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An Easy Christmas Brunch

By Adrienne Humfeld When we wake up Christmas morning, making breakfast is usually one of the last things that comes to mind. With all the hubbub, shrieks of delight and the usual testing out of new...

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This one’s not for the birds

The kids and I made some cute and tasty Easter treats yesterday. These no-bake Easter Nest Cookies are super easy! You just need three ingredients: Chocolate chips, crunchy chow mein noodles and some...

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Holiday Sweets!

HOLIDAY RECIPES CANDY CANE COOKIES ½ cup butter or margarine, softened ½ cup shortening 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1...

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Make Easter an “egg-cellent” adventure with these egg hunts!

EASTER EGG HUNTS – 2012 Photos with Easter Bunny at the Valley Mall. The Easter Bunny is back and more photogenic than ever. Or maybe the kids are more photogenic than ever! Kids can meet the Easter...

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Go “Fourth” and celebrate!

The good ol’ U.S.A. is a whopping 236 years old—and here’s how we’re celebrating the red, white and blue. Yakima’s 4th of July Celebration begins at noon and ends at midnight at State Fair Park,...

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Halloween, Harvest & Fall Fun

Sophia Cervantes plays in the apples with her mom, Joanie. Photo by TJ Mullinax Whether it’s Halloween or other harvest fun, here’s the lowdown on what’s in store for you this fall: MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS...

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Christmas & Holiday Bazaar 2012 Directory

So many bazaars, so little time... There’s nothing bizarre about having so many great bazaars in November and December.  Our chronological list should help you plan to make it to all of them, if you so...

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!" Sure, Christmas comes but once a year, but that “once” begins earlier and earlier each year, it seems. That can be a good thing!   For our list of...

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Neat Treats for the Fourth of July

Pretzel Sparklers Food & Text by Jill St. George & Robin Salts Beckett Photos by George May Having a barbecue this Independence Day? Don’t forget the dessert! Try these easy and delicious...

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Spooky meals your family will love!

Text and photos by Juanita Farris One of my favorite things about the holidays is making seasonal meals with my family. It’s something my husband looks forward to the most. I usually make one recipe a...

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Ready for some Harvest and Halloween fun?

Anabelle Kollman, 8, and Maisy Kollman, 5 Ready for some Harvest and Halloween fun? Many sites feature pumpkin patches and hold festivals and activities this fall. Our advice? Check out all of them!...

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Get ready for Christmas … already!

. Right now, it’s not beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but it IS getting closer to Christmas season planning and shopping! Here are some events to look out for. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. 8-10 a.m....

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Frosty the Cupcake!

A snowman you can eat! PHOTO BY JILL ST. GEORGE Kids love cupcakes! Especially topped with cute sugary characters. So in the spirit of the holidays, we made these Frosty the Snowman cupcakes. They’re...

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Elf on the shelf! A new tradition

Elf on the Shelf is a fun – and new – holiday tradition. PHOTO BY ROBIN SALTS BECKETT By Juanita Farris When I was pregnant with my first child, I loved the idea of starting a new tradition for him to...

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4th of July Fun!

July 4, 2014 Blueberry Daze at Bill’s Berry Farm Families can pick blueberries or can purchase them from the outdoor store. There will also be live Bluegrass music, a tree fort and a tractor...

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Get in The Spirit: Holiday Events

The Yakima Area Arboretum is lit with more than 1,000 luminary bags along a mile-long walk during the annual Luminaria event YHR FILE PHOTO   CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE A “cirque show, Broadway musical,...

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Holiday Special Programs List

Here’s some info we’ve uncovered on upcoming holiday specials.  Do check your local listings for the time slots in your area.   The Christmas TV Schedule 2014: NOVEMBER Nov 26  A Charlie Brown...

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