Unplug for the Holidays With These 5 Digital Detox Plans

Nothing beats the simple pleasure of the holiday season, when you can enjoy cozy days with loved ones, removed from the usual pressures of your work or school life

That is, until you hear your smartphone blurt one of its token beeps, uninvited guests during your time out of the office. Out of habit, you reach over to check on what pressing Twitter update, text message or email alert caused your phone to interrupt your holiday bliss. But then it's too late: You have no choice but to cycle through your routine sequence of checking a handful of social networks, multiple email inboxes and news apps. Read more...