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compotes are always appre-ciated. Your creation can beaccompanied by the recipe,some scones or great toast-ing bread, or even a decora-tive serving jam jar.•Bark that’s as good as itsbite. Chocolate bark is a deli-cious no-bake gift that’s soeasy to make you’ll wonderwhy you’ve waited so long totry it. Recipes are everywhereand you can customize thebark with your recipients’favorite nuts, dried fruits andother tasty tidbits

And spiceFor people who love to cook,great ingredients make exqui-site gifts. Think about givingyour favorite foodie the gift offlavor in the form of spices,either from the bulk aisle atyour favorite upscale grocery

chain or a well-loved specialtyretailer. Since spices don’tstay fresh forever, your culi-nary connoisseur is sure toappreciate a new assortment.For the more adventurouscooks on your list, considerpurchasing a few specialspices, such as saffron orvanilla -- either the bean ora high-quality extract. Spicescan be purchased in smallamounts and then presentedin decorative airtight jars withhandwritten labels. Otheroptions include making andgiving your own spice blendsand purchasing whole spices,such as nutmeg or allspice,and presenting them alongwith the appropriate tool forgrinding or grating them.

And everything niceThemed baskets of food will

generate big smiles fromeveryone on your holiday list.Putting together an assort-ment of items for a particu-lar meal or kind of cookingis as much fun for the giveras it is for the receiver. Hereare some ideas that are bothsimple and special.•Breakfast basket. Fill a bas-ket with homemade pancakeand waffle mix and a bottleof real maple syrup, or gocontinental with a batch offreshly baked scones and ajar of lemon curd. For thecaffeine lover, two mugs, onefilled with a favorite gourmetcoffee or tea and the otherpacked with some home-made pastries or a jar of jam.•Pasta basket. The center-piece of this gift could be ajar of your famous spaghettisauce, which is surrounded

by a package of fresh pasta, abulb of garlic and a wedge ofParmesan cheese.•Pizza basket. Start with apackage of homemade pizzadough, add a jar of pizzasauce or pesto made fromthe basil in your garden, thendecorate the basket with amerry mix of cheeses andpopular pizza add-ons, suchas pepperoni, olives, oliveoil, garlic, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and smallpackets of spices, such asoregano or red pepper flakes.To ensure that your giftsdon’t go to waste, be sure toadd instructions for storingand handling the food -- espe-cially those items that needto be refrigerated.

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What Will a Natural Tree Cost?Natural trees can vary in price depending on where you go. Pricescan range from less than $20 to more than $50. When making thedecision, it’s important to keep in mind that a tree does not lastvery long, and therefore investing too much money might not bethe best way to spend your money. However, there are options topurchase real trees with the root ball intact, which enables hom-eowners to plant the tree in their yard after the season.

What Will an Artificial Tree Cost?Artificial trees will initially have a higher price tag than their naturalcounterparts. However, they are also more cost-effective becausethey can be used for several years after their initial purchases.There is also no need to purchase accessories such as tree standsand watering devices with an artificial tree, which are typically nec-essary with a natural tree.

How Easily Can a Natural Tree Be Moved?The Christmas tree lot or farm does take steps to make it easierto lift and move the tree, but there’s still the challenge of getting ithome. Many, whether driving a car or SUV, choose to put the treeon the roof of their vehicle, but then worry about the tree blow-ing off on the highway. Then’s there the issue of getting the treethrough the doorway, an especially difficult task for homeownerswith older homes, where doorways are often much smaller com-pared to newer homes. Bring the tree into the home can also leavetrails of pine needles from the car to house. That’s a problem thatcan still be around throughout the year, as those pesky pine nee-dles can be difficult to banish.

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What Does a Natural Tree Look Like?Where natural tree supporters oftenstake their biggest claim is the tree’s aes-thetic appeal. Supporters feel a naturaltree is much more aesthetically appeal-ing. However, those buying late might bestuck with all that’s left, long after themore desirable trees have found a livingroom in which to spend the season.

What Does an Artificial Tree Look Like?While some like the real look of a natu-ral tree, others like their holiday tree tobe perfect, with none of the warts of anatural tree. Artificial trees, unless poorlyproduced, have no warts, as they’re manmade. Also, an artificial tree guaranteesits owners the same look each and everyholiday season.

What Is the Environmental Impact of a Natural Tree?Natural trees are actually much more en-vironmentally friendly than they initiallyappear. Christmas trees are planted forthe express purpose of the holiday sea-son, and large numbers of new trees areplanted each year to replenish the stockin an environmentally friendly way. In ad-dition, once the season has ended, manytrees are recycled and used as sand andsoil erosion barriers.

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While the game initially start-

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teacher, custom framing the

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Gathering with friends, neigh-bors and family is one of the great joys of the holiday season. But for many of us who are time-strapped, on a tight budget and racing against the clock to deco-rate, gift shop and cook, hosting a holiday party can seem daunt-ing. To keep spirits and energy levels high, consider inviting guests to a more relaxed and less-traditional holiday gather-ing that lets you have as much fun as everyone else.

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Arguably the best part of the holiday season is the chance to catch up with family and friends. Because many people are busier than ever, the holidays are the one time of year many families reunite, often over a hol-iday meal. This year, with so many families sacrificing thanks to the economic downturn, chances are more and more relatives will be welcoming guests into their homes rather than directing road weary travelers to the nearest hotel. That means many homeowners will be preparing their homes for guests this holiday season. To get a head start, consider the following tips.

Ask guests about pet allergies. Before any guests hit the road and start their journey, hosts with pets should be sure to ask

if their guests have any pet allergies. While there is medication to make being around a pet bearable for people with pet allergies, such medication requires a prescription, meaning hosts should make prospective guests aware well in advance of the holidays to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Stock up on linens. Guests are going to need to shower and wash up, and they’ll feel especially comfortable if the room

where they’ll be staying is equipped with towels, other linens and even bathrobes once they arrive. Also, be sure to have a change of sheets readily available, and make sure the sheets and pillow-cases on the bed are fresh for the first day guests are scheduled to arrive.

Talk to the kids in advance. When guests are staying overnight for the holidays, parents should discuss this with their children

in advance of the holiday. Explain that kids might need to share a bedroom with their siblings for a night, and make it seem as fun as possible. Explain that extra people around the house for a few days will be fun, and that each night will be akin to a sleepover with friends.

Clear your schedule as much as possible. Once guests arrive, there is a possibility they’ll feel uncomfortable in another per-

son’s home. However, hosts can lessen those feelings by clearing their schedule and spending some time with their guests, be it a day out shopping or simply staying home and watching a movie or a ballgame.

Stock the pantries. While hosts shouldn’t feel responsible for feeding their guests three meals per day, it is a good idea to

have a fully stocked pantry when hosting guests for the holidays. This is particularly important if some of those guests are children, who seem to be more hungry than adults. In addition to food, be sure there’s enough coffee and coffee cups to satisfy all adult guests throughout their stay. Have some regular as well as decaf-feinated coffee on hand, and stock up on tea as well.

Clean the home. While cleaning the house is a given, be espe-cially diligent when cleaning areas where guests will be sleep-

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American Red Cross(256) 236-0391

The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties(256) 236-2857

Big Brothers Big Sisters(256) 240-7391

Boys and Girls Clubs of East Central Alabama(256) 236-7050

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Jacksonville Day Care Center(256) 435-4165

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Provides free advocacy, counseling, investigative, and crisis services to victims of sexual assault and their families. Prevention/Education seminars are also provided to the community.

Provides parent driven services to help children and youth to achieve their poten-tial by avoiding risky behaviors. Services include Parent Project and counseling.

Inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service so they may become happy and resourceful citizens.

Provides tutoring and academic services to youthages 6 to 18 by utilizing computerized reading during several two hour sessions each week.

This ecumenical coalition prevents homelessness, provides meals and assistance with prescription medications, dental needs, emergencies, and homebound services to indigent persons in Calhoun County.

Provides comprehensive day care services for children three-weeks to school age. Serves the Department ofHuman Resources, Child Management Agency, and fee paying clients.

Collects, refurbishes, and distributes donated, used medical equipment to be used by patients in need.

Promotes the involvement of seniors as community resources in planning for community improvement and the delivery of volunteer services in Calhoun andCleburne Counties.

Assistance with emergency housing, utilities, food, clothing; emergency shelters for men, women, families; substance abuse rehab; Christmas and disaster assis-tance; youth programs; summer camps.

An association established to serve all people: To strengthen the body, mind, and spirit through quality programs, facilities, and services.

WISH LIST/NEEDSSponsors to “”Adopt a Family”” for the holidays who are staying at the shelter; Volunteers to assist with Christmas Gift Wrap at the Quintard Mall”

Donations for purchase of disaster response supplies; brooms, mops, detergent, scrub brushes bleach, buckets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, wash clothes, hair brushes, combs, copy paper, pens, pencils, gift cards for victims of house fires for immediate needs.

$50 Wal-Mart or Winn Dixie Gift Cards; handheld video games/extra batteries; plus size men and women’s socks; Trolley passes for City of Anniston; light weight back packs; black velvet posters with markers; craft supplies: crochet needles, yarn, sun catchers, etc.

A new computer; a color copy machine; a new Big Brothers Big Sisters Sign; support to purchase our training, activity and volunteer recruit-ment materials.

Televisions with DVD players; Wii games and play station; pool tables; air hockey table; ping pong table; nintendo games; window blinds and carpet; board games; popcorn popper and/or fry daddy.

Multi-media projector; individually wrapped snack cakes for use with the children.

Video games for 12-18 year olds; DVD movies for 12-18 year olds; art or drawing supplies for 12-18 year olds; staple food items.

Food, toys, financial assistance, warm coats (all sizes), blankets.

Copy paper; unused sweatshirts, t-shirts, or gym shorts (XL); micro-cassette tapes; manila file folders; tote bags; carpet cleaning; glossy brochure paper; amazon.com gift cards to buy therapy workbooks

Art supplies; small coffee straws; AA batteries; plain t-shirts (all sizes); school supplies (crayons, glue sticks, blunt scissors, calculators, pencils, etc.); incentives for ages 3-5 such as stickers or small toys; incentives for elementary and middle school age children such as gift cards, games, snacks, or books; diapers (all sizes) and wipes; office supplies (copy paper), paper towels, Kleenex.

Volunteers; digital camcorder; digital camera; laptop (Windows XP); high resolution scanner; office supplies (copy paper, highlighters, pens, binders, etc.)

Portable heat/air unit for one room with no heat/air; wireless laptops; 42””television; learning software/books/supplies; Kurzweil Educational Software; printer ink; file cabinets.

Small travel size toothpaste; cough drops; small individually wrapped food items such as cookies, crackers; etc.; Vienna sausage; socks - men’s and women’s (thick, warm socks are needed most); underwear (men and women); thermal underwear; gloves; bookshelves; upright vacuum cleaner; dust buster; money for all types of emergency assistance (espe-cially medications and utilities)

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Wheelchairs and shower seats.

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Nonperishable food for holiday boxes; grocery gift cards to be used for perishable items; donations for thrift store; running vehicles with clear title - sales to support men’s rehab program; new vans/trucks to replace aging stock; new computers for clients computer lab; new roofing for shelter and thrift store; paper supplies; cleaning supplies; OTC cough and cold medicine for clients; 15,000 + sq ft warehouse for Christmas distribution of toys to needy (Dec 1-31); volunteer bell ringers.

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ing skills are less than stel-lar, you can still wow adults

and children alike making sweettreats like gingerbread with the

Paula Deen Snowman Mold. This holi-day baking mold, which makes 8 pictureperfect edible “snowmen,” is crafted fromheavy-duty pre-seasoned cast iron for ex-cellent heat retention and browning.Encourage your guests to sample widelyfrom your dessert buffet by offeringsmaller portion treats. This can be easilyachieved using mini muffin pans, such asthe Rachael Ray Oven Lovin’TM Mini CupsPan. Bake as many as 24 mini pumpkincupcakes with delectable orange creamcheese frosting, or use the mini muffinpan to make mini apple and walnut tarts.

Rachael Ray Balloon Whisk

Infinite Circulon 10.5 inch Buffet Casserole

Rachael Ray Lasagna LoverTM Pan

Bonjour Clip On Timers

Anolon Advanced Pie Pan

Paula Deen Cast Iron Snowman Mold

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A portion of the proceeds is donated toRachael Ray’s charity, Yum-o!TM, whichempowers kids and their families to devel-op healthy food and cooking habits.When multiple pans of cookies and piesare in the oven simultaneously, it’s im-portant not to lose track of time as everyminute counts in the art of baking. Aneasy way to monitor baking times is withthe colorful, twist-dial BonJour Clip OnTimer. This 60-minute timer clips on toyour apron so you can move about yourhouse without having to worry about hear-ing the alarm. For complete versatility, thetranslucent, retro-style timer can also bepropped on a counter or affixed to a mag-netic kitchen appliance.

Fondue It!Another low-stress, affordable party theme

for the season is gathering friends andfamily at the table for retro-fun, yet chicfondue. You can make it a complete mealby starting with a rich cheese and whitewine fondue, paired with slices of freshapples and pears, crusty bread, boiledsmall potatoes, and fresh vegetables, suchas carrot and celery sticks. For dessert,return to the table for a decadent dark ormilk chocolate fondue spiked with brandyor cognac, and simply accompanied withcubes of store-bought or homemadepound cake.To get started, a portable inductionburner, which doesn’t have an openflame like most fondue pots, is a moreconvenient, safe and modern choice. Thestate-of-the-art Infinite Circulon PortableInduction Burner uses electromagneticwaves to heat only the pot or pan on its

smooth glass cooktop, leaving the rest ofthe burner’s surface relatively cool. Thismakes the induction burner not only saferto use with guests at the table, but alsomakes any spills and drips easy to cleansince they won’t bake-on. The energy-ef-ficient and attractively designed induc-tion burner provides a gentle heat settingthat’s perfect for keeping fondue at aprecisely low temperature for hours of funand enjoyment. You do need to use mag-netic pans with induction burners, and theInfinite Circulon 10.5-inch Covered Buf-fet Casserole is compatible with all burn-ers, and offers an ideal shallow and wideshape to make it easier for a crowd to dipinto the fondue at once. Best of all, thedishwasher safe casserole gives you thefreedom to spend less time in the kitchencleaning when guests leave.

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Holiday Ideas 16 November 2009

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La-z-boy Morgan Chaise Rocker Recliner $399

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La-z-boy Pinnacle Chaise Rocker Recliner $399

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La-z-boy Hamilton Sofa

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