It’s inevitable – this time of year brings mixed emotions. While reviewing the past year – remembering the good, and trying to let go of the bad – you may also be looking forward to a new year, which usually means a new start. For those living in the United States, New Year’s is a [...]
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Now that Christmas has come and gone, there’s one thing that lingers – the debt accrued in purchasing gifts and hosting holiday parties. And considering Christmas is at the end of the year, the money spent in December is just the cherry on top of the debt-layered cake that has been around all year [...]
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It goes without saying that Christmas is a hugely celebrated holiday in the United States. Most Americans celebrate Christmas by adorning their homes with twinkling lights, towering trees, elaborate nativity scenes, and homemade stockings, in addition to giving gifts and gathering with family and friends to feast. But what’s most interesting about the holiday is [...]
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There’s only four days left until the big day and not surprisingly, many of us still have some shopping to finish up. If you are anything like us, you probably don’t want to fight the traffic, parking lot, and rude sales people at the mall – especially with the kind of weather we’ve had lately. [...]
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If you haven’t had a chance to catch a local holiday celebration, this weekend is your last chance because next weekend, you’ll be hosting (or attending) your very own gatherings. ***Progressive International Motorcycle Show*** Friday, December 17 – Sunday, December 19, various times Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd. in Long Beach [...]
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It’s official: There’s only 12 days left before Christmas, and while most of us aren’t asking for 8 maids a milking, 5 golden rings, or 3 french hens, we would all undoubtedly like to receive – as well as give – nice gifts this Christmas. The challenge comes in providing wish lists that aren’t too [...]
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Time for Round 2 of holiday-themed festivities: ***Newport Landing Holiday Cruises*** Friday, December 10 through Wednesday, December 29, 5:45 p.m. & 8 p.m. Newport Harbor in Newport Beach Call (949) 675-0551 for more information Christmas Boat Parade runs from December 15-19 ***Prince of Peace Pageant*** Friday, December 10 to Sunday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. – [...]
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It’s not often you hear about organizations like The Compton Initiative, where more than 2,000 people gather four Saturdays out of the year to help transform the city of Compton into a safe, clean, and friendly place. Here’s the story: Emmanuel Reformed Church, a church in Paramount, had a vision back in 2005 to [...]
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It’s the first weekend of December and there’s plenty to do in Long Beach to get you into the holiday spirit! Take some time this weekend to bundle up and pack up the kids (and hot chocolate, of course) to check out some of these events: ***28th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade*** Saturday, December [...]
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