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I love winter photos

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Time is running out!

You may have a lot to get done before Christmas, but it is still not too late to put off things you ought to be doing right now and screw around some more. Read a few blogs. Check out a … Continue reading

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Some really yummy Christmas cookies

I wanted a sugar cookie recipe that used cream cheese and would be somewhat sturdy. I also wanted to create a glaze that would hold sprinkles, jimmies or colored sugar and not melt out in storage, making the cookies all … Continue reading

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Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup

This is a very satisfying winter time soup. You can vary the heat, the vegetables and even the meat to suit your own tastes. Try it with ham sometime too! 1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped2 … Continue reading

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Hunting down the perfect Christmas tree in Virginia

Last week, we went and got our Christmas tree. This past weekend, the tree that will actually be a part of our Christmas day was obtained. Christmas tree farms in Virginia are a bit tamer than those here in the … Continue reading

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