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  • How to Savor Christmas All Month

    How to Savor Christmas All Month

    12 ways to make your holiday last throughout December

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    Since I left for college many moons ago, I have grown to appreciate the holiday season more deeply. It’s the time of year when all of my childhood friends and family are gathered in one place. You wind down from another year and remember what’s really important. The chaos of life matters a little less. Spending time doing nothing with people you love means even more. When “holiday break” in my hometown went from a month in college to a week and a half in the work world (and I know even that is a luxury!), I learned how to savor Christmas in less time. One of my favorite parts of moving back officially is that I get to see a full-size Christmas tree when I come home every day. I started to make a conscious effort years ago not to look forward to anything too early. I felt that it made time move too quickly, and I for one want to extend every happy memory for as long as possible. With that, here are my twelve ways to spread holiday cheer in small ways and celebrate your holiday last throughout the month.

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  • Your Ultimate December Calendar| Single Girl Out ‘n About

    Your Ultimate December Calendar| Single Girl Out ‘n About

    Make it a month to remember with our list of what to see & celebrate this December

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    Can you believe it, we’ve officially begun the last month of 2014! With only weeks between us and a brand new year, we’re on our last chances to make 2014 one to remember.  To make sure, you’ve got a plenty to look forward to this month, I’ve put together the ultimate December calendar of all that you’ll want to see and celebrate. Take a look at what made my list and let me know what else is on yours!

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  • Black Friday Sales 2014

    Black Friday Sales 2014

    The sales we’re shopping from home this Black Friday

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    Photo Credit: The Miss Information

    I’m not one for shopping in crowds, so online shopping changed my life. I still tend to avoid Black Friday, but this year I thought if I wasn’t looking for things for myself I could get a head start on holiday shopping. ‘Tis the season!

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  • Secrets of a Sommelier| Wine Pairing Tips from Napa

    Pick the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving with these 5 tips from a Napa Valley Master Sommelier

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    This past weekend my boyfriend I had the pleasure of attending Flavor! Napa Valley  an event which celebrates two of my favorite things in life, top notch wines and amazing food. We were accompanied by a few great friends and some amazing hosts, one of whom was master sommelier Andrea Robinson. As one of only 18 female master sommeliers in the world, Andrea is among the most knowledgable people when it comes to wine. Needless to say, we were thrilled to have the chance to share the weekend with her.

    While we dined our way through some amazing meals we had the pleasure of picking Andrea’s brain about the wines which were chosen to go with each dish. With her signature down-to-earth nature, she brought her expertise to us in a way which we could actually understand.

    With Thanksgiving just a few days away,  our time with Andrea couldn’t have been more perfectly timed. This year we’ve decided to open the doors to our new house and host a big Friendsgiving feast. We’ll be prepping the turkey and have asked each of our guest to bring along their favorite sides dishes. With an invite list of nearly 50, our meal is certain to have a lot of variety.

    If you’ve ever been in a similar situation, you know that figuring out what drinks to serve to match your exhaustive menu can be quite the challenge. Luckily, Andrea’s expertise has prepped me with some easy to follow tips for pulling together the perfect wine pairings. If you’re looking for a simple guide to get your wine right, these points should suit you perfectly.

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  • Tale of Two Cities | Best Libations

    Tale of Two Cities | Best Libations

    Jen and Catherine’s top 3 drinks from Los Angeles and San Francisco

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    PHOTO: InsideScoop.

    Now that we’re exploring and reporting from two cities, every month we will bring you our top picks from San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s been a while since I shared my favorite happy hour spots, so read on for our top libations just in time for your weekend.

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