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31 Mar 2026

Natural egg dyes and safe coloring tips

Learn how to dye Easter eggs with common kitchen ingredients and how to keep them safe to eat. The guide explains colors you can get, how to prepare dyes, and basic storage rules for hard‑boiled eggs.

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23 Dec 2025

Missing a Pet During the Holidays

The holidays can make people notice the loss or decline of a pet. A veterinary social worker explains anticipatory grief and suggests mindful actions and memorial traditions to help people cope and remember their pets.

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22 Dec 2025

Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays can bring joy but also stress from family expectations, politics and extra costs. Jason Moser, a clinical psychologist, explains why and suggests short reflection and replacing tools that do not help.

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22 Dec 2025

Winter break activities that build children’s skills

A Virginia Tech educator says families can use everyday tasks during winter break to build thinking, planning and independence. Simple, hands-on activities like baking, budgeting and observing nature teach practical STEM and life skills without formal homework.

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18 Dec 2025

Preventing problems when you are on holiday

Many employees want time off but still feel pressure to stay connected. An expert says managers should set clear rules before vacations, employees should report deadlines and teams should arrange backup so people can really disconnect.

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18 Dec 2025

Why People Watch Holiday Romances

Virginia Tech researchers explain why viewers choose formulaic holiday movies. Experts say predictability, seasonal celebration and escapism — tidy stories with happy endings — help people relax and feel more positive during the holidays.

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17 Dec 2025

Why Christmas carols stay popular

Christmas music is heard everywhere each holiday season. A music professor, Ariana Wyatt, says the songs have a long history and a steady style, which helps them stay part of public life and business.

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10 Dec 2025

How to ship holiday gifts safely

A packaging expert from Virginia Tech recommends simple steps to avoid damaged gifts: use a one-foot drop test, ship from the retailer when possible, and pack with corrugated boxes and fiber padding.

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9 Dec 2025

Keeping healthy habits during the holidays

The holiday season often disrupts regular health routines. Samantha Harden of Virginia Tech recommends realistic, small changes—like habit stacking, gamifying activities, involving others and travel tips—and a broader view of well‑being so breaks are not failure.

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9 Dec 2025

Save energy and money with holiday lights

Many people put up holiday lights, and the choice of lights affects winter electricity bills. Expert Scott Dunning explains how LEDs, solar lights and timers can lower energy use and costs.

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1 Dec 2025

How to choose and care for a real Christmas tree

Many people in the United States buy real Christmas trees. Michigan is the third largest producer and record-high tariffs and other challenges may affect prices; Bill Lindberg offers practical advice on buying and care.

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