Christmas 2022
12 Stories • Available September 2022
How To Make Your House Smell Like The Holidays
Recently, my husband and I made a quick getaway to experience autumn in the tiny town of Lititz, Pennsylvania. The fall colors were at peak; the air was crisp with just an occasional sprinkling o
4 Things We Really Want For Christmas
Do you remember the TV show "Supermarket Sweep"? Contestants had several minutes to fill grocery carts with as much stuff as possible. But the winner wasn't determined by the quantity of stuff ja
Healthy Holidays
Some would argue that the words "healthy" and "holidays" don't belong in the same sentence. I disagree. While the holidays may offer more temptation to overeat, they don't have to sabotage our ef
Wine And Food
Excluding breakfast, I consider a meal without a glass of wine to be a missed opportunity. I think of wine as an enhancement of food and a simple way to improve almost all victuals. Not every w
Thrifty Travel
Travel has been chaotic and expensive in recent months. Fodors Travel says travelers experienced "a surge in demand, a lack of staff, inflation and the rising cost of gas, and a massively unprepa
Christmas Classics
This time of year, it's easy to fall into a familiar routine of listening to Christmas songs you listen to every year and watching Christmas movies you know so well that you can quote favorite li
Holidays Are History
Ever wonder why you eat candy canes at Christmas? Why poinsettias are popular seasonal plants? Or the backstory of the Elf on the Shelf? Read on for a bit of history into five well-known holiday
Bake And Make
'Tis the season to be jolly, and the scent of homemade cookies always conjures nostalgia and spreads holiday cheer. Whether you are filling your own cookie jars in preparation for family and gues
An American Christmas
From holiday boat parades to decorated lifeguard chairs to seasonal foods and cultural versions of Santa, there are many festive regional Christmas traditions across the country. Here's a look at
Beyond Baubles
What are baubles? They're trinkets, decorations, jewelry and holiday ornaments for your home, to wear yourself, to use as gifts or even to sell. So many simple things can be used, from pebbles to
Jingle Bell Brunch
The holidays are a time of tried-and-true traditions, the rituals that your family and friends look forward to as a constant, a deeply enjoyable time together. For many people, they wouldn't drea
(not) Home For The Holidays
Winter is a terrific time to take a break and get away from school, your job or the drab winter months for a change of scenery. Whatever your preferences, there is a place for an ideal winter bre
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