With that last-minute stress in mind, we have some emotional support to offer. Dr. Julie Hanks says many of our Christmas standards, expectations and ideals are flat out unattainable. She shares suggestions on how to...
Sweets & Treats from Harmons
There’s a holiday before the holidays, apparently. On the list of un-official national holidays is one we are going to celebrate today: National dip anything in chocolate day. Chef Lesli Sommerdorf from Harmons...
Trend Alert: The Ugly Christmas Suit
Women love to get all dressed up for Christmas parties, and now the men can too! Because apparently, there’s a new “ugly Sweater” in town! Studio 5 contributors share why the ugly Christmas suit might...
Thrifty Miniature Christmas Trees
Our fluffly miniature trees have all the charm of the vintage, bottle-brush style trees, yet you can make them yourself in a matter of minutes. Risa Baker has been experimenting with this look-a-like Christmas accessory...
Rich and Flaky Christmas Bakalava
Bakalava is a rich pastry made from layers of flaky dough and nuts held together with honey or syrup. Its roots lie in ancient societies of Greece, and the Middle East and maybe that is one reason why Christians like it...
Emotional First Aid
We go to the doctor when we feel sick or have a nagging pain, but many people don’t see a health professional when they suffer emotional pain. Studio 5 Contributor Dr. Liz Hale shares 5 ways to improve our...
Jane.com Online Boutique
If you are a boutique shopper for one of a kind clothes with a current look, you’ll want to check out a local website that offers daily deals. Heidi Philipp with Jane.com a few of her favorite finds. For more...
Christmas Blessing Bags
When life gets hard, it helps to know someone is thinking of you. Lisa Barlow from Bountiful, Utah learned that first hand, when she was pregnant with twins and in the hospital on bed rest during the Christmas holiday...
Avoid Christmas Spending Traps
It would be sad to think you were spending wisely only to find you fell into a Christmas spending trap.
Personal financial expert Amanda Christensen shares some words of warning.
Darling Neighbor Gifts Made with Paint Sticks
A neighbor gift that costs pennies to make. One simple paint stick is your starting point, and from there, you can make a handful of wintertime designs that will get used, admired and appreciated by neighbors, coaches...
