Category: Holidays

  • Music Monday: Auld Lang Syne Rat Pack Style

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    The lyrics to Auld Lang Syne are essential for those wishing to ring in 2014 with a longstanding custom. The history and significance of this favorite New Year’s Eve song, conventionally sung at the strike of midnight, are captivating. Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish poem composed by Robert Burns in 1788. It is sung… Read more

  • New Year’s Eve Braided Pretzels

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    Well, New Year’s Eve is upon us once again. 2013 was such an eventful and exciting year. I am looking forward to all the wonderful things that 2014 has to offer. Do you have a New Year’s Eve tradition that you follow? In years past, I would head over to a friend’s house and enjoy… Read more

  • Magical Piano

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    To create some holiday cheer, a magical piano was placed in Chicago’s Union Station at the beginning of December. You will never believe what happens next. Read more

  • Rosemary Basil Sea Salt with Free Printable Labels

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    I recently became enthralled with the idea of making DIY Gifts for the holidays. The idea of crafting something myself to give is the ultimate show of love this time of year. How about creating a holiday gift that is fun, easy and practical? Read more

  • 5 Non-Traditional Christmas Songs That Should Be Hits

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    It seems that every year while listening to Christmas music, I hear another song that I had not previously heard throughout my quarter-century + on this earth. We have all heard Madonna’s version of “Santa Baby” or Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad”. These songs are well known and well loved Christmas classics. Still, each year a… Read more

  • U.S. Air Force Band Holiday Flash Mob

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    I was enlisted in the United States Air Force for 6 years. in that time, I had the privilege of seeing the U.S. Air Force Band in action. These folks are some might impressive musicians. Read more

  • Christmas Morning Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

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    Breakfast casserole recipes are an excellent way to benefit from a effortless and delectable meal on Christmas morning. Prepare this casserole on Christmas Eve, toss it in the crock pot and you and your family can enjoy a hot breakfast casserole meal on Christmas morning. Of course, you don’t have to just limit this wonderful… Read more

  • Holiday Hot Cocoa

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    What is the warmest memory of winter from your youth? Mine is savoring a nice hot cup of cocoa after a long day of sledding, shoveling the driveway or going to the Christmas tree farm to cut down our Christmas tree. All those wonderful winter memories are tied to the taste of hot cocoa. Read more

  • 5 Awesomely Hilarious Christmas Songs

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    Now that Thanksgiving has passed, let’s get into the Christmas spirit! NOW it is time to put up the tree, and decorations, bake cookies, listen to Christmas caroles and shop for presents. Below I have listed 5 hilarious Christmas songs to kick off your holiday season. Enjoy! **All songs may not be appropriate for young… Read more

  • Happy Thanksgiving

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