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My family embraces many traditions throughout the holidays. Our best Thanksgiving memories center around consuming a big meal while sitting around the table laughing, picking out our…
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My family embraces many traditions throughout the holidays. Our best Thanksgiving memories center around consuming a big meal while sitting around the table laughing, picking out our…
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I started a new Christmas tradition a few years ago of having an advent calendar every year. My kids love the idea, and we have a…
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With the arrival of crisper temperatures outside, I'm finding myself wanting fewer cold salads and sandwiches and instead craving cozier comfort foods. Although it's good any…
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As a stay at home mom for a majority of the past 25 years, it would be easy to imagine that I had it all together…
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