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Christmas spirit alive in age of technology By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com While you are dreaming of a traditional white Christmas, your computer is programming synchronized Christmas carols and emailing your holiday cards to their joyful recipients to avoid the post office’s holiday rush. If your Christmas really is white with snowdrifts and impassable roads, your family can still enjoy one another’s company using Skype or another video chat application. Nowadays, the annual Christmas letter updating everyone with the family’s latest news is rendered needless; we all get our updates through Facebook. Social media is also a good tool when it comes to gift-giving. Staying in touch year-round via your laptop or smartphone can provide you with up-to-date information on favorite toys, activities, furnishings and preferred clothing styles of your friends and family members. It’s easier than ever to lighten your hectic holiday schedule and avoid crowded malls by doing your shopping online. You can even have your gifts delivered directly to the giftee with a personalized message, without worrying about wrapping or delivery. Lastminute gifts are a cinch; just click on an e-gift card, and send. Your thoughtfulness will be received in minutes. If you don’t want to miss the gala of store decorations, there are apps to help you find the best prices and locations for whatever you desire so you don’t have to run from store to store. Cyber Monday has become the at-home version of Black Friday. While there are still plenty of conventional Christmas tree lots to visit, you can also order your tree online for delivery to your home or office. You can have the same convenience for various holiday staples like lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, decorations and table settings. There are many online grocery stores and food delivery services that will deliver the fixings for a meal you’re cooking. Or you can hire a caterer for your party so you can present a feast without running yourself ragged.
If you are cooking, don’t forget to check out websites and apps sharing popular holiday recipes. Even Santa has gone digital! Santa’s Christmas Eve ride around the world can be followed with the help of NORAD. Since the mid-’50s, children have been able to call a special hotline to learn the jolly elf’s location. Now they can track him on a computer in the convenience of their own homes. Even though the world might be bright and cheery with thoughts of Santa’s visit, there are some mischief-makers who may make appearances as well. Several churches have added GPS trackers to the baby Jesus figu-
rines in their Nativity scenes in case the mischief-makers decide to take him for a ride. Technology has simplified more altruistic festivities as well. Finally, you can conveniently keep the spirit of giving alive by making charitable donations online with your credit card. Yes, even the Salvation Army Red Kettles have gone high-tech! Of course, there is always the matter of what to give your friends and family members this Christmas. Never fear, there are lots of high-tech gifts out there to thrill and enthrall all of your favorite people. Teens, even the older ones, will love Bluetooth or
noise-canceling headphones and speakers. Busy people and older adults will love the convenience of smart home upgrades. Get your favorite gamer a sturdy gaming chair with built-in speakers and transmitters, or a gaming laptop with enhanced video memory and a graphic card. For people who are always on the go, get a smartwatch compatible with either the Android or the iPhone so they can always stay in touch without having to reach for their phones. Find great tech gifts for fellow office workers as well. There are screen protectors that also eliminate glare for smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
If they are always on the go, get them a power bank to keep their smartphones charged at all times. Choose from traditional plug-in or solar charged power banks. A USB docking station for their desk will help keep their devices plugged in and wires organized. While it might not fit in with the quaint, frost-covered image of Christmas we all know and love, technology has made the holiday season far more convenient. So, if you haven’t already, email out those Christmas cards. Stuff your stockings with high-tech gadgets. And, on Christmas Eve, don’t forget to check Santa’s whereabouts from the comfort of your own laptop.
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Bake unusual cookies for family, guests By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com Ready for curious and delicious yuletide desserts? There’s always a reason to bake a fresh batch of cookies during the holidays, whether for a party, Santa’s plate or a cozy fireside night. These cookies are made with unusual ingredients — potato chips, quinoa, instant coffee and breakfast cereal — and the finished treats will wow your taste buds. Holiday treats are known for being rich, decadent and inventive. Baker, food writer and recipe developer Jessie Sheehan delights foodies with her cookbook “The Vintage Baker,” full of midcentury vintage recipes with a 21st-century twist. Look no further than her butterscotch potato chip balls for a sweet and salty eye opener with a burst of flavor. Butterscotch Potato Chip Balls Servings: 36 21⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 5 cups kettle-style potato chips Flaky sea salt for sprinkling Heat oven to 350 F, and line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl, and whisk. Add butterscotch chips and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream melted butter and sugars on medium-high speed until thick, light and glossy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Decrease mixer to medium-low speed. Add egg and yolk one at a time, beating well and scraping the bowl with rubber spatula after each addition. Add vanilla, and mix to combine. Add all dry ingredients at once and mix. Remove bowl from stand mixer. Combine and crush potato chips with rubber spatula, and add 3 cups of chips to dough. Leave remaining 2 cups chips in a small bowl. Scoop dough into 11⁄2 tablespoon balls with cookie scoop or measuring spoons. Roll each ball in leftover crushed chips and place on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle each ball with flaky sea salt. Bake one sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating at halfway point, until lightly browned. After removing sheets from the oven, press each cookie with spatula to slightly flatten. Let cool briefly, and serve warm. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to three days. Rebecca Pytell created the Strength & Sunshine blog to provide fun, delicious, healthy food for those with celiac disease or food allergies. She reinvented the classic cookie with healthy quinoa
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Classic Christmas movies help ignite festivities By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com The holidays are full of hustle and bustle and can be enjoyed a little more when you find time to relax. Certain cinema classics make their appearance every holiday season and are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Curl up on the couch with your family and a cup of peppermint hot cocoa to enjoy one of these spectacles. “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a delightful 1946 Frank Capra film starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore and Thomas Mitchell. The despondent protagonist, George Bailey, played by Stewart, has given up on life. With the help of a guardian angel, he learns how important he is to his friends, family and community, and discovers the true value of love. Nominated for five Academy Awards, this is an uplifting film enjoyed by all generations. Another oldie and goody is “Miracle on 34th Street,” released in 1947, directed by George Seaton and starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne and Natalie Wood. Gwenn plays a department store Santa who restores faith in Santa Claus, Christmas and happy-ever-after endings. The movie won three Academy Awards and is preserved in the Library of Congress National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. Everyone recalls the most famous reindeer of all. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer appeared in a 1964 animated television special based on Johnny Marks’ song of the same title. Young fawn Rudolph is an outcast who’s mocked for being different due to his glowing red nose. But when a major snowstorm almost cancels Santa’s
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Holiday movie classics from decades past are guaranteed to make your family smile. Christmas flight, it is Rudolph who saves the day, using his nose to light Santa’s way. Airing several times each holiday season, the show is now the longest continuously running Christmas TV special and was even named the “most beloved holiday film” by a 2018 Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult poll. It’s perfect for both children and nostalgic adults. Few other holiday stories have as many kooky characters or clever lessons as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Based on a book of the same title by Dr. Seuss (aka Theodor Geisel), this 1966 TV short follows a grumpy hermit who hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the cheery Whos of Whoville. After encountering the endearing Cindy Lou Who, he
Tips to help holiday plants last the season By JEFF RUGG Creators.com Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean your poinsettia needs to be thrown out. The bright red and green leaves can help people cope with the gray days of winter. Many of the newer poinsettia varieties will keep the red bracts (leaves) until spring. The actual flowers are small and pea-sized in the center of the plant. They often fall off very early after the plant is purchased. Don’t expose the plant to drafts of any kind (especially plants on the floor) or too much direct sunlight. Keep the soil evenly damp all the time. If the soil dries out, the leaves will begin falling off, starting at the bottom of the plant. Big plants and pots with several plants in them use a lot of water. They last longest in temperatures from 65 to 75 degrees F. Your once-fresh Christmas tree is on its way out. There may still be water in the tray under the trunk, but the tree is not taking it up very fast, as the cut has become clogged with sap. The needles are becoming stiff and brittle, so it is time to get it out of the house. What do you do with it now? First, make sure you have removed all of the ornaments, tinsel and lights. The tree can be recycled in several ways. Some towns collect the trees so they can be chipped and used as mulch. Old Christmas trees are being used to stabilize sand dunes and stop stream erosion.
famous vignette, Ralphie wants one thing, an official Red Ryder BB gun, but is told, “You’ll shoot your eye out,” and that he can’t have one. His father secretly gets him the coveted item, and despite having nearly shot his eye out, he remembers that Christmas as one of his best. The film won best director and best original screenplay at the 5th Genie Awards. It grew in popularity so much that it’s now an annual Christmas special. In “Home Alone” 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, is mistakenly left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas vacation. His jubilation at having the house to himself is quickly doused when he has to fend off two burglars. Kevin asks Santa for his family to return and finally gets his wish granted on Christmas Day when his mother walks through the door. This comedy has become a Christmas classic with four sequels. “Home Alone” was the No. 1 film at the box office for 12 straight weeks after its release in November 1990, and Culkin won a Young Artist Award for best young actor in a motion picture. One of the best parts of the holidays is tradition. Between tree trimming and stocking stuffing and party hopping, revisit or explore any of these films that have brought joy to families for generations.
You can cut off the branches and use them as mulch to cover your own garden. Cut the branches so they will lie flat on the ground, and cover any freshly planted beds or tender plants. In the spring, the branches can be chopped up into smaller pieces and added to a compost pile. They burn well in a campfire, but if they have dry needles, they will flame up fast. I place a branch or two at the bottom of the campfire wood for a quick fire starter. Do not burn the tree in the fireplace, because the sap can help catch the chimney on fire. Some forest preserve districts sink the old trees into lakes so they can provide shelter for small fish. You may see a pile left out on the ice of a pond where they have been placed farther from shore. When the ice melts, they will sink. The tree can be left in a corner of the yard to provide shelter to birds on cold winter days. Hang a bird feeder near the tree and the birds will quickly find it. The flowers on a Christmas cactus only last a week or two. A Christmas cactus can be sensitive to too warm a temperature and dry out. It is not a true cactus and should not be allowed to dry out like a typical desert cactus. In nature, it is like many bromeliads because it is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees and other plants in South America. Epiphytes grow along branches without taking any nutrition from their host plant.
finds a hitch in his plans. Seuss wrote the story, as well as the lyrics to the feature song, “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch,” as a criticism of the commercialization of Christmas. It captured audiences, and Boris Karloff, narrator and voice of the Grinch, won best recording for children at the 1967 Grammys. Both the book and its
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Try low-calorie alternatives to classic fare By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Dieting around the holidays can be a real bummer. So what if you didn’t have to? Cheer up, and get ready to party with your favorite holiday recipes. With a few simple substitutions, you can be drinking eggnog and enjoying a warm apple crisp while you watch the Yule log on TV — without worrying about calories. Try using skim milk and a little bit of fat-free half-and-half instead the heavy cream usually found in eggnog. Instead of whole eggs, use a low-calorie and low-cholesterol egg substitute and artificial sweeter. Add a little vanilla flavoring and optional rum or brandy, and you’ve got a delicious drink that will warm you up for just a fraction of the calories. Instead of a two-crust, highly sweetened apple pie, try making an apple compote using raisins or cranberries for extra sweetness and low-calorie margarine for the filling. Be sure to include your favorite seasonings like cinnamon and nutmeg. Layer the apple mixture into a pie pan lightly greased with margarine. Use oatmeal, crushed almonds, cinnamon, a couple of teaspoons of brown sugar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of low-fat margarine for the topping. Mix the dry ingredients together, and cut in the margarine before spooning over the apples. Bake and serve a delicious — and leaner — apple pie substitute. Using your favorite holiday recipe collection, use substitutes with low-calorie ingredients and then cook or bake as usual. Instead of whole milk or cream in recipes, try using skim milk with a touch of olive oil or plain yogurt to reduce calories. There are many tasty sugar substitutes, or if you really need to sweeten with sugar, reduce the amount by half (or more). Use leaner cuts of meat in your main entrees. For instance, use beef tenderloin instead of prime
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With a few small ingredient substitutions, you can turn some of your favorite recipes into reduced-calorie delights. Try this delicious Spinach Roll with walnuts and feta cheese. rib or skinless white meat turkey instead of dark meat with skin. This will reduce the total number of calories per dish. If you want to serve seafood, go for broiled instead of fried, and replace dishes with creamy, heavy and calorieladen sauces with simple lemon “butter” (low-fat margarine) and seasonings. Offer healthy appetizers. Eliminate pigs in a blanket and fatty ranch dressing dips, and instead offer vegetable crudite platters with ground crabmeat, tuna or chicken dip (made with a touch of low-fat mayo). Prepare a large tossed salad with spinach leaves, slivered almonds, diced carrots, tomatoes and peppers, and serve it with a healthy, homemade salad dressing of vinegar, herbs and a healthy oil. Serve sides like string
There are methods to outsmart picky eaters By MARY HUNT Creators.com Got picky eaters? Don’t get mad. Get clever! ■■ Be prepared. Keep a cooler in the car that you keep stocked with carrots, pretzels, yogurt and water for when you’re out with the kids. This trick will head off the “I’m starving to death!” syndrome that can cause an otherwise reliable automobile to veer off into a fastfood drive-thru lane. ■■ Plan dinners. If planning menus for a full week is too daunting, start with only two or three days. Keep it simple but balanced: wholegrain bread, rice or pasta; a fruit or vegetable; and a protein source like lean meat, cheese or beans. ■■ Have fun. Giving leftovers a new name and a new look can make all the difference. My boys loved Bits and Pieces, a highly anticipated and often requested lunchtime treat that was nothing more than leftovers cut into tiny pieces to be eaten with a toothpick — cheese, meat, fruit, vegetables, pasta, bread, hard-cooked eggs and so on. Anything in the refrigerator was a candidate. ■■ Dip it. Kids love to dip, so use it to your advantage. Dip cooked carrots in a tiny dish of maple syrup; fresh broccoli florets and other veggies into Ranch style dressing;
chicken into yogurt and honey; apples and bananas into peanut butter. Introduce hummus and mild salsa as “dip.” Both are highly nutritious and go well with veggies, chips and whole-wheat croutons. ■■ Get sneaky. Soy milk is a terrific source of healthy phytochemicals. Most kids who are not allergic to milk will not prefer soy, so hide it in a recipe that calls for milk — oatmeal, mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese. Throw a handful of chopped fresh spinach into the spaghetti sauce, and call it “spices.” Sprinkle a bit of wheat germ into a tossed salad. ■■ Allow treats. It’s OK to have special treats occasionally. Instead of forbidding sugary cereal forever, make it Saturday Cereal. Fruit juice, water and milk most of the time make Sometimes Soda more appealing. Movie Candy helps to make your very special family times more fun. Try not to comment on what your kids eat. Bite your tongue to make sure you don’t slip and blurt something like “Eat your vegetables!” A parent’s job is to serve nutritionally balanced meals. Your kids are responsible for eating them. If you turn into a food enforcer, your kids will resist, and soon mealtime will become a battleground. Before you know it, lifelong food attitudes will be set.
bean almondine with a light sauce, mashed potatoes made with skim milk (or even water) and low-fat margarine, and fresh cranberries boiled in diluted orange juice and seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and fresh grated orange rind. No one at your table will suspect they are eating healthy and low-calorie holiday foods. If you aren’t the one doing the cooking, it’s still easy to choose low-calorie and low-fat options. Select two servings of vegetables instead of a starch. If you are eating a baked potato, forego the sour
cream topping. If you are eating in a restaurant, ask for the gravy to be put on the side instead of poured over your dish. This way, you can dip for the flavor without drowning your meal in excess calories. Order a tossed salad, again with the dressing on the side, or a low-calorie broth-based soup before your entree is served and you will feel full sooner. And if you really want that scrumptious dessert, use portion control; Offer to split it with another diner at your table or have half of it boxed to bring home.
Concentrate on high-protein and low-carbohydrate foods this holiday season to reduce the calories that could haunt you long after the festivities are over. Choose lean meats and fish, fruit, vegetables, unsweetened drinks like seltzer and snacks of beans, nuts and seeds. Overindulgence can make you feel sluggish, but it’s important to remember that an occasional cheat won’t destroy your diet. With a table full of nutritious options, you can stick to your health goals and still enjoy your favorite holiday dessert.
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Keep kiddos amused during holiday party By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com From cookie exchanges to cocktails to secret Santa gifts and more, holiday parties often focus on adults. But don’t forget the kids. With a little planning, it’s easy to keep youngsters busy, happy and having fun. Games Keep games family-friendly and easy to play. For example, “Cards That Make You Lol” by In Stitches Games is suited for kids 5 and older and can be played by two to 10 or more players. Here’s how it works: There are two teams; a player reads a card and then both teams discreetly bet on how many players from the other team can do the activity, such as wiggle your ears, fold your tongue or cry on command. Both teams complete the challenge. You earn one point for correct guesses. The first team to earn 15 points wins. Keep it simple and seasonal with “Real Life Holiday Bingo” by Breaking Games. This bingo features holiday experiences like gift envy, unsolicited life advice, lame holiday music and more. Need a fun game for hours or just a few minutes (ice breaker, anyone?), play “Mandela Effect.” The game, for two to four players over age 13, asks players to compare memories of popular people, place and things. For example, was the kids book about a family of bears called the Berenstain Bears or the Berenstein Bears? Activities Consider holiday maze books where kids have to solve seasonal maze challenges. Or pick up a few search-and-find books. Scholastic. com added the “I Spy a Christmas Tree” book by Jean Marzollo to its list of “30 Books to Read with Kids.” They call the book, “a parenting win” since kids will spend a lot of time looking for specific holiday items on each of the 20+ pages. Think of like a treasure hunt in a book. If you’re up for the challenge, create your own real-life scavenger hunt for kids. Give them clues and set them loose throughout the house. Pinterest has many Christmas scavenger hunt ideas and free printables. Be sure to have prizes for the scavenger hunt winners. Little ones love to play and
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Entertain children at your holiday party with a craft table full of fun and festive goodies. Holiday crafts are fun to make, and they’re an instant party favor. get gooey so consider giving kids slime. Note: Make sure parents are OK with slime, which can get messy and permanently stick to clothes, hair, shoes, rugs and furniture. If they approve, set up a slime station in an area that is easy to clean up, such as a table on a linoleum floor. Have the kids roll up their sleeves and give them smocks if you like. If possible, have a teen or adult supervise the tacky play. If you want something sticky that’s not so messy, opt for a Christmas sticker book, like Clever Publishing’s “Holiday Season Sticker Book,” which has 1,000 stickers. Kids can make their own festive sticker designs and take home their creations. Crafts Grab the scissors and the glue and get the kids ready for Christmas crafts! Set up a crafts table so little ones can have a place to get creative. Don’t be surprised if adults stop by the table, too. Retailer Michaels sells a felt
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poms and wiggle eyes. Stock your craft table with the tools kids will need to make glitter Christmas tree, sleds and snowflakes ornaments. Glue craft sticks together in a triangle shape for a tree, a rectangle for a sled or crossed for a snowflake.
Then add glue, lots of glitter and sequins. Adding yarn allows you to string your design as an ornament. The best part about crafts? They’re a built-in party favor guests can take home when the party ends.
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Uniquely festive cocktails to sip and savor By NICOLA BRIDGES Creators.com Think of holiday drinks and what typically comes to mind is a traditional champagne toast, mulled wine and hot toddies to warm you in the winter cold. But whether or not the weather outside is frightful, it’s easy to mix up some imaginative Christmasy cocktails full of holiday spirits literal and figurative. We tippled and taste-tested luxury craft liquors, cold brew coffees, drink mixers and several bottles of wine to bring you our favorite festive holiday cocktail recipes sure to raise a hearty holiday “Cheers!” Trudolf The Red-Nosed Cosmo Cranberry sauce gives the traditional cosmopolitan a tantalizingly tasty twist. 2 ounces TRU lemon vodka 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce fresh cranberry sauce (we used a metal jigger to measure) 1⁄2 ounce simple syrup Garnish: Fresh cranberries or a lemon twist Shake well. Strain into martini glass. Top with fresh cranberries or a lemon twist. — Recipe courtesy of Greenbar Distillery. Owen’s Ginger Pomegranate Jingle Juice Punch The ginger beer flavor delivers a delightful punch to this sparkling and fruity drink. 1 cup pomegranate juice 1⁄2 cup orange liqueur 750 milliliters sparkling wine 400 milliliters Owen’s Ginger Beer + Lime mixer Garnish: Fresh cranberries and a sprig of fresh rosemary Mix ingredients and garnish with 2-3 cranberries and a rosemary sprig. — Recipe courtesy of Owen’s Craft Mixers. Merry Mezcal Old-Fashioned Mezcal gives the traditional old-fashioned a modern twist that’s sure to make you merry. 2 ounces Bozal Tobasiche Mezcal 1⁄8 ounce honey 4 dashes orange bitters 2 dashes chocolate bitters 2 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: Orange peel and a candy cane Stir ingredients with crushed ice. Strain and pour over two ice cubes. Garnish with a sliver or two of orange peel. Add a candy cane to stir and jingle your taste buds with a hint of holiday peppermint. — Recipe courtesy of Bozal Mezcal. Kirk & Sweeney ‘Happy Holidays’ Hot Toddy Instead of whiskey — the main feature of a traditional toddy — holiday spices and barrel-aged rum make this toddy taste so smooth. Serve it as a warming holiday drink or to help soothe a winter sore throat. 2 tablespoons Kirk & Sweeney barrel-aged rum 1 tablespoon maple syrup Squeeze of fresh orange or lemon juice Boiling water 2 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 wedge and 1 slice of orange Fresh or powdered nutmeg Fresh allspice Garnish: A slice of orange or lemon Add the rum, maple syrup, juice, cloves and cinnamon stick to a heatproof glass or mug. Pour in boiling water and stir for 2 minutes. Remove cloves and cinnamon. Mix in a small sprinkle
of nutmeg and allspice. Add more juice or syrup to taste. Top with the slice of orange or lemon. — Recipe courtesy of Kirkland Sweeney Rum. Ice Blue Mimm’s Mule Shot Blueberry-flavored moonshine gives this mule a real Christmas kick! 1 shot Grandaddy Mimm’s Handcrafted Blueberry Moonshine Splash of ginger beer Dash of lime juice Garnish: A few frozen blueberries Mix ingredients and drizzle with Grandaddy Mimm’s Blueber-
ry Cobbler Moonshine. Garnish with blueberries. — Recipe courtesy of Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine. Free Range Flower Ginger Snap Serve up this festive wine fizz with a lush lavender flavor. 2 ounces ginger beer 2 ounces Mezcal or tequila 1⁄2 ounce fresh lime juice 3 ounces Free Range Flower Winery’s “L” sparkling lavender wine Ice cubes Garnish: Ginger snap cookie Combine ingredients, shake with ice, serve with ginger snap cookie on the side. Sip, nibble and
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with mint leaves. — Recipe courtesy of Fun Wine. Grass Fed Holiday Butter Coffee This peppermint-flavored cuppa will fill your mug with merry. 1 (11-ounce) Grass Fed Butter Coffee cold brew carton 11⁄2 ounces whiskey 1⁄2 ounce peppermint syrup Garnish: 1⁄3 cup of whipped cream, plus crushed candy canes Warm the Grass Fed Coffee in a festive mug and add the whiskey and syrup. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane for garnish. — Recipe coutesy of www. grassfedcoffee.com.
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Tips for dealing with family drama over holidays By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com
and quietly leave. Their right to their behavior is theirs. Your right to yours is yours.” Check in with yourself and your loved ones ahead of time to know what works for you.
The holiday season is here, a time for gifts and good cheer. But this time of year is also often fraught with family drama. Yes, the season that’s supposed to be full of love and light can sometimes feel tense. But instead of dreading the holidays and canceling your plans altogether, prepare yourself so you can handle stressful family situations and even carve out special moments. Expect the expected Family holiday gatherings can be very predictable: the same foods, the same jokes and the same people. “You know Uncle Frank is going to be there, and you know how’s he going to behave — he does pretty much the same thing every year,” says family therapist Raffi Bilek, director of the Baltimore Therapy Center. Bilek warns against thinking this year will be any different. Doing so could leave you disappointed. He suggests expecting that people and situations will be the same and acknowledging there’s little you can do to change people. Instead, focus on how you react and what you can do to make things go a little smoother. “Whether it’s avoiding the topics you know will set him off, smiling and nodding your way through dinner, or simply avoiding him as much as you can, realistic expectations will help you manage the time with him as best you can,” he says. Acceptance of your family members is key, and you have a choice in how you respond. Set boundaries In addition to family time, there are many demands from all directions during the holidays. Setting boundaries allows you to focus on the real meaning of the season and enjoy the moments, no matter how others behave. Entrepreneur Ben Taylor, who’s married with two kids, works hard to minimize stressful family relations and maximize good ones. “As someone with a very complicated family with plenty of stand-offs and estrangement, the best advice I can give for the holiday season is to be strict and firm about who you spend the bulk of your time with,” he says. Taylor recommends visiting or hosting the more “challenging” people before the holiday so you don’t spend your days worrying about the situation. “The season is over very quickly,” he says. “There’s simply no point in ruining it with forced interactions, so keep them short and make it about the people who matter the very most.” Carrie Krawiec, a family therapist at the Birmingham Maple Clinic, notes that everyone comes to the table with their own emotions, opinions and ideals: “At holidays, boundaries can be blurred because of extended time together, close proximity, lots of expectations — either about a perfect holiday or about family values, other family members with ‘no filter’ or otherwise too loose or too rigid boundaries.” Her best advice is to plan ahead what you’ll do if your boundaries are pushed. (Hint, if you feel guilty or resentful, chances are they’re being pushed.) Then plan your time based on potential stressors. For example, if you need personal space, stay at a hotel, instead of with family. If a family member has a drinking problem, don’t stay late, when guests typically have had too much alcohol. And besides setting boundaries for yourself, it’s OK to make
Find an ally There’s no need to go it alone this season. Buddy up with a family member you’re close with or who has similar priorities so you can navigate family drama together. “Enlist an ally like your spouse or sibling, if you need a safe word or code of sorts so you can make your exit or even take a brief break,” says Krawiec. Help each other recognize triggers and warning signs that the family interaction is too much. And if a stressful situation arises, take a break, such as going to the bathroom or stepping outside for some fresh air. Experiencing more joy than stress throughout family holidays is all about healthy boundaries, self-awareness and communication. There might still be some uncomfortable moments, but practice these tools and no humbugs will ruin your plans.
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Keep guests rockin’ around Christmas tree By JULIA PRICE Creators.com Christmas can be one of the most nostalgic days of the year. Many reminisce about their joyous childhood excitement about the holiday. Music can play a major part in recreating some of those familiar feelings! Christopher Bergland wrote in Psychology Today about how the human brain reacts while processing music, referencing a University of California study showing that “specific brain regions linked to autobiographical memories and emotions are activated by familiar music.” This may help explain why nearly every year, like clockwork, most of the stores in shopping malls start playing Christmas classics from their speakers: to activate happy emotions in their customers. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, you probably have a Christmas song or two that stirs your soul and brings a smile to your face. Maybe those songs remind you of being close to family, of a simpler time or of a specific memory. You can guarantee that other people also have their own connections to certain holiday songs. So when you’re putting together a Christmas playlist for gatherings, a combination of old and new tracks should make the perfect mix. If you don’t want to spend much time crafting your own playlist, luckily, Spotify has nearly every playlist you could imagine. You can join the music streaming platform by going to the Spotify website and registering for an account. With a free membership, your music will be interrupted by ads every 30 minutes or so. Alternatively, you can opt for a threemonth free trial without commercials (after the three-month promotion ends, you will automatically be charged a monthly rate of $9.99 for an individual membership, unless you change your account settings). Once you have an account, you can go to the search bar and type “Christmas” to find some of the most popular playlists. You can follow those playlists or pick and choose songs from multiple playlists and put them into a personalized playlist of your own! The benefit of following an existing
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playlist is that the owner will update it from time to time without you having to do anything. Here are three of the most popular Spotify Christmas playlists: 1. Christmas hits This playlist includes most of the classics, like “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Feliz Navidad” and “Winter Wonderland.” Some of the songs are by their original singers and others are covers by current pop stars. 2. Christmas coffeehouse For more acoustic, strippeddown versions of those holiday tunes, this playlist offers folksy and simple renditions of some of those well-known singalong-worthy melodies. 3. Peaceful piano If you’re looking for a new way to hear familiar music, this playlist removes the lyrics and takes you on a relaxing journey. It’s an ideal playlist if you’d like to keep music playing lightly in the background or you’re looking for a more Zen way to get into the holiday spirit. There are other streaming and digital music platforms available
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Make gift-giving stand out with homemade items By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com While the holiday season is unusually hectic, fashioning a homemade gift or taking time for small, fun activities can bring the real spirit of Christmas to your life and the lives of your loved ones, says Michele Hieb, who is both a registered nurse and crafter extraordinaire. Hieb regularly teaches craft sessions at an outreach site for Eastern Wyoming College. In her popular classes, she teaches adults how to make ornaments, wreaths and other holiday decorations. Crafting with friends during the Christmas season is an “ongoing tradition,” says Hieb. One of her favorite projects was creating small trees out of felt. “You can make several and group them together for a Christmas display,” she explains. Simply cut out the felt in the shape of a pine tree, buy or cut a branch and a slice of log, hot glue the felt onto the branch, and glue the base to the log slice. This year, Hieb and her crafters are making ornaments with a log cabin theme, complete with vintage-looking canteens, miniature blanket rolls and tiny snowshoes for a “camp-style” Christ-
mas. “Pinterest is a wonderful source for holiday cheer,” she says. It includes “step-by-step instructions and inspiration for any time of the year.” Hieb seems to have inherited her love of crafting from her 90-year-old paternal grandmother, who began making painted, wood-cut ornaments when her oldest grandson was young. She continued making them for over four decades, until she was making nearly 50 a year for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The collection included a variety of Christmas bears, candy canes, Santa figures and birdhouses. “It’s a tradition that my mom, my friend Jennie and I go out into the forest to cut down a fresh Christmas tree, where we place Grandma’s handmade ornaments that I will treasure as long as I live,” Hieb says. Even the smallest hands can fashion simple ornaments to keep, use as decorations or present for holiday surprises, says Ann Conlon. Simply purchase pipe cleaners and craft beads — preferably in holiday colors — and string them to bend into candy cane ornaments. Or, for a more finished look, use red and white jingle bells.
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Felt trees are a Christmas project that kids will enjoy. And homemade, holiday-themed bags can be used for notes, gifts and Christmas goodies. “I’ve done this Christmas activity with all of my children and now with my grandchildren,” says Conlon. “It’s a fun little project, and it is interesting to see if they want to follow a pattern or just string the beads any which way. Some of that depends on their age, of course, but sometimes it is simply their personalities coming through. No matter what, the ornaments become part of the tree-decorating.” Parents can also use crafts to keep their children busy during
the weeks leading up to the big day, Conlon says. Make amusing little holiday bags to fill up with either treats or notes as the days go by. The treats can be as simple as pieces of Christmas candy, special cookies or new ornaments for the tree. Notes in the bag can be promises of special activities for the upcoming days: a trip to see Santa at the mall, a nighttime drive to check out the holiday light displays or a visit to the Christmas tree farm. If time and a giving
spirit allow, consider adding a note with a charitable activity in mind, such as collecting canned goods for the local food pantry, picking out toys for a local giving tree or taking pet food supplies to a nearby animal protective league. Hieb believes, just as her grandmother did before her, that taking time for holiday activities like these is a great prelude to Christmas. “To me,” she says, “making a gift is expressing a little extra love and gives meaning to the holiday season.”
Overcome family drama and enjoy the holidays By ERICK ERICKSON Creators.com In our hyper-partisan age, it seems every newspaper and magazine writes columns on dealing with crazy uncles at holiday parties and their crazy conspiracies. But it is true. Every family has members they prefer were not part of the family at times. The family most in focus this Christmas season was no different. It was, in its own way, dysfunctional. The man we call Christ had four brothers and at least two sisters. Some Christians believe they were actually first cousins in a close-knit family. But they were a family nonetheless. Scripture tells us in Matthew 13:53-57 that Jesus’ brothers were James, Joseph, Simon and Jude. Keeping with naming conventions of the day, families would name the first son after the father’s father and the second son after the father. This suggests these were Joseph’s children, as Joseph’s father was Jacob, which also translates to James, and the convention holds. Mark 3 tells us Jesus’ siblings were less than enamored with him. He was not the crazy uncle, but the crazy brother. In Mark 3, they staged what we would refer to today as an intervention. (They) “went out to seize him, for they were saying, ‘He is out of his mind.’... And his mother and brothers came, and standing outside, they sent to him and called him.” Note that Mary is there and she is part of this intervention. Perhaps the brothers dragged her there. After all, this is a woman who had an angel appear to announce she would give birth to the Messiah. She clearly knew he was capable of great things. At the
wedding in Cana in John 2, Mary tells the servants to “do whatever he tells you.” Yet there she was, at the start of his ministry, with family members declaring Jesus was out of his mind. In John 7, Jesus’ family is celebrating the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and his brothers have finally had enough of him. John, an eyewitness of the events and Jesus’ best friend, tells us the brothers told Jesus to get out of town. “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing. For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world,” they told him. The implication was that if Jesus really thought he was all that, he should be bold and proud and show everyone. The subtle implication is they knew he would get himself killed if he did that. But they were so over their crazy brother and his antics. Sure enough, he got himself killed. There are four gospel accounts of Jesus’ execution, and in not one of them do his brothers appear. In fact, according to John 19, Jesus tells his best friend, the Apostle John, to take care of his mother, presumably because none of his actual siblings (or first cousins, if they were that) bothered to show up. He died on a cross with his mother there and no immediate family around to comfort her. His brothers and sisters were nowhere to be seen. The crazy brother who talked religion at the table instead of politics finally got what was coming to him. If that were all there was to the story, we probably would not have Christmas. There is more to it. Scripture tells us Jesus rose from the grave and appeared to his siblings who had rejected him.
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His brother James became a leader of the early church, killed for proclaiming his brother was God. Both James and Jude have books included in the Bible. If the God of all creation could
be tortured and crucified and still use his dying breaths to say “Father, forgive them,” you can forgive, too. And if the risen Lord, whose own family wanted nothing to do with him could still build meaning-
ful relationships with them, you can do it in your family, too. Do not let Christmas pass without showing grace and forgiveness to your family and those around you. The world is too divided as it is.
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Indulgent cocktails add spice to the holidays By CHRISTOPHER CROWN Creators.com As the winter holidays roll around, children put out milk and cookies for Santa, and adults can look forward to a different winter indulgence: spiced cocktails. Whether you choose these recipes to impress your co-workers at the Christmas party or you just want to enjoy one by the fire on a cold night, make the most of these seasonal drink specialties. The inclusion of famous winter spices — such as anise, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg — in holiday food is steeped in history. Beyond the warming appeal of these sharp, intense flavors, many of our ancestors were mixing them up in traditional holiday foods and drinks for medicinal reasons. In a 2016 article for Today’s Dietician magazine online, Dr. Densie Webb cites that whether we know it or not, we’ve been using spiced holiday foods to combat the health problems we usually encounter during the dark, cold months. All of the previously mentioned spices “are rich in natural plant compounds that have been studied for their health-promoting and disease-preventing properties.” With the antioxidant properties in allspice, the antidepressant chemicals in star anise and the antimicrobial characteristics of larger doses of cinnamon, you can imbibe in some delicious holiday cocktails while taking care of your health and well-being. Hot Spiced Wine Although spiked eggnog will always be a hit, Food & Wine online contributor John Besh offers a hot spiced wine that is sure to please your holiday guests. Although this drink has a wine base, don’t be fooled; the brandy backbone will sure pack a punch of flavor, and it can be altered for a more or less boozy drink. Serves: 12 Total time: 15 minutes 2 bottles light-bodied red wine (such as pinot noir or grenache) 11⁄4 cups sugar Zest of 1 orange Zest of 1 lemon 3 black peppercorns, crushed 2 cardamom pods, crushed 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, crushed 1 clove, crushed 1⁄2 cup kirsch (cherry brandy) In a large saucepan, combine the wine, the sugar and the orange and lemon zests. Put all the spices in a tea ball, and add it to the saucepan. Bring the wine to a very slow simmer over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan from the heat. Discard the tea ball. And stir in the kirsch (Schladerer or Leroux brands work well). Ladle the spiced wine into a heatproof glass and serve. Or make it one day ahead and store it at room temperature overnight, reheating it just before serving. The citrus and spices will warm you up inside, and your senses. Holiday Spice Honey Syrup If wine’s not your thing and you’re looking for something a bit stronger on a cold winter’s night, International Association of Culinary Professionals member Stacy Bryce of the Wicked Good Kitchen website recommends whipping up a batch of spiced simple syrup. This can be added to your favorite hot and cold drinks, and is a great ingredient to add that holiday feel to whatever liquor you keep around! Serves: 20 to 40 Total time: 20 minutes 1 cup filtered/purified or dis-
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water, sugar and honey. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved, or about eight minutes. Add the cloves, star anise pods, allspice berries, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks, and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat to between low and medium-low, and simmer for five minutes.
Using a sieve lined with a small square of cheesecloth, strain the syrup into a large heatproof glass liquid measuring cup. Before using it in recipes, set it aside to cool completely and cover it with a small square of wax paper. Keep leftover syrup stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Holiday Spice Bourbon Cocktail Add Bryce’s spiced honey syrup to darker spirits, such as bourbon, to make a rich and flavorful cocktail perfect for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Servings: 2 3 ounces fine-quality bourbon 1 ounce fine-quality tart cherry liqueur 1⁄2 ounce holiday spice honey syrup, or more to taste 1⁄2 ounce cranberry juice or fresh pomegranate juice, or more to taste 1⁄4 ounce fine-quality orange liqueur A few dashes bitters Ice cubes Sprig of rosemary Fresh orange peel curl Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cocktail ingredients and shake vigorously, about 20 seconds. Strain into glass filled with ice and garnishes as desired. From wine to liquor, winter spices can lift your spirits in more ways than one. Although you might be losing the original health-focused intent of these traditional holiday additions, live a little; ‘tis the season.
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Vegan recipes add twist to Christmas table By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com The Christmas holiday is the perfect time for sweet splurges. But often, recipes are prepared with animal products, such as eggs or milk, leaving vegans hungry for delicious desserts of their own. But an increase in veganism — one report says the number of self-identified vegans in the U.S. grew from 1% to 6% from 2014 to 2017, representing a 600% increase — and more curiosity about the lifestyle could mean more and more consumers will want to enjoy vegan desserts this Christmas. The following vegan treats are healthier than traditional baked goods, and they are packed with flavor and holiday fun. Protein Cookie Bites Serving: 9 small cookie bites 1 mashed small banana 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter) 1 packet or scoop (~25 grams) vegan plant protein 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or your preferred spice 1-3 teaspoons water (adjust depending on how dry the batter is) Mix together all ingredients. Drop mix onto greased cookie sheet in little balls. Sprinkle seed/ nuts/chocolate chips if desired. Bake at 350 F for 11-12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before enjoying! — Recipe from Joanna Weng of EverLife. Vegan Lemon Scones 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 11⁄2 cups full-fat canned coconut milk Lemon Glaze 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lemon, zested Scones: Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and zest of one lemon in a medium bowl. Add the coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix gently until it starts to form a ball and then transfer onto the counter or cutting board. Gen-
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Stocking stuffer ideas for all ages By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com Most of us are familiar with the line from Clement Clarke Moore’s classic holiday poem, “The Night Before Christmas”: “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” But did you know that the tradition was based on a story of the real Saint Nicholas, who lived in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) in the third century? Hearing of one family’s need for money and refusal to accept charity, Saint Nicholas threw bags of gold coins down their chimney. The bags landed in the kids’ stockings hung up to dry by the fireplace. The tradition of hanging stockings in hopes of receiving gold or gifts has stuck, and now we have Christmas stockings created for this holiday purpose. For Barb and Mark Tschacher, helping Santa to fill stockings for their six kids meant combining the traditional with the practical, making sure the gifts were small enough to fit in a stocking and were budget-friendly. School supplies such as pens, markers, crayons and coloring books were popular choices says Barb. “For home, we put in new toothbrushes, toothpaste, Chapstick and maybe a new hair brush or slippers,” she adds. “We included a special candy bar and little boxes of animal crackers. And we did something traditional, like putting in an apple or an orange, and sometimes a simple toy I remembered liking as a child.” As her children grew, the gifts became even more practical. Sometimes, it is difficult to think about what to buy teenagers, agrees blogger and mother, Melisha Kreppein. That’s why Kreppein came up with a few suggestions: earbuds, texting gloves, movie tickets, gasoline and restaurant gift cards, fuzzy socks, nail polish and heavy-duty water bottles. And if you’re still lost for ideas, focus on the tradition rather than the material objects. Hanging Christmas stockings is a wellloved, so it doesn’t really matter what’s inside, says Michele Taylor. At Taylor’s home, opening stockings is a prelude to the Christmas morning chaos that invariably happens in large families. “We go to church on Christmas Eve, so Christmas morning is reserved for a big holiday breakfast and opening gifts,” she says. “From a young age, our five children knew that my husband and I needed to get to the family room first to light the tree and start a fire in the fireplace. Usually the stuffed stockings were too full, so while they started out on the mantle, after they were filled, they were spread out on the floor -- always in order from oldest to youngest.” The pets have always had stockings, too. “Waiting was difficult, so after the annual Christmas morning photo, the kids checked out their stockings first, before grandparents arrived. Santa always filled stockings for my husband and I, too,” Taylor says. “What was in the stockings changed over the
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years, but no matter what each stocking contained a candy cane -- and even if they had on occasion been naughty, nobody ever received coal. That just seemed too cruel! “Now that we have close to 20 people on Christmas morning, filled stockings are reserved for those who still live at home,” Taylor says. “And no matter how old my husband and I get, we still have stockings, too. That way he is sure to get that bottle of cologne, a puzzle book or new socks that he needs. And I get a cute pair of earrings or some new lipstick or nail polish color that I’ve been wanting to try.” Taylor says that although her grown children might not remember what they received in their stockings years ago, they do remember that seeing what was inside was an integral part of their Christmas mornings. And that tradition of opening stockings first is now the tradition shared with their families as well.
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Alcohol-free cocktails can be enjoyed by all guests By TAWNY MAYA MCCRAY Creators.com The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry, but you don’t always have to involve alcohol to make the holidays festive. “Mocktails” are on the rise — and these delicious, alcohol-free concoctions are sure to please people of all ages. “The best mocktails have a great mix of flavors that are nicely balanced and excite the taste buds. You shouldn’t miss the alcohol,” said Colleen Graham, a freelance beverage writer and author. “It doesn’t have to be overly complex, either. Look at the Shirley Temple, one of the most popular, even before ‘mocktail’ was a thing — it’s just two sodas and grenadine, but it’s refreshing and lively. For something like that, you can make it extra special for the holidays with homemade grenadine, using fresh pomegranate while it’s in season.” Graham said it’s great to feature seasonal ingredients like pomegranate, cranberry and apple cider when preparing alcoholfree drinks for the holidays. She said if you top them with seltzer and add a little lemon or lime, you could turn the drink into an instant seasonal spritzer. “There are so many punch recipes that can be mixed up and stored in the fridge for quick entertaining that use those ingredients, too,” Graham said. “Those are obvious, but playing with sage, figs, pears, and other unique seasonal flavors can really have fun results.” Graham said the cool thing about mocktails is that anyone can mix whatever’s in the fridge and have the potential to create a great drink. She said you could also take inspiration from cocktails, and find ways to recreate those flavors — without the booze. “A pumpkin martini, for instance: pumpkin spice syrup, halfand-half, and a dash of vanilla extract; shake it for dilution and ... voila,” she suggested. Graham said she also likes a pomegranate mojito, made with pomegranate juice, lemonade, lime, a light soda and fresh mint
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Nonalcoholic cocktails are gaining in popularity as partygoers seek festive flavors without the buzz. “because the mint really brightens up the darker seasonal fruit.” There’s also a celebratory mocktail or dinner drink she calls the Baby Bellini, which is easily transformed from an original Bellini into a nonalcoholic delight using only peach nectar and sparkling cider. For something warm and comforting, she suggests something called Sweet Adeline, which is made up of pomegranate juice, cinnamon syrup, black tea with a spiced orange blend and hot water, finished off with a cinnamon stick. Other toasty drinks can be assembled by warming up root beer and adding a mulled spice sachet, or ginger beer with pear nectar and a cinnamon stick. And, of course, you can always turn to the holiday standard: eggnog — if you have a taste for it. “I prefer it with flavored syrup, toffee or ginger, for instance, because it adds a little extra flavor that’s lost when you skip the booze,” she said. The maven of all things — Martha Stewart — has her own list of 12 nonalcoholic holiday drinks on her website, all assured to make you the hostest with the mostest. They include cranberry sparklers, made of blackberry puree, cranberry juice and sparkling water, topped with a sprig of mint; ap-
ple-pie cider, comprised of apple cider, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, light brown sugar, allspice and
cloves; pink grapefruit margaritas, made with pomegranate syrup or grenadine, pink grapefruit
juice, lime and colored sanding sugar; and peppermint hot chocolate, assembled with unsweetened cocoa powder, semisweet chocolate chips, milk, a pinch of salt and peppermint sticks. Graham says there is interest growing worldwide in alcoholfree mixed drinks, as more people want to enjoy well-crafted drinks without the buzz. “More bars are offering impressive mocktails, where not long ago your nonalcoholic drink options were soda and water,” she said. Also, she added, a lot of soda, sparkling water and other nonalcoholic beverage companies are promoting recipes with their products. Graham said the best thing you can do when crafting a nonalcoholic drink is to experiment. “Drinks are much easier to experiment with than food,” she said. “Get creative, look for new ingredients when shopping and see where it takes you.”
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Etiquette: Avoid holiday family dinner brouhaha By CHELLE CORDERO Creators.com Perhaps all family get-togethers should have someone at the door checking the emotional baggage and reminding people not to be critical or judgmental. There are just some things that shouldn’t be said at the festive table. Don’t belittle anyone; there is no need to tell someone that the past year’s misfortunes were his fault. And don’t tell her that her divorce was something that you saw coming right from the beginning. No matter how strongly you feel, you don’t have the right to tell your cousin and his wife that they are raising their children incorrectly. Talking of children, by all means congratulate your grandchild who made the school honor roll. But do not ask the one grandchild why she wasn’t smart enough. Holiday dinners are perfect opportunities to brag about your spouse’s job promotion and welcome congratulations. After not seeing many of your family members for a year it’s nice to bring everyone up to date. But give others the time and attention for brag-
ging rights about their own accomplishments. Be sure to include everyone in the conversation without making it a competition, and don’t gossip about anyone else. Even if you know someone’s big secret, it is not your place to discuss it. If a heated political discussion breaks out, ruining the dinner for everyone around the table, don’t get sucked in. Have some less-divisive topics in mind to start a different conversation. A few other topics that are wise to stay away from include religion, personal money matters, intimacy, detailed and personal health matters and age. As with any police conversation, forget ethnic jokes, derogatory sexist remarks and insults about someone’s disability. If you are the target of negative comments, stay calm and change the topic; don’t feed into someone else’s need to be a bully. Watch your language, too. Even adults may not want to hear the saltier descriptions of your life, and children don’t need to hear that, either. The best tip for a healthy and happy holiday dinner: Lose the cellphone.
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8 ways to ring in the New Year with positivity By SHARON NAYLOR TORIS Creators.com “If we lived in a calm, quiet society right now, more people would probably love the chance to turn up the dial for a loud, high energy New Year’s Eve scene with crowds, pounding music, endless champagne and plenty of other people in various states of drunkenness,” says holiday blogger Ellyn Gray. “But because we’re ground down by so much noise, ups and downs, anger, conflict, uncertainty and stress, many people just want to turn off traditional New Year’s Eve energy and create something quiet, serene and soulquenching this year.” If New Year’s Eve, and the recovery of New Year’s Day, doesn’t thrill you, think about why. Has it always been an exercise in enforced fun, as you attend expensive, inconvenient parties that leave you feeling somewhat sad? Perhaps you used to love New Year’s Eve and your celebration rituals with your friends, but you’ve grown bored. “It’s a good thing to seek change when you’ve
outgrown the rituals of your youth,” says Gray. “If you’re feeling bored or like you have to attend, your friends may very well feel the same in silence. Something’s gotta change, and you can take this year off from the usuals in order to find your new New Year’s style,” says Gray. Your New Year’s stagnation and disappointment can be things of the past when you wipe the slate clean and plan positivity, peace and play for yourself during this holiday: Travel Step away from your everyday scenery and routine by vacationing, even for only a weekend, in a new environment. It could be a big city, a small town, a charming village or an inspiring desert with a night sky filled with stars. Just take in the beauty without expectations or itinerary as you end one year and begin another with a check off your travel bucket list. Travel bucket list Studies say that even the act of looking forward to a vacation creates happy hormones, so sit down
with your partner or family and list out all the places you’d like to travel this upcoming year. You might not get to all of them, but you’ve ended 2019 thinking of destinations and dream experiences together. Give back “Make it a tradition to donate clothing to a shelter, bring your unwanted perishables to a food bank, run a New Year’s Day 5K for charity, bring meals to a family going through a tough time or participate in any form of kindness to others,” says Gray. “Giving just feels good, and that’s a fine way to start the New Year.” Plan quiet time Spend an hour before bed reading a good book, stepping away from all responsibilities and allowing yourself to be transported to another era, world or culture. “Believe it or not, that giant pile of ‘to be read’ books in your bookshelf can be stressful, a growing pile of pressure to keep up with,” says Gray. “So digging into your books pile, in print or on your Kindle, can feel great ... and then you
may have an easy, healthy habit to bring into the New Year.” Find new recipes Make “New” a theme, and add some freshness and flavor to your recipe repertoire by flipping through cookbooks and the Food Network website to find new meals and snacks. Host a New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day cooking party, or invite friends to bring their favorite dishes, with recipes ready to share. Celebrate in health or in indulgence as you enjoy the added perk of creating something wonderful and new. Connect old-fashioned way While you could email loved ones, handwritten letters on pretty stationery feel so much more special. You could also ask your loved ones if they’d like to Facetime, and let them choose a time convenient for their schedule. “Your friends and family are some of your greatest gifts,” says Gray. “Taking time in gratitude for them is a wonderful way to cap off the year and make plans to see these loved ones more often this year.”
Have fun Build a blanket fort in your living room, have a dance party, break out those old-fashioned board games or work on a puzzle. Let play fill the day as you unclench from this year, and just be carefree for a while. Get out in nature In her book “The Green Cure,” Alice Peck shares the many ways that getting out in nature is healing and healthy, from simply taking a walk to meditating in nature. End your year with the positivity of knowing your evening walks have been improving your wellbeing. Knowing that you’ve been practicing self-kindness all this time can inspire you to add more healthy habits and continue enjoying the peace and positivity of nature. Instead of ringing in 2020 surrounded by noisy partygoers, focus on yourself and your loved ones. Whether you’re planning a trip, diving into a good book or soaking up the great outdoors, these ideas will encourage positivity and peace as you celebrate the fresh start of a new year.
Countdown to New Year’s Eve: Tips on holiday outfits By SHARON MOSLEY Creators.com New Year’s Eve calls for dressing in a special way. We all want to look our best, especially during the holidays, and that calls for wearing clothes that fit the bodies we have. Some of my favorite fashion experts, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, who hosted TLC’s “What Not to Wear” for years, have a lot to say about what to wear for the holidays. “What we’ve learned is that looking good now will help you feel better later,” says the dynamic duo in their now-classic fashion guide, “Dress Your Best” (Three Rivers Press), which features different body types of 26 women and men and delivers valuable fashion advice for dressing your body the way it is now — not after you lose those 10 pounds. “We’ve seen it hundreds of times,” says London. “Don’t wait for what may or may not change about you in the future. You are perfect now.” So now that you’re in that celebratory mood and ready to attack the buffet tables, here’s some timeless tips from London and Kelly for guys and gals who want to look great for all those holiday parties. For the gals ■■ First and foremost, a tank dress with an A-line skirt is a universally flattering silhouette, regardless of body type. It is particularly flattering for a bustier body type, as it allows for a thicker-strap supportive bra. ■■ When wearing black and white for evening, try clear jewelry: rhinestones, crystals or our favorite diamonds! Clear stones are eternally chic and don’t compete with the bold contrast of black and white. ■■ Love that sleeveless dress but feel self-conscious about showing your upper arms? Try a wrap. Some now come with sleeves, but make sure the wrap doesn’t compete with the pattern of the dress. ■■ A pointy-toe shoe with a kitten heel is perfect with any hem length. Who wants to look like they’re walking on stilts? ■■ Metallic shoes are a must-
have in every closet for evening -- but don’t be afraid to wear them during the day! ■■ Color is a wonderful option for cocktail hour -- rather than the ubiquitous black. If you’ve got pale skin, go with lighter colors; if you have darker skin, go brighter. ■■ When trying to detract from the midsection, think about wearing your hair up for the evening, add some chandelier earrings and lengthen your neckline! ■■ Try mixing textures for a sophisticated evening look. If you are wearing a dress with sheen to it, do a matte wrap or coat. Or wear a dress with no sheen and top it with a metallic brocade coat or one with lots of sparkly embellishment. ■■ While trends come and go, black never goes out of style. Sometimes, just black looks just perfect. ■■ Embellishment (beading, sequins, rhinestones) on clothing has been very popular the last few seasons. We feel a couple of embellished pieces for evening are a staple of any woman’s wardrobe. They’re always useful for a little “bling” and quite often negate the necessity for additional jewelry. ■■ Have only a few pieces you like to wear for evening. Make sure they fit as well as possible. Then change them up with fun accessories such as shawls, wraps, vintage costume jewelry and fabulous shoes!
wide-leg jean for a modern, casual look. ■■ Wear an untucked shirt for a casual evening event, and leave the jacket open. Keep the shirt untucked, but be careful with the length. Any lower than the bottom of the crotch and you might look like you’re wearing a dress.
For the guys ■■ If you’re doing evening in a situation where a tie is not required, add interest to your outfit somehow, whether it’s with a patterned shirt or pocket square or both. ■■ Make sure the color of your belt matches your shoes. Match your socks to your trousers, not your shoe — except when you’re wearing jeans. Then you can match the sock to the shoe. ■■ Velvet is a luxurious option for winter. When mixing it, you need to do so with similar-weight fabrics such as denim, wool or more velvet. ■■ The tuxedo jacket is a chic option for nighttime and creates a streamlined look. Try wearing it with a striped shirt and a dark
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■■ Never button the bottom button of your suit jacket. ■■ Avoid the “catalog” sweater at all costs. You know it when you see it: man and woman sitting in a ski lodge by a roaring fire, sipping cognac, wearing chunky (usually red) sweaters. It’s universally unflattering — especially for barrel-
chested men. The last thing you need is a humongous wool sweater adding bulk to your upper body. ■■ The topcoat is a wardrobe essential for dressy occasions. Buy the best one you can afford and think of it as an investment in style.
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