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Health and Fitness

Getting fit before the holidays

We know the holidays are almost here and with the cold weather sneaking in these days, I can just imagine how many are anticipating Christmas and the New Year, two of the most prominent holidays in a year for many of us. Most families, schools, organizations and groups are sure to set up reunions and […]

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Tidbits

Presence, not presents

I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I wonder how those who are less fortunate than I am would welcome the coming holidays. I […]

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Finances Shopping

Frugal shopping

While most of the people are looking forward to the coming Christmas season, some are quite hesitant about welcoming it. They’re terrified just thinking about the soaring expenses during the holidays especially now that prices have gone up. We were at the grocery last night and the price tags on some goods we usually buy […]

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Life

Moving on after the holidays

It’s time to say my goodbyes to some of the symbols of the Christmas season that just ended. These meaningful things which grace our home every Christmas are part of what makes the season special for our family: The Christmas tree with its blinking lights and trimmings The Advent wreath in our living room center […]

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Life

Holiday greetings

A blessed and meaningful Christmas season to everybody… : )  

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Health and Fitness

A season of forgetting diets

I thought it was a big joke as I heard Christmas carols being played when I was at a department store. I then checked the date and it was the first day of September. Christmas season is finally here. Well at least here in our country, we know this season is during the ‘ber’ months. […]