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Rules and relationships with children
Someone recently asked if I agree with the currently popular parenting adage that “rules without relationship lead to rebellion.” No, I do not. First, as a writer, I am keenly aware that alliter...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Elmer Long is reflected in a mirror at his Bottle Tree Farm in Oro Grande, Calif., which features a folk art forest made of metal, glass and other found objects.
Hand-blown antiques at ‘Bottle Tree Ranch’
LOS ANGELES — To see the forest for the trees, drive north from Victorville, Calif., on old Route 66 into the desert, past the cement factory where Elmer Long toiled for decades, to a grove of meta...
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JOHN WRIGHT | The Sun Sun reporter Rebecca Feldhaus (left) sits with the man himself, Santa Claus, Wednesday following her interview at the Kentucky Oaks Mall in Paducah. Feldhaus talked with Claus about how he, his reindeer and elves are preparing for their annual journey around the world from the North Pole in a discussion met with several trademark "Ho ho ho" responses from Claus.
The final countdown
Team work makes the dream work. That’s the mantra Santa Claus employs as he works with elves, reindeer and Mrs. Claus to make Christmas Eve go off without a hitch. Santa has been spending quite ...
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A fresh take on family traditions
The beauty of holiday traditions lies in their consistency, familiarity and sure-as-the-setting-sun dependability. Their downfall? The doggone consistency, familiarity and sure-as-the-setting-su...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Christmas and holiday cards are displayed on a rack for sale at Cost Plus World Market Nov. 15 in Oakland, Calif.
Has Facebook killed the holiday card?
On one side of the gold-wrapped chocolate coin in your Christmas stocking, there’s Kathleen Snider, of Alameda, Calif., who was simply stunned to get a detailed, family-update holiday letter in the...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Make these dashing treats with a few M&Ms, mini Nilla Wafers, frosting and pretzels for the antlers.
Treat: Rudolph and friends cupcakes
These dashing desserts pay homage to some of Santa’s best known helpers. For each, carefully snap two pretzels into antler shapes and press them into a chocolate frosted cupcake. Shape each ear ...
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Wear a Christmas sweater everyday
Vardagen is nothing if not creative. The clothing company in Indianapolis says it specializes in “hand-printed apparel.” It works with local artists for its product designs, and prides itself on...
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Ad executive sends cards from grave
PITTSBURGH — The holiday cards from ad man Bob McCully were truly a special delivery — from beyond the grave. About 400 people recently received the macabre but humorous greetings from McCully, ...
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Holiday plans revolve around pets
LOS ANGELES — Dexter’s social calendar this holiday season is chock-full of travel plans, party invites, new clothes, special meals and trips to see Santa Claus. Highlights for the 3-year-old co...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Jacquie Berglund stands behind the bar Nov. 22 at Kieran's Irish Pub in downtown Minneapolis, which holds the record for selling the most Finnegans. Berglund is founder of the "spud society," which sells Finnegans beer, giving 100 percent of the profits to charity.
Social entrepreneur turns beer into food for the needy
MINNEAPOLIS — When Jacquie Berglund sees a problem, she pours beer on it. Berglund sells her beer brand, Finnegans, to bars and liquor stores throughout Minnesota, with 100 percent of the profit...
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