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Holiday eating: December pleasures, holiday regret
We do not have to eat ourselves to death to enjoy the holidays. I am including myself when I say this. I gained 2 pounds just from Thanksgiving Day alone. Finally, I had lost a few pounds and presto, faster than the twinkling of an eye I gained two back. It’s easy to do. I…
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Honoring mothers: celebrating love, resilience and pioneering spirits
As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday we pause to honor the irreplaceable figures in our lives: mothers. This special day is an opportunity to consider the influence that our mothers have on our lives and society. These women gave us life and taught us to tie our shoelaces. They imparted unspoken lessons of resilience,…
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The 12 scams of Christmas
These scammers are definitely on the naughty list! This holiday season, BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for Grinch-y scams and cons. 1. Misleading social media ads. BBB Scam Tracker receives reports of consumers paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for,…
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True holiday spirit
BY BRYAN GOLDEN Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, “what did you get?” Much less frequently asked is, “what did you give?” Invariably, the inquiries concern material gifts. Purchasing a gift can certainly be thoughtful and a wonderful gesture, especially…
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