Holiday Gift Guide 2014

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The holiday season is rife with tradition,

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Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night.

During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. The more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel.

Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent.

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But the holiday season also is syn-onymous with parties. Whether it’s to enjoy an office holiday party, a gather-ing with family and friends or a more intimate gathering at home, such cel-ebrations are a big part of the holiday season and a main reason why this is such a festive and beloved time of year.

As this is a season of celebrating, it’s good to remember that no holiday party is truly complete until eggnog has been served. Enjoyed almost exclusively during the holiday season, eggnog is as much a staple of holiday celebrations as stockings hung by the chimney with care. This year, impress your holiday guests with this recipe for “Excellent Eggnog” from A.J. Rathbun’s “Good Spirits” (Harvard Common Press).

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Mini Pumpkin PiesPrep time: 35 minutes Chill time: Several hours or overnightCook time: 35–37 minutesYield: 6 mini pies

Crust:3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 cup vegetable shortening, cold2 egg yolks6–8 tablespoons ice water, divided1 tablespoon fresh lemon juiceFilling:3 eggs, slightly beaten1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin3/4 cup packed light brown sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup half and half

To make unbaked crusts, mix flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening with pastry blender until pieces are size of small peas. Mix egg yolks, 6 tablespoons ice water and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to flour mixture, 1 table spoon at a time, stirring lightly and tossing with fork

until moistened and dough just holds together. Add remaining ice water, if needed. Gather dough and shape into six 1-inch-thick disks. Refrigerate, wrapped in plastic wrap, 1 hour or overnight.

Roll out each dough disk on lightly floured surface, rolling from center to edge, to form 6-inch circle. Fold into quarters; ease and unfold into 4-inch pie plate. Press pastry gently against bottom and sides of pie plate, easing out any air. Trim edge leaving 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under; flute edge. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 400°F. Whisk eggs, pumpkin, brown sugar,

cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in medium bowl. Beat in half and half. Pour approximately 2/3 cup into each mini piecrust.

Carefully place pies on rack in oven. Bake 15 min utes. Reduce oven to 350°F; continue baking 20–22 min-utes or until knife inserted midway between center and edge of pie comes out clean.

Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate, loosely covered, until firm, several hours or overnight.

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The holidays are a special time of year to celebrate and connect with family

and friends. From a cookie swap at work to a formal holiday dinner at home, with the right kind of recipes and a little planning, any holiday gathering can be a sweet success.

Eggs and essentials for sweet eats

But, before you tie your apron strings and grab your rolling pin, avoid the last minute trips to the store by stocking up on baking staples like flour, butter, sugar and especially eggs.

As a versatile and affordable ingredient, eggs can be used in everything and offer limitless baking possibilities — from pies to cookies to eggnog. Plus, at 15 cents apiece, they can be an affordable way to feed a crowd for the holidays.

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Slippers Slippers are great at Christmas. Not only do they keep your feet warm, but they also induce that feeling of idleness and relax-ation that is so positive at this time of year. If slippers are a little bulky for your stock-ing, then you can give a nice thick, warm pair of socks instead.

Scarf, Hat and Gloves It never hurts to have spares in case of such lapses, and they can usually be purchased as a complete set.

Emergency Blanket and Hand WarmersAlthough a blanket may not initially seem like a stocking filler, emergency blankets are packed very small. Hand warmers are also small and require no batteries. Thus, they will fit nicely in a glove box, handbag or coat pocket, and are extremely portable.

Mini LED Flashlight A mini LED flashlight can be an extremely

practical gift, and comes in a multitude of types and sizes. And they come in handy all year long in all kinds of situations. A mini LED flashlight can fit easily into your pocket or handbag, or clip to a keychain.

Key Safe Key safes provide a way to prevent getting locked out of the house or car without the whole world knowing where the spare keys are hidden. The plant pot or under the mat have become obvious hiding places by now. A key safe is a small container to put a spare key in, and then bury or stash in a safe — and secret — location.

Walking Stick Ice Grip If you have an elderly family member who relies on a cane or walker to get around, or a younger one who enjoys hiking and likes to use a walking stick, an ice grip can be extremely helpful — and not just in winter. Simply attach it to the end of the walking stick and benefit from lots of added grip.

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Sugar Cookie Cut-OutsPrep time: 15 minutesChill time: 2 hours or up to 2 daysCook time: 8–10 minutes per batchYield: 4 dozen cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla1 egg, room temperature2 egg yolks, room temperature2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt

Icing: 2-2/3 cups powdered sugar, sifted2 tablespoons meringue powder4 tablespoons water

Combine butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and egg yolks; beat on low speed until blended. Gradually add flour and salt, beating just until blended.

Refrigerate dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.

Heat oven to 350°F. Work with 1/2 of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough refrig erated. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using cookie cutters; place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined or ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in oven until edges are lightly browned, 8–10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

For icing, combine powdered sugar, meringue powder and water in mixer bowl. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, 6–8 minutes. If icing is too thick, thin with small amount of additional water.

Christmas trees are a beloved

staple of the holiday season. Whether you prefer a freshly cut tree or an artificial alternative, the day a Christmas tree is brought home or erected is when many people truly grow excited about the holiday season and begin to be overtaken by holiday cheer.

But as beautiful and inspiring as Christmas trees can be, it's important that men, women and children exercise caution around trees so no accidents occur. The following are some Christmas tree safety tips courtesy of the National Fire Protection Associaiton.

Choose the right tree. The tree you choose can go a long way toward ensuring the tree will make it through the season accident-free. Artifi-cial trees should be identified on their labels as fire retar-dant, which means they are less susceptible to fire, some-thing that’s especially impor-tant since so many people drape their trees in decora-tive lights. A freshly cut tree should have fresh, green nee-dles that do not fall off when the tree is touched.

Do not place the tree near a heat source. Even freshly cut and flame retardant trees can catch fire,

so it’s important that trees are not placed in close prox-imity to any heat sources, including fireplaces, radia-tors, heating vents, baseboard heaters, and candles. In addi-tion, avoid placing the tree near lights or lamps that emit a lot of heat.

Keep the tree clear of exitsA Christmas tree should never be placed in a spot that bars an exit. Should an acci-dent happen and the tree light on fire, all exits should be easily accessible so residents and guests can quickly get out of the home.

Add water to the tree stand every day Water should be added to the tree’s stand every day. That

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Inspect lights before decorating the tree All Christmas lights should be inspected before they are hung on the tree. Replace any loose or burned out bulbs,

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Use appropriate lightsMany lights are exclusive to indoor or outdoor use, so be sure to use the appropriate lights for your indoor tree. Turn lights off before going to bed. Though a Christmas tree may look beautiful when it is illuminated in the middle of the night when no other lights are on, the lights on the tree should always be turned off before going to bed or leaving your home.

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Before friends and fam-ily arrive, holiday hosts must take steps to prepare their homes for their guests. The following home prep plan can make relatively easy work of tidying up the house and ensuring it is inviting to guests.

Start with the entranceHosting can motivate home-owners to finish certain home improvement projects that enhance the appearance of their homes. Tidy up your home’s entryway to make it more welcoming. Be sure the front door and walkways are well lit. Remove obstructions and trim back bushes and other plant life. Festive deco-rations can brighten up the space. Don’t forget a welcome mat to reinforce to guests that they truly are welcome at your home.

Quick CleaningSometimes the joy of host-ing can be overshadowed by the task of preparing for your guests. Although a thor-ough cleaning of the home is great if you have the time, it may not be necessary. Go from room to room identify-ing spaces that are in need of a thorough cleaning. Spend time in the kitchen clear-ing clutter from the counters and make sure the dining space is clean and the table is presentable. A table runner and a centerpiece of festive flowers can brighten up the

space instantly. Fluff cush-ions on sofas and give floors or carpets a quick vacuum-ing. Always be sure the bath-rooms are clean and fresh, with laundered hand towels at the ready. Children’s bed-rooms and other areas of the house may not require such a critical eye. Simply keep doors closed in off-limits rooms.

Create a guest sanctuaryOvernight guests should have a designated space they can use as a retreat. If you do not have a guest room, consider having children bunk with one another and designat-ing one of the kids’ rooms for your guests. Fresh linens, an alarm clock, a television, and Internet access are nice touches.

A guest room also can be set up in a den or office with a pull-out sofa bed. Provide access to a nearby bathroom so guests can enjoy some privacy.

Hosting children is easier than hosting adults because they won’t require the same level of privacy and space. An extra mattress tucked under the bed in your child’s room can be an impromptu place for kids to retire.

Stock up on suppliesPurchase extra travel-sized toiletries at the drug store so your guests’ needs are cov-ered in case they forget some-thing. Store them in a zip-top bag and let guests know where these items are kept.Purchase a guest set of tow-els, sheets and pillowcases. Keep these in an air-tight storage bag or bin, so when guests arrive, they will have their own set of linens. Laun-der these linens after use.

Stock up on foodAsk guests which foods and beverages they prefer and try to have some on hand. Use your spare time to prepare some meals and freeze them. This way if someone drops by unexpectedly, you can simply defrost a meal and have it ready in no time. Keep a tin of cookies and tea bags ready for those who pop in for a snack and conversation.

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Grab bags are a staple of this season of giving, and the following are a few dos and don’ts to ensure participation in gift exchanges is fun and friendly for all involved.

DO set a gift amount limit. Holiday grab bags are more about having fun and exchang-ing a little something with friends and family members than walking away with amazing prizes. Establish a spending limit so everyone receives a gift of roughly the same value and no one feels slighted or left out.

DON’T exceed the spending limit. It can be tempting to spend more to make your gift appear more impressive. But overspending defeats the purpose of the gift exchange. Grab bags typically are anonymous, so being overly generous will not win you any style points.

DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experiment with your own variations to

make gift exchanges more fun.

DON’T let anyone see the gift you bring. The idea is to keep things as secretive as possible so as not to sway the selection of presents.

DO ensure your gift is unisex. Unless you know specifically that only men or women will be opening the presents, select items that will appeal to both genders. Food, gift cards, music, or home staples make great grab bag gifts.

DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, allow participants to swap gifts if they want to.

DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more.

DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift participate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended.

DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribution.

Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gather-ing to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.

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