Do you feel the holiday magic in the air? San Diego doesn't make it easy to get into the holiday spirit in early November. We don't have that instant access to falling leaves and a noticeable change in the weather here.  Most of you are probably already wearing your cutest sweaters, have broken out the Ugg boots, and are donning your most stylish scarves ... any excuse ... I know....

As of today, we are only sixty-five days away from Christmas and a mere thirty-six from Thanksgiving. The holidays mean out of town relatives, big parties, and kids home from college leaving dirty laundry and hot pocket wrappers everywhere. While you can't do anything to get ready for that last part, there is still enough time to get ready for the influx of visitors to your home – especially the kind of visitors (cou...