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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. Here’s 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.

What Christmas Song Drives You Crazy

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What song is making you wish for Dec. 26?

VIDEO: Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

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From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.

'School's Out' Offers Kids Lots to Do During Holiday Break

The Barrington Recreation Department program is offering twice-daily sessions at the middle school for kids ages 6-12.

What's Your Favorite Christmas Special?

Tell us the one you go back to every year.

Easy Way to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.

Will RI See a White Christmas?

Based on historical data - and our typical weather patterns in the area - it could go either way.
Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays
Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.
8 DIY Christmas Decorations You Make on the Fly
Keep the kids busy making homemade holiday decorations.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 (Sponsored)

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.

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.

East Mini-Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

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.

5 DIY Foodie Gifts That Practically Make Themselves

Save cash this season with these delicious DIY holiday gifts.

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.

When to Ship Your Packages for Christmas

Use the interactive calendar below to make sure your gifts are sent in time for delivery by Dec. 25.


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