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It's Spring!  And that means flowers, bunnies, the Easter basket, and of course, cupcakes.  What could be more delightful than getting them all in one place?  I can't think of a single thing.  This weekend while my sister and I were arguing over what is the best satellite tv provider, she was bragging all about how she has five cooking channels.  Well, I have six -- and all of them were full of delicious ideas for lightening things up for Spring.  I also scoured the Internet to find cute ideas for Easter.  I'm definitely for the traditional things, but I was looking for something that goes...

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Can you actually believe that the month of March is halfway over?  I mean, it seems like just yesterday that I was putting away all of the Christmas decorations!  I swear that time really is seeming to speed up more and more.  Anyways, since it is the middle of March there is a fun holiday coming up tomorrow.  Yes, St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow.  Hopefully you have your green ready to wear so you can avoid being pinched, and if you have no plans I have some ideas so you can have a fun-filled St. Patty's Day.

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The holidays have just settled down for me, and I have to say that 2011 definitely went out with a bang.  Now there are new holidays and things to look forward to.  Just like last year, I have already started saving up for Christmas.  I like to save a little here and there and it really adds up to keep me out of debt come December.  On top of that, I am getting things ready for Valentine's Day. Yes, I said it, Valentine's Day.  It is a holiday that I absolutely love because I love love!  I do not like to go broke though getting gifts like a lot of people do.  Some people seriously go all out on the gifts...

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In eighteen days, the holiday that I love the most will be here. Boy it has already been a busy season, but the holdiay cheer and the hustle and bustle has definitely helped to keep me going. Yesterday I picked up some lunch with friends and we got to talking about gifts we were giving this year, and what do you know, we all had the same idea to stick to giving green gifts. Not online are we going green with the gifts we are giving, but most of us are buying online nixing driving time, buying from local businesses, and looking to companies for items that have a mission to be friendly to the environment....

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Halloween has past, and that means that Christmas music is playing in my house.  I could not be more excited about hearing the jolly sounds filling the air in my car and in my home.  I think it might drive my kids and my husband absolutely crazy, but I cannot help it.  This is the time of year I start to really get into the spirit more than any other time. Of course, I know that Thanksgiving is coming up first, and I do love that turkey day.  The thing is, Christmas music just makes all my days seem more "merry and bright."  I am even more merry and jolly about a new Christmas album from...

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My fellow Christmas lovers have you been feeling the crisp in the air?  Oh, I know that I have, and that means that the season is fast approaching!  Now, as much I love the holidays I still wait until the day after Thanksgiving to put up our Christmas tree.  I sure do love going to buy the perfect tree to put up in our living room.  Then again, I also like to find the perfect tree for the other rooms in our home too.  A sparkly and beautifully decorated tree just does wonders for the soul if you ask me.  So, in order to get you into the tree spirit I decided to show you this cute and informative...

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Here in the United States, we are proud of our customs. We have long standing traditions about many things, but our major holidays can be incredibly impressive. Especially Christmas. People who enter our society from foreign cultures oftentimes do not realize just how important these holidays are to us until they happen, then those people become fascinated as we rope them into the fun. This article will be about some of the "Christmas Classics" of American culture, from holiday foods to movies and traditions. Let's begin with food. Traditional Christmas dinners in America are loosely adapted...

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I need to rant here.  I have a friend, a dear friend mind you, who phoned me up six days ago to announce that she had finished all of her Christmas shopping. Finished. All. It's the middle of July, for goodness' sake. It's not that I'm not thrilled for her accomplishment.  Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a difficult and stressful event for members of any household or community.  People should be proactive about it, I agree.  Just not until November.  Why, you ask?  Well, this is just my opinion, but I really do like to shop for Christmas gifts right in the midst of the Christmas...

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You really don't have to wait another six months to enjoy the magical scents of the holidays in your own home.  Thanks to the Internet, people can purchase potpourri and bulk herbal incense in a variety of luscious fragrances the whole year round.  There are also plenty of things you can do to make your house smell warm and inviting, just like during the Christmas season, even in the middle of July. In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 2 or 3 sticks of cinnamon, one cup of water, a cup of sliced apples with the peels on, one tablespoon of nutmeg or allspice, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract....

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