Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Did all those hints work? Was the top item on your Christmas Wish List under the tree this morning? Or was the top item on your Christmas wish list not a gift at all?
The wait is over, the day has arrived and the big question is finally answered. Did you find the top item on your Christmas wish list under the tree? We all wish for world peace, sometimes just family peace would be good, but there's also always that one item we really would like for Christmas. It's usually something indulgent, something we feel guilty about buying for ourselves - but if someone else buys it for us, well that's different. We can enjoy it without feeling guilty. Sometimes the best gift isn't a gift at all, it's a surprise homecoming of someone special, a healing of a rift in the family that you thought would never happen, or just the opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones you don't get to see every day. So did …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Do you have a favorite Christmas Eve tradition?
Well, it's almost here. Time to put out the milk and cookies for Santa, make sure the little ones are tucked in bed and go to bed early so you're bright eyed and bushy tailed for all the Christmas Day activities. Or is that not your family tradition at all? Is Christmas Eve the time you all stay awake until midnight so as not to miss the Midnight Mass to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? Do you gather around the fireside and collectively read "The Night Before Christmas," or "The Christmas Story?" Do you travel to another family member's house to cook a special meal together? Do you always exchange at least one gift before going to bed on Christmas Eve? What is your Christmas Eve tradition and what makes it so special to you and …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Here are five reasons why it's a good move.
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- Nancy Minor
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Friday, November 23, 2012
As the holidays approach, some sellers find themselves in the position of needing to sell their home. The general thought is that this is not the best time to sell, however this may not be the case. Selling your home now gives you some advantages that you would not have in the buying season that starts in early spring. Here are several good reasons to put your home on the market during the holidays. 1. Sellers selling during the holidays, have less competition. Many people are holding off about listing their home until spring. In a market where inventory is already low, sellers putting their home on the market now have a great advantage. When inventory is low buyers are forced to make compromises. This means more buyers looking at the …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. What are some popular side dishes in your community for Thanksgiving? Do any restaurants have well-known Thanksgiving side dishes that are “must-eats?” Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-oiled …
Stephanie Gross
4:56 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tracy, That's wonderful and really what the season is about! more ›