Keeping the magic of Santa alive MetroCreative He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself. — “A Visit From St. Nicholas” […]
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Holiday menu planning tips for first-time hosts
Holiday menu planning for first-time hosts MetroCreative Novice holiday hosts often have a lot on their plates. Whether hosting family or friends or a combination of both, first-time hosts typically want to impress their guests while ensuring they get enough to eat and have an enjoyable evening. Since dinner is such a big part of […]
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Create a gift basket with a song in your heart
Create a gift basket with a song in your heart By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer / Photographer Gift baskets are an opportunity for personality and creativity to sparkle like the season. Forget the gifts of wine, cheese, chocolates, and fruit. Even those without the do-it-yourself flair can have fun creating a gift with fresh theme […]
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Calendar of events Dec. 6 to Dec. 13
Benefits Tuesdays, Dec. 10-April 29: Sabattus, Garage sale to benefit Loaves and Fishes, 10 a.m., Dominican Sisters Convent, 61 Lisbon Road. Every Tuesday. 577-9364. Children’s events Saturdays, Dec. 7-May 31: Auburn, Sprouts for ages 0-36 months, 10:30 a.m., Auburn Public Library children’s room, 49 Spring St. 333-6640. Exhibits Friday, Dec. 6-15: Bowdoinham, “Lincoln and the […]
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Dec. 8 will bring an 1870s Christmas to Norlands
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center will open for an interactive Christmas celebration that will take you back to the days of old. Experience Christmas in the 19th century and participate in living history activities around Norlands’ beautiful and tranquil estate. Activities will include wagon rides, period crafts in the one-room school house, storytelling, […]
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Putting together beautiful wreaths with local resources
Wreaths for all locations and purposes By Donna Rousseau Feature Writer What was an early tradition for the front door can now grace walls and windows, both inside and out. Beyond the holly and evergreen with red velvet bows, imagination reigns when designing the welcoming symbol for your holiday home. According to Mike Blais of […]
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Have difficult-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Unique gift ideas that ‘wow’
Have difficult-to-shop-for people on your gift list? Unique gift ideas that ‘wow’ Brandpoint (BPT) — Maybe they’re the type of person who doesn’t need anything, or are not involved in hobbies that cater easily to gift ideas. Whatever the reason, each holiday season you struggle to find the perfect gift to celebrate the season. “Sometimes […]
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Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays
Emphasize safety when decorating for the holidays MetroCreative Decking the halls for the holidays is a beloved tradition for many families. A home’s exterior festooned with lights help create a festive holiday mood, while stockings hung by the chimney and a Christmas tree in the living room bring that holiday cheer inside. Though the holiday […]
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Gifts for the woodworker and do-it-yourselfer
Gifts for the woodworker and do-it-yourselfer MetroCreative (MS) — From a versatile gyroscopic screwdriver to a handy pocket-sized LED light, Woodcraft offers more than 20,000 products — all potential gifts for the do-it-yourselfer and/or woodworker — at its retail stores nationwide, in its catalog and at woodcraft.com. Serious sidekicks * DeWalt 8V MAX Gyroscopic Screwdriver […]
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A handy holiday entertaining checklist
A handy holiday entertaining checklist StatePoint (StatePoint) One of the best parts about holiday entertaining is spending quality time with friends and family. If you’re rushing around trying to cook and prepare everything, your food may taste great, but you’re missing out on a key element of the season — togetherness. But the quality of […]