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Some Helpful Holiday Stories to Get You Ready for Christmas
Don't feel stressed even if you have shopping or baking left to do.

With Christmas just a few days away, you might be feeling a bit stressed with some last-minute shopping or baking to do. Hereβs some help.
We have compiled some holiday stories that might be able to put you more at ease and feeling much better about the fact that Christmas is next week.
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From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.
The Barrington Recreation Department program is offering twice-daily sessions at the middle school for kids ages 6-12.
Tell us the one you go back to every year.
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Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 (Sponsored)
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Trends in Holiday Toys. Tetris is Cool Again.
Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.
Holiday Shopping Deadline Loom for Delivery by Christmas
Those same-day and express services cost more, so get your packages ready early to be shipped on time and within your family's budget.
These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple to make in a holiday season.
5 Party-Perfect Christmas Cookie Recipes
Make these gorgeous sweet treats this weekend.
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Holiday Recipe: Fall-Inspired Banana Bread
Filled with extra goodies like cranberry, nuts and chocolate, this banana bread is the perfect addition to a holiday or weekend brunch.
Ideas for Hiding That Pesky Elf on the Shelf
Some creative solutions for our Patch readers.
Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.
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