Lifestyle & Trends - Entertaining

Escape boredom and add some fun to winter break

Winter break is upon us and students of all ages have cast aside their textbooks, pencils and laptops for several weeks of homework and classroom-free fun. Though the break is a welcome change from the routine of classes and exams, it is all too easy to waste away the precious time off glued to the couch watching "Family Guy" reruns. Here are some fun and active ways to add some adventure to this year's winter break.

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Easing the stress of hosting guests

Whether it's for the holidays or another big occasion, hosting people in your home can be both gratifying and stressful. It can be especially tricky when you're entertaining out of town guests for days at a time. By planning ahead, you can avoid some of the common pitfalls that can cause a gathering to go south in a hurry and ensure that both you and your guests have such a great time that everyone will be looking forward to the next get-together once it's all over.

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Five tricks for celebrating the holidays with smart and satisfying choices

Just because the holidays include decadent indulgences, it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the celebrations and treats you love. Here are five tips and tricks to keep your taste buds rejoicing and your holidays delightful.

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Make Halloween frightfully easy and affordable

Halloween decorations and costumes are meant to be frightfully fun, but the price tag for pulling together the big night doesn't have to be scary. Here are three fun and unexpected ways to keep costs low and let the creativity shine with enchanting accessories, do-it-yourself decorations and devilishly simple party planning.

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How smart shopping can help transform your lifestyle

Eating right and exercising is something we all know we should do, but the follow-through can be harder than we think. You don't need to take part in an expensive or radical health program to improve your life. Thinking long term and making small changes like shopping smarter and taking a closer look at what we eat can help improve our lives.

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