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☆ A millennial who decorates for Christmas early doesn't care some people think it's too soon. It brings her joy and peace.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Bolio — a 27-year-old stay-at-home mom and content creator from Fowler, California, near Fresno — began decorating for Christmas before October was even over. "A lot of the people who complain about it are those who love Halloween, so they don't want to see Christmas decorations," she said. "Retailers used to wait until Halloween had passed to put out the Christmas decor, now we're more likely to see Halloween and Christmas sections side-by-side," Canaves said. AdvertisementHer Christmas aesthetic isn't just red and greenBolio shops for decorations from At Home, HomeGoods, T.J. Maxx, and Michaels. Courtesy of Jessica BolioBolio plans to finish decorating the rest of her house for Christmas soon.

Persons: Jessica Bolio, Bolio, —, Mariah Carey, Fowler, that's, It's, Prosper, it's, Canaves, Michaels, Katherine, Jessica Bolio Bolio, she's Organizations: Service, National Retail Federation, Amazon, Retailers, Facebook, Katherine Center Locations: Fowler , California, Fresno, Bolio's

☆ Port of Los Angeles freight rail delays reach two-year high, with holiday and everyday items piling up
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Lori Ann Larocco | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Almost half of the containers bound by freight rail out of the Port of Los Angeles are waiting nine-plus days to get out of the port and onto the rail. In September, the Port of Los Angeles moved a total of 954,706 twenty-foot equivalent units making the month its best September ever. "This is not impacting port operations," said Seroka. "We want to make sure we improve on all port operations. In September, the Port of Long Beach moved 829,499 twenty-foot equivalent units.

Persons: Mario Tama, Gene Seroka, Seroka, Donald Trump, Mario Cordero, Cordero, Matt Shay Organizations: Union Pacific Intermodal, Getty, San, Port, CNBC, U.S, Republican, National Retail Federation, Target, Walmart Locations: Los Angeles , California, West, of Los Angeles, San Pedro, LA, Long, Port of Long Beach, of Long, lading, Port of Los Angeles

☆ TikTok's Lunden and Olivia Stallings are straight people's favorite lesbian couple. What do they owe queer fans?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +29 min

Lunden and Olivia told me their mission as influencers was to "represent and inspire others to be their authentic self." Advertisement"I did feel represented by them," Asia said, but the tweets "showed me that they are still white women." "We are especially confident in our sexuality and the way that we feel and who we are," Olivia told me. Lunden and Olivia told me they want to advocate for all LGBTQ+ people, including those who don't look like them. It's a chance, the couple told me, to combat the hate and negativity LGBTQ+ parents face.

Persons: Lunden Stallings, Olivia Bennett, Monique Lhuillier, Lunden, Taylor Swift, Stallings, David Yurman, preppy, Olivia, TikTok, Kendrick Brinson, who's, you've, Madison Mathews, sunnies, peck, they'd, Brooklynites, Remington, Zeta Tau, Olivia DMed Lunden —, Justin Bieber, snapbacks, haven't, Lunden's, Ellie Goulding's, Olivia couldn't, Caroline Bayne, Lunden's TikTok, Zara, Mercedes, Sophie, It's, Jackie J, Jackie, There's, Bud Light, Dylan Mulvaney, influencers, They've, KenzKustomz, Krysten Stein, Black influencers, Stein, Hill, millennials Organizations: Naylor, People, Business, Alabama, Chevrolet, New York Post, Daily Mail, Madison, University of Central, Jacksonville State University, Zeta Tau Alpha, University of Alabama's, University, Minnesota, BI, Braves, Rover, Pride, Nielsen, Saks, University of Illinois Locations: Roswell , Georgia, Asia, Olivia, Charleston, LoveShackFancy, Powder Springs , Georgia, Atlanta, Blytheville , Arkansas, University of Central Arkansas, Alabama, Roswell, Austin, RushTok, Alpharetta, Charleston , South Carolina, Southern, Publix, Fayetteville , Arkansas, University of Illinois Chicago

☆ My boyfriend and I lived together for 28 years. We never spent a Christmas together.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-23 | by ( Heide Brandes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In the 28 years we lived together, my boyfriend and I never spent Christmas together. In the 28 years I lived with my long-term boyfriend, we never spent a Christmas together. I didn't want my parents to spend Christmas aloneAfter my parents moved to from Oklahoma to North Carolina, I spent that first Christmas with them, telling myself it was to help them acclimate to their new home. AdvertisementHe and I went our separate ways, but it wasn't because we never spent Christmas together. I sometimes wish, when I think late at night of our life together, that we had spent at least one little Christmas together.

Persons: didn't, —, I'd, Eve, Santa Claus, frailty, would've Organizations: Service Locations: North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Santa

The 300 volunteers were divided into eight teams, each named for a different Santa’s reindeer. The transformation — praised by Jill Biden, the first lady, as a result of “hard work and painstaking attention to detail” by the droves of volunteers — resulted in a holiday-themed White House overflowing with historical touches. No matter the administration, turning the White House complex into a wonderland is a feat that relies on donated materials and the time of volunteers. Here are a few numbers behind this year’s display. 200: Age of ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’When planning began this spring, Dr. Biden told her team that she wanted visitors to experience the décor through the eyes of a child.

Persons: Jill Biden, ’, Biden Organizations: House, Cross Locations: Nantucket

☆ The 29 Best Holiday Gifts to Shop This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. One thing I have my eye on is this Nyx Butter Gloss Holiday Gifts Set with 14 full-size lip glosses in a variety of colors. She loves color, but she also has a goth streak, so I wasn’t surprised she asked for black nail polish. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, I’ll, Harry Potter, ” — Aly J, Barbie Dreamhouse, I’d, Barbie, Don’t, Emily Welsh, ”, Emily Schwartzberg, Matte Black, Matte White, Madeline Diamond, Tween, Olive, Jessica Woodbury, cocotte, Staub, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere, I’ve, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Mario, ‘, Cozy, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, I’m, Buddy, nutcrackers, Luxe, Augustinus Bader, Rich Cream, ” — Irma Sahinovic, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Yale, Bluetooth, Apple, Mario Kart, PlayStation, Target, Saks, Olive Oil, Amazon, Chic Locations: Ulta, Pima, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ The Holiday Gifts Buy Side Staffers Are Buying This Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Buy Side Staff | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +12 min

By Buy Side StaffThe Buy Side staff shops for a living, which also means we spend an inordinate amount of time scrutinizing gift options. To help you shop for nice prices, we limited our list to our favorites that are on sale now for Black Friday. She asked for compression socks, so I’m buying her these pretty ones in blue chevron to help her with recovery. It would make a great gift for a college student, new grad or really anyone who could use a travel gear upgrade. It’s a great set to update your kitchen or give as a gift this holiday season.” —Emily Welsh, VP and general manager

Persons: We’ve, cocotte, Staub, ”, Astrid Stawiarz, Nick Guy, ” — Ian Salisbury, Cashmere hoodie, I’ve, Jessica Woodbury, PJs, ” — Emily Welsh, Charming, Madeline Diamond, ‘ Broom ’, I’ll, Samantha Sharf, Mario, ‘, Cozy, she’s, ” — Leslie Yazel, it’s, Susan “, Susan, Anaya, There’s, we’ll, Philip Asquith, It’s, ” — Bellamy Richardson, Buddy, I’m, nutcrackers, ” — Aly J, they’re, Brittany Nguyen Organizations: Side, Black, Bluetooth, Apple, PlayStation, Mario Kart, New, Olive Oil, Amazon, Yale, Walmart Locations: Naadam, New York City, Los Angeles, Olive, Ojai , Calif, Europe, The

☆ I'm a seasonal 'elf' who makes money decorating people's homes for Christmas
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-24 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We offer decorating services for other holidays and events, but our main focus is Christmas. I became a co-owner of The Ultimate Elf and made that my seasonal job from October to January. While we do offer decorating services for other holidays and events, like Halloween and bridal showers, our main focus is Christmas. Clauson moved back to Chicago and, as a co-owner of The Ultimate Elf, made holiday decor her seasonal job from October to January. I put away my Ultimate Elf hat and count down the days until the next holiday season.

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