Today is Veteran’s Day. Many children will be home today, wondering why there is no school. Some communities have a Veteran’s Day parade, but many communities are quiet on this day. There will be a lot of veterans and their families struggling through the holidays this year because of separation through deployment, some will be [...]
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You cannot beat a hearty, healthy meal in November where all you have to do is throw all of the ingredients together in 1 pot (or crockpot). Soups and stews also make great Football fare. Make Soup Sunday a part of your fall/winter meal planning! The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to consider starting [...] Election day is an opportunity to exercise your right as a citizen and to contribute to the democratic process. Although election day may seem to have no bearing on holiday preparations it is actually an excellent reminder of why we should feel privileged this holiday season. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to get out and [...] Many families have a regular game night. This might be a specific night that they meet together to play, or it may be whatever night is most convenient and fits into their schedules. Fall is a good time to begin or renew a tradition of family game night because the days are getting shorter, the [...] 67 Days! Even if you are just discovering 100 Days to Christmas, you can still catch up and be ready. We are taking baby steps so that December will be a fun month rather than a stressful push to just “get through the holidays”. My sister informed me that she had the best recipe for [...] There are so many uses for a good pumpkin! They make wonderful pies and baked treats, decorations for your home and porch, soup tureens and bowls, and of course, Jack-O-Lanterns. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to visit your local farm stand or grocery store for the perfect carving pumpkin. Then spread out some newspaper [...] In 1492, Columbus first set foot on soil in the Americas. Many people find that today, in honor of that historic event, they may not have to go to work or their children will likely not have school. Canada has even more to celebrate today – they are all sitting down with their family and [...] Here in the Northeast, Columbus Day weekend is peak for fall foliage. We have a steady stream of leaf peepers all weekend long. If you are lucky enough to live in or vacation in a place where reds, oranges, and yellows light up the trees, don’t miss this opportunity while it lasts! The Countdown to Christmas [...] Depending on where you live, the leaves are either sporting their lovely colors or are beginning to turn from green to red, yellow, orange, and then brown. The air is turning crisp and we spend our time outdoors wrapped in cozy sweaters. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to take a fall foliage foray either in [...] Put those apples you’ve picked or purchased lately to good use! Apples are delicious and nutritious, they make perfect portable snacks, and they are the major ingredient to some of my favorite desserts. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to locate your family’s favorite apple crisp recipe, or use this delicious one. Even if [...] |
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