December 17, 2010
You forget to turn on the oven?
You run out of a key ingredient?
Someone extra shows up to eat?
Nah – the biggest fear for most cooks who are preparing the holiday meal is that the main course th... continue reading...
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By now, you are probably in the thick of the Christmas season – shopping, baking, planning special dinner, figuring out logistics, going to parties, finishing holiday cards…have you taken a breath yet?
Christmas comes at the same time ever... continue reading...
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The Organizers December 12, 2010
Tony Little spent last year’s Christmas in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with his month-old sons, Chase and Cody, who were born extremely premature.
This year, the one-year-old boys are home and getting stronger every ... continue reading...
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She’s toured with her sisters as part of the rock trio Everlife on major tours including Miley Cyrus, The Cheetah Girls and the Jonas Brothers, but Sarah Ross keeps her feet on the ground when she and her family emphasize the ... continue reading...
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traditions December 1, 2010
While you are decorating the house or baking cookies for the holiday season, why not try a new twist on hot chocolate?
Almond milk is super healthy. Some doctors like it better than cow’s milk due to the high calcium content (45% of your daily value in one... continue reading...
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Shirly Brener is a very prolific actress and producer in both Hollywood and Israel with numerous projects and film credits.
She played John Cusak’s wife in the movie War Inc, appeared in Righteous Kill with Rober... continue reading...
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In our continuing series profiling celebrities and their holiday traditions, Katie Fanok tells Family First about her wonderful favorites and traditions she has with her family.
Fanok was recently a contestant on the show “Dance Y... continue reading...
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This post was written by Mark Biesterfeld, Owner of Petite Musician in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Recently, a dad in one of my Petite Musician music classes asked for some suggestions for new and “non-traditional” Christmas music.
As I thought through m... continue reading...
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas November 19, 2010
Moms want to make sure they are being smart with their spending for every single purchase and making the most of their money for their holiday spending.
Here to help: Megan Calhoun, founder of TwitterMoms, a community of influentia... continue reading...
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TwitterMoms Seal of Approval October 15, 2010
No matter who you are, it’s still fun to get something in the mail, a real invitation that you can hold.
With the advent of “E-Vites” several years ago, it seemed printed invitations might not survive. However, one company has brough... continue reading...
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