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Beyond Ballots: Navigating Holiday Gatherings After a Divisive Election

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After nine years of divisive election rhetoric, many families are hanging by a thread as we head into the 2024 holiday season. As a result, the thought of spending the holiday season arguing about politics filled me with intense dread and anxiety.

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How to Navigate Small Business Holiday Prep & Keep the Joy Alive

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Don’t kill the messenger, but the holidays are knocking on our door. In case the aisles of your favorite big box store haven’t made it clear, Halloween has become the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season. It’s so easy to get caught up in it all and end up wishing the holidays would just hurry up and be over.

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The Dark Side of Holiday Gift Giving

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Holiday gift giving is intended as a ritual to build and strengthen relationships, but it can have a dark side. According to a Conference Board holiday spending survey , the average U.S. consumer expects to shell out around $1,063 in holiday-related purchases in 2024, a 7.9% increase from last year.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Exhausted Americans are saying enough to the holiday extras. It’s time to have the talk and not feel bad about it.

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50 Reassuring Quotes For A Stressful Day

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These reassuring quotes for a stressful day can give you that comfort and peace. Reassurance on a stressful day can get you to tap into inner peace and feel more confident about the journey ahead. If you’re looking for some comfort, encouragement, or a boost to make it through those stressful days, these quotes can help.

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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With the economy making everyone extra cautious about spending , I really wanted to give myself the gift of not worrying about money this holiday season. But even with inflation going down, I knew I could be setting myself up for disappointment. How can anyone on a budget relax about money during the holidays? Be honest.

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7 Tips to Managing Holiday and Work Stress

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If you are like me, you are getting caught up in the holiday season plus a long list of To-Do items at work and home. I imagine you are starting to feel a little stressed and you are racing against the clock—December 25. During the holiday season, you should take at least one hour per week for yourself (if not more).

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