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Today’s Home Spun Wisdom Archive
By Denise Flaim
RISMEDIA, Dec. 24, 2008-(MCT)-Keeping the four-leggers away from your beautifully decorated branches is not easy, and some trees can eventually be whittled into a Charlie Brown-like
By William Hageman
RISMEDIA, Dec. 23, 2008-(MCT)-Getting a pet for Christmas? It's one of those ideas that may seem sensible at first but can be quickly slapped silly by reality.
By Heidi Stevens
RISMEDIA, Dec. 22, 2008-(MCT)-If you're looking for ways to cut back this season, holiday tipping might seem like a logical place to start.
By Karen Klages
RISMEDIA, Dec. 19, 2008-(MCT)-First-time home buyers Jason Loper and Michael Schreiber didn't have all the money in the world to decorate their new digs.
By Sandra M. Jones
RISMEDIA, Dec. 18, 2008-(MCT)-The Grinch may not be able to save Christmas, but maybe his little dog can. Shopping centers are turning to an increasingly popular method
By Judith Graham
RISMEDIA, Dec. 17, 2008-(MCT)-You may think your attentive spouse, your loving children and your good friends are what make you happy. But something else may be going on
By Kerri Westenberg
RISMEDIA, Dec. 16, 2008-(MCT)-Rest assured that the vast majority of travel goes smoothly. I was reminded of that recently when I requested travel horror stories from readers and received, among tales of woe, more than a few e-mails from
By Denise Flaim
RISMEDIA, Dec. 15, 2008-(MCT)-Lost in the holiday shuffle are usually the family critters, and maybe just as well, lest anyone get the bright idea of making them wear faux reindeer antlers.
By Susan Appleget Hurst
RISMEDIA, Dec. 13, 2008-(MCT)-Looking for a seasonal, beautiful and budget-friendly way to greet the holidays? Bright flowers, twigs and berries suspended in sparkling ice make naturally beautiful luminarias. Start with local greenery and cranberries
By Alfred Borcover
RISMEDIA, Dec. 12, 2008-(MCT)-The holidays are creeping up on us. Time to think about what to give your favorite traveler. Considering the cost of flying these days, who wouldn't love a free
By Marty Orgel
RISMEDIA, Dec. 11, 2008-(MCT)-In uncertain economic times like these, it's comforting to know you can still find items that are free. And one way to avoid going into debt this holiday season
By Julie Deardorff
RISMEDIA, Dec. 10, 2008-(MCT)-It may be the season of kindness and generosity, but there's a civil war raging within the Christmas tree industry. Artificial tree companies have been known
By Kathy Manweiler
RISMEDIA, Dec. 9, 2008-(MCT)-Stress often goes hand-in-hand with the holidays. Whether you're wondering how to find enough time to finish your to-do list or you're worrying about
By Cynthia Sewell
RISMEDIA, Dec. 8, 2008-(MCT)-Have you been dreaming of a green Christmas? With a little bit of effort-maybe much less than you thought-you and your family can enjoy the holiday and help save the planet at the same time.
