November 14, 2013

Black Friday shoppers who want to be first in line for the big deals might need to schedule their Thanksgiving dinner for Noon. More major retailers are moving up their opening times for the start of the big holiday shopping weekend. Toys R’ Us will open its doors at 5 p.m., Best Buy at 6 p.m. and now Target plans to open at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening. Source Link

A happy marriage may depend on the wife being able to calm down after a heated argument. A new study looked at how couples recovered after a disagreement and found that a woman’s ability to manage emotions was a key to long-term happiness. On the other hand, a man who moves too quickly to problem-solving can be an issue for a wife. Source Link

The old-fashioned family meal could be a way to keep kids from becoming overweight. Researchers found that children in families who eat together without the television on and who stay seated until everyone is finished have lower weight and body-mass index. Socialization skills learned during family dinners may override a child’s need to overeat. Source Link