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This is the time of year when tree leaves are offering a pallet of colors. The invisible wind passes by with a dance that makes things just twirl or sway. Store brands are preparing now for the upcoming holidays by offering holiday-store sales earlier. It seems like such ads are distributed earlier every year to compete for our purchases.  Black Friday sales are happening before its actual November event. Online shoppers are getting excited for the added discounts that the season offers. Seasonal job seekers are coming on board much earlier. I think it's a good idea; it allows such employees to learn the store environment to provide better customer service and to restock or discard outdated items available. Some short-term employees may even be invited to remain with a company and transition as one of its actual part-time or full-time associates. When a seasonal employee, it is always wise to budget accordingly, and don't overspend unnecessarily. Also, it is a good id...

For many marriages, the holidays can be a burden to dysfunctional marital relationships. Did you know that most dysfunctional married-couples separate, during this time of year? Such data reveals that these couples tend to follow through with the formal divorce actions.  There are many reasons as to why it is believed that couples struggle to remain married--just before and during traditional holidays. I have spoken to "many" straight married women who, let's blame it on the traditional holidays, complain of declines of spousal-bonding and productive emotions. Out of such discussions, these women truly believe the following actions are sure signs that believed straight-husbands may actually be gay or bisexual: Such men refuse to take time out of their plans to be with their wife or immediate family or wife and child(ren).  Such men plan quality time with their male friends instead of with the above mentioned. Such men whine that their wives spend too much time wit...

It's almost that festive time of year--again! This is the time of the year when friends and families visit each other's homes.  What do you do when your mate doesn't want any visitors for the approaching holidays? Try This Discuss with your mate your feelings; Choose a different place to meet up, and make it a tradition when it's your turn to host; Suggest you meet at their homes: take something special to share including the usual items; Meet the day before or after the traditional holiday; or,  If necessary, apologize for your mate's attitude towards such festive occasion. Be sure to include your mate's name on all gifts that you give.  (Afterall, such gifts are still an expense out of your household's budget that both you and your mate share.) Happy holidays!

The national day of Halloween is October 31, yearly. Halloween has always been an interesting topic for faith-believers, and those who do not celebrates the festive season. What do you do when your neighbor(s) faithfully celebrate the day, but you don't? Do not place any colors of red, orange-and-black, or black-and -white decor outside your unique home style; The day of Halloween, remove any outside decor or furniture to avoid tampering; The evening of Halloween, manually turn off your outside lighting;  If trick-or-treaters come a knockin' simply don't answer the door. You may want to darken your lighting inside your home style, too; Do not call 911 for children simply having fun or being a little too noisey;   Check with your local town, some communities have a specific day and time for the event;  If you work from home, you may want to plan your week accordingly; Lastly, If still feel uncomfortable with these suggestions, plan to go out for the day and eve...