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Ugly Christmas Sweater DIY’s

By Carlos on December 21, 2018 Holiday

Christmas sweaters accumulate in the back of everybody’s closet, festooned with marching reindeer, tipsy Santa’s, knitted snowflakes, frolicking elves, and lopsided tree ornaments. The Ugly Christmas Sweater tradition especially caught on in the UK, but now everywhere you look there are ugly sweater Christmas parties in the US. This year create your own Ugly Christmas sweater with the helpful DIY tips below. Materials You May Need Sweater Prowl gift shops, charity shops, yard sales, and vintage boutiques for likely candidates. You may find a tacky masterpiece that needs little alteration, but if you’re committed to your own unique vision, you…

Santa’s Spiced Sangria

By Carlos on December 20, 2018 Food & Drink, Holiday

Ingredients: 1 bottle of wine of your choice (white, rose or a low-tannin red wine) 1 apple chopped 1 pear chopped 1 orange sliced 1 cup of cranberries ½ cup of Spirit Bomb (a blend of Irish whiskey, vodka, anise, cinnamon and spices) or ½ cup of Fireball or cinnamon whiskey ¾ cup spiced simple syrup Directions: Pour a bottle of wine into a pitcher. Add all of your fruit (apple, pear, orange and cranberries.) Add ½ cup of hard liquor of your choice (Spirit Bomb or a Cinnamon Whiskey.) Add ¾ cup of your spiced simple syrup. Stir the…

Tips for Boarding Your Pet This Holiday Season

By Carlos on December 19, 2018 Holiday, Pets

Do you have travel plans this holiday season? If you’re taking a long road trip or jetting off to another part of the country, you might not be able to bring your furry friend with you. Boarding your pet while you’re away will give you peace of mind during your holiday travels and your pet might even enjoy it too. Ensure that your pet’s stay is comfortable and stress-free with these helpful tips. Research the Boarding Facilities in Your Area Before you decide which boarding facility to entrust with your pet, do your research. Look at all the options in…

How to Winterize Your Skincare Routine

By Carlos on December 18, 2018 Personal Care

By Lauren Jablonski It’s winter, time to switch up your wardrobe as well as your seasonal skincare routine. Following a healthy lifestyle as well a good skin care regiment, is the best way to slow the signs of aging and guard against winter weather. Below are some ways to winterize your skincare routine. Beware of the Winter Sun Even though you might not be visiting the beach during the winter, remember clouds don’t block the UV rays that contribute to aging and skin cancer. Don’t slack on sun protection in the cold months. The snow is a powerful reflector of…

Benefits of Donating Your Car to Charity

By Carlos on December 10, 2018 Wheels and Water

Donating your car to charity might sound crazy, if it weren’t for the benefits you reap. Yes, you read that right: Donating you car can benefit you, as well as charity. Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a new car, but the dealer is offering you a trade-in figure eighty percent lower than your old car’s Kelly Blue Book value. Is the trade-in really worth your while? Then again, you might have inherited a car from a loved one, or have a second vehicle you almost never use—a set of wheels that’s just taking up space in your garage. Think…

Quick & Easy Pastry Recipes

By Carlos on December 9, 2018 Food & Drink

With its sweet decadence and fresh-baked warmth, the pastry is a welcoming addition to any morning brew. But, while pastries are most commonly associated with the breakfast hour, there are actually any number of pastry dishes to round out other mealtimes and even special events. Spinach and Artichoke Twists Whether you’re hosting a gathering at your home for football Sunday or throwing your best friend a bridal shower, finger foods are a must. This classic appetizer dip can be served wrapped inside a flaky pastry roll, creating the perfect snack for any get-together. Ingredients: 1 can of quartered artichoke hearts…

Best Brownie Recipes

By Carlos on December 8, 2018 Food & Drink

Sometimes you need a gooey fudgy brownie to warms your heart or maybe you’re craving a fluffy cakey brownie. The brownie recipes below will satisfies every desire or dietary needs. Try whipping up a batch of these amazing brownies today. Best Fudge Brownies These fudgy brownies are so dense and topped with extra chocolate chips just for fun. Prep Time: 20 min Bake Time: 30-40 min Cool Time: 10 min Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated white sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose baking flour…

60 Years Ago Congregation Shaaray Shalom Was Built

By Carlos on December 7, 2018 Pennysaver News

In 1958, the Congregation Shaaray Shalom synagogue in West Hempstead, New York was completed. It was designed by world-renowned architect Percival Goodman z”l . The Congregation Shaaray Shalom celebrated the high holidays for the first time in their newly built synagogue with a special candle lighting for Hanukah 1958. Today, people continue the Hanukah tradition with an eight-day, wintertime festival of lights with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods like doughnuts. ZuckerBakers Bake Shop in Wantagh, even makes special doughnuts that are nut-free and dairy free just for Hanukah.

Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas

By Carlos on December 2, 2018 Holiday

Christmas is the time of year people enjoy decorating their homes with tons of lights and glittery baubles. Some people go all out decorating the inside of their home while only minimally decorating the outside. Allow your creativity to flow from the interior to the exterior with some of these outdoor decorating ideas. Wreaths Wreaths can be minimalistic, reducing adornments to a single bow. They can also be ornate, (decorated with miniature ornaments, ribbon, garland, and lights.) Hang wreaths on doors and front windows. They can also be hung on handmade crafts and vintage items such as reclaimed wood signs…

Tasty Pies for National Pie Day

By Carlos on December 1, 2018 Food & Drink

It’s National Pie Day! You might have enjoyed slices of pumpkin and apple pie on Thanksgiving. but the holiday pie season isn’t over yet. Pies come in both sweet and savory varieties and the sky is almost the limit when it comes to deciding how to fill them. Try the delicious pies below to enjoy on National Pie Day and throughout the holidays. Rhubarb Pie Rhubarb grows in stalks that look somewhat like celery, but are a pinkish red. This vegetable is very tart and is often mixed with sugar and combined with strawberries in pie. This pie features rhubarb…

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