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–Kia Mosenthal, Small Kitchen College Contributor.

**News**

Being back at home can be bothersome when prying relatives pester you with those personal questions. Find out how to handle questions such as: “are you still single?”

Speaking of being single, here are five reasons to celebrate a solo holiday season.

Relatives may not be the only people you are trying to avoid over winter break-perhaps you are dreading an encounter with ex-high school friends at the mall? Learn how to Houdini your way out of six awkward meetings.

Right after you escape your ex-gal pals in the mall, you should reward yourself with some shopping. Buy the perfect holiday dress for your body type.

And, if you think that Santa will put you on the naughty list for ditching the gal pals with a pre-planned excuse, maybe you can get back in his good graces by being green over the holidays.