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Home Tech: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Home Tech: Smart Home Gadgets for a Stress-Free Holiday Season. Picture of a woman looking at a cell phone with a Christmas tree in the background.

The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel more like a never-ending to-do list rather than your haven.

That’s where smart home technology comes in. It can help you streamline holiday tasks to focus on what matters most—spending time with loved ones and enjoying the season’s magic.

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5 Ideas for a More Eco-Friendly Holiday Celebration this Year

5 Ideas for a More Eco-Friendly Holiday Celebration this Year Pam Fraser Picture of a ecologically friendly wrapped gift with a pine cone and an evergreen sprig attached

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. But there are ways to have a more eco-friendly holiday.

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San Diego Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights San Diego County
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Here’s your 2022 holiday lights guide for San Diego County. Grab your kids, grandkids, inner-kids and friends and enjoy the magic!

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San Diego County Fireworks Displays

San Diego County Fireworks. Picture of fireworks display

Fourth of July Fireworks Displays

Ready to celebrate Independence Day? Here are your San Diego fireworks displays from one end of the county to the other. I’ve listed them alphabetically by community. Please note that the Oceanside and Mission Bay displays are on July 3rd.

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20 Unique Home Gifts

20 Unique Home Gifts Pam Fraser people opening a holiday gift

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us. And every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years.

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15 Unique Halloween Homes

Not sure how you are going to decorate for Halloween this year? Looking for some creative ideas? Here are 15 unique Halloween homes that might help clear those cobwebs from your head.

BATS IN THE BELFRY

 
Halloween Homes. Bats in the belfry
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Okay, not in the belfry, but all over the front door. Just cut out your bats with black poster board and attach them using damage-free poster strips.

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15 Smart Home Gift Ideas

15 Smart Home Gift Ideas

Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out my list of the hottest home technology offerings. I’ve selected a few of my favorites for every room in the house.

These smart systems and devices add comfort, convenience, and a “cool factor” that will delight your friends and family. So think about who you know that loves the latest gadgets. Maybe add a few of these to your own wish list! But make sure you’re up to date on the Internet of Things (IoT) before you add smart devices and appliances to your home. There are privacy and security issues to consider. Even the FBI is making recommendations.

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9 Ways to Share the Spirit of the Season

9 Ways to Share the Spirit of the Season

The holiday season is upon us, and many of us have already begun to celebrate. From trimming trees to lighting candles, it’s the time of year to fill your homes (and hearts) with holiday joy.

But there’s no need to stop at your front door. Let the spirit of the season radiate outward from your house into your community. Some homeowners hang outdoor lights and decorations to help make the neighborhood “merry and bright.” But that’s not the only way to share the magic of the holidays with others.

Not sure where to start? Check out these 9 inspirational ideas for spreading cheer far and near!

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Best San Diego Holiday Lights Guide 2018

San Diego Holiday Lights
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Here’s your San Diego Holiday Lights Guide for 2018! Grab your kids, grandkids, inner-kids and friends and enjoy the magic. If you are looking for other fun holiday events in North County and San Diego County, you can find them here.

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