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    Festive Centerpieces Make Your Holiday Table Special

    By Amy Kennedy

    When you’re decorating for the holidays don’t forget a centerpiece for your dining room table. Even if you have to move it at some point to make room for all the food, it’s nice to have an arrangement of evergreens, fruit, or flowers on display when guests arrive. Depending on your décor, you may want to add additional arrangements on end tables or near the front door.

    While it’s easy to pick up a pre-made arrangement at your local florist, Read the rest of this entry »

    Christmas Cookies to Make with the Kids

    Build family memories and have lots of fun with these great Christmas cookie recipes… Read the rest of this entry »

    Guide to Holiday Drinks

    Want to impress your holiday guests? Many festive drinks aren’t as difficult to prepare as you may think.  Here are a few, some with alcohol, some without. Read the rest of this entry »

    Time-Saving Tips for Preparing Holiday Meals


    By Amanda Knoles

    In your zeal to provide a special dinner for family and friends, try not to lose sight of the fact that a holiday gathering is supposed to bring people together for a good time. That includes you. Don’t plan a meal that is so fancy or difficult to prepare, you will spend all your time running back and forth to the kitchen.

    Do as much as you can ahead of time. Read the rest of this entry »

    A Low Fat Holiday Dinner

    By Shirley Talent
    People who reduce the fat in their diets for health reasons can do fine and not feel too deprived – until Thanksgiving and the December holiday season. It’s easy to feel sorry for yourself when the holidays trigger memories of stuffing and gravy and pumpkin pies past dancing in your head! We promise the following recipes can make the difference between feeling deprived and being pleasantly surprised at how great holiday eating can be for you!†Turkey and mashed potatoes we’ll leave to you.
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