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How to clean stains after New Year's Eve parties

The joyous occasion of celebrating the New Year with friends and family can sometimes be a messy affair.

Mattel plans to make Back to the Future hover boards
With the popularity of the Back to the Future franchise spawning new products, Mattel is the latest company to jump in the Delorean and race up to 88 miles per hour.
New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world
New Year's Eve traditions have been observed by the world over with many traditions embraced globally and many still country-bound.
Get a head start on 2012 fitness resolutions
With all those parties, tempting foods and travel, it can be a challenge to stick with your fitness program during the holidays.
Received an unwanted gift card? Sell or swap it!
Tis the season... for gift cards. If you received one you don't want to use, there are ways to turn it into either one you want or into cold hard cash.

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How to recycle wrapping paper
Everyone likes to receive a brightly wrapped present for the holidays, but after the decorative paper comes off, what can you do to repurpose the sparkly stuff?
7 steps to conquer holiday debt
If you overspent during the holidays and now have bills that you must repay, you are not alone. Last year, 13.6 million Americans were still paying off holiday bills... in October!
5 financial planning steps to a healthier new year
The road to financial well-being can be broken down into five steps. Take action on these, and your financial resolutions for 2012 may be complete.
Persistence is key to losing weight and keeping it off
Losing weight is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but changing long-held behaviors is a skill in itself, a medical expert says.
Uncork with care, eye experts warn
If champagne is a part of your New Year's Eve celebration, use care when you pop the cork or it could turn into a dangerous projectile that can cause serious eye damage, the American Academy of Ophthalmology warns.
How to make your quit-smoking resolution stick
Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it's easier said than done, with six of 10 smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit.
Eco-friendly Christmas cleanup
The Christmas cleanup is never fun, but it can be easy and green! Here are some tips that will help you find new purposes for things you probably considered tossing in the garbage!
How to survive the holiday eating season
Health experts say you can still enjoy the holidays -- and the special food offerings that come with them -- without overeating and gaining weight.
Airlines are charging families extra to sit together
Airlines are allowed to charge extra for parents who need to sit next to their kids on flights, but there are a few things you can do to try to avoid these fees.
3 essential personal finance New Year's resolutions
Here are three potential New Year's resolutions that may help you to enjoy a financially rewarding year.

New Year's: Ringing in 2012

New Year’s Eve celebrations around the world

New Year's Eve traditions have been observed by the world over with many traditions embraced globally and many still country-bound.

Christmas: A Time of Joy

The story of Christmas

Although steeped in religious ceremony, Christmas does not wholly come from the birth of Christ.

Hanukkah: Festival of Lights

The history of Hanukkah

Hanukkah, also known as The Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. This year, Hanukkah starts at sundown on December 20th.

Kwanzaa: Sharing African Roots

The history of Kwanzaa

More than just a feast, Kwanzaa is a chance to reflect on the seven principles that have sustained our ancestors and will contribute to our future.

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