NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with package topic and is appropriate for special sections and for general use.
For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.
This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service. Coming up in 2013 are features on:
| Package Name |
Slug |
Distribution Date |
| Personal Finance, Year-End Tax Preparation |
Finance |
Nov. 20 |
| Health & Wellness |
Health |
Nov. 21 |
| Arts & Culture |
Arts |
Dec. 4 |
| Holiday (Last Minute) |
Holiday |
Dec. 5 |
| Fitness, Diet & Nutrition |
Fitness |
Dec. 9 |
Holiday Feature Package
1. Spangler Candy Company Introduces Dum Dums® Holiday Pops and Peppermint Marshmallow Circus Peanuts
BRYAN, Ohio, Nov. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This Christmas season, Spangler Candy Company will launch limited edition, holiday flavors in two of its most iconic brands: New Dum Dums® Holiday Pops and Peppermint Marshmallow Circus Peanuts.
2. New Game Fights Commercialization of Christmas
SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- America's favorite antidote to Christmas commercialism, The Christmas Game, just got stronger with two new expansions for 2013: a Quick-Start Deck and a Christian Deck.
3. Americans Cautious about Holiday Spending This Year, Edward Jones Study Finds
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent survey by financial services firm Edward Jones, some Americans are planning to hold on to their wallets this holiday season. In fact, 37 percent say they plan to spend less on holiday shopping in 2013 than they spent in 2012, contrary to what Edward Jones' retail analyst is anticipating: holiday sales to increase by about 2.8 percent.
4. Spread Chocolate Cheer This Holiday Season With A Gift From Ethel M® Chocolates
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, give everyone on your list an affordable luxury experience: Ethel M® Chocolates from www.EthelM.com. These exceptional gourmet confections -- made without preservatives -- hold true to the recipes that Ethel Mars once made in her own kitchen in the early 1900's. Comprised of the finest ingredients and made in small batches -– some made by hand, Ethel M® Chocolates embody the ideal holiday gift for everyone on your list, from friends and family to party hosts and business associates.
5. Family Play: Doll Houses hold the Key to Playing Together this Holiday Season
Grantsville, MD, November 5, 2013/ PRNewswire / —Almost all parenting experts support the belief “The family that plays together, stays together.” But with new gadgets and gismos entertaining the youngest minds today, it’s harder than ever to find activities the entire family can enjoy.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service kicked off the holiday season today with its improved Priority Mail products and new Gingerbread Houses Forever stamps. The Postal Service expects to process 545 million pieces of mail every day throughout this holiday season; totaling nearly 15 billion pieces of mail to be delivered between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. Competitive package volume also is expected to increase by approximately 12 percent from last year to about 420 million packages during the 2013 holiday season.
7. Make Epic Holiday Memories with these 4 EPIC Vodka Recipes
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are right around the corner and EPIC Vodka has some recipe ideas to make your season full of epic memories to last through the New Year.
8. Marshall, Texas Prepares To Turn On Millions of Holiday Lights
MARSHALL, Texas, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Families, fun, and the magic of Christmas will be center stage in Marshall, Texas during the 27th annual Wonderland of Lights Festival.
9. Savings.com Launches Mobile App to Save Holiday Shoppers Time and Money
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season...to score great deals!
Savings.com, the country's leading money-saving and coupon website, today announces the launch of a new mobile app that will help holiday shoppers save time and money. Free and available to download for IOS devices on iTunes, Savings.com - Top Coupon Codes & Deals is the official app to find the best deals of the 2013 holiday season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday-specific deals.
10. Four Sensational Sips: Wines to Match Every Holiday Dish
HEALDSBURG, Calif., Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many people and palates arriving at your doorstep to celebrate the season, it's important to offer an array of adaptable wines that pair with a variety of fall and winter fare. Here to the rescue is a budget-friendly selection of foolproof wines that promise perfect pairings every time.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One Kings Lane, the leading online destination for the home, brings high-fashion to the holiday season with the 2013 One Kings Lane Designer Series Wrapping Paper Collection, featuring limited-edition gift wrap from top designers in support of a variety of charitable causes. Designers featured in the One Kings Lane Designer Series Gift Wrap Collection include fashion icons Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa Voyage, Miles Redd, Aerin Lauder, John Derian, Charlotte Ronson, Kelly Wearstler and Erin Fetherston.
12. Ghirardelli Launches First-Ever Line of Limited Edition Chocolate with Seasonal Cameos
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, a leading manufacturer of premium chocolate products since 1852, is launching Impressions, a new limited edition line of chocolate for three holidays: Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holiday season, Opportunity Village announces the debut of PopShoppe Gourmet Chocolate Covered Popcorn arriving in regional Sam's Club locations throughout five states the week of November 11. Growing in popularity as a favored snack and holiday tradition among local and national supporters, PopShoppe Gourmet Chocolate Covered Popcorn will be produced on a large scale and distributed for the first-time ever at the retail level.
14. Going Green with LED Fiber Optic Trees
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Watching the little fiber optic lights illuminate in a kaleidoscope of colors can cause sudden feelings of happiness to those lucky enough to own an artificial Christmas tree with LED fiber optic light. The feelings of joy one experiences are often credited to a multitude of reasons including unique appearance, adjustable lighting levels, reduced risk of fire-related incidents, and possibly the most appealing of them all, lower electric bills.
15. Lowe's Teams Up With Top Designers To Inspire Holiday Projects
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To help kick off the holiday season, Lowe's teamed up with today's top do-it-yourselfers and designers to create holiday-inspired rooms that are guaranteed to welcome any guest in style. From simple improvement projects to eye-catching decor that instantly spreads good cheer, these budget-friendly DIY ideas from leading designers will have your home prepped for the holidays in the nick of time.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow is in the forecast at the sunny Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, as this AAA Five Diamond resort transforms into a winter wonderland in the desert during its annual "Christmas at the Princess" festival, November 21, 2013 – January 5, 2014. The enchanting hotel will glisten with holiday splendor featuring a four-story musical tree, the Desert Ice Holiday Rink, Princess Express Train, magical snowfalls, hot cocoa, carolers - and best of all - Santa. Over 1.6 million dazzling lights will illuminate the resort's majestic lagoons where visitors can stroll through a lit fantasy land to see graceful swans floating on the water, a buccaneer pirate ship, 14-foot poinsettias, a teddy bear, toy soldiers, a fishing Santa and a candy cane forest.
17. New SweetNature™ Candy Canes from Spangler Candy Company
BRYAN, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With 100% natural flavors and no artificial colors, SweetNature™ Candy Canes use flavors from natural food sources to create delicious tastes. The bold stripes are created from the natural coloring found in vegetable juice. SweetNature™ Candy Canes are also free of the top eight food allergens as identified by the FDA.
18. ThinkGeek Lists the Top Gifts and Gear That Geeks Need
FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkGeek® doesn't like most socks. It's not opposed to getting them as gifts, but there are far more things out in the galaxy that get the attention of geeks. Thankfully, if you've got a geek in your life or are one yourself, ThinkGeek has a handy list of everything you need to make the holidays great.
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20. Hershey's Spreads Holiday Cheer With New And Classic Favorites
HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you're preparing for the party of the year or looking for the perfect gift, make the holiday season sweeter with The Hershey Company's 2013 Holiday Collection. From gifts, to stocking stuffers, to treats to fill your candy dish, Hershey's has everything you need to help with your holiday preparation. Celebrate the season with festive canes filled with delicious treats including Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup Cane, Jolly Rancher® Cane and the NEW Bubble Yum® Cane. Other new options perfect for stuffing stockings include:
- NEW – Twizzlers® Tree Shaped Cherry Candy
- NEW – Hershey's® Candy Cane Bar Mint Candy with Candy Bits
21. Oprah Handpicks Eulogia Organic Greek Fir Honey as One of her Favorite Things this Holiday Season.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Poseidon Group has been making quite a bit of a stir with their Limited Edition Organic Greek Fir Honey since its debut this past April.
22. RoboMe™ is the Perfect Gift for Tech and Robot fans this Holiday!
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Robo-fy Yourself with RoboMe™!
23. Thanksgiving Meal Costs Nearly 30 Percent Less at Walmart
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) reported today that Americans will pay $49.04 for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal this year. Walmart customers can get the same meal for $34.86, nearly 30 percent less than the national average.
24. Holiday Gifts From OxfamGifts.com Deliver Real Rewards
BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global relief and development organization Oxfam America launched its annual Unwrapped holiday gift-giving campaign today, urging holiday shoppers not to give the usual suspects this season, but rather to give more meaningful gifts that deliver real rewards.
25. Taunina: The Art Of Giving
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- One of life's genuine privileges and pleasures is giving the perfect gift. A gift with meaning, a gift with soul. A unique gift that is treasured for a lifetime and beyond. Enter the Taunina teddy bear, one of the season's most appealing alternatives to the landfill-destined plastic toy. "It's impossible not to love South African label Taunina's stuffed animals and bunny rabbits – especially after you learn the story behind them." Elle Decor, October 2013
26. Shop Early And Save At Tanger Outlets' Biggest Sale Of The Year!
GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlets, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) announced today that a majority of the company's outlet centers across the United States will open at 10pm on Thanksgiving night for early deals on Black Friday shopping.
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