There’s no need to panic, but Christmas Day is now just a week away - and it’s only getting closer. Although my own family’s traditions have changed over the years, one thing that’s remained consistent on the to-do list is the baking of my family's favorite pecan pie. ...
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A Pecan Pie with Bourbon
A Lighter Spiced Cranberry and Pear Crisp
Many of you may already know that I’m a huge fan of the Weight Watchers program. But, I’m also a huge fan of sugar. And butter. And, of course, carbs. So it only makes sense that this Christmas season, while elbow-deep in baking holiday desserts, meals, and other treats, I constantly find myself in ...
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Christmas Traditions for an Empty Nest
For me, Christmas really is the most wonderful time of the year. However, as the years have passed the way we celebrate and incorporate Christmas traditions have changed.
THAT WAS THEN
My husband and I married in late August. One of the first things I did after returning from our honeymoon was to ...
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A Healthier Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
I spent some of the week doing what a lot of other people do right after Thanksgiving; looking for easy recipes to use up leftover turkey.
For course, a good turkey recipe doesn't have to be complicated. A good old turkey sandwich with white bread, mayonnaise, and cranberry sauce is always a ...
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The Art of Appreciation
With Thanksgiving just ending and Christmas quickly approaching, it probably makes sense that I’ve been thinking about appreciation.
Appreciation is a close cousin to gratitude or thankfulness but not quite the same thing. Appreciation is the recognition of goodness in someone or something. ...
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Sneak Peak: My Favorite Black Friday Deals!
Is it just me or is anyone else feeling slightly panicked, realizing how limited the time is between Thanksgiving and Christmas? My holiday to-do list is longer than Santa’s beard!
I need to get a tree, start decorating the house, bake about two zillion cookies, and begin planning out menus for ...
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