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Six Tips for Surviving Depression During the Holidays

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blogged by @uniquely_humble The holidays can bring different emotions to light for each of us. While we’ll see pictures posted of joyful times all over social media, magazines, and television, it’s not always a joyous season for everyone.  Yes, some people are looking forward to spending time with family, while …

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Three Ways To Cope With Being Single During The Holidays

Ways to Combat Loneliness this Holiday Season

-Blogged by @msroyalbey Being single during the holidays can feel depressing and overwhelming for some. When you celebrate the holidays with family, you may endure the tough question of why you haven’t found a special someone. During these times, it is important to remember how much fun being single can …

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Tips For Dealing With Grief Over The Holiday Season

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For those who have experienced losing a loved one, the holiday season can feel like intense emotional persecution. The desire to celebrate is overshadowed by the constant grief of missing the individual with whom you would likely be spending these special days. While there is no definitive method to rid …

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McDonalds To Offer Free Meals During Holiday Season

McDonald's Offering Free French Fries Every Friday For The Rest Of The Year

Mcdonalds is in the Christmas spirit this year, they’re feeling a lot more like Santa and less like the Grinch with its new meal deal. On Monday, December 24, the chain will begin to give away the fictional Christmas character’s favorite foods, or at least foods Mcdonald’s thinks they would …

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CDC Urges People Not To Sing When Gathering For The Holidays

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If your family and friends are the singing type during the holiday gatherings, you may want to share the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendation which urges Americans who are hosting for the upcoming holiday season not to sing while gathering inside their homes and even protect their pets from interacting …

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What To Do When You Aren’t Home For The Holidays

Whether you can’t afford it or you have to work, sometimes going home for the holidays isn’t an option. While it may be disappointing, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fulfilling and fun time on your own.  1. Link Up With People Who Also Didn’t Go Home For The …

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Rules For Bringing Your Significant Other Home For The Holidays

Zillow Introduces A 1% Down Payment Option To Entice Prospective Homebuyers

It’s the holiday season, and nothing says “I love you” quite like an invite to meet your significant other’s family. For many, meeting the family marks a pivotal moment in the relationship where you know it’s real and that you’re more than just someone’s “little friend.”  Despite the excitement to …

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Being A Slave To Holiday Traditions Just Might Kill You

Social Media Etiquette For Thanksgiving

Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, drama, anxiety, shame, guilt; YOU NAME IT!! I don’t know about your family dinner menu but for years, mine consisted of the unappetizing shit listed above. Now, I’ll be the first to say that I LOVE my family. However, I refuse to let my allegiance to …

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What To Do After Thanksgiving Dinner?

First of all, everything about #thanksgivingwithblackfamilies is lit. From the mandatory fasting from breakfast to “make room” for dinner, to the spades game that is sure to pop off at the end of the night. You can say what you want but, black folks after a good Thanksgiving Day meal …

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Dos and Don’ts of Being Dumped Before the Holidays

As we continue the Christmas countdown, we have yet another scenario that happens to plenty of us but often times, goes overlooked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ For the most part, being dumped at any time of the year is pretty difficult. However, it always seems harder for us around the holidays. While …

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How To Handle Being Dumped Before the Holidays

The holidays are rapidly approaching. If you’ve made it this far, kudos to you. However, hang tight because your new beau may be gearing up to kick you to the curb. If your boo hasn’t made any plans with you for the upcoming holidays, take the L, you’re about to get …

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