holiday

4 Basic principles to prevent holidaze

December 5, 2013

The holiday season can bring warm anticipation. Thoughts of seeing family and friends in celebration can be delightful! The unfortunate paradox is that in our […]

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A family and national tradition: The National Christmas Tree Lighting #NCTL2013

December 4, 2013

After Thanksgiving, I put on some holiday music and launch the holiday season by decorating our family’s home and Christmas tree. Part of our family’s […]

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Cheer in the New Year with the DOLE Rose Parade float and Rose Bowl!

November 27, 2013

When I was a kid, I remember most of my family’s holiday gatherings centered around football. Our family would eat, visit, laugh, talk, eat more, […]

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Happy Thanksgiving – Take time to unplug and play

November 27, 2013

As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, it’s the perfect opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to family, friends, colleagues, and […]

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Etiquette around the holiday table {Video}

November 25, 2013

This morning, I briefly spoke with etiquette expert Diane Gottsman and Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford on the Today Show! I had the opportunity […]

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The traveler’s gift guide – for kids and adults

November 22, 2013

I love to travel. My family loves to travel. I love the home I’ve created for my family, but its magical to see other places, meet […]

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Simple tips to reduce holiday stress

November 21, 2013

The holidays add stress to our lives. It’s important to learn how to identify different stress signals, so we can handle or simply avoid the […]

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5 Simple money-saving tips for the holidays

November 14, 2013

The holiday season is a magical time of year filled with gift-giving, special events, and celebrations. Before the hustle and bustle begins, make a plan for […]

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