Holidays
The Cute Party Dresses We're Already Eyeing for NYE
If there's one night to go all out and wear your boldest look, it's New Year's Eve. But although we're rather fond of the holiday, it's easy to leave …
This Apple Store App Easter Egg Makes it Snow on Your Screen
Apple is celebrating the holiday season with an easter egg in its Apple Store app that turns your iPhone into a snow globe.<p>To activate it, go into …
PhonesBrexit threat to paid holidays as Tories plan to scrap EU rules on workers' rights
Unions have hit out at a 'ministerial plot' by Brexiteers to bin rules which ensure workers are paid for holidays.<p>Paid holidays and the 48-hour …
BrexitSaanich company offers plumbing help for the holidays
A Saanich company is offering plumbing help for the holidays.<p>Rather Be Plumbing is offering free labour for the week Dec. 18 to 22.<p>‘We will just …
Victoria, BC5 Tips for Hosting a Stress-Free, Last-Minute Holiday Party
You didn’t <i>plan</i> on having a holiday party this year. But after scrolling through Pinterest and feeling inspired by all of the colorful Christmas decorations and festive recipes, you’re left with some serious hosting #goals. Good news — it’s not too late! You can easily throw a fab and festive …
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Boston
From fireworks over Boston Harbor to museum-worthy ice sculptures, there's plenty to do in the historic city.<p>Boston might be best known for throwing …
BostonNew Year’s Eve 2017 clubbing guide: The best parties to attend this year
We’ve put together a list of the top New Year’s Eve clubbing events so you don’t end up somewhere that sucks.<p>The end of the year can easily end in …
London12 Cupcake Toppers in Under 10 Minutes
These cute decorations are a quick way to dress up your favorite cupcake recipe just in time for the holidays.<p>North Pole Mini Cupcakes<p>Every kid …
Christmas3-Ingredient Homemade Honeycomb Candy Is As Dramatic And Delicious as it Sounds
<i>The words "hassle-free holiday trick" are music to our ears. We partnered with Delta® Faucet to announce their newest addition to the kitchen, ShieldSpray™ Technology. It makes holiday cleanup easy by keeping the splashing contained, so we're free to entertain more. And we're celebrating by sharing</i> …
Food40+ Make-Ahead Canapes and Nibbles, the Secret Weapon of Smart Hosts Everywhere
With many moving pieces to manage, planning and hosting a cocktail party or New Year's Eve soiree can frazzle even a seasoned host. But, it doesn't …
TrendsNashville New Year's Eve bash will have a special countdown at 6 p.m. for the U.K.
CLOSE<p>From New York City to London the world welcomed 2017 with stunning fireworks displays. (Jan. 1)<p>At Nashville’s annual “Music City Midnight” New …
Keith UrbanHere's Everything You Need to Fabulously Host Holiday Guests
Being the best hostess on the block is simpler than you think.<p>Between finding the perfect gift for every family member and traveling via crowded …
Bravo TVNew Year's Eve Shoes For Under $100
Step into 2018 on a stylish note—without breaking the bank.<p>No matter your plans for this New Year’s Eve, this is the best excuse you’ll find all year …
Country LifestyleHow the Nazis co-opted Christmas - Salon.com
In 1921, in a Munich beer hall, newly appointed Nazi party leader Adolf Hitler gave a Christmas speech to an excited crowd.<p>According to undercover police observers, 4,000 supporters cheered when Hitler condemned “the cowardly Jews for breaking the world-liberator on the cross” and swore “not to …
U.S. PoliticsChristmas party nail ideas - Get a perfect manicure in just TWO easy steps for all your festive and New Year's Eve celebrations
Go on Pinterest right now and you’ll have no trouble finding inspiration for festive nail art. Unfortunately, a lot of the designs appear to require …
ChristmasHoliday party ideas to encourage your friends to choose yours
Tis the season of holiday parties, with the main question on everyone's minds being, “whose party should I choose tonight?? God I’m so POPULAR!”<p>If …
Why Kissing On New Year’s Eve Is Totally Overrated
I rang in 2015 with a sloppy kiss from my then-boyfriend. Less than an hour after this supposedly magical moment, I was outside without a coat, …
Amazon Fire TVJillian Harris’s Secrets To Relaxed Holiday Hosting
“I don’t want it to be picture-perfect,” says Jillian Harris of Christmas this year. We caught up with the blogger and <i>Love It Or List It Vancouver</i> …
Somerville's Ugly Sweater 5K And Pub Crawl
Somerville's Ugly Sweater 5K run and Pub Crawl will be held on Saturday by Bodhi and Luluemon.<p>SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerville's Ugly Sweater 5K run and …
New York CityWhere to Dine on New Year’s Eve in Chicago, 2017
There will be parties aplenty on New Year’s Eve in Chicago but for those looking for a more low-key experience, the following restaurants have you covered. Say goodbye to 2017 with one last delicious meal and enjoy lavish prix fixe menus and decadent specials. From Boka Restaurant Group’s beautiful …
RestaurantsThese genius New Year’s Eve party ideas will turn you into the perfect host
Need some New Year’s Eve ideas? There are a ton of different ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve, but one of our favorite ways is from the comfort of …
New Year's Eve5 Things To Do On New Year's Eve If You're Single So You Can Go Out With A Bang
Ah, New Year's Eve. A night that feels like it was made for couples and purposely designed to make single people feel unbelievably aware of their …
Dating10 Subscription Boxes That Will Help You Nail Holiday Hosting Season
Hosting a party, especially during the holidays, comes with its own set of crazy. It’s the time of year when you’re pulled in a thousand different directions, making the task of being the hostess with the mostest nearly impossible. Enter, the subscription box. Think they’re just for gift giving? …
ShoppingThe Best Way To Celebrate New Year’s Eve, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Psst, I have good news. Mercury Retrograde will end just in time for New Year's Eve, which means you won't have to carry any bad mojo into 2018. If …
AstrologyEvery New Year's Eve party happening in Orlando, that we know of so far
Here you'll find every ball drop, block party, and champagne toast ringing in the new year in Orlando.<br>Did we miss one?…
OrlandoThe Best White Elephant Gift Ideas for 2017
But first: What <i>is</i> a white elephant gift? If you’re not familiar with this popular holiday ritual, white elephant rules involve purchasing a …
FauxWhere to Eat in San Diego on New Year’s Eve
Where will you ring in the New Year? For those still needing to plan their New Year’s Eve celebration, this map includes 27 restaurants and bars in San Diego that are hosting special dinners, champagne toasts, live entertainment and more where you can wave goodbye to 2017 and deliciously usher in …
RestaurantsThe best budget-friendly New Year's Eve 2018 events in Vancouver
Kate Wilson Lucy LauNew Year’s Eve is, frankly, Christmas for promoters. Every venue in the city is booked up and the nightclub industry can already …
Prince HarrySo, This Is How to Throw a Holiday Party Like Anine Bing
When it comes time to host an effortlessly brilliant holiday fête, who better to turn to for inspiration than L.A.-based fashion designer Anine Bing. …
Bobbi BrownMassive New Year's Eve street party CANCELLED in Birmingham
A massive street party to bring in the new year in Birmingham has been cancelled.<p>Organisers were unable to sort out an alternative venue so they were …
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