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Will your family vacation be a cherished experience that everyone will fondly remember for years to come, or a headache that’s best forgotten? Will you…

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Radio One Atlanta handed out turkeys to needy families recently in preparation for the holidays. Check out photos from our Turkey Drive 2011!

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If you’re one of those people who seem to be taken by surprise every holiday season, then yes, it’s time to start Christmas shopping! I know, I know. Labor Day is still on the tips of our tongues and you haven’t even thought about the kids Halloween costume yet. It may feel too early, but […]

The American Heart Association reports that some people gain 5 to 10 unwanted pounds over the course of the holiday season–between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Here are a few tips from shine.com that can help you start the New Year on the right—and maybe lighter—foot: 1. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to […]

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If you’re out of a job, or you’re low on funds, chances are you may not be in the most festive of moods this holiday season. Here are some tips from our friends at Black Voices to help you survive – and even thrive – during the holidays, enjoying yourself and those around you even […]

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Well it’s looking like Atlanta may be getting one! A strong storm system churning its way through the desert Southwest early Thursday will bring metro Atlanta a good chance for a white Christmas, with accumulating snow possible as far south as the Columbus and Macon areas, forecasters said. […]

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While we’re home vacationing and celebrating during the holiday seasons, keeping our loved ones safe from harm is important.  Knowing how to protect our children and pets from accidents and hurting themselves can make the holidays a peaceful one.

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Last week, President Barack Obama attended the lighting of the national Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. The president spoke during the event, which took place on the ellipse, just outside the White House. Watch his speech below! This is a very proud holiday tradition. Snow or shine, in good times and in periods of hardship, […]

Monica is planning on releasing a Christmas album. Unfortunately, her fans won’t be seeing it this year. Though Monica planned to record a holiday song this year, timing became an issue. “We were working on it and we found out that we did it too late for iTunes, and for that reason it didn’t work,” […]

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Fill Empty Stockings with Love this Holiday The Empty Stocking Fund, based here in Atlanta, is providing toys and gifts to more than 50,000 children who otherwise wouldn’t get anything.  The Empty Stocking Fund also empowers parents of children living at or below the poverty level by giving them the opportunity to give gifts to […]

Some called them sweet potatoes and some call them Yams.  Whatever you call them, this yummy vegetable is made for various favorite dishes that are served from our kitchen on a regular basis.  Food Network’s Robin Charles shares with us little known facts about yams vs sweet potatoes that may help the vegetable challenged. Here’s […]

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The holiday season is generally a great source of stress for many people. Rather than feeling blessed and care-free, many of us are overwhelmed by trivial things from what to buy the co-worker we don’t even like to how we tell our children they just can’t have it all! If you’re already in debt, please […]