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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O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in the dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee to-night For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While […]
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Hark! the herald, angels sing
Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Christ, by highest heaven […]
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Dos and don’ts of holiday shopping
But in spite of such bargains, overextending budgets during the holiday season is too tempting for many shoppers to resist. However, shoppers need not risk financial peril if they shop smartly and heed some dos and don’ts of holiday shopping. * Do set a budget. Establish what you can afford to spend on gifts and […]
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Rose, the Elf on the Shelf
A few years ago, on the day after Christmas, Rose made her first appearance at the Anderson household. “One day,” says 10-year-old Makenzie Anderson, “this big box showed up, with Rose in the bottom.” “She was there just for a quick visit, to introduce herself,” said Makenzie’s mom, Kristi Anderson. “She came with a book,” […]
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Cooking with kids for holiday fun
Jaime Berube, mother of three, from Auburn, said that there is more to cooking than just preparing a meal. “I think that cooking with your children is important all year long, but cooking around the holidays has a magical touch to it,” Berube explained. “The kitchen is the hub of many homes and it is […]
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At the Beaudin house: Cookie tradition to count on
The phrase adorns the dining area of Kim Beaudin and Nancy Girouard’s cozy home in Lewiston. Their love of family and friends, evident throughout their home, is perhaps the root of their family’s Christmas tradition, “Cookies and Cocoa.” Beaudin began the tradition in 1997 and since then, her family has hosted the event, featuring dozens […]
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Stick to your alternative diet through the holidays
Holiday get-togethers, or rather the food associated with them, can be challenging to navigate when you’re on a specialized diet. Loading up your plate all willy-nilly with a little of every offering is no longer an option if you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or diabetic. Imagine walking through the door of a loved one’s home, immediately being […]