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Have you ever seen Jack Frost? I don't mean the one about the father that turns into a snow man or the lad from Rise of the Guardians. I'm talking about the Christmas classic that usually comes on during the 25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family. In the movie, the town was very poor.... Continue Reading →
As far as I'm concerned, it's officially pumpkin bread season! I love baking it yearround. During the fall, I make it for friends and family. Sometimes, I add it to the dessert menu for Thanksgiving. Although I've baked pumpkin bread for over a decade, I've only used Jenn Segal's recipe for the last five years.... Continue Reading →
Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the rich colors and cool weather. It is too chilly for shorts, but too warm for coats. Truthfully, cardigans are a yearround garment. I have lightweight ones for Spring. From September to November, I prefer loose fitting cardigans without buttons. Depending on the material, it feels... Continue Reading →
It's not Thanksgiving, but comfort foods are everywhere. What holiday is this? It's not an official American holiday, but it is known as Super Bowl Sunday. It's one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the United States. The game is not the only thing that draws people in. Some watch for the half... Continue Reading →
Valentine's Day puts a lot of pressure on couples to show their love and appreciation in extravagant ways. Sometimes, over the top gifts aren't in the budget, but quality time is. A Date-Night-In is can be as low-key or over-the-top as you want it to be. If you can't be together that day, you can... Continue Reading →
The season of love is coming soon. That's probably why kid-friendly Valentine's Day crafts keep popping up on my Facebook Newsfeed. These unsolicited posts made me think about tasty projects for my children. My eldest son loves to help me in the kitchen. Learning to cook is an importnat life skill. When I take out... Continue Reading →
Hi my name is Patricia and I watch Christmas movies yearround. One of my favorite movies is Christmas with the Kranks. I love this movie because of Luther Krank's (Tim Allen) logic about Christmas. Luther is an accountant that can spot monitary waste a mile away. His disgust reminds of Ebenezer Scrooge. Except, he wants... Continue Reading →
Many of us, in the U.S., don't use our hands daily to make things like an artisan. The holiday season brings out peoples creativity. It typically starts with Halloween and ends with New Years Eve. In my family, Christmas is my time to shine. My husband doesn't want out tree up before Thanksgiving, but he... Continue Reading →
Have you noticed stores are going out of their way to sell ugly sweaters? Year after year, ugly sweaters have gradually taken over the holiday season. In the past, you had to go to a Salvation Army, Good Will, or Thrift Store to find one. They certainly weren't form fitting. So, why are we buying... Continue Reading →
Today is Ice Cream Sandwich Day! The holiday started in the 1900s. It is celebrated every year Aug 2. The original sandwich was made with milk biscuits and ice cream. They quickly gained popularity, because they were cheap and portable. Today, ice cream sandwiches are not hard to find. Most convenient stores sell them. You... Continue Reading →
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