Holidays

Greeting the New Year with Homemade Sushi

January 1, 2012
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My husband and I have a New Year’s Eve tradition-we cook a gourmet dinner together. This year we made sushi and got everything we needed from Nak’s Oriental Market.

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Caroling on Christmas Day Spreads Joy

December 27, 2011
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On Christmas morning, I sang Christmas carols to hospitalized veterans at a Veterans Administration Hospital. The experience was incredibly uplifting and exhilarating.

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Silly Thanksgiving Songs

November 21, 2011
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Here are some silly Thanksgiving songs adapted from familiar children’s tunes to sing at your family Thanksgiving dinner – guaranteed to bring smiles to all ages.

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Auntie’s Day Is July 24, 2011

July 21, 2011
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Auntie’s Day is intended to thank, honor and celebrate the aunt in a child’s life, whether she is an Auntie by Relation, Auntie by Choice, or godmother.

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Mother’s Day Tribute to My Daughter

May 7, 2011
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On this Mother’s Day I encourage you to call the mothers of your grandchildren and tell them some of the wonderful qualities you admire and respect about them.

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Post St. Paddy’s Day Corned Beef Hash Recipe

March 19, 2011
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You’ll enjoy this simple recipe for corned beef hash using the leftovers from your St. Patrick’s Day boiled corned beef dinner.

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Holiday Traditions Link the Generations

November 30, 2010
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Sitting around our Thanksgiving table with my granddaughters made me realize why I value holiday traditions so much. These familiar rituals are the links that connect the generations.

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