Better Communication, Boredom At Work & Holiday Stress: Listening to Local Voices

1. The holidays can be a stressful time.

Especially if you have relatives that lack tact.

NotMom blogger Karen Malone Wright .

Meanwhile, Betsy Muller makes some suggestions that will .

2. Meanwhile, Kelly Blazek -- job search house mother extraordinaire -- offers three tips on how to communicate better and differentiate yourself from other job hunters.

Hint one: Make sure your email address doesn't have the words "boy," "girl," "diva" or "dawg" anywhere.

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3. Finally, Jennifer Margolis reminds us of the value .