Christmas is a time when we all seem to embrace, or run screaming from, one of the oldest geekdoms in existence: philately. No matter what your holiday inclination, it is hard to escape this season without a visit to the post office to pick up, purchase, or peruse the postage. This week, while mailing coffee from Maine to Ohio, my husband got an education in shipping that tickles my love of the absurd.
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The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is currently touring their brand new show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, featuring the best of the past and the latest of the present. I’ve seen a couple of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s shows in the past and this year, I was thrilled to share my love of TSO’s amazing theatrics with my husband and son for the first time.
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On the Twelfth day of Christmas I plan on not being stressed about my incomplete to-do list. And on the eleventh. And on the tenth…
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It’s that time of the year. Time for sugar cookies, Christmas carols, and of course, a visit to see Santa. Some folks are determined to get a good picture of the red cloaked man with their children every year. Others (raising my hand) prefer to catch him only in low-stress situations, like at a friend’s party. It’s not uncommon for Santa visits to go terribly wrong. I dare you to Google “Santa fails”.
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My favorite Christmas album is a one-of-a-kind beauty the whole family can enjoy over and over and over again.
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Some of my favorite Christmas-themed picture books that I hope you might enjoy adding to your own library.
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As a society, we systematically fail to take into account issues of workplace safety that affect or have the potential to affect Santa Claus and his ungulate co-workers every Christmas Eve. A commentary by University of Alberta medical researcher Sebastian Straube hopes to change that.
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Want to make your kids work a little harder for their presents on Christmas morning? Try making a clue hunt!
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I, for one, welcome our toy robot overloads.
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Here’s a gift to you, loyal listener, and I made it myself. It’s Radio Free Hipster episode 19, my first holiday show since the podcast’s return.
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We are getting down to the wire here, folks. Have you finished your shopping?
It can be so difficult to find the perfect gift. And then, sometimes, when you do, it’s way out of your price range.
Today, I’m sharing 4 amazingly memorable gifts that won’t break the bank.
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It’s that time of year when families gather for merriment and togetherness. Here’s a list of some holiday-appropriate audiobooks to enjoy with the whole family.
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Get a personalized video from Santa for your kids or set up phone calls all holiday season with Portable North Pole.
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Dakster gives us the icy cool details on Gaylord Palms ICE! experience this year.
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Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!
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Study finds that “the Christmas period is related to a decrease in life satisfaction and emotional well-being.” But not among the very religious…
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One of my family’s holiday traditions is to make seasonal cookies. From my mom’s early days of parenting to my ex-boyfriend’s mother’s marathon creations to our own favorites and traditions, a holiday plethora of cookies (and the like) seem to show up in our house every year. What are our favorite must haves? Here they are, in no particular order.
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Chances are there is someone on your gift list this holiday season that geeks out about tea. So here are some ideas to make them squeal like a tea kettle in delight.
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Take a stroll through Dakster’s top 10 reasons to visit SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, which includes far more than Orca shows.
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I look with wonder at the Playmobil and Lego calendars, not wanting to spend the money, or the crazy on locating one. I wonder what I could stuff the boxes with, knowing that only a sweet treat in the morning will placate my darling angel children.
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The winter season is full of traditions, many of which go back hundreds of years or more and are often from other countries. Trees, poems, decorations, songs, lights, music, and food all contribute to the festivity of the season. Here are a few things from yesteryear that will help get us in the mood.
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Maybe the Christmas Spirit would be purer if, instead of less Santa, we had more Santa– if we all had the courage and the heart to give regardless of what we might get back.
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Hopefully, if I spend some extra time focusing on these different ways to keep my brain sane, I won’t feel like ripping off Frosty’s head. Then again, even in winter, snow cones can be pretty tasty.
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Giving Lego sets this holiday season? Why just wrap them in colorful paper when you could be far more creative?
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Winter is a beautiful time of year. Snow-covered lawns, icicles, and crisp, cool air are a beautiful facet of the season cycle. But the beauty hides many dangers families face each winter. Is your family going to be safe this holiday season? Check the list to be sure!
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Warpo, the company that brought us the Legends of Cthulhu action figures, is back with another Kickstarter campaign! Now you can get a plush Krampus, complete with three naughty kids and a sack to carry them.
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A lonely old man sitting on the moon. It can mean only one thing, and that’s err… Christmas?
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Buddy’s Musical Christmas hits some of the same notes as Elf (pun very much intended), but with Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons and the legendary Mark Hamill covering the lead roles of Buddy and Walter, the animated special is unique and takes ownership of it’s identity as a fun, family-friendly show.
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This year I thought I’d spend my autumn months knitting and crocheting some geeky holiday ornaments! It’s just the right time to start.
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In 2014, Santa Claus must have purchased a new toy factory in Brazil…
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