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Get Home on New Year’s Eve
Hopefully you've made your New Year's Eve Plans already. If you have, be sure you've figured out how you're getting home. Keep in mind that taxis are near impossible to get - you could be waiting hours so be sure to add an app to your phone or order ahead of time. ...
Easy Holiday Recipe: Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
Click the image to learn how to make a delicious, easy appetizer or snack that everyone will enjoy this holiday season from Foodie!

Finish Your Holiday Shopping! Check Out These Lists or Donate to a Charity
If you are still trying to figure out how you're going to get so-and-so a gift, here are some other lists to help you get your last minute shopping on. And yes, there's an app for that....

BBJ Creates Easy, New Design App for Event Planners
Event planners are always looking for the latest and greatest to be better at what they do while impressing their clients. Knowing that, BBJ Linen, one of the top linen rental companies in not just Chicago but the nation, has developed a free app for the iPad...

How to Buy for Difficult People or Ones You Don’t Know
When you have to buy a gift for someone you don't know, it's the worst. Or even if you know the person, they may be really picky. So how do you find a great gift? Below are some Dos and Don'ts to help you be a great holiday shopper (even if it's last minute). DO NOT...

Food VS Money: How to Select the Right Amount of Food For Your Budget
Deciding how much food to get for a party is an age-old question. In my book, it's always better to have too much than not enough. Understandably, people don't want overkill and for things to go to waste, which is why balance is important. I always like to be sure...

Dress Up Your Table for the Holiday
Being festive is really fun but can also be exhausting -- especially when you are really busy. As event planners, many of us entertain and when we do, people expect to be impressed. One way to easily blow your guests away for any event are beautiful table settings. ...