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Fill your week with smiles!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 BACON DAY Treat yourself to yum! Indulge in a savory snack featuring prosciutto, an Italian cut of ham that resembles bacon. To make Savory Pastry Trees: Use a rolling pin to roll out 1 (8 oz.) tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough into a 15"x9" rectangle. Cover with 12 Swiss cheese slices, then 6 slices of prosciutto, cutting to fit. Cut lengthwise into ½"-wide strips. Working with 1 strip at a time, turn on edge and form into looped tree shape. Thread on a wooden skewer, leaving ½" between loops. Transfer to parchment-paper lined baking sheets. Bake 15 mins. at 350°F. Top with an olive. JOKE OF THE WEEK Snaccident [snack•si•dent] noun 1. Eating an entire package of cookies or chips by mistake FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY Spark joy! Ring in 2021 with a beautiful…

Fill your week with smiles!

Relax and have fun this week

HBO MAX Lift your spirits with Carrie Underwood’s holiday special! Get a heartwarming dose of Christmas cheer with My Gift: A Christmas Special from Carrie Underwood. The country music superstar performs a mix of traditional carols, new original songs and beautiful duets, like “Hallelujah” with John Legend. She also takes you behind the scenes of the making of her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, and shows you the precious moments from her recording session with her 5-year-old son, Isaiah, on their rendition of “Little Drummer Boy.” Watch it now. DISNEY + Be enchanted by Godmothered! Escape into this charming modern-day fairy tale about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy god-mother-in-training who, upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need magic. Finding a letter from a 10-year-old…

Relax and have fun this week

This week’s best new books

Fiction MAGICAL REALISM In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren Filled with festive charm, time-travel and a big dash of romance, this novel, written by best friends known as “Christina Lauren,” delights! Maelyn “Mae” Jones is really struggling with life and pleads to the universe: Show me what will make me happy. Next thing she knows, she’s living the same Christmas over and over again. As Mae breaks free of this time loop, she may actually find joy and love under the mistletoe. ROMANCE Second Chance on Cypress Lane by Reese Ryan This heartwarming story stars reporter Dakota Jones, who is dealing with the fallout after a scandal halts her career. She retreats back to her hometown, where she finds a new job working alongside Dexter—the first man who broke her heart. The more time Dakota and Dexter spend…

This week’s best new books

“We all have the power to change someone’s life!”

Peering inside an old blue school bus in 2016, Julie Akins was surprised to see the seats ripped out, mattresses on the floor and a family with seven children living inside. This isn’t right, she thought, her heart breaking as she noticed the family had no kitchen or bathroom. Julie, an Ashland, Oregon, writer, was working on a book about homelessness. She’d talked to many families who, often due to job loss or illness, had found themselves living on the streets. I keep writing about this and no one does anything, she thought in frustration. Seeing the desperation on this family’s faces, she decided, Maybe it’s time for me to do more than write about it. Maybe it’s time for me to take action. A unique solution Meeting the school-bus family got the wheels…

“We all have the power to change someone’s life!”

Beautiful in bow accents!

Paint on a bow-tied mani! Nail this design in 5 simple steps, courtesy of Kia-Charlotta.com ▢ Green polish (like Smart Nail Lacquer in Lawn Green, $2, KikoCosmetics.com) ▢ White polish (like Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in French White Creme, $1, RiteAid.com) ▢ Gold polish (like Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in Ready to Propose, $1, RiteAid.com) ▢ Red polish (like SinfulColors in Bitten, $2, Target.com) ▢ Clear top coat 1 Paint pinkie, index finger and thumb nails with 2 coats of green polish. 2 Paint ring finger nail with 2 coats of white polish and middle finger nail with 2 coats of gold polish. Let dry. 3 Using green and red polish, paint alternating diagonal stripes on the ring finger. 4 Paint a red cross on middle finger, then draw a bow where the lines…

Beautiful in bow accents!

Easy holiday hairstyles that wow!

Chic chignon The swirl of a loose, twisted side bun not only looks elegant, it pulls focus down, elongating the neck for a swanlike appearance, says celebrity hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein. Bonus? Wavy tendrils disguise sparse spots near the temples. ◼ GET THE LOOK! Part hair to the side, then use a 1" curling iron on 2" sections of hair. Place hair into a low side pony, leaving out a 2" tendril on one side of the face. Loosely braid hair in the pony’s tail then pull into a low bun; pin behind one ear. Finish by tugging on hair in the bun to fan it out. Voluminous waves “Infusing locks with soft waves ‘expands’ hair so it appears instantly fuller throughout,” says Rubenstein. And creating waves that have a beachy, lived-in texture keeps curls…

Easy holiday hairstyles that wow!

Better hearing for more holiday fun!

This week’s Radical Health tip The spa-aah way to BOOST IMMUNITY A relaxing, infused bath can supercharge immunity. How it works: Soaking in warm water spiked with apple cider vinegar raises the body’s pH to an optimal level, which makes the body a less hospitable environment for bacteria and viruses. I recommend doing the following twice a week during cold and flu season: Run a tub of the hottest water you can tolerate. Add 2 cups of organic apple cider vinegar. Soak until the water is cool, then don’t shower for at least 4 hours afterward to allow the vinegar to soak into your skin. Courtesy of Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. For more cutting-edge tips and insider information, visit join.AnnLouise.com ✓ Cleanse with a little oil Removing built-up earwax makes voices clearer and hearing in noisy…

Better hearing for more holiday fun!

Hangover-proof your body

BEST FOOD…cheeseburgers! Finnish scientists have pinpointed the number-one cause of hangovers: As the liver breaks down alcohol, it produces a compound called acetaldehyde, which is actually 10 to 30 times more damaging to the body than alcohol itself! “The chemical is toxic to cells,” explains Tammy J. Penhollow, D.O., of Precision Regenerative Medicine in Arizona, adding that a flood of acetaldehyde leads to nausea, lethargy and morning-after anxiety. But enjoying a fat- and protein-packed treat, like a burger, slows the absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream by as much as 400%, which in turn gives your body time to process the alcohol without creating the sick-making compound. BEST DRINK…this mojito! Dehydration is another major cause of hangovers. Luckily, it’s easy to sidestep with a simple tweak: “Drink a low-sugar ‘mocktail’ between each alcohol…

Hangover-proof your body

Steady blood sugar while you indulge!

✓ Turn your plate Next time you sit down to a plate of holiday favorites, try this: Spend the first 5 minutes nibbling on some protein-rich turkey or ham and the vegetable sides before digging into starchier fare like mashed potatoes and rolls. According to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, waking up your insulin-producing pancreas with a few bites of protein and veggies can lower your post-meal blood-sugar spike by 40%. ✓ Go nuts If you get the munchies between meals, don’t go hungry—nibble on a handful of nuts instead! British scientists say nuts brim with vitamin E and plant fats, nutrients that cut your risk of immunity-weakening blood-sugar disruptions in half, plus boost your stamina, focus and moods by 55% if you enjoy ⅓ cup daily during the holidays. ✓ Couch ‘dance’ Love that…

Steady blood sugar while you indulge!

Feel happy quick as a whiff!

Can’t focus? Try frankincense With all that’s going on, it’s no wonder we’re feeling scattered. Thankfully, this sweet, woodsy scent can sharpen focus in 60 seconds, per research in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. That’s because frankincense prompts the release of energizing brain chemicals, says study coauthor Albert Pinhasov, Ph.D. To do: Mix 1 drop of frankincense oil into a dollop of unscented lotion and massage into your neck and shoulders. Aches and pains? Try peppermint If you’re feeling a little creaky, British scientists say a holiday favorite—peppermint—can lessen pain by 50% in 10 minutes. Explains Manny Rezaei, M.D., peppermint’s menthol prompts the release of pain-taming hormones. To do: For best results, sip peppermint tea as needed—(steep each cup for 5 minutes to maximize menthol) or add the essential oil to a diffuser. Stressed? Try pine Breathing in…

Feel happy quick as a whiff!

Reverse 10 years—overnight!

For age spots A patch with small darts makes painless pricks in skin and delivers pigment-blocking niacinamide and skin-brightening vitamin C right into dark spots to help fade them. Try: Freeman Beauty Micro-Darts Pro Dark Spot Patches (Walmart.com) For crepey décolletage A chest pad made with medical-grade silicone holds skin taut to thwart the creasing that leads to lines. Plus, it draws water to skin’s surface, “plumping” the area for smoother-looking skin. Try: SilcSkin Decollette Pad (SilcSkin.com) For hormonal breakouts An absorbent hydrocolloid dot pulls dirt and oil out of acne while its moist, gel-like texture ensures skin doesn’t dry out. And one that also contains antibacterial pectin speeds healing. Try: Mighty Patch The Original (HeroCosmetics.com)…

Reverse 10 years—overnight!

Outsmart holiday sleep sappers!

Craving a late-night brownie? Go for it! British scientists say the combination of cocoa and sugar before bed curbs the production of orexin, a brain chemical that keeps you awake. The payoff: You’ll fall asleep 20 minutes sooner and wake up reinvigorated. Tired but wired? Warm a washcloth After an eventful day, it can be difficult for your mind to shut off when you hit the hay—even when you’re tired. To the rescue: warming your eyes! Slipping a toasty sleep mask or washcloth over your eyes when you hop under the covers helps you drift off in as little as 5 minutes, a study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found. That’s because warming the capillaries around your eyes prods your body to release sleep-inducing melatonin, so you can wind down fast. Simply…

Outsmart holiday sleep sappers!

SPEED OFF 17 LBS in 3 days

IT WORKS! Melinda lost 102 lbs! Melinda Troxel was considering a keto diet when she saw Amanda Rose’s video. “Her way of eating had so much less to figure out than keto. I loved that,” recalls the Missouri grandmother, 58, who ate twice a day in a 4-hour window. “I found that when I added apple cider vinegar dressing to my first meal, I wasn’t hungry for a second.” So she used the three-day challenge to transition to one meal a day. In 18 months, Melinda shrunk from size 22 to a 6. “I no longer have prediabetes or brain fog. And my energy is incredible.” Adds Melinda: “It couldn’t be easier—or more healthy!” Have we officially missed our chance to slim down before the holidays? “It’s absolutely not too late!” insist thousands…

SPEED OFF 17 LBS in 3 days

“A breast reduction changed my life!”

“Thank God!” Carol Gee breathed in relief when, after suffering from a growing, stinging pain and redness under her left breast, tests—including a biopsy—determined there was no serious medical condition causing her irritation. Still, she couldn’t help feeling sad and frustrated. Because without a cause, doctors could offer her no solution, other than to apply topical cortisone cream daily—which only gave Carol mild and temporary relief. I can’t go on this way, she thought, filling with determination. I’m going to find out what is going on and how to get rid of it for good. Before retiring and pursuing her dream of becoming an author, Carol worked at Emory University’s School of Public Health and decided to consult one of their women’s health physicians. After an examination, the doctor surprised Carol by…

“A breast reduction changed my life!”

“Help! My social skills are rusty!”

‘Mingle’ at home Connect with low tech “Social contact is a biological need as important as eating, and when we lose that connection, our body can react the way we do to hunger—it’s painful,” says social scientist Susan Pinker. The good news is you can satisfy that hunger with “social snacks” of sorts, or brief interactions. In fact, talking to a friend for just 10 minutes is shown to boost mood dramatically. Consider skipping FaceTime and chat the old-fashioned way over the phone. Talking to a pal without seeing her face triggers more activity in the creative side of your brain as it dials down the release of stress hormones. Spark spontaneity If you’re an extrovert, you’re likely missing the novelty or unexpected moments of being around others, observes Susan Biali Haas, M.D. An…

“Help! My social skills are rusty!”

“It’s never too late to dream!”

Pick up Kathie Lee’s new book! In her latest book, It’s Never Too Late: Make the Next Act of Your Life the Best Act of Your Life, on sale now, Kathie Lee takes readers on an intimate journey through her life. From the moment she first heard God’s calling to her to 15 years co-hosting Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee and leaving Today, she shares it all—and the truth she’s learned along the way. “It was all planned,” she smiles. “God’s faithfulness is the common denominator in every moment!” One of America’s most beloved household names, Kathie Lee Gifford is known for her larger-than-life personality and the witty, warm banter she shared as co-host of the hit morning shows Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee and Today with Hoda Kotb. After…

“It’s never too late to dream!”

Gingerbread night delight!

Wow with a sweet spread It’s easy to turn a table into a bakery-worthy treat buffet, like this one styled by Debbie Messmer (WantsAndWishesDesign.com). To get the look, tape red-and-white striped gift wrap to a wall, push a table underneath and top with a striped runner. Add trays and cake stands topped with drinks, treats and milk-carton gingerbread houses. (Download Messmer’s gingerbread-themed printables at www.WantsAndWishesDesign.com). Serve up smiles with bowls of candies The treats don’t stop at the dessert table! Messmer set out bowls and trays filled with colorful candies to sample and use for decorating gingerbread houses. Spread guests out by creating tabletop stations around the room, using different candies organized by color or type of candy. Keep it hands-free by setting out spoons or ice tongs and give each guest a…

Gingerbread night delight!

Shortcut cookie magic

Peppermint Brownie Cookies A double dose of peppermint makes these cookies whipped up with a brownie mix perfect for spreading joy 1 (18.2 oz.) pkg. dark chocolate fudge brownie mix2 eggs¼ cup + 2 tsp. oil½ tsp. peppermint extract1 (12 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)14 Starlight peppermint candies, coarsely crushed • Heat oven to 350°F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together brownie mix, eggs, ¼ cup oil and peppermint extract. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls about 2" apart onto baking sheets. Bake until edges are set but centers are still soft, 9–10 min. Let cool slightly on baking sheets. Transfer from baking sheets to racks and let cool completely. • In microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips in 1-min. intervals, stirring, until smooth. Let cool. Stir in remaining oil.…

Shortcut cookie magic

Slow-cooker meals that prep up in a flash

Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos Everyone’s favorite Tex-Mex treat just got easier with set-it-and-forget-it chicken and creamy avocado mayo 1 tsp. ground cumin½ tsp. garlic powder¼ tsp. salt1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 (16 oz.) jar salsa verde2 avocados, pitted, peeled½ cup mayonnaise16 soft taco-size flour tortillas, heated6 cups packaged coleslaw mix, from 14 oz. pkg.Fresh cilantro leaves • Coat 4-qt. slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, combine cumin, garlic powder and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Place chicken in slow cooker. Reserve ½ cup salsa; pour remaining salsa over chicken. Cover; cook on low 5 hrs. until tender. • Mash avocados with reserved ½ cup salsa. Stir in mayonnaise; reserve. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to large bowl. Using 2 forks, shred chicken. Stir in ½ cup cooking liquid from slow cooker.…

Slow-cooker meals that prep up in a flash

Brunch made easy! So easy, so delicious!

Baked French Toast with Berries Our decadent casserole version of this sweet treat makes it so easy to delight your breakfast gang 4 eggs⅔ cup milk1 tsp. vanilla extract8 (¾" thick) slices brioche or challah bread1⅓ cups mixed berries, such as blueberries and raspberries2 tsp. sugar⅓ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt1 Tbs. honey, or more to taste • Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9"x5" loaf pan with cooking spray. In shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla. One slice at a time, dip bread in egg mixture; arrange upright in pan, sprinkling 1 cup berries in between slices. Sprinkle top with sugar. • Bake until golden and set in center, 25–30 min. Top with yogurt and remaining berries; drizzle with honey. Servings: 8. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 50 min. Calories: 270 Protein: 9g Fat:…

Brunch made easy! So easy, so delicious!

Fill your home with holiday-happy style!

ADD FRESH FLAIR ”I enjoy bringing the outside in during the holidays,” says Piercy. “Evergreens are quintessential Christmas, and they dress up a space instantly!” Here, a fresh garland kissed with berries and pine cones mingles with a wreath. Other ways to bring nature in: Pile logs into a weaved basket and pop greenery in vases. ENHANCE COMFORT “I’m a fan of ottoman coffee tables—they can act as impromptu extra seating, but they also invite guests to relax and put their feet up,” says Piercy. To get this look, she suggests placing a hard element, like a wood cutting board or two, on the ottoman, then topping with a soft throw. “This creates a secure base for snacks and decor—and makes the room cozier!” BEAUTIFY YOUR TREE “Filling a tree with keepsake ornaments turns it…

Fill your home with holiday-happy style!

Lift holiday stains fast!

Remove grease splatters with lemon Oops! You’re in the kitchen when you notice a bit of oil from cooking has splattered onto your favorite top. Just grab a lemon wedge and squeeze the juice onto the spot. The citric acid will absorb and break up the grease instantly. Then use the rind to gently rub the area—the bumpy surface acts as a scrub, lifting the spot. Launder the garment as usual, and the grease will rinse out completely. Nix candle wax with an iron Festive pillar candles dripped wax onto your favorite tablecloth? Grab your iron, suggests Maker. “Place a paper bag or paper towel over the stain, then glide an iron set on low over the paper—the heat will lift the melted wax off the fabric and the paper will absorb it.” Outsmart…

Lift holiday stains fast!

$$$ Cash in this week!

“I earn $40,000 a year making balloon decorations!” Once Amanda Johnson realized that she could make a profit by decorating rooms with balloons, she started raking in the cash! Here’s how she did it “Years ago, I was working as an office manager, but I had always wanted to do something more creative. Then one year, the fire department where my husband is chief asked me to decorate the space with balloons for their holiday party. I had no idea what I was doing, but I watched some YouTube videos, and pulled it off. Soon, family and friends were asking me to make balloon decorations for their parties, and it became my part-time gig. When my office job was eliminated, I decided to turn it into a full-time career. “To learn how to…

$$$ Cash in this week!

Holiday entertaining—for less!

Save 60% on games A lively game can make any holiday gathering merrier—and when you buy Pictionary, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit or other board games from retailers right now, you’ll save up to 60%. That’s because Target, Walmart and other stores are slashing prices in the game aisle in the last-minute run-up to Christmas. Another option: Print out free holiday-themed crowd-pleasers from BlueMountain.com/12-days-of-christmas/printable-games or MyPartyGames.com for fun games like Christmas Bingo or Christmas Movie Trivia. Spend just $7 on red wine When looking for a delicious red vintage to pour into your guests’ wineglasses, head to Walmart. Their $7 bottle of La Moneda Reserva Malbec Merlot won Platinum Best in Show honors at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Or opt for Aldi’s $10 Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, which was awarded Best Wine…

Holiday entertaining—for less!

Bloomin’ beauty

ACROSS 1 Ruby and Sandra 5 Vast 9 Not just swallow whole 13 Average 17 Prefix for freeze 18 Roman fiddler 19 Frigid finish 20 Wheel turner 21 Trick 22 “Agreed!” 23 Easy task 24 Harbor vessel 25 Friendly 27 Condo, e.g. 29 Sir and madam 31 Napkin’s place 32 Fortune-teller’s sign 33 Last word of “America, the Beautiful” 34 Was sweet on 37 Present decoration 39 Add value to 42 Bloodhound’s clue 43 Where to find a hero 44 Give the heave-ho 46 Barnyard sound 47 Ctrl + + Del 48 Victoria’s Secret purchase 49 Painter or sculptor 52 Towel embroidery 53 Shortest month 56 Effortlessness 57 Lacked, briefly 58 Hen’s creation 59 It’s a Wonderful role 61 Scrooge’s cry 62 Land measures 65 Like a robin’s egg 66 Food processors 71 Lose fur 72 Softened 74 Used to be 75 French yes 76 Uncle of note 77 Thus 78 Revise 80 Bell sound 81 Park features 83 Part of an accusation in Clue 86 Saks Avenue 87 and outs 88 Roaring feline 89 good deed (2 wds.) 90 Pass on 93 Pea…

Bloomin’ beauty

The Christmas tree caper

“Do you know what I love the most about spending time with you?” I ask Anna Stone, the beautiful reporter who is my date for tonight’s opening of the Pineview Museum’s “Fantasy Firs” Christmas tree exhibit. “My scintillating company, of course,” Anna replies, her beautiful blue eyes sparkling with amusement. “That’s a given,” I chuckle. “I was thinking more along the lines of how every date with you is an adventure.” “Well, by now you’ve spent enough time with me to know I’m never boring, Peter,” she winks back. It’s hard to argue that—Anna and I always seem to end up in the middle of a crime scene together. Tonight, for example, our date began with a tour of the world’s spiffiest spruces and ended in a full-blown blackout. When the museum lights flickered back…

The Christmas tree caper

An angelic warning

Relaxing in bed one wintry Saturday morning, I was watching the snow fall, which had blanketed the neighborhood since the early hours. Hearing the doorbell ring, I quickly put on my robe. I answered the door to find a woman standing on my porch, her adorable Boston terrier on a leash at her feet. Our suburban home is located on a pond, which creates a perfect half-mile circle, popular for walkers from surrounding neighborhoods. The woman said to me, “There is smoke billowing from behind your house.” I ran to the back of the house to find that the ashes from the previous evening’s fire on the patio had ignited a corner of the house! I yelled to my son for help as I returned to the front door, but the woman…

An angelic warning

Circle of kindness

“I HOPE TO BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS!” During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, I prepared cupcakes for my grandchildren and mini banana and zucchini bread loaves for the people living in my senior citizen apartment complex. Giving others a little special treat brightened their day, and it made me so happy to see how appreciative everyone was. Now, if I hear one of the seniors say that they like a particular treat, I buy it along with my groceries. Being a transplant patient, I realize how much God has blessed me, so I hope to always be a blessing to others during my lifetime. I want to return kindness to others! —Marilyn D. Britt, Dayton, OH “HER KINDNESS EASED ALL OF MY PAIN!” I have a back problem that makes walking very painful. Due…

Circle of kindness

Santa’s surprise

Little Matt’s hand clasped mine as we waited outside Santa’s cabin in the town square. It was getting dark. The bells of a nearby church chimed “Silent Night,” and snow flurries swirled all around us, reminding me of peace and goodwill. But my heart ached. My husband, Matthew, had passed away two years earlier. Now, it was just little Matt and me. In the still of the winter night, I wondered if I would ever find happiness again. Finally, we made it to the front of the line and into Santa’s house, where he was seated with a smile on a golden chair. “Ho, ho, ho!” Santa said, pulling Matt onto his lap. “Have you been a good boy?” Matt looked up, his eyes shining with excitement. “Yes, Santa!” he said, nodding his head…

Santa’s surprise

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CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19 You could be feeling self-reflective and creative on the 27th. Pour your feelings into your favorite art form (think crafting). Then, on the 29th, take time to have a heart-to-heart with a loved one. It can offer healing and relief. Your lucky days: Dec. 27, Jan. 1, 2 Your lucky numbers: 5, 7, 8 ARIES Mar. 21–Apr. 19 A moneymaking breakthrough arrives on the 27th. Let your imagination run wild to land on a promising proposal! Around the 29th, deal with a family conflict head-on. Talking it through can ultimately boost your bonds. Your lucky days: Dec. 27, Jan. 1, 2 Your lucky numbers: 2, 4, 10 CANCER June 21–July 22 You’ll be feeling sensitive around the 28th. Tend to your heartfelt needs (think going for a meditative walk). On the 2nd, a burst of confidence related to…

“They went out of their way to make a little boy’s dream come true!”

“There they go!” Lucas Rubio, 2, and his brother Elio, 4, cheered as they released balloons with their letters to Santa attached. “A 49ers football!” Elio piped up when his mom, Cristy, helped him and his brother write their lists. “I want a Paydirt Pete doll!” Lucas insisted. Paydirt Pete is the mascot for the University of Texas at El Paso—Cristy’s alma mater and where the boys’ dad takes classes. When the family attended a football game, Lucas fell in love with the mustached cowboy. He’d even dressed up as Paydirt Pete for Halloween. As soon as the balloons drifted from sight, Cristy got to shopping. She easily found a 49ers football but couldn’t track down a Paydirt Pete doll, not even at the university bookstore or online. Where on earth am I…

“They went out of their way to make a little boy’s dream come true!”

Love & Laughter

“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future”—Agnes M. Pahro Every year, my department at work has an “ugly Christmas sweater” contest. When I saw my boss, I smiled and said, “Looks like you’re winning the prize this year!” Confused, he asked, “Prize for what?” I exclaimed, “The ugly Christmas sweater contest!” His eyes got big and he said, “I completely forgot that was today, so I’m not participating…and my daughter made this for me for my birthday last year.” Boy, was my face red! Was my face red! Send us your favorite photos of your cutest ‘babies.’ Please include name and age of child or pet, your name, address, phone number and relationship to the child or breed of pet. We pay $45 for…

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