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l a r u t Na Decorating

By Dina Zelden hen it is time to deck the halls, everyone can use a little inspiration. The tried and true holiday themes can feel tired and worn. This year, hire other ature as your interior designer to create a fresh, natural look that will warm your home and your heart. irst, consider the color palette. arthy colors in muted, softer tones inspired by elements of nature will complement this decorating choice. ine cones, cinnamon sticks and seed pods offer brown hues. ine boughs, eucalyptus and other foliage provide a range of green shades. Let birch wood, as well as linen and other natural fabrics give you a range of whites from classic to creamy.

Texture is an important design element and nature offers endless possibilities. Incorporate wooden elements to add to the rustic charm and provide visual interest. rap twigs in lights and arrange into star shapes to

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hang alone or in groups. Hollow out logs to make beautiful, natural candle holders. ext, include natural fabrics. dd a faux-fur throw rug or blanket to co y up the reside sitting area. rap burlap around a wreath form, adorn with greenery and hang with a burlap bow to create a wreath with natural charm.

Traditionally, the Christmas tree takes center stage and is a classic example of bringing nature indoors.

To add a natural air, ornaments made from twigs or twine are easy I projects, and a fun way to get the family involved. s an alternative, add twinkling lights to a few branches in a tabletop vase for a festive look,

matter how you choose to celebrate the winter season. Birch wood is a lovely addition because of its clean, white hue. Consider purchasing a few logs to add to a basket or stack artfully by the fireplace.

Adding elements in small detail will make your space cozy this time

of year. A bedside table or living room console is a great place to add beeswax candles. Dried fruit makes a lovely addition to a garland or window hanging. Small bowls filled with seed pods, nuts and cinnamon sticks will not only look great, they will make your home smell great as well.

Decorating this season can last all winter. With a natural palette and simple elements, there will be no need to discard the decor once the holiday has passed. Natural design can create a fresh, relaxing environment well into the new year.

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Beeswax Candles Make Your Own

By Dina Zelden

O I GB S C L S TO COR T O R HO OR GI S GI TS. B S B R S LO G R, RI S L SS S LLS O R L, T R LL . THIS CR T IS SI L O GH OR TH HOL IL TO OI I TH .

SUPPLIES: Beeswax sheets colored or natural Cotton wick cut to height of candle plus approximately inch to light n nished natural wood slices, round with bark approximately inches, depending on candle si e Bits of pine bough, rosemary or other greenery aper ribbon or twine Small, natural elements Candle putty Hot glue or other adhesive INSTRUCTIONS: Begin by having an adult cut the beeswax sheets to the desired height of your candle using a sharp knife. Remember that the length of the sheet will determine the diameter of the candle, so adjust accordingly. lace cotton wick along the H IGHT side of the beeswax sheet and gently press into the wax. Bend about inch of the wax around the wick. Begin rolling tightly to secure the wick, as this will be the center of your candle.

The wax will soften with the warmth of your hands, but you may speed the process by applying the heat from a blow dryer on the lowest setting.

This is the only time you need heat and a little pressure. Once the wick is secure, roll gently so as not to compress the honeycomb pattern. eep your rolling even and straight to the end of the sheet or until you reach the desired thickness. Trim any excess. Gently press the edge to nish the candle. ou may use your thumb or nail to make a fairly smooth edge.

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dhere candle to the center of a wooden disc with candle putty. dorn with greenery, ribbon or twine tied into a small bow and secure with adhesive such as hot glue, taking care not to melt beeswax. ou may add small natural items such as mini pine cones, acorns, or star anise pods. a e fun an be creati e

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ant to WOW the wo en on your gift list this year ro o to best friend we ha e great ideas that are sure to please.

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CO FY A CO Y Luxurious pajamas, fu y slippers, and weighted blankets are good options to keep your loved one happy. The Co yChic Lite Circle Cardigan by Barefoot reams is a gift that will go seamlessly from working at home to curling up on the couch.

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FOR KIDS

By Dina Zelden

Bring the holiday cheer in a big way with these great picks for the kids on your list.

Art enthusiasts love to make things. Parents don’t like the mess. Make everyone happy with these clever toys that keep the creativity contained.

Make-believe or role play is a great way for kids to use their imagination. Older kids can try their hand at running a food truck and youngsters can try this smart checkout by Little Tykes that will provide hours of entertainment with its real interactive conveyor belt and scanner.

Kids always love when the whole family joins the fun. Clack! is a magnetic stacking game for younger children, but older siblings as well as parents will gladly join the fun.

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a fast card game with some fun twists.This will be a go-to for game nights all year.

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INGREDIENTS: • One whole chicken–deboned • 1/2 cup each diced red, green and yellow peppers • 1/2 cup diced yellow squash or one medium squash • 1/2 cup diced zucchini or one medium zucchini • 1/2 cup diced mushrooms • 1/2 cup diced onion • 1 tbsp minced garlic • Olive oil • Fresh rosemary • 1 tbsp cumin • 1 tbsp paprika • Salt and pepper • Butcher twine

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DIRECTIONS: Sauté all of the diced vegetables and garlic in olive oil, seasoned with thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt and pepper.

Wash and dry the chicken. Rub entire chicken with salt and pepper.

Place sautéed vegetables inside chicken cavity. Fold skin over and lace the cavity closed.

Rub outside of the chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin and rosemary. If you want a spicy outer crust, add some cayenne to the rub.

Place the chicken on a roasting pan with a rack.

Roast at for approx. minutes until stuf ng reaches 165º and chicken is cooked through.

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S P To start, you need a foundation that goes with the rest of your holiday theme. This year, our theme is down to earth so we are going with an all-natural wood theme. ou can use a rustic cutting board, or any wood server you can nd. on t forget the appeti er plates and cheese knives for serving.

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Soft cheeses brie and goat, semi-soft cheeses Gouda and cheddar, hard cheeses aged Gouda, armesan, ecorino. Since we are serving this for a holiday celebration, we will add cheeses that may have a Christmas theme, like cranberry covered cheese.

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alapeno mustard, pepper jelly, fruit spreads, honey and hummus are a good start.

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avorites are grapes, berries, gs and apples wrapped in prosciutto to keep them from turning brown, along with almonds and a variety of nuts.

Because olives are pickled with brine, place them in a small condiment bowl to keep the vinegar from your other dry items.

S P These are the base of your tray. Guests will use these to pile their lovely concoctions of goodness. e added Christmas and holiday shaped crackers and even a few gingerbread cookies.

Top the tray off with rosemary garnish and candy canes for decoration.

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Christmas Spice Cake with

Cream Cheese Icing BOOST YOUR FAVORITE BOX YELLOW CAKE

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INGREDIENTS box Betty Crocker Supermoist cake mix pkg. instant vanilla pudding eggs cup pineapple juice cup melted or softened butter cup Triple Sec liqueur tbsp adagascar vanilla H o cream cheese cup powdered sugar cup Triple Sec liqueur tsp vanilla S reheat oven to sing two or cake pans, cut parchment circles to t and spray with cooking spray. ix all cake ingredients in mixer. our equal amounts of batter in each pan.

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Bake for minutes, then test with a toothpick for doneness. If not done, check every ve minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

Once cakes are done, let cool on rack.

Invert cake pans on cooling rack.

Brush bottom of each cake with Triple Sec. se the remaining mixture for the icing.

In a mixer, blend cream cheese, vanilla and Triple Sec. ix until well blended. If the texture is too loose, add corn starch until the consistency of whipped butter.

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WITH A PURPOSE

By Dina Zelden

1. Select a Recipient

This may be the most difficult part since there are many worthy and admirable causes. Choose a charity close to home or close to the heart, whether it be an animal shelter, nursing home, or military troops. Everyone can benefit from being shown a little extra love.

2. Choose an Activity Find an activity that will be fun for your guests, while being beneficial to the recipients. One idea is to have guests bring two dozen cookies, bought or homemade. Guests can enjoy samples, while the spare dozens will be delivered to an elderly facility or other location that accepts baked goods. Be sure to check ahead of time. You could arrange for guests to prepare care packages for the homeless or write holiday cards to send to military troops away from home. Another option is to ask guests to bring a re-gift or gently used item, wrapped and ready to “sell”. At the party, auction the gifts to the highest bidder, with all the proceeds being donated to your charity of choice.

3. Party!

Plan the time of day that best fits your chosen activity. Add food and a festive atmosphere that complete the theme. Breakfast on the weekend can include a pancake bar with all the toppings.

Lunch may be a sandwich board, while dinner can be light with appetizers and cocktails. Kid-friendly cookies and cocoa would be a fun way to gather families. Keep it simple and focus on the reason behind the gathering.

With a purpose to the party, guests will be able to both enjoy and share the warmth and good cheer of the season.

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Holiday Snowball Cookies

By Jan Golden

INGREDIENTS sticks unsalted butter, room temperature cup sugar tsp adagascar vanilla tsp salt cups all purpose our we like ing rthur s our cups toasted pecans, nely ground cups powdered sugar

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DIRECTIONS 1 In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt.

2 Turn the mixer on low and gradually add the our until all incorporated.

3 Stir in the nuts and mix until combined.

4 Cover and refrigerate for minutes.

5 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6 lace powdered sugar in a wide rimmed bowl 7 Once dough is well chilled and stiff, use a melon baller to scoop balls.

8 Roll balls in your hand until round and dip in powdered sugar.

9 lace balls on cookie sheet, inches apart.

10 Bake to minutes. o not over bake.

11 Cool cookies for minutes. hile cookies are still warm, gently roll in powdered sugar again. they will be slightly soft, so try not to misshape your cookies 12 Let cookies cool completely.

Once cooled, roll the cookies in the powdered sugar a third time.

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Holiday SELF CARE

By Dina Zelden

THERE ARE MANY HOLIDAYS, BOTH RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR, THAT ARE CELEBRATED THIS TIME OF YEAR. WHILE EACH HAS A UNIQUE ORIGIN AND PURPOSE, WHAT THEY HAVE IN COMMON IS CELEBRATING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. SOCIALIZING, GIFTGIVING, AND OTHER HOLIDAY ELEMENTS CAN TURN ANYONE INTO SCROOGE, IF NOT PROPERLY MANAGED. AVOID THAT "BAH, HUMBUG" FEELING WITH THESE IMPORTANT TIPS. PLAN AHEAD Holidays put pressure on one s life in two main areas-time and money.

Both seem in short supply this time of year, unless we plan ahead. Take time before the season begins to assess the situation. Consider your calendar and schedule events carefully. Holiday events can be enjoyable and relaxing, or overwhelming and stressful. Think about all the options before responding yes to every invitation that arrives in your inbox or mailbox. Likewise, make a nancial plan for dealing with holiday spending. In addition to a gift budget, don t forget to include decorating and any hosting expenses.

Be realistic and scale back as needed. ell-managed nances in ecember mean a secure start to the new year!

LOOK INWARD Holiday demands often cause changes to one s routine. Try to set aside time for self-care. Getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and

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exercising help with management of stress and should be a priority during the holidays. Schedule down time to relax and recharge.

REACH OUT Remember that others struggle at this time as well. Call a relative who may be lonely. Offer to help an elderly neighbor run errands. Team up with a friend to conquer your to-do lists. Running errands, wrapping presents and other holiday jobs can be more pleasant with company.

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 In-Laws ______________________ ______________________

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 Grandfathers ______________________ ______________________  Aunts ______________________ ______________________  Uncles ______________________ ______________________  Cousins ______________________ ______________________ ______________________  Nieces ______________________ ______________________

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