Saturday, December 22, 2012
As you look over the list of gifts you need this holiday season, an unsettling feeling starts. How will I pay for all these gifts? How about homemade gifts?
Gift-giving is meant to be a time for sharing how much you appreciate others, but rising prices and tight budgets take the feel-good vibes right out of gift-giving traditions. This year, take the money stress out of the holidays by turning to homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are a great way to show you appreciate someone while also adding a personal touch. Gifts don’t need to be expensive to be special. Get the family involved in the fun and you will be creating memories while making unique gifts for those who mean the most in your life. Patch explores the homemade holidays in hopes that you will find something to inspire you to enjoy the season more. Healthy options: Pack energy in a jar with healthy snacks like energy bars, dark chocolate…
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Did you decorate your house for the holidays this year? Enter our contest and you could win $100,000 for your local school district and $500 to pay your electric bills!
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
Patch is launching its annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that everyone in town jokes your holiday decorations could rival Rockefeller Center’s. If this sounds like your house, upload a photo or video of your home to our contest page from Nov. 26 to Dec. 16. Only residents of Patch towns are eligible to enter. We’ll select 24 regional finalists, and from them, pick one grand prize winner. Patch will pay up to $500 of the utility bill for each finalist, while our national winner will have $100,000 donated to his or her local school district. Our contest is right around the corner, so now’s the time to get …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Canadian Turkeys, carving the lobster and a turkey the size of a dog.
No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on this Thanksgiving fun facts.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
If you got a gizmo or gadget, don't forget to Patch-ify it!
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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Patch wishes all of its readers celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and other joyous occasions happy holidays (and hopes those who aren't celebrating are at least getting to enjoy an extended weekend). We want to know: What did you get? Tell is in the comments below, and hit the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above to show us! If you happened to get a new tablet or phone, don't forget, you can take Patch wherever you go. Visit www.Patch.com/mobile for a quick link to our Android and iPhone/iPad apps.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Experts say our expectations of the holidays can lead to depression. Part one of a two-part series.
You're supposed to be joyous and festive this time of year. You're supposed to see everything as a celebration. You're supposed to have good will in your heart and think anything's possible in the new year ahead. You're supposed to. But it's not always that easy. Psychologists and change gurus say our expectations often are at the heart of the holiday blues. We know what we want to happen, or what we're supposed to want to happen, and when life falls short, it can prompt mild or even deep depression. Editor's Note: This story is the first in a two-part series. In today's installment, we explore the causes of holiday-time grief. Tomorrow, we'll discuss expert suggestions for beating the holiday blues. "There are many who expect their …
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Warm and cold refreshments fit the season
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Saturday, December 25, 2010
Whether you are hosting a holiday gathering or asked to bring refreshments, seasonal beverages are enjoyable and require minimal effort to prepare. Both mulled wine and hot cider are nice ways to complement cocktail hour, and the latter can also be enjoyed by those looking for an alcohol free alternative. Mulled Cranberry Wine Combine all ingredients (except vodka, sweetened dried cranberries and almonds) in a large sauce pan. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Strain punch to remove spices. Stir in vodka if desired. Place 1 tablespoon sweetened dried cranberries and 1.5 teaspoons of almonds in bottom of each punch glass or mug. Pour mulled wine over mixture. Makes 4 servings Hot Spiced Cider In a medium sauce pan, stir …
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