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DO YOU HAVE A NEWLY CREATED OR OLD FAMILY TRADITION YOU CELEBRATE OVER THE HOLIDAYS? We actually just started a new tradition this year. My family is going to spend the holidays traveling. This year we are headed to Arizona with my mom, dad and my sister’s family.

Everyone is looking forward to the trip and time away with family. Hopefully this new tradition sticks.

MATT KNEHANS WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY MEMORY? One of my favorite memories of the holidays was going to my grandmother’s for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was an eight hour drive to her house over the prairie that is Illinois. I was always excited to see all of my cousins who were there. We were especially close, as there were nine of us, and each of us was about one year apart in age. We would play, do chores around the farm and reestablish the pecking order.

What made it great was having four days together at Thanksgiving, and usually a week or more at Christmas. I can remember the ham, turkey and once we had a goose. The goose was not very popular, and only happened one year. What I learned about the holidays is that it’s a time to appreciate and enjoy family whether you’re falling asleep watching the “Wonderful World of Disney,” or fighting over the wish bone.

SCOTT WALL DO YOU HAVE A NEWLY CREATED OR OLD FAMILY TRADITION YOU CELEBRATE OVER THE HOLIDAYS? Through all the years, the magic of Santa still fills our family. His helper, “Senor Jolly,” the name of our “Elf on the Shelf,” has definitely added to the fun and spirit over the last several years.

WHAT KIND OF RESOLUTIONS DO YOU HAVE AS WE ENTER THE NEW YEAR AND A NEW DECADE? My resolutions are the predictable ones- losing a few pounds, exercising more consistently, eating healthier and volunteering more. As I look out over the next decade, my biggest resolution is to embrace and enjoy the next chapters in life with our boys becoming adults, our nest becoming empty and celebrating life with family and friends. It’s hard to believe that Y2K seems like yesterday, not 20 years ago.

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$249,500

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Ridgewood Hills

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$274,950

$274,000

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Bent Tree Bluffs

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1

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$310,000

$284,000

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1

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$299,000

$285,000

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$299,900

$257,500

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$360,000

$295,000

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3

2

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$320,000

$320,000

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$324,900

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$360,000

$341,000

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Monarch View

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3

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$345,700

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Lakewood

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3

1

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$350,000

$340,000

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Oaks Ridge Meadows

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$355,000

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$369,900

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Monarch View

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Park Ridge Summit

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Lakewood

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2

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$574,000

$604,389

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Winterset Valley

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1

Traditional

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$599,950

$593,010

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Lake Winnebago

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Letter from the Editor EVERY YEAR, AS THE HOLIDAY SEASON COMES AROUND, I START TO FEEL

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A SENSE OF EXCITEMENT AND ANTICIPATION FOR THE SPIRIT THIS SEASON

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BRINGS. I love December. It is a whirlwind of festivities, but there is so much nostalgia

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built from the traditions that I took from my childhood and have carried over to my family.

For me, watching my children experience that joy is what makes this season so magical.

I can remember how it felt to drive around the Plaza and Candy Cane Lane to look at holiday lights with my family crammed in the family station wagon, listening to Bing Crosby and trying not to spill the hot chocolate that we brought in the car from home.

The smell of a burnt match still brings me right back to the lighting of the advent wreath each morning in elementary school. We all loved that it gave us a good 10 minutes of time out of class.

However, for me, decorating the tree was my favorite Christmas tradition. My mom let all 10 of us kids “help” her decorate, and let me tell you, that tree was quite a sight. With tinsel clumped together everywhere and several ornaments hanging within a few inches of each other, it was not the prettiest of trees to anyone outside of our family, but to me,

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Our family traditions weren’t seamless and perfect, and while in my memory it was

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magical, I’m sure there were moments of fighting with siblings and stress for my parents. I don’t recall lavish gifts on Christmas morning and extravagant holiday outings, however the simple things that made this time of year special is what remains.

While this season can be beautiful for some, it can be painful and lonely for many,

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especially for those who recently lost a loved one. My hope is that you feel love in this season and a peace that surpasses understanding, and that we all remember to take care of each other— extending grace, empathy and love.

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FEATURES 16 Providing Healing and a Home Foster Parents Share How Their Lives Have Been Changed from Their Experiences

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32 Hand in Glove Lee’s Summit Couple Continues to Quench your Thirst

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decided to adopt from China. After bringing their daughter home, they began to get involved in an adoption group at their church. It was there that they heard of the need for foster families. When presented with the need for such families, it didn’t take long for them to decide it was the next step for their family.

With a daughter from China, two African-American sons and three Hispanic children, the MacEwens are truly a multi-cultural family. Amy says they have made a family commitment to enjoy learning about all their different cultures. Everyone goes to Chinese New Year, Day of the Dead and Juneteenth festivities to support the respective family members. It also gives the family a unique position to be leaders in a multi-cultural church and relate to members of the congregation.

While several of their placements have been reunited with their parents, the MacEwens are still offering support to some of these families. In fact, they have built such a relationship with these kids and their parents that the children still routinely frequent the MacEwen home. The MacEwens provide mentoring to the parents, babysitting and taking the children to activities.

“A lot of parents out there need someone to come alongside them,” Amy says.

The experience has been life-changing not only for Eric and Amy as foster parents, but it’s also changed the perspective of their biological children.

“They have learned to see the world differently and to see that not all kids start out life the same way,” Amy says. “They are compassionate toward people who are different or who don’t fit in the same or who are going through tough times.”

Three years ago, Nick and Katie Welch had some friends who had a foster care placement. They had both always felt they should foster or adopt, but it was then they saw the opportunity to actually step up and get involved.

“There is such a need for safe families in Kansas City who can step in when parents are getting healing, and we feel that was a ministry our family can do together,” Katie says.

For the last two years they have had the same placement of a sibling group of three, and their two biological children have been instrumental to the success they have had as a foster family.

“It’s opened their eyes to the reality of life outside of their home…to bring in kids who have a completely different background has expanded their worldview and given them a more diverse way to look at life,” Katie says.

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Amy and Katie say there are multiple misconceptions about foster care. Katie says one of the biggest misconceptions is that the goal of these situations is adoption. In reality, the goal of foster care is reunification with the parents.

“The goal is to keep the kids safe and offer them growth and healing while their parents do the same,” Katie says. “The happiest ending isn’t always adoption. The happiest ending is being with the biological parents in a safe and healthy environment.”

Something foster parents hear often from others is that others feel they could never be a foster parent because it would be too hard to allow the children go back home.

“None of the children asked to be in this position, and this is the worst time of their life for most of them,” Amy says. “If we can make it less hard and more secure during this time of their lives, then it’s worth any discomfort to us as adults. The child isn’t choosing to be in this situation, so we shouldn’t choose not to help because it’s too hard for us.”

Amy says it’s best not to ask foster parents about the children’s specific story and situation.

In many cases they can’t share the details, and it’s really the child’s story to tell. Amy also says it’s best not to tell foster children they are lucky to have their foster parents because the children don’t always see it that way given what they have been through.

Amy and Katie say foster families are always in need of someone to bring them a meal, help with laundry, mow the lawn, assist with home repairs and the like. Katie encourages others to take the initiative to do those things for the family because they often won’t ask themselves.

Providing supplies such as beds, cribs, toys and clothes is also a blessing to foster families.

If one isn’t ready to become a foster parent but would like to get a bit more involved, there is a big need for respite care providers who can be a support to foster parents. Amy says this a great way for one to gain exposure into what being a foster parent would be like.

While there are many difficulties in caring for a child who has experienced trauma, it also provides a deep sense of fulfillment for these families.

“It’s very rewarding to have a kid who had been through a hard time trust you enough to come to you for something,” Amy says.

Katie says she has learned to adapt, grow and change while providing healing. She says life should be full of serving others and doesn’t have to be comfortable.

“Our experience has been so life changing I don’t think we could ever not do foster care because there is such a need,” Katie says.

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TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO GET YOUR LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Lee’s Summit Lifestyle has you covered. Find our top favorite gift finds for everyone on your list. When in doubt, an experience gift always tops the list. Some of our favorite experience gifts in Lee’s Summit include a day at Paradise Park, a summer boating and camping rental package at Lake Jacomo and a weekend get-away at the Historic Browning Inn and drinks at the W.

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Lee’s Summit Couple Continues to Quench your Thirst ARTICLE SHARMIN MEADOWS | PHOTOGRAPHY TOM BARNHART SHANE AND MERIDETH VERITASI, OWNERS OF THE

The space is long and narrow, but plenty of natural

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bright and features white marble imported from Turkey

Hand in Glove is the couples new venture which is a

along with white subway tile. The red leather bar stools

coffee shop and cocktail bar opened seven days a week.

with brass accents add a nice pop of color. The La

The space was built in 1887 and sits just below The

Marzocco espresso machine has been custom painted

W with a separate entrance next door. Over the years

to match featuring red trim and brass accents.

it’s been a bakery, a hat store, a jewelry store and most

If you are coming in with a large party call ahead and ask

recently was a window blind business. During the ren-

to reserve the snug seating area. It will hold up to 10 people

ovation they found the brick building sitting on old rail-

and features cocktail tables with U-shaped booth seating.

road ties and had to pour 10-foot sections of concrete on three sides of the building.

Much like The W, they did most of the renovation themselves over a two-year period.

The back wall of the bar features original brick with glass shelving and a custom made library ladder. Also be sure to notice the unique brass accented light fixtures which took more than 55 hours to assemble, wire and hang.

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Unlike The W, which features more outside-the-box elevated cocktails, the cocktail menu at Hand in Glove will be more approachable and include familiar drinks for those who aren’t as adventurous.

Although guests are encouraged to exper-

“The inspiration for Hand in Glove

iment with their coffee drink orders by

came from our visits to Havana Cuba.

adding a shot of one of the many liqueurs, amaros or spirits Hand in Glove offers.

The coffee menu includes all the clas-

There’s this small French Bistro in Old Havana named El Biky that we

sic espressos, cappuccinos and lattes but

would walk to every morning and

also features a tapped nitro espresso and

grab an espresso and croissant. The

tapped nitro latte. Local Post coffee is used

space was built in the late 50’s and

for the espresso, and the drip coffee is also locally sourced and will rotate between Blip,

was where everyone in the neighbor-

Monarch and other Kansas City area roasters.

hood would converge to start their

Seven complimentary house-made syrups

day. The small space covered in white

are available for you to doctor up your drink

marble and brass fixtures would get

and add a touch of sweetness. While the honey, agave and cane will stay year around, other flavors will change with the season, so

very crowded every morning as people would start the day with a Café

flavors such as pumpkin and spiced pear will

Cubano or end their night with a

appear in the fall. Oat milk is available for the

Rum and coffee. The people standing

milk alternative to avoid any nut or soy aller-

around finishing their drinks would

gies. And there are plenty of tea choices for those who do not want a cup of Joe. If you are into day drinking the cocktail

converse for a couple minutes and head to work. For us, it felt like the

menu is available all day and also features

definition of a real community and we

a variety of batch cocktails on tap including

wanted to bring it back home with us

a steali deali which is a play on the aged,

to Lee’s Summit.” - Shane Veritasi

vodka soaked pineapple drink called the stoli doli found at a famous steakhouse.

There is also an Old Fashioned, Negronish, smoked vanilla, a seasonal sangria and

milk and soda water. Eventually some lighter

espresso martini. Beer aficionados will

fare will be added to the menu and include

appreciate the Stella Artois served from the

items such as croissants, quiches and pies.

rare gooseneck branded silver tap. Built-in smokers are used for specialty drinks.

The term “hand in glove” comes from the early 1900s in which local business in the

As evening approaches and into the night

same community collaborated and sup-

you can still get your caffeine fix if needed,

ported each other. With Hand in Glove in the

but the sound of the espresso machine is

heart of downtown Lee’s Summit, they look

replaced by martini shakers and glasses

forward to being part of bars and restaurants

clinking as friends gather for cocktail time.

of downtown Lee’s Summit which is becom-

Hand in Glove is family friendly and offers

ing known as the Strother District.

plenty of non-alcoholic beverages including a classic New York egg cream which con-

Hours are Monday through Wednesday, 7

tains neither egg nor cream, but the history

a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to

of how the name of that beverage came

1:30 a.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

about can be saved for another article. Hand

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Bringing Health Care Closer to Home LEE’S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER IS EXPANDING PEDIATRIC SERVICES ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON | PHOTOGRAPHY WILL PATTERSON

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Lee’s Summit Medical Center now offers a pediatric friendly emergency room, pediatric outpatient surgical care for various conditions, office-based pediatric procedures and pediatric neurology. The hospital also exceeds national benchmarks for readiness to treat pediatric patients based on the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children program. Additionally, the emergency room generally has short wait times.

For pediatric patients needing more advanced care that is not yet offered in Lee’s Summit, the hospital partners with Overland Park Regional Medical Center for pediatric specialties, intensive care and inpatient care.

The two hospitals are both a part of HCA Midwest Health and work to provide continuity of care between the facilities.

“Lee’s Summit Medical Center has received

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community physicians and parents alike,” McDonald says. “Pediatricians like that they can send their patients to a specialist within the community, and parents like that it’s a more convenient option.”

Pediatrics isn’t the only specialty service Lee’s Summit Medical Center is expanding as its premises have included a few hardhat zones in recent years.

At the beginning of 2018, the hospital opened an orthopedic and spine center after a construction project that added an additional floor to the hospital. In October of this year they added a new spine surgeon to offer new treatment options for the WHEN A CHILD HAS AN EMERGENCY OR NEEDS TO SEE A SPECIALIST,

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Kansas City for emergency and specialty pediatric health services as there

and when complete this facility will allow

have been few such options within the suburb. With an expansion of services

more specialists to see all kinds of patients.

at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, pediatric care is coming closer to home and

The hospital is also growing its bariatrics

becoming more convenient.

program and weight loss team to best help

“With a large portion of [Lee’s Summit’s] population being young families, Lee’s Summit Medical Center understands there is a need for pediatric health-

patients lose weight and decrease their risk for chronic diseases.

care that’s more accessible,” says John McDonald, chief executive officer of

Whether it’s a child needing to go to the

Lee’s Summit Medical Center. “Most pediatric specialty care requires a trip

emergency room with a broken arm or an

into Kansas City for every appointment and procedure, not to mention many

adult needing to consult weight-loss spe-

specialists are booked out far in advance. There have been limited resources to

cialists, Lee’s Summit Medical Center is

communities outside of Kansas City, and as every parent knows, when it comes

offering more suburban options for these

to their kiddos, the more convenient, closer to home and efficient, the better.”

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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Sweet Potato Ravioli + 1 pound sweet potatoes + 20 wonton wrappers + 1 stick butter + 4 large sage leaves + 4 ounces goat cheese + 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts + 1/2 teaspoon cayenne + 1/2 teaspoon paprika + 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

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Mocha Braised Short Ribs + 4 pounds beef short ribs + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 3 cloves garlic, minced + 1/2 cup dry red wine + 2 teaspoons espresso powder + 3 cups beef broth + 3 tablespoons cocoa powder + 1 tablespoon cinnamon + 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Trim fat from ribs. In extra-large oven-proof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add ribs, cook until brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove ribs from skillet. Add garlic, cook and stir 1 minute more. Add wine, stirring to scrape up crusty brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add espresso powder, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne and pepper. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Return ribs to skillet, cover and transfer to oven. Bake 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until ribs are tender and falling off the bone.

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Red Wine Poached Pear + 2 cups dry red wine + 1 navel orange, quartered + 1 1/2 cups plus sugar + 2 tablespoons honey + 1 cinnamon stick + 6 whole cloves + 2 Bartlett pears, peeled, halved, and cored + 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese + 1/4 cup heavy cream In a saucepan, combine wine, orange pieces, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the cinnamon, cloves, and 2 cups of water. Bring to boil over high heat. Add pears, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, until tender, about 15 minutes.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR The fun includes great swag, chip-timing, live results and awards, free pho-

tos, costumes, free kids dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun activities. to register visit RunSignUp.com

17 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT FEATURING LEE'S SUMMIT JAZZ ORCHESTRA Bridge Space Lee's Summit

210 SW Market Street, Lees Summit

The Lee's Summit Jazz Orchestra is back for their holiday concert.

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THE LEE’S SUMMIT SYMPHONY— HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR The Pavilion at John Knox Village

Featuring many of your holiday favorites including: Winter Wonderland, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with tuba soloist Angie Thurmond, I’ll Be Home For Christmas, and much more. Special guests, Isaac Cates and Ordained, will be joining the Symphony with a festive set including Carol of the Bells and Halleluja.

Tickets: LSSymphony.org/Tickets

31 NEW YEAR'S EVE ELEGANT EVENT PARTY The Stanley Aspen Room

308 SE Douglas St, Lees Summit

Elegant Events is kicking the New Year off with a bang at the Stanley Aspen space with premium food and drinks.

The line up includes singers Miya Guggs, Mae C. Love live, followed by a DJ countdown, and photos to capture the night.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

DI Y HOLIDAY W REATH PLACE CARDS ARTICLE AUDREY KUETHER

I’M ALWAYS LOOKING FOR UNIQUE WAYS TO UPDATE MY HOLIDAY TABLE DECOR TO LIVEN UP HOLIDAY DINNERS. Instead of the same table settings I’ve used in the past, I wanted to try something new—enter my DIY holiday wreath place cards.

I love the look of simple modern wreaths, but what I love even more are miniature versions.

After some quick shopping on Amazon (as well as in my holiday decor stash at home), I had everything I needed to make my wreaths.

Audrey THE SUPPLY LIST 1. Faux Greenery

| 2. Gold metal hoops (set of 10: 4-inch)

| 3. Pliers and gold wire or hot glue gun (not pictured) | 4. Craft/

baking twine | 5. Paper and pen or design software and printer | 6. Hole punch

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STEPS 1. I started with a 4-inch metal hoop and sparkled greenery, which I pulled off the stems to make into smaller pieces. I originally thought it would be easier to use my pliers and gold wire to attach the greenery to the hoops, but I quickly realized that a glue gun is much easier.

2. After placing the greenery over the mini hoops where they looked good to me, I then hot-glued one line of glue to one side of the hoop and pressed one greenery strand to it until the glue dried.

3. Adding a little more hot glue to the backside secured the greenery in place.

4. Once I was happy with the placement, I moved on to the other side of the wreath.

5. I cut a strand of baking twine (approximately 5 to 6 inches), ran it through the punched hole and attached it to the hoop.

How simple and cute is that? These DIY holiday wreath place cards will look classic and festive in any place setting.

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