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Shop and Dine Local This Holiday Season! WITH LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO UNTIL CHRISTMAS, THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO SHOP AND DINE LOCALLY. In this month’s issue and on CityLifestyle.com we have included the ultimate gift guide for everyone on your list, and you can find each item right here within our Treasure Valley communities. In the event that you are thinking that our arts and culture scene has all but vanished

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Whitney Lockhart L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dani Moore CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kendall Houlton, Jordan Gray (Editorial@BoiseCityLifestyle.com) CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Charles Knowles

due to coronavirus, we have highlighted how Ballet Idaho and the Boise Philharmonic are adapting and bringing you music and dance through their digital channels. Overseas travel might be off the 2020 calendar, however, there is always much to discover within Idaho and our neighboring states. In this issue we have also highlighted how some are taking their travel budgets and investing them in splurge worthy items such as remodeling their current home, purchasing a second home, and fine jewelry.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020

FEATURES 30 Making Shopping Local Your Priority Small Businesses, the Fabric of Our Community, Create a Unique, Vibrant Local Culture

38 Ballet Idaho Goes Digital A Groundbreaking Season Crafted in Close Partnership with Frontrunner Films

48 The Magic of the Season Things to Do During the Holidays

58 Jewelry Instead of Traveling Budgets Used for Travel are Now

48 30

Being Used to Treat Oneself with Fine Jewelry

38 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

20 Artist’s Palette 25 Travel Destination 30 Local’s Choice 48 Our Town 54 Open House 58 Trend Setter 62 Local Limelight 64 Lifestyle Calendar 66 Financial Buzz

GOOD TIMES 1.

Stomp Like Lucy Event Raises Funds For Ronald McDonald House “Stomp Like Lucy” took place October 17 at Kerry Hill Winery. The social distanced outing, which organizers plan to make annual, raised funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho through grape stomper donations, raffle tickets, and parking donations. MELT Food Truck and Nezzy Sweets were also onsite and donated 10 percent of their proceeds. PHOTOS COURTESY BRENT CHEFFINGS.

1. Deb Sussman and Colleen Hawker sample some wine. | 2. Amy Clark does her best to stomp out some juice. | 3. Brian Benjamin was up for the stomping challenge. | 4. Susie Keller and Daryle Starnes tried to pick the juiciest grapes. | 5. Susie Keller and Jason Keller show off their matching stomping costumes. | 6. Susie Keller races to the vines.

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Slammer of the Year Awarded The stories flew fast at the 2020 Slammer of the Year competition. Held September 30 at Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP), storytellers under the direction of Patti O'Hara and Jessica Holmes, spun their yarns in the hope of achieving the title. By the end of the night, that honor went to Lucas Littlefield. PHOTOS COURTESY CHELSEA HARADA.

1. The Story Story Night Booth was ready for action. | 2. Artist Julia Ballenger with the Slammer of the Year 2020 trophy she created. | 3. Story Slammer Cheryl Weedon mesmerizes on the story stage. | 4. Host Jodi Eichelberger keeping an eye on the story clock. | 5. Story Slammer Issac Prado is stopped by the clock and the story stick. | 6. Slammer of the Year 2020 Winner Lucas Littlefield holding his trophy.

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STRONG FAMILIES, STRONG STUDENTS INITIATIVE GOES LIVE The website for the new $50 million “Strong Families, Strong Students” initiative went live in

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students’ educational needs during the pandemic. At strongfamilies.idaho.gov, eligible parents can

A new and improved trailhead with permanent

apply for $1,500 per eligible student, with a maxi-

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The new trailhead will include a bathroom, a drinking fountain and dog watering station, bike racks, ADA accessible parking and 25 parking spaces at the site for trail and reserve users. The new trailhead site is now an official part of Hillside

eligible educational materials, devices, and services. Families can apply until Dec. 8, 2020. The State Board of Education approved the contract with a third-party vendor to facilitate the program.

to Hollow Reserve, which encompasses two other

“I can’t think of a better use of relief funds right

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now than helping families who are trying to support

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their students and meet their learning needs during

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October, directly supporting Idaho families and their

such a stressful time," Board President Debbie Critchfield said. "We have heard what the priorities are, and the Strong Families, Strong Students pro-

Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park unveiled

gram can make a difference by providing educa-

new improvements at the end of September. The

tional resources that will have an immediate impact

park added a 3.5-acre addition over the summer.

and benefit for families throughout our state."

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLES KNOWLES

A MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER FOR LIFESTYLE CHARLES KNOWLES - LOCAL TREASURE VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHER

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CHARLES KNOWLES IS A FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER WITH US AT BOISE AND MERIDIAN LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES. He started his illustrious career in the seventies with film, when digital photography was still but a remote concept. Reflecting on these bygone days, Knowles vividly recalls his meeting with Ansel Adams, the undisputed master of black and white images. Adams took time to sit with a couple of high school kids from Idaho Pole fence winter with Sawtooth mountains

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and shared stories, critiquing art and giving words of wisdom. Knowles says: “Today, I can still hear the creative coaching given by Ansel Adams every time

FROM WHERE THE SUN RISES, TO WHERE THE SUN SETS, THE WORLD IS MY CANVAS I am standing before a mountain scene behind my camera, getting ready to press the shutter. He told me that every scene is 3 dimensional until you press Ansel Adams in his living room in 1982. Charles Knowles, left, Robert Hubner, right

the shutter.” These days, Charles specializes in Landscape Photography (but not exclusively). “On location for sunrise is like Christmas morning, you never know what gift is waiting for you,” he marvels. Observing Charles’s work you see a strong commitment to

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nature and the environment. Enjoy this month’s holiday cover and more of Charles Knowles’ photography on his website at KnowlesGallery.com

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED) COVID-19 HAS TAKEN MANY THINGS FROM US THIS YEAR – WEDDINGS, LOVED ONES, GRADUATIONS AND JOBS. It’s often difficult to see any hint of a silver lining. But if you pause for a moment, you’ll find one. My business is custom tours, mostly to Italy. Tourism obviously was hit hard this year by the pandemic. And even if we wanted to go to Europe or Australia now, seven months later, we aren’t yet allowed entry. “Who knew that when we were returning from Sicily in February, it would be the last trip for this year,” said friend and travel mate Haley Lamey. “Looking back, we were so hopeful it would be cleared up in a month or two.” The virus continues to have the upper hand and will be with us for months to come. But already we are learning to live with it. One way we do that: don a mask and go do some of the things we enjoy. Life doesn’t wait, it’s just different now. LOCAL TRAVEL THIS YEAR AND OTHER BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE I am grateful to live in such a beautiful state and to have spectacular venues within a few hours’ drive. Travel and experiences from across town to neighboring states will stimulate your mind, give you a dopamine boost and stir your wanderlust soul. This travel quote is fitting: “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” This summer I’ve been fortunate enough to go on local adventures with family and friends that did all of the above. Priest Lake in north Idaho is stunning. It’s one of the deepest lakes in the state not far from the Canada border. And I wouldn’t trade sitting on the deck at our little fishing cabin, circa 1948, and looking out at Lake Chatcolet. We’ve taken wine road trips in the Treasure Valley area and to Walla Walla, driving through high desert, mountain valleys and the Columbia River Basin. I’ve stopped and inhaled the sweet fragrance of freshly cut lumber in logging towns like Plummer and Saint Maries, Idaho. Friends and I toured my cousin’s fascinating remodel project of the old Knights of Pythias castle in downtown Baker City, Oregon. Anita Desai says, “Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” Travel changes you. At this time of year when we count our blessings I look back at this most strange year of 2020. I started January with a ten-year anniversary celebration for my small business, Cypress Tours. In February I made a recon trip to Sicily and southern France for journeys later in the year. I had a full calendar of tours planned from April to November. And then Covid. Those tours have all moved out a year or two, of course. But I still traveled and explored my own back yard with family and friends, and I am grateful for that. I still hosted small-group wine tours this fall, close to home. It’s a small sliver of silver lining, but it’s there and we all need a little silver right now.

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NEXT YEAR CONSIDER THESE NEW DISCOVERIES IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

+ Take a wine road trip to Sunny Slope along the Snake River + Plan a wine weekend in Walla Walla, and pick up some sweet onions too

+ Take a picnic to Kelly’s Whitewater Park in Cascade and watch the kayakers

+ Walk through one of many charming small towns and soak up its history – La Grande, Hailey, Riggins or Hagerman

+ Watch barrel racing in Parma and stop for a burger or wine afterward

+ Ride a bike on a scenic trail in north Idaho like the Hiawatha or Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes

+ Drive a loop from Boise to Lowman, Stanley, Sun Valley and back. Stop in Lowman for a soak at Haven Hot Springs. Travel experiences, large or small, get tucked away in your heart and memories forever. There are three parts of a travel experience that help do that: the planning and anticipation, the experience itself, and the memories that allow you to relive it. “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” I recall wonderful experiences with my family and my small tour groups over the years. Looking back at photos and reliving some of those adventures has helped me keep a positive outlook and brought some peace amidst the uncertainty we’ve lived this year. We will travel again. We can travel now, depending on your comfort level of leaving your safe-space bubble. There is much to be grateful for exploring our own towns and discovering new sights or tastes. Be in the moment and look with fresh eyes.

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ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

Each Movement is a month-long experience with two behind-

A GROUNDBREAKING SEASON WILL BE CRAFTED IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH FRONTRUNNER FILMS

the-scenes films released per Movement. Movement 2 will stream in December 2020 and will include the video of The Nutcracker featuring the choreography of Peter Anastos and Anne Mueller. Newly created content includes Danielle Rowe’s world premiere of Carnival of the Animals, an exciting new collaborative performance with LED. This is a charming ballet set during a 1960s family dinner where (maybe?) nobody gets along, hilarity ensues as new boyfriends come over, butlers scurry about, siblings play pranks, and retro jello makes a comeback!

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT BALLET TO ENJOY IT, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT IT.” — EDWIN DENBY Additionally, there will be the return of the innovative NewDance WE WON’T BE ABLE TO GATHER

program with choreography from Ballet Idaho dancers Daniel Ojeda,

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choreographer, Yusha-Marie Sorzano. There will also be world

THE PERFORMING ARTS THIS YEAR,

premieres from returning choreographers Craig Davidson, Penny

BUT WE WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH

Saunders, and Robyn Mineko Williams.

THE 2020/21 SEASON OF BALLET

Artistic Director Garrett Anderson says, “This is perhaps the great-

IDAHO ONLINE AS IT TRANSITIONS

est challenge our industry has seen or will see in our lifetimes, but the

TO A FULLY DIGITAL FORMAT.

arts have survived war, pandemics, and plagues throughout time and

To capture this digital season, Ballet

we will survive this and be better for it.”

Idaho is partnering with FrontRunner

The health and safety of Ballet Idaho dancers, students, patrons

Films who has been creating promotional

and staff is the organization’s top priority. Executive Director Laura

films for Ballet Idaho for the past two

Mulkey says, “We are addressing a dichotomy within the dance world

seasons. Subscribers will have an oppor-

and within our organization; dancers feel like they must keep dancing

tunity to see edited performances, inter-

to stay in shape and stay relevant but are concerned about the poten-

views with choreographers, creators and

tial risks associated with dancing in close proximity to other artists.

dancers, and beautifully archived footage.

Much in the same way that we have reimagined how we will present

The virtual season was launched in

our shows this season, our dancers and administration are working

November 2020 on Ballet Idaho’s new

together to reimagine ways to safely rehearse and perform together.”

digital streaming platform. The season

It is a testament to the indefatigable human spirit. Says Anderson,

started with the premier of the “Hidden

“It is also an opportunity for us to innovate and be at the vanguard

Languages: A Season in 5 Movements,”

of an exciting moment in the evolution of the performing arts.” Ballet

inspired by Martha Graham’s quote,

Idaho Artistic Director Garrett Anderson and Executive Director Laura

“Dance is the hidden language of the

Mulkey are pleased that this season has pivoted to a fully digital format

soul of the body.”

for the continuity of these valuable experiences.

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BALLET IDAHO GOES DIGITAL (CONTINUED)

Along with Movement 3 streaming in February of 2021, a collaboration that has been anticipated for years will finally come to fruition. Ballet Idaho will join forces with LED in creating a full length new work. LED, most recently named by Dance Magazine as one of 2020’s “25 to Watch,” is a pivotal voice in the Idaho dance and artistic community. When discussing this new project, LED Artistic Director Lauren Edson said “The work will combine the Ballet Idaho company of dancers with LED’s Creative team to capture a film shot throughout all of the Morrison Center. It will weave together original choreography by Lauren Edson, music composed by Andrew Stensaas, film direction by Quinn Wharton, lighting design by Michael Mazzolla, and the highest caliber of dancers.” SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS While single film streaming will be available, the only way to receive the full experience and have access to all of the content is by becoming a Digital Season Subscriber. A full chronological list of Digital Stage programs can be found here: BalletIdaho.org

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According to Eric Garcia, Boise Philharmonic Music Director, “Covid-19 has posed an incredible challenge to the arts - in particular, to live music. To ensure that great music continues to thrive throughout the Treasure Valley, the Boise Phil will present a season like no other. This season is designed to allow our audiences and musicians to interact in the most intimate settings. Our concerts will feature programs directly related to our great community and celebrate composers from diverse backgrounds - music will sing throughout the ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

Treasure Valley and beyond.” Laura Reynolds, Boise Phil Executive Director, adds, “Music is essential. This year has seen the cancellation of countless concerts around the

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world. We want to shift the narrative from despair to hope, from loneliness to connection and from artistic void to vitality. As we crafted this season we asked ourselves how can we show up for our community to create experiences that will bring us together in ways that keep our artists and community safe? That was how our robust season was born.”

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made over 50,000 people annually fall in love with performances held at the Morrison Center, the Brandt Center in

The programming for the 2020-21 season is cen-

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the concert hall into the home with new

27 performances on the orchestra’s new Digital

online Digital Stage for the 2020-2021

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season, featuring a diverse collection of

featured in free community engagement concerts

over 85 works by nearly 70 composers.

throughout the season.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

the magic of the season

THINGS TO DO DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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BOISE EV ENTS WINTER GARDEN AGLOW - NOV 26 - DEC 27, 2020 The Idaho Botanical Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland where you can peek into the Garden Cottage to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy snacks and warm drinks from local vendors while you check out the holiday express model train display, and wander through the tunnel of lights. Winter Garden aGlow is open Wednesday – Sunday, Nov 26 through Dec 27. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information: IdahoBotanicalGarden.org GIVING TREE (BENEFITTING THE WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE) - NOV 27 - DEC 18, 2020 Kick off holidays by visiting the lit holiday tree on The Grove Plaza. Participate in the annual Giving Tree program, whereby gift tags are hung around the tree that list the WCA’s facility and child care needs. Community members can take tags from the tree and drop the items off at the Idaho Central Credit Union Bank downtown or Vista locations. For more information: wcaBoise.org VIRTUAL CITY SANTA CLAUS (PRESENTED BY D.L. EVANS BANK) - DEC 5, 12 & 19, 2020 Downtown Boise’s City Santa is a holiday tradition, but this year, Santa is stuck in the North Pole. This won’t stop us from virtually seeing (and singing with) Santa this year! Kids can drop a letter to Santa at Downtown D.L. Evans Branch on 9th and Main. Look for Santa’s mailbox. Saturday, December 5, 10am: Community Santa Sing-along with Santa via Zoom. If you miss the sing-along, Santa’s also eager to meet oneon-one via Zoom on the first three Saturdays in December. Screenshot photos with Santa are free! Donations raise funds for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. For registration: DowntownBoise.org

E AG L E E V E N T S EAGLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS - DECEMBER 5, 2020 FROM 1:00 - 6:00 PM. Celebrate the holidays at Eagle Country Christmas. You can shop for gifts at the holiday market, take a picture with Santa and Mrs. Clause, pet a real reindeer, and take a carriage ride through historic Downtown Eagle. While you are in downtown, head over to the Eagle Arts Commission Winter Holiday Quilt and Fiber Exhibit. The exhibit will be open from 12-5 pm and features dozens of beautiful quilts by local artisans. Visit Heritage Park for the grand finale of Eagle Country Christmas - the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 pm. CONTINUED >

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MERIDIAN EV ENTS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOLIDAY BAZAAR DECEMBER 7, 2020 11:00 - 7:00 PM. The Children’s Museum Holiday Bazaar will present a winter wonderland for local crafter’s and artisans. For more information: cmIdaho.org THE VILLAGE AT MERIDIAN - SANTA VISIT Cutting a holiday tree is a special tradition to share with family

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J e w e l ry I n st e a d o f

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Simmons Fine Jewelry, Meridian 58

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“DIAMOND MARKETS IN THE U.S. HAVE SEEN YEAR-OVER-YEAR DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH EVERY MONTH SINCE JULY”

Research & Data, purchases of fine jewelry in the U.S. is recovering with fine jewelry sales up nearly 10% this Fall from the same month last year.

With travel in a slump, diamond jewelry has been capturing some of the unspent travel budget.

United States economic forecasters with Deloitte,

According to Simmons, “We have seen an increase

one of the Big Four accounting organizations is

in the purchasing of brilliant natural diamonds and

reporting people are sitting on unspent income and

one of kind gemstones and fine time pieces.”

saving at a very high rate.

At a recent retail conference, Macy’s CEO Jeffrey Gennette noted how national sales of luxury items

JEWELRY INSTEAD OF TRAVELING Our local jewelry sellers have a theory on why they’re seeing sales come back.

were “outpacing expectations.” “There’s a lot of theories for that. I think one of them is that you’ve got customers that are not trav-

If you were having a wedding, a 10th or 25th

eling. So those budgets that used to be spent on

wedding anniversary, or a significant birthday,

experiences are now going to kind of treating them-

the romantic thing to do was to travel. That has

selves with products,” he told CNN Business.

changed, “in a time like now, we are experiencing

Simmons, in an email to Lifestyle Publications,

people having a human need to celebrate. Jewelry

said they have seen customers during the pan-

is a gift that stands the test of time,” says Blake

demic gravitate toward the jewelry category, in part

Simmons of Simmons Fine Jewelry of Meridian.

because it retains its value.

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Simmons Fine Jewelry, Meridian

Simmons is seeing that trend with engagement rings. Because

destination

engagement or wedding ring, or buying a com-

engagements, they’re investing in an even more

couples

aren’t

doing

pletely new piece. However, Simmons noted for

fabulous diamond ring. “Couples are seeing the

his business “2020 has been a year of change

value of their relationships more today than ever,

and customers are wanting to purchase modern

purchasing rings and making commitments to each

and fresh designs.”

other,” Simmons said.

Both Hal Davis and Simmons are antici-

Since fully reopening after the lockdown, local

pating very strong sales in Fine Jewelry for the

jewelers Hal Davis and Simmons have noticed a few

holiday season with an extraordinary inventory

trends in diamond jewelry purchases.

ready for Treasure Valley residents to purchase.

It was not until July that they witnessed an uptick in higher-end diamond sales. 60

Customers are either upgrading the diamonds in existing jewelry they own, like an

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HOLIDAY FAMILY TRADITIONS

LOCAL TREASURE VALLEY FAMILIES SHARE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS

ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

Editor’s note: Photos are not in numerical order due to layout restrictions. See opposite page. 1) Shannon Yost & Family: Every year we walk through the Scentsy holiday light installation. The entire family loves it!

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2) Carol Skinner & Family: Wearing matching Holiday pajamas with the family! 3) Luke Tokunaga & Family: A favorite family tradition [is] spent on the slopes at Bogus Basin and making family memories. 4) Cody Weight & Family: [Wearing] Christmas Eve pajamas and homemade cinnamon rolls in the morning are our greatest traditions. 5) Devri Roubidoux & Family: We do the matching jammies [opening packages] the night before Christmas. Everyone gets them, no matter what! 6) Mechele Duke & Family: Attend the parade of trees and on Christmas Eve, we go to church service, have dinner at the in-laws [and the next morning,] we eat sticky buns and open presents. 7) Becky Macdonald & Family: Cut down a tree in Idaho City, drink hot cocoa, drive around looking at lights, listen to carols, [and then] kids wear matching pajamas and sing Happy Birthday to Jesus with cake. 8) Mike Kirby & Family: Enjoy the Holiday season with family with a beautiful tree. 9) Jonni Armani/Shelly West & Family: What will always remain as a tradition [is] teaching our kids how important it is to be thankful for one another and appreciate the gifts of the season.

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10) Shelby Bills & Family: Our matching Christmas PJ’s [and] our Christmas Cookie Tradition with Great Grandma Twyla [a multi-generational tradition].

11) Audra Crouch Clegg & Family: [We do] Christmas eve gift exchange, then run “to the fence” and back in the snow (no shoes), and then get into Christmas PJs to watch a movie. 12) Suzi Boyle and Castle Cook Mortgage employees: We have all-day-long buffet of food [and] sponsor and help with a dozen charities during the Holiday season. 13) Stephen Warrington & Family: We go to the Boise tree lighting and Winter Garden-a-Glow at the Botanical Garden.

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14) Regina Collins & Family: I make my dark chocolate with coconut, almonds and cinnamon and we go to the elderly assisted-living homes to deliver flowers with my son, [and then] we go see Santa at the Village in Meridian. 15) Blake Simmons & Family: Memorializing each Holiday season with a family photo. 16) Stephanie Summers & Family: [We do] matching family pajamas.

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17) Leone Rusher & Family: [We] make and decorate sugar cookies the night before Christmas for Santa Claus, driving around looking at Christmas lights and then before bedtime, everyone gets Christmas jammies. 18) Mandi Harris & Family: We wear matching jammies on Christmas Eve, [see] the Scentsy lights, take a carriage ride in Caldwell [and] celebrate Jesus.

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19) Laurel Meyer & Family: [We attend] early evening church service, get Chinese food to-go on the way to my mother-in-law’s, where she serves us on her best china at her beautifully set table [as we] enjoy our blessings.

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