Tree festivals, lightings, holiday strolls, gift guide and so much more....
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Keeping your sanity this holiday season
3 common mistakes and how to fix them...
Get through the holidays without looking like Santa!
"It's the most wonderful time....of the year", are the lyrics to a Bing Crosby song my mother played every December. And it is a wonderful time of year! A celebratory time of love and new beginnings and hope. ...
Book review
Towards the end of the year, publishers slow down on publishing novels and start producing holiday gift books. Usually non-fiction, gift books are perfect for the person whose literary tastes you aren't sure of, but whose interests (travel, cooking, humor,...
Making toys
Kids may grow up, but some still love making toys...
Are your in-laws driving you crazy?
"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring close-knit family in another city." George Burns...
Having a hard time finding work?
Hire yourself!...
Courtesy of Mirror Lake Inn Executive Chef Greg Michaud
Pan-seared Diver Scallops with Caramelized Cipollini Onions and a Citrus Parsley Salad...
Maestro’s “A fine, American bistro”
Overall rating on a scale of 1-10Service 10 Food 10 Ambiance 9 Price - $$$...