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Giving Christmas gifts can be awkward. We’ve all been in a gift giving situation we wish we could forget. I gave a family some homemade fudge last year only to discover that the entire family is vegan. Of course for every failure there is a success. A few years back I had to army crawl past a security camera to…
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Ugly Christmas sweater parties have made their way into 21st century American Christmas traditions. According to this article the ugly Christmas sweater party began in Vancouver, British Columbia, but since then it has become a big part of American Christmas culture. Most people take these parties pretty seriously, racing to their local thrift stores to find the ugliest Christmas sweaters…
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Silver Bells and the Silver Screen One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time is get together with friends or family and watch holiday movies. Elf, for example, has made it an average of 6 times per Christmas since it came out. Part of what makes these flicks so great is the music that accompanies them! The following…
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Hot chocolate is a holiday classic. Despite how much I enjoy hot chocolate I am growing tired of the old hot chocolate packets. It just doesn’t cut it anymore. I feel like the powder is a base. To have a truly delicious cup of hot chocolate there needs to be something extra in it. Like your business you need to…
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Tis the Season (for great apps) Christmas apps bring joy to all of us AND our phones and tablets. Based on individual needs and family situations we’ll use different apps but I’ve listed a few that all of us can enjoy and use this season. Take a gander, download and then start enjoying! Christmas Music – 10,000 Free Christmas Songs…
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If the claims are true Santa can get you pretty much anything in the world for Christmas. He has a workshop and some elves that can recreate any product without worrying about copyrights and patents. How they manage, I’m not sure. I do know this though, Santa doesn’t always follow through with his promises. Perhaps I fall on the naughty…
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Even with Christmas just around the corner, most people are still scrambling for gift ideas before the big holiday. If you’re one of these people, look no further. Nothing says I love you like a handmade gift and these are some of this year’s best DIY Christmas gift ideas: 1. DIY Skinny Tie: This gift is perfect for any brother,…
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Some Things Are Worth Owning Since the invention of Spotify, I can’t say I buy a whole lot of music. I love having the world’s music library at my fingertips. Some music, though, is just so good that it’s worth owning. Whether to support the artist financially or just to have a hard copy of their music, sometimes I like…
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I have to let you in on a little secret . . I like re-gifting. Meaning, when you drop off a Christmas gift at my house it might not stop there. I might pass it on to someone else (Shame. On. Me.). Let me start by saying that because I’m a minimalist every purchasing decision I make is a careful…
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The Christmas Season has arrived in Utah Valley (and everywhere else for that matter) and we’re all ready to get out of the house and enjoy the festivities. It’s about time, right?! The temperatures are bitter cold but our hearts are warm and ready to be cheered by the festivities of the season. And don’t worry about getting your fill…
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