Well, it’s that time of year again to bake Merry Christmas cookies! Can you believe the tradition of baking cookies during the holiday season dates back to Medieval Europe? That’s right! Back then, exotic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger were only accessible during the holidays, making them the perfect additions to Christmas cookie recipes. …
The winter solstice, or midwinter, marks the year’s shortest day and longest night. This astronomical phenomenon occurs when one of Earth’s poles is at its maximum tilt away from the sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, it falls on December 21st or 22nd, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it falls on June 20th or 21st. This …
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Christmas was the most exciting time of the year for me as a child! The colors, the lights, the anticipation, Santa Claus, Family, and most of all, the meaning of Christmas – the birth of Christ. As an adult, I wish to relive some of the joy I felt as a child. As an adult, …
It’s time to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets for taking photos of Teddy, Bear, and Summer. We all love our fur babies, don’t we? And we all want to capture their adorable moments and memories through photographs. But it can be quite a task when your pets don’t sit still to get good shots. Whether it’s because …
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Moving into a new house can be an exciting and stressful experience, especially during the holiday season. I know I am extremely overwhelmed and stressed out! I find myself in a new home and neighborhood with unfamiliar surroundings. I need to find out which box my holiday decorations are packed in. I need to know …
Moving can be a chaotic and exhausting process, especially when it comes to cleaning up. As someone who has gone through multiple moves, I know the feeling of being shocked by the mess left behind once all the furniture is moved out. Clutter, boxes, and pesky dust bunnies seem to multiply overnight. Dust Bunny But …
As the roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie aroma slowly fade, we are left with one daunting task – dealing with the heaps of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a tradition to have an abundance of food on this holiday, but what do we do when faced with the challenge of creating new meals …
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Are you tired of eating turkey sandwiches with your Thanksgiving leftovers? It’s time to spice things up and get creative in the kitchen! I am sharing one of my recipes, which I named “Cheesy Turkey Surprise,” to make your leftover turkey taste amazing again. Trust me, this is a recipe you want to take advantage …
There are many holidays in November, from Thanksgiving to Black Friday. But one holiday often goes unnoticed and uncelebrated – Native American Heritage Day. Established in 2008 by President George W. Bush, Native American Heritage Day falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, it occurred on November 24th. The purpose of this holiday is to …
After all the preparation for the Thanksgiving dinner has been completed, dinner served, and you have cared for your family and friends, I want you to take a moment to care for yourself. You’ve worked hard to create a special day for your loved ones, and now it’s time to reward yourself. I know you …
