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October 21, 2009

Home for the Holidays: Your Survival Guide

The no-fail survival guide to dealing with pesky relatives, healthily suppressing anger, and preserving your sanity to get through the best—and worst—time of year.

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By Eileen Conlan and Lizzie Dunlap

From facing the firing squad of inappropriate questions to pretending you deserve that pedestal your parents have put you on, the key to celebrating the holidays with your family is a little planning and a lot of patience.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SURVIVAL GUIDE
How To Pack for the Holidays
How To Get Your Family Off Your Case
100+ Unique Gift Ideas (for less!)
When All Else Fails...


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