parting with an extra dollar here and there likely has little affect on your wallet—and if others do the same, the sum of all the small donations can make a big difference. But how do you decide when your donations are enough? Do you have to give each time to feel like you've helped? How do you walk through the cold past that kettle and the ringer of the…
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Sure, Halloween offers a limitless variety of costume ideas for your dog or cat (or teacup pig?), but nothing that offers the cuteness of your pet with a Christmas tree, a Santa hat and a string of multi-colored lights. Or even with the Big Guy himself. Did you make your pet sit, uncomfortable and annoyed, for a few minutes while you took photos for a greeting card or just for fun? Share your photos here with the rest of Bristol-Warren and comment below on your favorites.
Michelle
1:00 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012
The truth is that if my son wanted to cook with his sisters easy-bake oven and it was PINK intead of blue...he would play with the oven....no questions. It is up to the way parents bring up thier children as to whether it is an issue or not. If they made a gray oven...ok but if a 4 year old wanted to use it, he would use it...without worrying about the color. more ›