(BPT) — Holidays are when most people open their homes for friends and family. Sharing the season’s greetings is always the priority but these gatherings are also an opportunity to show off improvements made during the year. This is one of the reasons that autumn is a popular time for home improvements. Fifty-two percent of […]
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Finding time during the holiday season
Finding time during the holiday season MetroCreative Perhaps no time of year is as busy as the holiday season, when social engagements and holiday shopping combine to dominate so much of what is normally our free time. Additionally, holiday travel and late nights spent at work to make up for lost time also cut into […]
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DIY decorating that lasts all season long
DIY decorating that lasts all season long Brandpoint (BPT) — As the holidays roll around, it’s natural to want to spread good tidings and cheer with festive decorations like wreaths, candy canes and Santa Claus figurines. But this year, instead of digging out the same old holiday decorations, why not create some new looks that […]
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Stocking stuffer fun for the whole family
Stocking stuffer fun for the whole family NAPSI (NAPSI) — More and more shoppers are trying to stuff some family time into their Christmas stockings. How? With games. They are an inexpensive gift that gives back to the family. Gathering around the table with a fast-paced game is a perfect prescription for happier holiday memories. […]
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Heat up the holidays with cool appliances
Heat up the holidays with cool appliances NAPSI (NAPS) — From party prep to everyday dinners, cool home appliances are the tools you need for delicious recipes — plus they make great gifts for practically anyone on your list. Some Suggestions • This year, give the gift of looking sharp. The Black & Decker Digital […]
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Cooking with kids at the DeWitt’s home
Vanessa DeWitt began cooking with 12-year-old Damon and 8-year-old Jade when they were about 7 and 3 years old. The DeWitt kitchen frequently bubbles with the tastes and smells of what Damon calls “a load of goodness.” “I want them to know where their food comes from,” said Vanessa. The family frequents local markets, butcher […]
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Holiday gifts for the hostess
You may get invited to one or more holiday gatherings this year, and whether it’s one person, or many, each event or party is hosted by someone. While the origins of this gifting tradition aren’t clear, the purpose of the hostess gift is obvious to most people; gifts are a token of appreciation for welcoming […]
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Kid-friendly, Christmas-themed candy concoctions
Pretzel Hugs These bite-sized chocolate and pretzel snacks are easy to make and fun to eat. Kids and adults will love them, and they are perfect to set out at a party or to put in festive treat bags and give as gifts. Ingredients needed: Square pretzels (not butter snaps) 1 bag of Hershey’s Hugs […]
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Crafting with kids to create great gifts
And, we aren’t talking paper ties and macaroni necklaces … although lovely and very-much appreciated, they tend to get tucked away soon after being received. Issac, Lyra and Addison Raymond, of Auburn, spent a day making Christmas gifts and learning that the season is not just for receiving. “They love doing crafts,” said Sarah, their […]
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Rockin’ ’round the Christmas tree with holiday music
The recognizable verses and melodies have long been a staple in creating holiday memories. Many traditions like cooking favorite dishes, decorating, and gathering together include listening to the sounds of the season. The holidays just wouldn’t be the holidays without those iconic songs surrounding us, setting the festive mood. Memories Nearly any memory plucked from […]