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Santa’s Christmas Wish List

December 21, 2011

Santa baby slip a sable under the tree, for me.  I’ve been an awful good girl, Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight!  Santa, we’ve been really good all year.  Are all of these items and a car too much to ask for?  🙂 Fur-abulous! Kardashian Kollection Women’s Cropped Fur Vest $33.99 sears.com Necklace […]

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Deck The Halls with Christmas Decor and Touches

December 21, 2011

Throwing a Christmas party?  Here are some decorating tips and touches to throw a magical celebration.   1.  Wrap Pillows and Tissue Boxes in Holiday Paper 2.  Clip Up Christmas Cards 3.  Create a Bowlful of Lights 4.  Give Out Gift Bags Popular favors include lotion, soap or champagne 5.  Create an Evergreen Tabletop 6. […]

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emme’s Best and Worst Moments of 2011

December 17, 2011

The year 2011 has been a great year for pop culture.  Here are emme magazine’s best and worst moments of the year: Best 1.  The Royal Wedding emme loves anything that has to do with princes, princesses and royalty.  So, watching the Royal Wedding was like Disney World and Christmas morning all wrapped into one […]

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Italian Christmas Traditions

December 11, 2011

La Befana Christian legend has it that Befana was approached by the magi, also known as the Three Wise Men a few days before the birth of the Baby Jesus.  They asked for directions to where the Son of God was, as they had seen his star in the sky, but she did not know. She provided […]

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Your Favorite Holiday Song: Your Personality!

December 10, 2011

Disclaimer: The information presented in this website and the comments from Dr. Hughes are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or psychological disorder. The information presented is not a substitute for medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment. You are advised to seek professional medical and psychological help as necessary. With the holiday season comes […]

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Fantastic Christmas Cocktails

December 7, 2011

Serve these cocktails at your next holiday party to get the celebration started!   Hazlenut Martini 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. white creme de cacao 2 teaspoons Frangelico grated nutmeg, for the glass Add all the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.  Shake the mixture and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with grated nutmeg, […]

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Starbucks Stocking Stuffers

December 5, 2011

This holiday season, Starbucks is offering an exclusive gift everyday from now until December 12.  These gifts are great stocking stuffers and are sure to bring holiday cheer! Monday, December 5th Today! Starbucks Coffee Sampler Gift Pack $9.95 (originally $14.95) Tuesday, December 6th Let’s Merry or Red Cup Tumbler $7.95 (originally $10.95-$11.95) Wednesday, December 7th […]

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Grandma Catherine and Grandma Antoinette’s Christmas Cookie Recipes

December 4, 2011

Growing up, the best part of the holidays was baking cookies with my grandmothers.  These Italian cookie recipes are close to my heart and heritage.  Enjoy! Grandma Catherine’s Spritz Cookies 1 lb margarine 1 cup sugar 1 egg, 1 egg yolk 4 cups flour 1/2 teas vanilla Mix all ingredients together in order.  Heat at […]

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emme’s Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies

December 1, 2011

 1.  Home Alone 2.  Christmas Vacation  3.  The Santa Clause 4.  A Christmas Story 5.  Miracle on 34th Street

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Italian-American Girl Takes on Stereotyping in the Media

November 27, 2011

Here is a post from Italian American Girl’s Blog.  She writes about Italian stereotyping in the media: Lately, I feel like I’m surrounded by this negative Italian- American stereotyping. But, I have to say it’s not stereotyping by other cultural groups….it seems our own home grown Italian- Americans are putting themselves in this box of […]

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