Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day
Despite it being one of the most commercialized holidays around, I have to admit, I love Valentine’s Day. While I’m happily partnered these days, even during my single years I …
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Use Your Love Language to Pick the Perfect Gift
What’s your love language? What acts of love make you feel the MOST loved by your partner? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, the best-selling author of “The Five Love Languages,” …
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Great Ways to Put the Love Back in Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is on its way, and for many, this “Hallmark holiday” seems to have lost its luster, but I, for one, still appreciate it. Valentine’s Day is the perfect …
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The Hater’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Worst. Holiday. Ever. I know you don’t need to think twice what that may be. Unless, of course, Valentine’s Day doesn’t pop in your head because it doesn’t exist in …
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Why I’m Still Making New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
After a year like 2020, which has been likened to a dumpster fire in more than one social media meme, a lot of us probably feel that trying to make …
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The Perfect Holiday Goose Recipe
A whole roasted goose makes a delicious and nutrient dense meal around the winter holidays, just when we really crave and need the fat. Below is one way to stuff …
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My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Christmas Gifts, Here’s Why
“We’re sticking with the same plan as always, right?” As we tidied up our Thanksgiving meal and switched gears to Christmas planning, I knew my husband just wanted to double …
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Perfect Holiday Gifts for Fans of The Office
You’d think that a party planning guide is the last thing we need right now, but you’d be wrong. Officially (and intentionally redundantly) titled The Office: The Official Party Planning …
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Six Ways to Do Good with Your Holiday Shopping this Year
Believe it or not, the holiday season is firmly upon us, and though it likely feels nothing like the holidays you’re used to, that doesn’t mean the traditions and expectations …
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All The Christmas Flavors: Molasses-Orange Cookies With Espresso Glaze
I created these cookies for a recipe contest. I didn’t win the contest, but I didn’t mind that much, because I INVENTED A COOKIE. To do it, I looked at …
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How to Become a Better Cook, Just in Time for the Holidays
No matter how old I get, I am positive that I will always ache for my own mother’s cooking. Her meals are thoughtful, delicious, and nourishing … everything you would …
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Five Hilarious Items on My Daughter’s Christmas List
When I was a kid, my Christmas list was a list of all the friends and family members I was shopping for, and what I thought I could afford to …
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How to Bring Holiday Cheer in a Tough Year: Especially for Kids
The holiday season this year has become much less real world, and much more virtual. For those taking precautions as the pandemic enters its worst wave yet, many of the …
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The $5 (and under) Gift Guide
Calling all budget-friendly, common-sense gals who are on the hunt for reasonably priced, yet well-received Christmas gifts! Whether you’re looking to fill a few stockings as Santa’s main assistant or …
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Five Different Cookies from One Sugar Cookie Recipe
The holidays are fast approaching and that only means one thing in my house: baking. Lots of baking. I absolutely love to bake, and for me, making batches of goodies …
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