Still searching for the perfect gift? Here are some suggestions to get your started – all “Santa approved!” And for other holiday gift ideas for other friends and family, check out more holiday gift giving ideas under the “STYLE” category:
– Put together a BOX...
Holiday Gift Giving Ideas
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Struggling with holiday gift ideas? Here’s some ideas that might help you find the perfect “Santa approved” gift:
– FOR BOOK LOVERS: Put together a book basket: Add some old-school bookmarks, their favorite candy, bakery treats or hot chocolate. For...
O, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany
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O, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany is the latest entry in her Year-Round Christmas Mystery series.
It’s everything Christmas all year long in the quaint town of Rudolph. But in this tale, it “is” the Christmas season. Everyone in town is extra busy. Merry Wilkinson’s...
E-Z Tomato Rice Side Dish
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Here’s another side dish that easy to “free-style” – meaning tweak it to your personal liking. It’s fast, easy and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients, but the tomato flavor packs a punch!
BASIC RECIPE:
1- bag of Boil in Bag rice (regular size, NOT family size...
From the Vinyl Gym: Celebrate Fall With These Fabulous Oldies
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It’s fall – sweater weather, longer nights. Perfect for walking a trail of colorful autumn leaves, a moonlight stroll or even watching the night sky and nightlights from your home. Fall can be lighthearted and carefree, just like songs from the Monkees, Gordon...
New Cozy Mysteries From Kensington Books
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM KENSINGTON PUBLISHING
It’s not too early to check out our new December cozy mysteries. In fact, we’ve even provided the links below to pre-order!
COMING DECEMBER 2025:
MURDER AT DONWELL ABBEY, An Emma Knightley Mystery by Vanessa...
E-Z Maple Syrup Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Sweet potatoes are not only delicious and easy to make, but are loaded with plenty of good stuff such as: beta carotene, Vitamins A, C, B6, plus potassium and more! Fall and winter are the perfect times to crank up the oven for this easy side dish to go with just...
EZ Dilly Potato Salad
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Labor Day is fast approaching, and summer is revving up its engines to boogie on out! But one thing that never goes out of season is potato salad. While it’s more popular during summer months, it’s still a great side dish all year ‘round.
Here’s a potato salad recipe...