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Get Back In the Holiday Spirit: Holiday Stressors—Solved!
The holidays are known as a bright, happy, merry time—but sometimes it just doesn’t feel that way, and you feel bad admitting it. I mean, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”… right? Right… Here are five reasons we realize you might be feeling down this holiday season, what’s behind them, and how to get you back in the holiday spirit!
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How to Deal With Your Parents While Home for the Summer
Saving money, seeing old friends, eating a home-cooked meal every night… living at home for the summer definitely has its benefits.
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Home (Bitter) Sweet Home: How To Deal With Returning Home For the Summer
 
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Home For The Holidays—At The Allen House: A Snapshot Of Emma’s Holiday
Every Christmas, my mother hosts many, many, many friends and family members at our apartment for a festive meal. How charming! How cheery! How spry the great uncles and aunts seem! Who can say no to so many Amazon gift cards? You can buy anything there! You know, I’d really like to invite you all! Yes, I’m talking to you!
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Your Holiday Gift Guide 2009
I adore the holidays. There’s nothing like coming home after finals and cuddling on the couch in front of a roaring fire, mug of eggnog and Jude Law (obviously this means I’m watching The Holiday).
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