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Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.398.5541 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.398.5541 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents © 2010-present Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission from Estrella Publishing LLC is prohibited. Estrella Publishing accepts freelance contributions, there is no guarantee that materials will be used or returned. Some content is provided by Brandpointe. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the content of contributing writers and advertisers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Advertisers.

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From Me To You...

The holidays can be a challenging time, family get togethers are wonderful but they also bring tension. All those personalities in one place can sometimes be more than one room can hold.

The uncle who thinks he is funny, the cousin who boasts about everything, the sister you spend your life competing with, these are some of the characters that pop up in most people’s lives.

It is so easy in life to see the worst in people, to lean towards the negative in a situation but this month I challenge you to find the glimmer.

The opposite of a trigger. Those moments when happiness can shine through the gloom and spark joy not fear.

Coined by Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in complex trauma, in her 2018 book “The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy,” “glimmers” refer to small moments when our biology is in a place of connection or regulation, which cues our nervous system to feel safe or calm.

find the good in people. Those moments that ‘glimmer’ with positivity and joy. Uncle Steven’s jokes may not hit the mark but he is bringing humor and life to the festivities. Your cousin may be boastful, but she is proud of her accomplishments and is looking for affirmation and acknowledgement.

And that rivalry with your sister? Perhaps it is time for you to be the bigger person and let that animosity go - you will eventually feel better for it and at the very least you will have ‘won’ the best sister award for the night.

In amongst all that positive thinking, save some for yourself. Look inside and see what you have improved on this year. Hold your head up at that family gathering, strong in the knowledge that you are the best version of yourself. That you may not be perfect, but you are a person worthy of love and understanding. Find the glimmer inside, and let it shine.

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The Bug Guy The December holidays are a time for joy, festivities, and quality time with loved ones.

However, as we deck the halls and roast chestnuts on an open fire, uninvited guests may be scheming to crash our holiday parties – pests!

Fear not, for I bring you a hilarious guide to keeping those pesky pests away during the most wonderful time of the year.

First and foremost, let’s talk about the notorious Christmas tree invaders. These sneaky critters love to hitch a ride on your evergreen and unleash chaos in your living room. To combat this, we recommend performing a good oldfashioned Christmas tree shake-down. Vigorously shake that tree and watch as any creepy crawlers make a grand exit. Just make sure your pets are not startled in the process – the last thing you want is your furry friend playing fetch with a spider!

While you’re busy putting up decorations, don’t forget to be vigilant against unwanted creepy crawlies that may take up residence in

them. Check every nook and cranny for signs of pest infiltration. Imagine hanging mistletoe and finding yourself face-to-face with a spider instead of your significant other! Talk about an unexpected twist in your holiday romance.

Finally, should your DIY pest control efforts fall short, it might be time to bring in the big guns – professional pest control experts. These brave souls can handle any pest predicament, and their extermination tales could rival the most gripping holiday blockbusters.

So, fellow festive folks, fret not about unwelcome critters dampening your holiday spirit. Armed with a sense of humor and these tips, you can chase away those pests and continue celebrating with a jolly heart and a bug-free home. After all, nothing ruins a holiday gathering like an unexpected visit by pests, unless, of course, you’ve invited Cousin Eddie – but that’s a whole other story! Remember, laughter is the best pest control strategy, so embrace the holiday season with a joyful spirit and a smile as you outwit those mischievous pests. Happy holidays and happy pest control adventures!

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Legal Advice TRUSTING YOUR TRUST WILL WORK

The proper use of a trust will allow your estate to avoid a court probate. Probates add administrative requirements such as giving notice to all heirs–even heirs you may be omitting from your estate plan.

A trust allows one person to have centralized control to collect your assets, pay last bills and make the distributions the way you plan. A revocable trust can be amended and changed over time – as your goals for family or friends change.

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Yum Yum

This Savory Bread Pudding recipe is a perfect side dish for the holidays. The better the bread + cheese you use, the better this recipe comes out.

You can also add pieces of ham, cooked bacon, or sausage if you like.

Savory Bread Pudding Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees 1 tbs Butter 1 medium Onion (red, yellow or white), diced ½ tsp dried Oregano ½ tsp dried Thyme 1 tbs Olive Oil 8 ounces of Brown Mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced Salt + Pepper ¼ tsp Paprika 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper 2 Cups Milk 3 Large Eggs, beaten 2 tbs sliced Green Onion.

3-4 cups assorted Bread, cut into 1-2 inch cubes 2 cups mixed shredded cheese such as Provolone, Cheddar, Swiss, Gouda, Jack, Parmesan, or whatever you have on hand. The more the merrier.

Sautee onions in butter over medium-high heat.

Add herbs and cook until onion is soft. Add the olive oil to the pan, turn up the heat and add mushrooms, cook stirring frequently about 3 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, Paprika and Cayenne and remove from heat.

Beat eggs thoroughly then add milk, ½ teaspoon salt and add green onions.

Butter rectangle baking dish and arrange half the bread on the bottom. Top with the mushroom mix, and then half the cheese, then remainder of bread and top with the rest of the cheese.

Pour milk mixture over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking about another 10-15 minutes until custard is set. Don’t worry if some of the bread pieces start getting brown and crusty, it’s a good thing! Remove from oven and let sit about 5 minutes before serving.

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Holiday Hosting

Gathering together with your loved ones to enjoy the cheer and fun of the season is great, but don’t you wish there were ways to make it easier and less stressful? Luckily, there are. You can have a blast hosting family and friends by following a few easy principles. Here are 4 ideas for keeping your next holiday party merry and bright from start to finish.

1. Create the kind of party you’d want to attend Make a quick list of the high points from different shindigs you’ve attended and see if you can include some of them in your party plan. The preparation will go much smoother and will be a whole lot more enjoyable when you’re entertaining in a way that you love.

2. Make it a family affair Get the whole family involved in party preparations by assigning tasks to kids that are appropriate according to their age level, such as making and putting up decorations or decorating cookies. If you have friends who feel just like family, see if they’re willing to come early to help with the setup - and make sure to get them an

extra-special holiday goody bag to thank them!

3. Designate specific party rooms Since it may not be possible to make every room in your home 100% clean for the party, make sure the central rooms are in good shape, then mark some rooms “off limits” for partygoers, using festive garlands or funny signs, asking people not to enter. If your front closet has no room for extra coats and bags, designate a guest room or office as a coat room so guests will know where to put their things when they arrive.

4. Add festive decorations Create an immersive holiday atmosphere by decorating your entertaining space. Cover the room in festive decor, such as a decorated fireplace mantel, a special wall decked out in holiday lights, children’s artwork or a doorway framed in holiday greenery. The goal is to create a cheerful ambiance that delights your guests at every turn.

Hosting during the holidays doesn’t have to be stressful or overwhelming. Use these tips to help you relax and enjoy the cheer and fun of the season.

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Geneology Pt 1

You can navigate the story of your ancestor’s lives efficiently and with confidence with basic research skills that you have already learned writing that “term” paper in high school!

First step to take. Try to establish the foundation of your ancestors lives by filling out a family pedigree chart that lists all the people immediately related to you with their Birth, Marriage and death dates and locations. This will be the start of building a family tree, finding, and understanding key genealogy records, and organizing your files and research. You will then “know what you do not know”. Keep this handy guide with you to maintain your focus! See FREE forms at this site: https://www.familysearch.org/ en/wiki/Genealogy_Research_Forms Understand the size of your family! Most beginning genealogist try to tackle all the “lines” or people in their tree concurrently. It is possible that you may have over multiple generations~32 years /16 pairs in your trees.

This could be a large as 16 pairs of great, great, great grandparents or 5840 potential people!

Too overwhelming! Instead focus your effortstake one branch/surname and choose a specific person & location & time frame for the purposes of your initial research. Learn the genealogy methodology before your try to research too broadly. Talk to relatives & family friends that can assist you in laying the foundation of your

pedigree chart, their stories can help you with the big picture of your ancestor’s life. Seek out old photos, family bibles, BirthMarriageDeath (BDM) certificates and other documents. You can organize them easy with file folders or create a spread sheet or buy genealogy software. Whatever you choose you will put some order in your present and future research. See some tips to consider: Catalogue or inventory what you have- do you want to organize online or hard copies? Or both?

Remember to Question all sources- see the citation or sources of information! You want the “truth” not myths or stories that do not bear out.

Do not simply “paste and cut” information you may find in other family online trees.

Keep good records—Taking good notes will improve results. Log in or jot down where you found your information and perhaps what the next step will be. This way you are current with your research and know where you have been and what was the result.

Organize as you go… create a genealogical journal or spreadsheet. Do not try to organize everything at one time but rather choose that one person that you are focused on.

Have FUN! Genealogy is ever changing.

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