Most popular holiday decorations in the United States (2023)

Do you decorate for Christmas? Lombardo Homes released its 3rd Annual Christmas Decor Report, examining popular decorations, which states decorate the most, and what Americans are spending. Top decorations in the nation are Christmas Trees, Christmas Lights, Mistletoe.

Average spend on decor: $140, nearly 2x 2022 ($80)– but ⅔ think they’re spending the same (thanks, inflation) 14% are already decorating for Christmas right now, but nearly 1 in 2 begin the week after Thanksgiving.

Which states embrace the spirit of the season the most? Check out the full report to see how your state stacks up and how long Americans plan on keeping up the holiday cheer.

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CASA LAMA: Save the Planet Fashion

By Briana Booker

CASA LAMA is a handbag company that loves design and our planet. The handbag designers are committed making a viable future for humanity.  CASA LAMA‘s goal is to help eliminate the use of plastic bags by selling Paper-Leather. It is both durable and biodegradable. 

Cleaning your CASA LAMA handbag

The Bella Bag is a casual alternative to the everyday classic tote bag. Stylish and strong, this bag works great for the beach, supermarket, or your everyday bag.

It can be washed by hand or in the washing machine. Then, dried in the dryer. The more you wash it, the softer it gets.

Do your part to save the planet by making the same commitment to eliminate the use of plastic bags with this stylish, eco-friendly alternative.

The Mili bag is stylish and works great for the beach, the office, or for your travels.

Donate a Tree

For every bag you buy, CASA LAMA will donate a tree to be planted in your name through the Onetreeplanted.org .

The Juli bag is stylish and works great for the beach.

CASA LAMA FOUNDERS

Kenia Lama. and her sister, Ani, are the Founders of Casa-Lama. Kenia studied Architecture at the University of Buenos Aires and later moved to the United States where she started her own Architectural Firm in New Jersey called Kenia Lama Design.  


Her sister Ani, studied Graphic Design at the Ort Institute and remained in Buenos Aires. They share a love for graphics, art and well-crafted homes. Their love for design and creativity led them to start CASA LAMA eco friendly line of bags and create products that represented a design approach and respect for the environment.  Whether living in Buenos Aires or New York, it is all the same planet. We all have a responsibility to do everything to protect the planet.

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Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods®

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About Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® History

Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® was founded in 1994 by two heart surgeons, Dr. Peter Praeger and Dr. Eric Somberg, with the mission to bring healthy and delicious frozen food to communities. They got into the food business motivated by what they saw in their practice and set out on a mission to encourage sensible eating. They knew the frozen food ingredients had to be nutritious, simple, and delicious.

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How Saving a Life Saved a Business

Dr. Praeger and Dr. Somberg’s dads, medical partners and cardiothoracic surgeons, conducted emergency surgery to save a man’s life. They wound up also saving a business. After a successful operation, their fathers became friends. Later, the patient introduced their dads to the owner of Ungar’s Heimeshe Gefilte Fish Company. The heart specialists were hooked.

After acquiring the company (while keeping their busy medical practice) the pair launched Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® to provide nutritious, delicious, and convenient frozen foods. They wanted to offer food that tasted good and would make it easier for people to adopt better eating habits.

Now, 25+ years later Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® still remains true to the company’s original mission and values to use quality ingredients to make great-tasting products that families love.

Fromgirltogirl is looking forward to tasting new flavors and food options from the Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® line as they are released.

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Kids Chick'n Littles by Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods®
  • Kids Chick’n Littles by Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® are a perfect snack for the kids or lunch plant protein for adults watching their weight. The Chick’n Littles are vegan, gluten free, and soy free. It’s a hidden veggie options that still smells like real chicken. We absolutely love the chicken and egg shape of these vegan chicken nuggets. The healthy frozen food provides a good source of fiber, with the nuggets made of 3 types of vegetables ( carrot puree , butternut squash puree, sweet potato puree, and oat fiber). It takes only 15 minutes or less to bake!
  • Planted-Based Perfect General Tso’s Chick’n Morsels by Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® . This plant-based meal truly smells like real chicken and isn’t a bad alternative for plant-based foodies or those seeking a vegetable choice. I highly recommend this frozen food option for lunch or an appetizer. It’s the sweet, zesty sauce that makes this sensible meal a hit! You’ll get a crunchier taste if you air fry or skillet. If you are in a hurry, it will still taste delicious when using a microwave. Each serving is packed with 16 gram of plant protein. This is a vegan food product.
Gluten free broccoli littles for kids.
  • Kids Gluten Free Broccoli Littles by Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® . If you have kids, particularly picky eaters, these tasty and fun shaped broccoli bites are a freezer must have! We really enjoy eating them because they remind us of tater tots and mashed potatoes. The more brown, the better tasting the broccoli littles will be. This is a soy free meal and made of only nine ingredients: Broccoli, Potatoes, Onions, Egg Whites, Sea Salt, Garlic, Arrowroot Powder, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, and Potato Flakes. It is 130 calories per serving.

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The Grinch themed Christmas sweaters are the most popular sweaters in America this year

Who says ugly sweaters have to be truly ugly?

The Grinch themed Christmas sweaters are the most popular sweaters in America this year.

Americans love Christmas sweaters inspired by Christmas movies. Die Hard themed sweaters are the second most popular this Christmas. Home Alone and Gremlins are the third and fourth most popular Christmas movie sweaters.   

Sweaters themed from Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch are consistently the most popular.    

The research conducted by Boohoo analyzed the monthly US search volume for the Christmas movie-themed clothing to establish which Christmas sweater is the most sought-after this holiday season.  Searches for the term ‘Grinch Christmas Sweater’ averaged at 4,000 times per month in the United States, proving how much fans are willing to be seen wearing a green Grinch-style sweater.     

About The Grinch

The Grinch first hit screens as a TV special on CBS in December 1966, which featured the green cartoon storybook character causing mayhem in the world of Whoville. In the year 2000, Jim Carrey took on the role of the Grinch and brought Whoville to the big screens in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The most recent film within the Grinch franchise, The Grinch, was released in 2018 as an animated adaptation of the Christmas classic. 

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About Die Hard 

Die Hard , the second most popular Christmas movie sweater is worn by Karl Vreski, portrayed by Alexander Godunov, in Die Hard. Karl is the main antagonist’s right-hand man and the only character not killed by John McClane (Bruce Willis) in the movie. The Christmas sweater in question is a grey knitted number with ‘Now I Have a Machine Gun – HO HO HO’ written on the front, paired with a Santa hat.     

Searches for ‘Die Hard Christmas sweater’ receive 3,200 searches per month, on average in the USA. Many speculate whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie due to its action/thriller genre, which caused the writer to note that the film is set at a Christmas party during the holidays and features many Christmas songs, meaning it is a Christmas film.   

 Home Alone

The 1990 classic Home Alone places third in the rankings, which features a young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left alone at Christmas time and faced with scaring off two burglars from breaking into his house. During the film, Kevin looks cozy in a few different winter knits, but the most iconic is the heathered red knit that surprisingly can hold his entire weight when he is hung on a coat hook. Despite the red knit not being the craziest of prints, it hasn’t stopped film fans from wanting to get their hands on a Home-Alone themed sweater for themselves.  Searches for ‘Home Alone Christmas sweater’ average 2,000 searches per month in the US.         

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The Gremlins

Fourth place in the rankings goes to Gremlins, released in 1984 and follows the shenanigans and destruction forced upon the small town of Kingston Falls, by a horde of mischievous monsters. The comedy-horror, written by Home Alone director Chris Columbus, is an unusual tale for a Christmas movie but presents some of the most valued messages common in holiday movies, such as the importance of loyalty and kindness.   Searches for ‘Gremlins Christmas Sweater’ average 1,250 searches per month in the US, proving just how popular the miniature furry beasts are and how much fans want to rock a green Gremlin-themed sweater this holiday season. 

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

 The 1989 slapstick comedy National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation places fifth in the rankings and is the third instalment in the National Lampoon Magazine’s Vacation film series. Searches for ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Sweater’ average around 800 searches per month in the USA. The film follows Father, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), wanting to give the perfect Christmas holiday to his family which turns out to become quite the task. The film’s budget is estimated to have been $28 million (£22 million) and ended up seeing $74 million (£62 million) worldwide gross.    

   A spokesperson from Boohoo commented on the findings:

“Christmas movies are the ultimate way to get into the Christmas spirit. With office parties, family photos and Christmas sweater competitions taking place over this time of year, it is exciting to see just how many of our most iconic and beloved movies influence our Christmas wardrobes and how many people want to get their hands on a festive-themed sweater.”   

Rank Movie Search Term Monthly Searches in USA     

1   Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch / Grinch Christmas Sweater   4,000    

 2   Die Hard / Die Hard Christmas Sweater   3,200     

3   Home Alone /  Home Alone Christmas Sweater   2,000     

4   Gremlins  / Gremlins Christmas Sweater   1,250     

5  National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Sweater   800

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STUDY: The states most ‘obsessed’ with Fast Food

Yum Brands currently owns KFC ( Kentucky Fried Chicken).  In 1964, Colonel Sanders sold KFC to a group of investors led by John Y. Brown Jr. and Jack C. Massey for $2 million. People are crazy about KFC in the far east.
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Nebraska is the state most obsessed with fast food, new study reveals. Indiana ranks as the second most fast food-obsessed state, followed by Tennessee and Ohio.  

New data reveals the states most obsessed with fast food, with Nebraska taking the top spot.  The research, carried out by PriceListo examined Google Trends data to analyze the past 12 months of Google searches across America for search terms frequently associated with fast food. These terms were then combined to give each state a total score to discover the states with the most fast food-obsessed residents. 

The study revealed that Nebraska ranks as the most fast food-obsessed state in America. With a total score of 507 out of a possible 600, Nebraska topped the list due to its population having the highest search levels for two of the six keywords used in the study. For example, the keywords ‘fast food’ and ‘fast food restaurant’ are searched the most in Nebraska. Indiana ranks as the second most fast food-obsessed state in the country. Indiana has the highest proportion of its population searching for the term ‘Burger King’ and the third-highest searches for ‘McDonalds’, contributing to the state’s total score of 499 out of 600. Tennessee ranks as the third most fast food-obsessed state in the country, with a total score of 483.

The study revealed that Tennessee has the fifth-highest level of searches for ‘KFC ( Kentucky Fried Chicken)’ and the seventh-highest level for the term ‘fast food’ in the country. The study found that Ohio ranks as the fourth most fast food-obsessed state.

Ohio has the highest level of searches for the company ‘McDonalds’ and the eighth-highest level of searches for the company ‘Burger King’, giving the state a total score of 481 out of a possible 600. The study placed Alabama next in the ranking, as the fifth most fast food-obsessed state, with a total score of 478. Alabama had the seventh-highest search levels for ‘Burger King’ as well as ranked fifth-highest for searches for the term ‘fast food near me.’

Kentucky, the home of KFC, ranked sixth overall with a score of 477 out of 600 – just slightly lower than Alabama. Unsurprisingly, Kentucky searched for ‘KFC’ more than any other state, but also searched for ‘McDonalds’ at the second-highest rate of any state. The top ten is rounded out by Missouri ranking in seventh place, South Dakota in eighth, followed by Arkansas and Oklahoma in ninth and tenth place, respectively.  

A spokesperson for PriceListo commented on the study:

“Not only does fast food taste great, it is also massively convenient and affordable, making it the go-to option for many when they’re stuck for what to eat. This study provides a fascinating insight into which states tend to opt for a fast food treat the most and which chains are the most preferable.”  

 This research was conducted by PriceListo, which is a fast, free, and transparent consumer pricing platform. Founded by a veteran team of pricing web experts, PriceListo has accurate pricing information for hundreds of thousands of businesses. 

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How to prepare for working out after the Christmas break

Experts reveal five tips to get back into fitness after the Christmas break and before the new year.

 After you relax with family and friends over the Christmas break, it can be hard to get back into your routine in the new year.

Research reveals that December is the quietest calendar month at the gym but it is the perfect time to plan your fitness workout routine for the new year.

Experts at Fitness Volt have highlighted five tips to ease yourself back into a workout routine after the festivities.  

Set specific times. Scheduling your workout time is a simple yet effective step. Getting back into the right frame of mind after the Christmas buzz is difficult. Without a gym schedule, it’s likely that you will make plenty of excuses to not partake in any exercise.

Consider your day-to-day schedule and choose your workout slot based on where you have the most free time. You can mentally prepare yourself to avoid any excuses that you are too busy.

Plus, a planned exercise slot will ensure that your workload won’t take over, as it’s a given that you will be getting back into a busy work routine, too. 

Don’t overexert yourself. While pushing yourself is usually encouraged in fitness, it’s sensible to not push yourself to the extreme, particularly after some time away from exercise.

Whether it’s weightlifting or cardio, doing too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries including muscle strains and tendon injuries and can make you less capable of meeting your fitness goals.

After some time off, it’s natural to not be able to lift heavy objects or run far. Don’t be discouraged. Stay consistent with your exercise.

Overdoing it can lead to a burnout in the early stages and make you dread a workout as opposed to enjoy it.

If you feel yourself giving up, commit to five minutes and finish your workout. If you don’t feel capable of doing anymore, follow the five-minute rule. It will motivate you to do more.  

Personalize your workout. Fitness lovers aren’t necessarily all gym-goers. There are plenty of ways to workout which don’t involve the gym. If you’re a nature enthusiast and wish to do more cardio exercises, go for a run – or even a walk – at your local beach, local park, or even around the block. Alternatively, if you’re into strength training but don’t enjoy the gym atmosphere, invest in equipment such as dumbbells and kettlebells to work out from the comfort of your own home.   

Partner up. Finding a friend with similar fitness goals is beneficial for many reasons, one being that it acts as motivation. For the days that you don’t feel like exercising, a fitness partner can motivate you to get ready and get it done – plus, during a workout, your partner can even push you to take it to the next level, such as lifting a slightly heavier weight or increasing the incline setting on the treadmill. Having a partner can also keep you accountable to stay on track of your fitness plan, and recognize any goals that are yet to be met. Better yet, it makes it a time to socialize so that you look forward to it more, not to mention your partner can spot you to make your workout safer.  

Set short term goals too. It’s always important to think of the long-term result; doing so allows you to plan your workout and figure out which exercises are best suited to your needs. However, having only a long-term goal can become frustrating when you aren’t seeing progress straight away, and can even result in you to give up completely – which is especially easy to do when you’re trying to get back into your routine. Therefore, it’s vital to set goals over shorter time frames that are manageable, as well as not just focusing on your appearance. For example, you may wish to become stronger, so a short-term goal for the end of a month could be to increase your squat load by 45 lbs.  


A spokesperson from Fitness Volt has commented:

“When it comes to Christmas, the last thing that needs to be on our minds is working out – it’s a time that we wish to be spending with family and friends, and it’s important to make the most of that. However, it can be difficult to find our motivation to get back into it from some time off.   

Thankfully, there are simple steps that can increase your ambition again as well as make your workout more enjoyable to ensure that you can stick to your fitness routine in the new year and, as a result, enjoy the Christmas festivities without feeling guilty.”  

The research was conducted by Fitness Volt which is a comprehensive online resource dedicated to Strength Sports, from healthy eating to exercise and everything in between.  

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Study reveals the most ‘Travel-Obsessed’ states in the USA

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New research reveals the most and least ‘travel-obsessed’ states in the countrySouth Carolina is officially the most travel-obsessed state in America, followed by Florida and Delaware. 

New research reveals that South Carolina is the most travel-obsessed state.   The research, conducted by vacation experts Family Destinations Guide, analyzed Google Trends data of the last 12 months for search terms frequently used by travel enthusiasts and often associated with traveling. These search terms were then combined to give each state a total travel score to discover America’s most and least travel-obsessed states. 

The study revealed that South Carolina ranks as the most travel-obsessed state in America. With a total travel score of 582 out of a possible 800, South Carolina ranks highly across every keyword analyzed in the study. For instance, South Carolina is the state most interested in travel agencies, having the highest number of searches for the term ‘travel agent’ in the country, and is the state searching for the phrase ‘beach vacation’ the second-most in the country.  

Florida ranks as the second most travel-obsessed state in the country. With a total travel score of 561, Florida is mainly interested in budget-friendly holidays. The Sunshine State has the second-highest level of searches for the term ‘cheap flights’ and the third-highest level of searches for ‘cheap hotels’ in the country.  

Delaware ranks as the third most travel-obsessed state in the country and Delaware has the highest level of searches for both the key terms ‘cheap hotels’ and ‘travel insurance’ in the country, giving Delaware a total travel score of 557.  

The study placed Mississippi next in the ranking, placing fourth overall with a total travel score of 554, followed by Nevada, which ranked fifth with a score of 538. The top 10 most travel-obsessed states are rounded out by Georgia ranking in sixth place, Wyoming in seventh, followed by Louisiana, New York, and Hawaii in eighth, ninth and tenth, respectively.  

Washington ranks as the least travel-obsessed state in the country, with the lowest total travel score of 392. The state has the lowest search levels for the phrase ‘cheap hotels’ in the country and the fourth-lowest number of searches for both the key terms ‘vacation packages’ and ‘family vacation.’  

Utah features next in the ranking as the second least travel-obsessed state in the country. Utah has low search volumes for travel-related search terms across the board and has the second-lowest number of searches for ‘vacation packages’ in the country, with a total score of 416.  The study found that California is the third least travel-obsessed state in the country.

The Golden State has the fourth-lowest search levels for both the search terms ‘beach vacation’ and ‘travel agent,’giving a California total travel score of 418 out of a possible 800.  The study placed New Mexico next in the ranking, placing fourth overall with a total travel score of 418, followed by Oregon, which ranked fifth with a score of 423.  The top 10 least travel-obsessed states are rounded out by Michigan ranking in sixth place, Minnesota in seventh, followed by Wisconsin, Illinois, and Massachusetts in eighth, ninth and tenth, respectively.  A spokesperson for Family Destinations Guide commented on the study:

“According to data from the Vacationer, 81% of Americans traveled in summer 2022, either internationally or domestically. This equates to approximately 35 million more American travelers than in 2021, likely due to the easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions worldwide. This study can provide a useful indication into which areas of the country are home to the biggest travel enthusiasts, with South Carolina residents taking the crown and jet-setting away to new places and Washington residents perfectly happy sticking closer to home.”

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New Study Reveals Top Pet-Friendly City Breaks in the USA

Pet-friendly vacations are booming. Each month in the United States, there are 4,800 Google searches for “pet-friendly vacation” on average, with thousands of Americans looking to explore the world with their four-legged friends.

According to research by the American Pet Products Association ( APPA), over 70% of households in the United States own a pet during 2022. Dogs and cats are the most popular pet companions. The research also discovered that 1 in 2 pet owners (52%) would only stay at accommodation that allows furry friends.

Vacation experts at Family Destinations Guide have discovered which cities in the U.S. have the most listings for pet-friendly accommodation. The team took 50 of the most populated cities in the U.S. and used data from vacation rental site Vrbo to discover how many accommodation listings in each city allow pets.  
 
Location Number of Pet-Friendly Accommodation Listings
The following 20 cities came out on top as pet-friendly:
1.Houston, Texas   478     
2. Dallas, Texas   470
3. San Diego, California   467     
4. Jacksonville, Florida   466     
5. Orlando, Florida   464     
6. San Antonio, Texas    463     
7. Phoenix, Arizona   458     
8. Los Angeles, California   440     
9. Chicago, Illinois   440     
10. New York, New York   439     
11. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    428     
12. Las Vegas, Nevada   424     
13. Denver, Colorado   419     
14. Austin, Texas   416     
15. Seattle, Washington   390     
16. Atlanta, Georgia   340     
17. San Francisco, California   336     
18. Washington DC   298     
19. San Jose, California   250     
20. Boston, Massachusetts    143  

Houston, Texas, takes first place as the most pet-friendly destination in the US, with 478 listings for pet-friendly accommodation. Three other Texan cities also make the top 20:

Dallas has 470 pet-friendly listings, San Antonio has 463, and Austin has 416.

With over 89 state parks, there’s plenty for holidaymakers and their pets to explore.  

San Diego, California, came in third place, with 467 pet-friendly accommodation listings. Other Californian cities, including Los Angeles with 440 and San Francisco with 336, also made the list.

There are plenty of dog-friendly beaches to explore along the Golden State, including Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach in Santa Barbara, and Fort Funston in San Francisco.

Two cities in Florida take fourth and fifth place, with Jacksonville having 466 pet-friendly accommodation listings and Orlando having 464.

The Sunshine State also boasts some of the country’s best canine playgrounds, including Dog Wood Park in Jacksonville and Lake Winter Park in downtown Orlando. 

 Some other cities that scored highly include Phoenix, Arizona, with 458 pet-friendly listings, Chicago, Illinois, with 440 and New York City, with 439.  

A spokesperson from Family Destinations Guide said:

“Pet-friendly vacations are booming. Taking your pet with you on holiday gives you the peace of mind of knowing they are safe and happy. You can enjoy having them by your side to make unforgettable memories together. Traveling with your pet also allows you to experience new destinations you may never have thought to visit. For instance, pet-friendly café, restaurants, and attractions could lead to amazing discoveries you might never have found if it weren’t for your pet. You can also enjoy a more outdoorsy holiday exploring mountains, parks, and beaches.”  

About Family Destinations Guide

Family Destinations Guide is an online advice platform that provides expert knowledge and advice on travel destinations worldwide.  

Methodology

50 of the most populated cities in the US were used. Data was then collected from Vrbo, using the “pet-friendly” tab to calculate how many pet-friendly accommodation listings they were in each city. The cities were then organized from highest to lowest. 

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Navigating a Workplace Romance – Top 5 tips

A  holiday is good opportunity to spark up a workplace romance but remember office romances are notorious for going wrong. Here are tips to help you navigate it.
The festive season is creeping up as the the annual work Christmas party countdown begins. This holiday party is the perfect chance to see your colleagues in a more natural environment, have a few drinks with work friends and celebrate the year.

It is also a good opportunity to spark up a workplace romance but remember office romances are notorious for going wrong. The phrase “don’t dip your nib in the office ink” is important to repeat to yourself.

To help you through this tumultuous romantic time, sexual wellness brand www.lovehoney.com has spoken to clinical sexologist and therapist, Ness Cooper .

Here are five ways you can navigate a workplace romance:


Establish What Both Parties Desire 
“Do you want to have a long-term committed relationship or just something that lasts briefly? Is it all about the thrills and no emotional connection or are you looking for someone you want to get to know further and more personally? Do you want your fellow work colleagues to know, or do you both want to keep the relationship secret? “

Knowing the answers to some of these questions will help you not only navigate the relationship but will help you both work out whether or not you should continue it.

Talk to HR or Check your Work Policy
“You may find that the company you work for has a policy for office romances where certain behaviour is acceptable or not. Some companies also have a clear no-dating policy. Once you’ve both worked out what type of relationship you have, finding out if it’s ok in your workplace is important, as sometimes office romances can lead to instance job terminations or tribunals even when they are consensual.”

Keep personal relationship discussions at home 
“Even if they seem like positive conversations; keeping both positive and negative relationship talks for when you’re in private at home is important so you don’t disrupt the work environment. Arguments within the workplace aren’t the greatest of places to talk things through and will often allow for space for you to stay within fight or flight mode for longer as you’re having to juggle workplace expectations and tasks.”

Avoid flirting too much in front of other work colleagues. 
“It can be hard to hide those natural attractions and feelings, but forcing work colleagues to witness flirtatious behaviour not only puts them in an awkward position that they haven’t consented to, but it has also been shown to reduce work satisfaction and enjoyment for colleagues. There may be many reasons why colleagues may be unformattable witnessing fellow workmates flirting with each other and it can lead to these colleague connections not being as strong as before.”

If the relationship ends, keep things professional. 
“Making sure you are both prepared if things don’t work out is important, and understanding that if you both have to continue to work together, you need to keep things professional. If you can’t work together after a breakup, working out if it’d be better to change jobs or not is important to avoid unnecessary work upset and conflict.”
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What is your handbag personality?

Paulo Camargo Design | Courtesy Cacau Oliver Press Office
Paulo Camargo Design | Courtesy Cacau Oliver Press Office

Handbag designer Paulo Camargo comments on bag styles and discusses what your bag can say about your personality.

“No bag, no play,” is the personal motto of Brazilian designer Paulo Camargo.

What your bag says about your personality

When it comes to fashion, the handbag is the most important accessory. It defines your style, sets you apart from the crowd, completes your look and carries your world!

Handbag designer Paulo Camargo
Many different bags have been designed and made over the years in terms of various models, by different brands, in different price ranges, of all types of materials and all with different functionality and format. 

When you walk down the street, you see different types of people with different types of bags. If you look carefully, you will notice that bag reveals details about your personality.

Paulo Camargo, comments on some styles and clarifies in more detail what your bag can say about your personality:

Handbag: A lasting trend in fashion, the handbag is a versatile item that can be implemented in different styles of looks. A handbag can accentuate any clothing choice and can make you look more sophisticated or laid-back. 

“The late Queen Elizabeth II’s handbags were always served as practical fashion statements and a means of communicating with her staff in the form of codes. The Queen always carried a purse over her arm to match her extravagant attire or the occasion. Once in the form of a joke, she revealed that she also keeps a marmalade sandwich in her bag for emergencies. 
– Paulo Camargo
 
A bag of this type exudes confidence when carried with one hand, or casualness when held with both hands in front of the body.

Shoulder bag: Confidence, elegance, and organization are characteristics of shoulder bags. Capable of facilitating everyday life and allowing a greater sense of freedom to perform various tasks. The use of handbags in this style can convey the image of a multitasking, busy and productive person. 

Shopper Bag: These bags get their name because they are similar in shape to supermarket bags, but they are not necessarily used to carry groceries. This model is large, spacious, and very stylish. By having enough space to carry several things, this bag reveals a busy personality, like a person who has multiple responsibilities and activities throughout the day. 

Travel bag: Bags can also accompany you on your trips, since it’s not just bags that accompany you at those times. There are several types, such as bags for carrying personal items and bags for clothes. These, certainly, demonstrate a detachment from the traditional and a free spirit, like good “backpackers.”

Each type of bag can demonstrate something particular. Paulo Camargo creates unique collections with the most different pieces so that you can find your favorite that matches your personality.

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