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The holiday season is upon us, and while it may look and feel a bit different from holidays past, there's still just as much to do. Even if it's mostly online, we're busy searching for the perfect presents, decorations galore, favorite festive movies and so much more. And, as always, joyful moments will be celebrated gathered around the table with our small family that we live with. With this season seemingly busier than ever, Panera knows that it can be hard to find the time

Your holiday celebrations will look a little different this year, as you'll most likely be enjoying the season with your closest loved ones at home. But no matter how you mark the holiday season, there's no reason your festivities have to be any less cheerful, glamorous or just plain fun! Here are some ways to add a little more sparkle to your holidays at home. Dress up - even if there's just two of you No matter the size of your home celebrations, you can make any occasion f

Holiday decorations bring a smile to everyone's face, and that is needed now more than ever. Crafting seasonal décor instead of shopping for it gives you and your family something to occupy your extra time at home and helps you avoid big crowds and shopping stress. Perhaps you'll make wooden signs with jolly messages or metal snowflakes covered in lights? Or maybe you'll craft ornaments for the tree or engrave messages into the menorah? No matter the craft, a homemade holiday

How healthy is your house? After spending more time at home due to quarantine and social distancing, many homeowners are asking themselves this question. This has inspired an increase in home improvements that go beyond aesthetic enhancements. Homeowners want eco-friendly upgrades that improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ), which means improvements that support the health and wellness of the people who live in the home. If you're curious how to improve your home's IEQ, h

This holiday, people around the world are getting ready for a season that looks dramatically different from past years. As millions decide to stay home, the desire to make the most out of the holiday festivities is driving people to find more creative, convenient, and memorable ways to enjoy the season and eliminate unnecessary stress. Whether you're relaxing at home or celebrating with family, a smart home can help take care of daily tasks around the house, giving you more t

As Americans are increasingly staying home, we're seeing the return of a longstanding tradition: the intimate dinner party with beloved family and friends. "Food, drink, friends, good conversation - a dinner party is, in the end, a simple and enduring combination of ingredients, made unique by what hosts and guests infuse the evening with," writes Laura Rysman in the New York Times. Thinking of throwing your own virtual dinner party? Preparations don't need to be lengthy or d

At a loss for new and unique holiday gifts for your loved ones this year? Have you ever considered eggs? In a lighthearted look at gift giving, the American Egg Board offers two new humorous 15-second films that turn classic gift ads on their heads. One is a spoof on the classic jewelry store "Proposal," while the other pokes fun at the auto ad favorite driveway reveal of the "Big Bow." "Food is ever important during the holidays, and we expect it to be much more so this year

One of the big challenges of this holiday season is figuring out how to get the right gift delivered on time. How are savvy holiday shoppers solving this problem? They're sending digital gift cards. There's a digital gift card that's a perfect match for everyone on your list: 1) For the do-gooder: Every time a Giving Good™ card is purchased, a deserving nonprofit receives a donation. Gifting the Giving Good card means the recipient can enjoy spending the card at a number of r

The origin of the Christmas stocking is thought to originate from the life of Saint Nicholas. While there are no written records of the origin of the Christmas Stocking, there are popular legends that attempt to tell the history of this Christmas tradition. One such legend has several variations, but the following is a good example: the villagers whom were talking about "the girls" were people St. Nicholas wanted to help. St. Nicholas knew that the old man "the girls father"

In the age of nonstop news and often limited fact-checking, a new digital news publication, Rantt, is moving in the other direction, focusing on slowing the story down, and getting the facts right, even if it means not being the first to publish a seemingly hot story. "We're taking an episodic approach to covering stories, and pride ourselves on slowing down the news," Rantt CEO and co-founder Zak Ali says in a feature in The Huffington Post on March 6, 2017. "We want to be t

If you've spent any time obsessing about photos of your life, business, wardrobe, pet, or the last cupcake you ate, on Instagram, you understand that rush of excitement that comes when "Likes" pop up on your feed. Not only is it downright thrilling, but you can now cash in with Quantum Sponsor. Imagine getting paid just to post on Instagram about brands and local businesses you are interested in. Quantum Sponsor is the platform that's making it happen. Unlike traditional tale

An estimated 50 million people in North America wear contact lenses, precisely correcting their vision while offering ultimate flexibility to be physically active and look their best. Healthy eyes require good contact lens wear-and-care habits -- yet sometimes adults and teens struggle to remember. "People who love their contacts often have the best intentions to follow instructions from eye- care professionals. With so much else happening in their lives, it is possible to fo

Santa Claus is coming to town -- via Zoom. In-person visits with Santa Claus at shopping malls, or Santa breakfasts hosted by community groups, are likely to be casualties of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic in many parts of the United States. Fortunately, Santa has gone virtual. The website VisitWithSantaClaus.com brings the magic of Christmas directly to families in their homes. VisitWithSantaClaus.com offers parents an opportunity to schedule an online virtual visit with Santa

The holidays are quickly approaching and lots of people gift their loved ones boxes of gourmet chocolates. However, can dogs eat chocolate? Of course they can't! So, how do we include our cherished furry family members in this loving tradition? What does a box of "chocolates" look like for a dog? Or more importantly, what does it smell like? In the case of Barkaron gourmet dog treats, the "special sauce" ingredient is not chocolate (toxic to dogs) but camel cheese, a superfoo

(NewsUSA) - The holidays will look a little different this year in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but fortunately some things will remain the same, namely Lifetime's upcoming slate of holiday movies. Now more than ever, viewers are seeking comfort, joy, humor, and escape, and Lifetime delivers with the 2020 It's a Wonderful Lifetime movie lineup. The event kicks off on October 23 and continues through December 25. The network's largest-ever holiday event features

(NewsUSA) "The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives" by Tim Darcy Ellis It is 1522 in The Spanish Netherlands. Juan Luis Vives, a renowned academic, has fled Spain to avoid the fires of the Inquisition. In England, he takes on the role of tutor to Mary, daughter of Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII. While publicly navigating life as a "New Christian," Vives is quickly drawn into the dangerous world of London's Jewish community. With a foot in each world, he is torn between the

(NewsUSA) - This holiday season, Chick-fil-A wants to inspire people to be a source of hope through a new animated short film and a digital experience to help people connect and share words of encouragement. In the film, the main character of Chick-fil-A's 2019 animated holiday film, Sam, returns to help restore the missing spark in her town by discovering hope within herself. The driving message of the film is that we can all make a difference in the lives around us by being

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Tis the season to pop some popcorn and grab your favorite comfy blanket. Don't forget to grab the remote on your way to the sofa. Snuggle up for a festive family movie night. Bake some cookies and create a hot chocolate bar for a little extra family fun to make it a night to remember. This year, as we experience socially distant holiday traditions, schedule a family video chat and watch a holiday movie together. We can all stay healthy at home and enjoy creating new family tr

(NewsUSA) - With the holidays just around the corner, you might be worrying about how to get through without derailing your healthy lifestyle. It can be a struggle to avoid temptation, particularly when you're busy, stressed, sleep-deprived, or all three. At times, you might consider giving up and just diving into the dessert tray. But with a bit of motivation and creativity, you can whip together some festive treats that are both delicious and carb-conscious. Courtney McCorm