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They say ‘tis the season to be jolly...but some people didn’t get the memo. If one of the best parts of the holidays is seeing all the people who love you, one of the worst is being forced to see people who love to annoy you. Rude relatives, friends, even strangers can put a damper on your holiday spirit, but... CONTINUE READING 5

Holiday travel just got more expensive, as many airlines have added surcharges ranging from $10 to $50 for the most popular flying days. Don’t you hate that? Here’s how to save: Time it right. FareCompare analyzed three years’ worth of fares and found that the best ticket prices are available at 3:00 p.m. ET on Tuesdays. Act fast: starting this month, holiday... CONTINUE READING 10

Next time your boss bitches you out, your cubicle-mate pisses you off, or you just can’t stomach the idea of one more day at your desk, take a deep breath, pull out this list and start reading. Suddenly things aren’t so bad, are they? 10. Because the abysmal economy has formed an odd camaraderie between you and your frenemies. 9. Because it’s... CONTINUE READING 11

When you think of a comedy or a stand-up act, you probably think of a dude. Sue Costello, a five-foot-three blonde Boston native is here to change that. With accolades to her name including a hit self-titled show on Comedy Central and a role in the award-winning film The Fighter, Sue is here to stay and she's got a slew... CONTINUE READING 5

Everyone needs time away from their desk, even if it’s only the 15 minutes it takes you to walk to the corner coffee shop and buy yourself a latte. But instead of wasting that time in line, why not brew your own coffee (or drink the office joe if it’s palatable) and use that time for ... CONTINUE READING 10

Happy Hump Day! We know the middle of the week can be a drag, so we’re introducing our bi-weekly series of inspiring posters from best-selling author Karen Salmansohn. Karen brings fun nuggets of self-help advice on her blog daily (or more than daily!) on notsalmon.com. An Editor’s Take: It's easy to get caught up in the hustle of the everyday and dragged down... CONTINUE READING 5

Unwinding with a glass of wine and a delicious cookie sounds indulgently sweet, but what if doing so was your job? Leah and Laura of Cookies & Corks may work ridiculously hard at their business, but being able to sample their product is a definite perk! Read on to learn how they started their business, balance family with... CONTINUE READING 8

How do you feel when someone voices their opposed opinion about your livelihood, work ethic or ways of being? How do you react? Do your feathers get ruffled before you lift your chest and purse your lips while steam comes out of your ears? Or do you say, “Cool, thank you for the feedback. I’ll take a look at that and... CONTINUE READING 6

The big day is here! We at Shecky’s want to wish you a Happy Halloween and see what you’re up today. How does this work? Copy and paste our survey into the comment box and answer next to each number, or just answer a few of the questions below. Oh, and we gave you our replies too in the spirit of Halloween. Halloween... CONTINUE READING 4

You've already met Rebecca Kousky, the inspiring woman behind Nest, so you'll be psyched for our monthly edition of Nest Success Stories. What is a Nest Success Story? Read on to find out how Nest's unique microbarter system empowers women to thrive in impoverished areas. And don't forget to check back next month for another amazing story! Akou grew up in... CONTINUE READING 3