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2013 Holiday Greetings

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May you and your loved onesbe blessed with the gift of good health

at Christmas and throughout the New Year!

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Three bedroom, 3 bath executive. Full walkout basement stubbed for bath, full of potential.

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140 w. Jeff ersonCommercial property

right on the Osceola town square! Apartment on

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1426 S. Ridge RoadThree bedroom, 2 bath

home on the south edge of Osceola. Sunroom,

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312 Main St., WeldonLarge 4 bedroom, 2

bath home on corner lot. New windows and roof. Two car detached garage! Owner looking

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Gifts that show you care(Family Features) — The

holiday season is a time for generosity and kindness. While you’re on the quest for the perfect gifts for loved ones, why not pick those that support children in need?

The United Nations Chil-dren’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 coun-tries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing medicine, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. The organization is offering holiday shoppers searching for unique gifts the opportu-nity to support children with a variety of products that benefit UNICEF, including items from corporate part-ners Gucci, IKEA and Mont-blanc.

Holiday card and gifts col-lection

With an affordable price range of $10 to $20, UNI-CEF boxed holiday cards can be purchased at Pier 1 Imports, IKEA, Barnes and Noble and at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores. The holiday catalog features gifts ideal for any age and budget range, from Peruvian finger-less gloves made of soft Al-paca wool and bread-warmer baskets, to a safari bib and blanket set, to President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern’s up-lifting new book, I Believe in ZERO: Learning from the World’s Children, focused on her travels to developing countries. To shop online, visit https://shop.unicefusa.org/.

Gift that support educationAccess to education is a

fundamental human right,

and yet there are 57 million children not enrolled in ele-mentary school globally. Sup-port from partners such as Gucci, IKEA and Montblanc helps enable UNICEF to build schools, train teachers and provide a safe and pro-tective environment where children can learn and play.

• Gucci for UNICEF “Nice” shopper bag - Twen-ty-five percent of the retail price of the Gucci for UNI-CEF Nice shopper bag will benefit UNICEF’s “Schools for Africa” and “Schools for Asia” initiatives in Malawi, Mozambique and China. The bag, designed in antique rose micro Guccissima leather, is available in Gucci stores worldwide and on www.gucci.com through May 2014.

• IKEA “Soft Toys for Ed-ucation” - For each purchase

from the Soft Toys for Edu-cation collection, available in stores and online through Jan. 4, the IKEA Foundation will donate approximately $1.35 to support UNICEF and Save the Children global education programs, includ-ing UNICEF’s “Schools for Africa” initiative. This year’s collection features new fairy tale-themed creatures, such as the NOJSIG Soft Toy Princess, KRULLIG Elf Soft Toy and VRIDVINGE Fairy Tail Wings, each for $4.99. For more information, visit www.ikeafoundation.org.

• Montblanc “Signature for Good” collection - Fea-turing special edition writing instruments, jewelry pieces and leather accessories, 10 percent of the retail price of every piece sold from Mont-blanc’s Signature for Good

collection will be donated to support UNICEF’s education programs for children in Af-rica, Asia and Latin America. Collection items are avail-able at www.montblanc.com through March 2014.

Gifts that inspireJoin in on the generous

spirit of the season by pur-chasing UNICEF Inspired Gifts in your loved one’s name. These gifts directly assist children in develop-ing countries with urgently needed items, such as mos-quito nets to protect them from malaria, or School-in-a-Box kits that provide all the supplies needed to set up a school anywhere.

K.I.N.D: Kids in Need of Desks offers desks for chil-dren in schools in Malawi, where four out of five stu-

dents do not have a desk or chair. Additionally, the K.I.N.D. fund is providing scholarships for girls in Ma-lawi. These items and more are available for purchase at www.unicefusa.org/inspired-gifts.

Other ways to giveThrough Delta’s SkyWish

program, SkyMiles(r) mem-bers can donate their un-used frequent flier miles to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for travel in support of UNI-CEF’s lifesaving work for children. Visit www.delta.com/skywish to donate miles and find more information.

Make this year’s gift-giving experience more rewarding by choosing beautiful gifts loved ones will adore, and also support children around the world.

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Stuff their stockings with budget friendly beauty gifts(Family Features) —

Stuffing stockings is a fun and memorable holiday tra-dition. This year, celebrate by filling stockings with bud-get friendly beauty gifts that friends and loved ones will truly adore.

Here are a few gift giving ideas:

• Scent: Embrace the mag-

ic of the winter season with Softsoap’s limited edition body washes, in Wintermint Snowfall and Sparkling Ber-ry Bubbly. The festive scents celebrate the spirit of the season while the moisture-rich formula will leave their skin feeling soft and smooth all winter long.

• Nails: Everyone wants to

add a little glitter and glam during the holidays. Give the women in your life a little sparkle with fun festive nail polishes in colors of red, gold and silver.

• Lips: Women like lip balms that moisturize and shine at the same time. Tuck a few tubes of flavored lip balms into their stocking.

Fun flavors include berry, gingerbread champagne or citrus.

• Rejuvenation: Create a themed stocking overflow-ing with special spa gifts. Tuck in herbal tea bags, dark chocolate truffles, a pretty bath loofah and a coordinat-ing bottle of moisturizing Softsoap body wash, which is

available in seasonal holiday fragrances and packaging. To see more fragrances, go to www.softsoap.com.

• Hair: Head accessories are all the rage so make sure to include at least one in each stocking. Black or red velvet are both traditional choices. Or, go a little more exciting with leopard prints, neon

colors or rhinestones. Both types are fun for all ages.

Once you’ve checked stocking stuffers off of your list, throw a few extra items into the shopping cart for yourself. After all, everyone deserves to shine, shimmer and to smell wonderful dur-ing the most magical time of year.

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Greetings of the SeasonThere may be a chill in the air, but our hearts are warmed by thoughts of our many good friends and neighbors at this special time of year. Thanks, folks!

The staff at Clarke County

Hospital wishes you a healthy and

happy holiday season!

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We’re hoping it all adds up to an outstanding season for all

our friends and neighbors!

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Tech the halls this holiday(Family Features) — Ev-

eryone loves finding the latest technology under the wrapping paper, whether it’s a gadget to help you stay connected with family or enjoy your favorite en-tertainment.

From a new tablet for grandma to headphones for dad, everyone has at least one cool gadget on their wish list this sea-son that can be found at your neighborhood Ra-dioShack. With so many products from which to choose, knowing the best

picks for the loved ones on your list can be a difficult task.

Here are some popular tech gift ideas to please everyone on your list this holiday:

For the kidsWhat’s better than an

electronic gadget where you can play and explore new worlds? Boys and girls alike will love playing with kid-friendly tablets made especially for them. With games that educate and en-gage in new, creative ways, they won’t even know

they’re learning - a gift for parents, as well. Oth-er great gadget gift ideas for children include radio controlled cars and heli-copters, DIY toy kits and video games.

For the teensFor social media, music

downloads and so much more, the one gift every teen looks forward to open-ing this holiday is a smart-phone. The new Samsung Galaxy S4 provides a large screen, top of the line cam-era capabilities and all the necessary features to keep

your teen connected. Oth-er great gift ideas for teens include video gaming sys-tems, mp3 players and cool cases for smartphones.

For the fitness fanLook no further than the

latest digital fitness prod-uct for a gift to inspire and encourage your favorite athlete. From heart rate monitors to activity track-ers to track steps taken and calories burned, these right-sized devices are sure to please. Other great ideas for athletes include sweat-proof headphones

and new mp3 players to jam to while working out.

For the music guruFor the man in your life

with music in his heart, think of a special gift that combines the love of enter-tainment with high quality performance. A set of qual-ity headphones, such as the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Over-Ear Headphones, truly delivers great sound. Other options for the men on your list include indoor-outdoor speaker sets, streaming media players and satellite radio systems.

For those who need extra help with gift giving, stop by your local RadioShack. Building on its heritage as a DIY destination and expert resource for tech know-how, RadioShack has created holiday Idea Centers in its stores. They feature easy-to-follow in-struction cards that show you how to create some holiday fun using prod-ucts from the surrounding shelves. For more great gift ideas for everyone on your list, visit www.RadioShack.com/Holiday.

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Kitchen must-haves(Family Features) — Ev-

ery chef knows a properly outfitted kitchen is a must in order to create culinary mas-terpieces. This year, make sure the special food lover in your life has everything he or she needs to stir their passion for food and drink. Expand their culinary library with a book that serves up helpful food tips and origi-nal recipes. Let them pre-pare their favorite recipes with a set of ergonomic and innovative knives. Perk up their mornings with a coffee maker that quickly brews a customized cup at the touch of a button. Or, help them serve up delightful dishes by keeping their pantry stocked with superior quality olive oil. This guide will help you find unique gifts for every kitchen connoisseur on your list.

A Better Brewwww.keurig.com$179.00Create the perfect cup of

coffee every time with the Keurig K-Cup Platinum Brewing System. This single cup brewer allows you to choose between five differ-ent cup sizes to brew your fa-vorite coffee, tea, hot cocoa or specialty beverage with the simple touch of a but-ton. With a sleek design and availability in three colors, your favorite foodie will love adding it to their kitchen or office.

A Great Find for Foodies

www.snacksthebook.com $19.99Should you take a bath

with your strawberries or blow dry your chicken? Clever culinary insights are offered in small bites in “Snacks: Adventures in Food, Aisle by Aisle,” a book by food adventurer Marcy Smothers. The per-fect gift for the foodies on your list, the book takes the reader on a grocery store journey, revealing Smothers’ knowledge, quirky fun facts, and great passion for explor-ing food. It’s packed with helpful tips, original recipes and tantalizing tidbits.

A Sharp Gift www.cutco.com$241.00Whether you’re a master

cook or you aspire to be one, everyone needs a good set of high-quality kitchen knives. CUTCO Cutlery’s Kitchen Classics Set is the perfect

foundation to build on for any home cook. The Petite Chef Knife, Trimmer and 2 3/4-inch Paring Knife will have you chopping, slicing and dicing like your favor-ite food celebrity. American made and carrying a Forever Guarantee, they’ll quickly become kitchen favorites.

In the Kitchen, the Little Things Matter

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$6.00 to $12.00Great dishes start with the

finest ingredients, such as the superior quality of Oli-vari olive oil. The people at Olivari believe it’s the little things that help make great olive oil. From harvesting ol-ives so they never touch the ground to staying eco-friend-ly by making sure nothing goes to waste. This holiday, give the thoughtful cook in your life a gift that embodies care, quality and excellence.


May the Blessings of Christmas be

yours and Happiness fill each day of the

New Year.Denis & Sandy Kale

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Deck out Christmas gifts with crafty decor(Family Features) — If

crossing the final gift off your shopping list means your holiday giving has only just begun, these ideas for creating unique and person-alized packaging may be just the ticket for some extra spe-cial flair under your tree this year.

Wrap up homemade good-ies fresh from your kitchen, or other small treasures, in Cupcake Cups adorned with the festive prints found in Die Cuts With a View Christmas Memories Stack scrapbooking paper, sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. A variety of prints will let you create colorful, whimsical contain-ers that can be saved and used again.

Even if your presents tend more toward store-bought

than homemade, you can create from-the-heart gift boxes that convey how much you care. For an extra-spe-cial touch, consider creating paper mache boxes to adorn with ribbon and festive flow-ers made from vibrant holly leaf cutouts and sparkling glass beads.

For more crafty holiday gift-giving ideas and inspira-tion, visit www.joann.com.

Christmas Gift Decor Ideas

Skill level: No experience necessary

Crafting time: Average of 15-30 minutes per item

Supplies and Tools:Die Cuts With a View

12”x12” Christmas Memo-ries Stack

Blue Moon red glass beadsWilton lollipop sticks

Christmas-themed cups and/or boxes

1 skein of red yarn1” white and burgundy

grosgrain ribbon1” burgundy grosgrain rib-

bonHolly leaf flower template

(printable)Paper crafting adhesive

glue or craft tapePaper trimmerScissorsPencil Cupcake Cups 1. Measure the amount of

yarn needed to go around each cup or box, leaving a section on each end to tie a bow. Repeat, cutting a sec-tion of yarn for each cup.

2. Cut an assortment of pennants (triangles) from different prints in the stack, repeating as necessary for desired number of cups.

3. Adhere the pennants to the center of each section of yarn.

4. Once the glue is dry and/or tape is in place, tie the banner onto each cup and set aside momentarily.

5. Remove the tag and icon stack from the stack. Cut out desired tags (or make origi-nal tags) and adhere them, one each, to the top of a lol-lipop stick.

6. Place your gift into each cup, insert lollipop with tag at the top, and your gift is ready to give.

Gift Box 1. Wrap ribbons or a strip

of printed paper with yarn adhered on top around the middle of a box.

2. Using two prints in the stack, cut out an assortment of holly leaves (one color for the top set and another color

for the bottom). Layer them together in a round flower shape, adhering leaves in place.

3. Add a red glass bead to the center of each flower.

4. Cut a tag from the tag

and icon print in the stack. Hand print the recipient’s name and adhere the tag to the side of the flower.

5. Repeat as needed for additional boxes.


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#1078 - Handyman special. Need a quick sale on this small 1.5 story fixer-upper. Being sold “as-is.” $19,900.

#1021 - Modular home with many updates including: roof, plumbing, C/A, doors, sheetrock, flooring & more. Deck and garden shed. Reduced to $32,500.

#1052 - 2 BR home in Leon. Near school & hospital; great for beginning home buyers or investment property. New roof. Corner lot with extra lot beside it.

#1094 - Perfect home for 1st time, retiring or downsizing buyers. 2 BR, 1 BA. Handicapped acc. w/ ramp & oversized parking pad. Lrg deck, newer roof.

#1066 - Cape Cod on cozy lot. Well-maintained, low maintenance. Eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry. Lrg master BR + bonus room above garage. Brick patio.

#1072 - Remodeled 2 BR home! All new kitchen, bathroom & laundry room. New windows, floor coverings, roof, fresh paint. All appliances included!

#1036 - Small but efficient 3 BR, 1.5 bath ranch on small lot. Oversized 1 car att. gar. Central heat & A/C. New roof in 2010. Most appliances included.

#1051 - 2 BR bungalow in Corydon. Near schools & business district. Great investment, 1st home or downsizing for retirement. Reduced to $27,500.

#1091 - 2 BR, 1 BA ranch is cheaper than rent! Newer roof, fresh paint. Full bsmt, attached carport. conveniently located near downtown Osceola.

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#1074- Ideal bldg spot for your dream home near the Country Club Manor Golf course area. At only $13,900, its priced well below all lots in the area!

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#981 - Newer ranch w/ att. gar., 3 BR, 2 BA, full bsmt, C/A. Appliances included. Storage shed. Priced to sell-convenient location. Reduced to $96,900.

#1045 - Lrg 4 BR country home, formal living room w/ FP, 1st floor laundry, lrg deck overlooks lawn, pond & timber. Updates include windows, heating/cooling.

#1089 - New construction! Beautiful 3 BR home on corner lot in new subdivision. Lrg eat-in kitchen, open floor plan. Full bsmt w/ egress windows.

#1055 - Pride of ownership! Like new, maybe better! 3 BR, 3 bath, lrg family room w/ FP, sliders to patio & access to oversize 3 car gar. Beautiful view of Grade Lake.

#1076 - 3 BR, 2 bath modular home on 120 ac. m/l. 2100 sq. ft. of living space & 2+ car att. gar. Hip roof barn w/ new steel roof, siding & wiring in 2006. 40x100 pole bldg w/ heated office & 3/4 concrete flooring.

#1085 - 3 BR home in Humeston. Remodeled kitch-en & dining rooms w/ center island bar & eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry. 3-stall shop, storage bldg. New barn w/ loft & deck. 3 parcels avail.

#1093 - A special place in the country! 4-5 BR home on 4 ac. Lrg dining area, country kitchen, att. 2 car garage, utility/mud room. Lots of wildlife, great view!

#1088 - 2000 sq. ft. home on 23 ac. m/l. 2 horse paddocks w/ water & elec. Hay ground, good fencing. 3 BR, master suite. Poss. 4th BR w/ FP & vaulted ceiling. Secluded in timbered countryside.

#1057 - Roomy 2 story, 3 BR home. Formal living/dining, large family room, ornate open staircase in entry pocket doors. Fenced backyard. Reduced to $74,900.

#1027 - 3 BR 2 1/2 bath dream home, shop & approx. 15 ac. only $345,000! Stone FP, LL great room. Finished shop w/ laundry & RV hook-ups.

#1082 - 3 BR home in Leon. New carpet, remodeled kitchen w/ new countertop & laminate flooring. Deck off kitchen, 1 car tuck-under garage. Move-in ready!

#1081 - In-town acreage! 3-4 BR, 2 story home on 14 ac. m/l. New roof, CA, storm doors in last 7 years. Convenient main floor utility room.

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#1092 - Nice large corner lot location in quiet community. Large 2+ car garage with lots of space. Nice landscaping & manicured lawn. Garden shed, carport, nice rear deck. Basic appliances included, washer and dryer are near new and are negotiable with sale. Master bath has bubble tub and shower stall Owner is relocating soon and has priced the home to sell quickly. You must see this move-in-ready home soon, it won’t last long.

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LAND AND LOT LISTINGS• Weldon #1016 - Bldg. lot w/ 4 yr. old septic system, water & elec., 89 acres m/l.

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#1083 - An acreage dweller’s delight just outside of St. Charles. 18 min. from West Des Moines you’ll find the quiet country atmosphere you desire. The very spacious 4 BR ranch features a full unfinished w/o bsmt, lrg rear deck overlooking mature timber, 3 car att. garage, new roof & septic system in 2009 & more. $2500 carpet allowance w/ acceptable offer. Shared pond. A great place to call HOME, make an appointment to see it before it’s too late!

#1095 - Exceptionally nice and roomy 3-bedroom, open plan modular home. Large lot, big garage, breezeway and covered walkway, front porch and 2 decks overlook rear yard. Occupied by original owner, all appliances included with good offer. Spacious open kitchen and dining, 2 large baths, laundry area connects to garage and bonus room for extra seating and storage. Absolutely move-in ready.

#1096 - Stately older 2-story has 4 bedrooms, 3 bath areas, living and dining room, 1 car attached garage and a large detached garage for extra cars and RV’s. Home has been well-kept and is in good condition. Has a covered front entry and full basement. For the large and growing family, All appliances are included in good working order. Owner transferred. Call for your private showing.

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Hot holiday gifts that up the cool factor(Family Features) — The

holidays should be filled with nothing but joy, but making the rounds to find the right gifts for everyone on your list can make the ho-ho-hos seem a little ho-hum. [0]

This season, make that stack of gift cards the “ghost of holidays past” and look for presents that embrace the unique style, personality and interests of the loved ones you’re buying for. Use this guide to help you find the hottest gifts and ideas to suit everyone on your list, and make you the coolest gifter south of the North Pole.

From vintage-themed ap-parel to outdoor adventures, these gifts are sure to be crowd pleasers:

Fashion-forward finds Motorcycle-inspired ap-

parel like leather jackets

and boots are all the rage for 2014, both on and off the runway. For that perfectly worn, vintage look that will thrill those with a bold, sexy style, whether they’re a mo-torcycle rider or not, check out the Harley-Davidson Men’s Vintage Leather Biker Jacket. Inspired by the pioneers of rocker biker culture, it boasts unrivaled classic rebel style with its heavy-weight vintage leather shell, distressed seams and chain-stitched embroidered graphics. Snatch this jacket and other fun gifts that are bursting from the seams with attitude from the Harley-Davidson online gift guide at www.H-D.com/Holiday.

Sky’s the limitHelp the adventurer in

your life unwrap an unfor-gettable experience by gift-

ing them an excursion, such as skydiving or rock climb-ing. Look for local options that are relevant to your re-gion - and perhaps accom-pany them if you dare. An outdoor adventure will be a welcome change, and a truly memorable merry maker.

One for the roadFor globe trotters, or those

who just wish they were, pre-pare them for departure with a travel bag packed with ac-cessories - including air miles towards a trip. Everybody appreciates a quality tote that can easily carry all their “must haves,” so look for a heavier duty canvas duffel and stuff it with items for their next adventure: pass-port cover, dopp kit and, of course, the means to get there with air miles or a pre-paid fuel card.

Barware that rocksNo matter how smooth

and delicious the cocktail is, it always tastes better when consumed out of fine bar-ware. Help those on your gift list express their inner rebel and toast their favorite holiday libations in style with the new sleek, etched Har-ley-Davidson Bar & Shield Rocks Glasses or Stemless Wine Glasses.

A new pursuit Treat a special someone

to a new experience or help them take a favorite pastime to the next level with the gift of a class or series of classes. Whether its snowboarding lessons, mixology for the one in pursuit of crafting the per-fect cocktail, grilling 101 for the guy or girl who loves to spice things up, or a learn-to-ride motorcycle safety class,

you’ll give a gift that keeps on giving by helping them learn something new.

These tips have you fully equipped for successful holi-

day gifting, so get to shop-ping and finding the best picks for those who matter most to you this holiday sea-son.


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(BPT) — Finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be difficult at any time of year, but no time places more stress on finding a great gift than Christmas. It goes beyond finding the “perfect” gift for special days and holidays to giving something that reflects your affection or appreciation for the gifts you’ve received over time from that individ-ual.

Maybe you’re looking for a gift for that uncle who never missed an important event in your life. The one

who cheered you along as you got married, had babies, suffered losses. In his 60s now, he buys what he needs and appreciates everything.

Maybe your sister is the best sister in the world. She’s always there when you need a hug or a nudge. She’s crazy busy with her family and would just like one evening where someone else would take care of the dinner plans.

Or you have a grandma who says exactly what she thinks at all times - for bet-ter and worse. Yet every-one loves and respects the

wisdom she shares at every family gathering. Her needs are few but she loves it when you pop in on the weekend for a meal and a chat.

Do these people sound familiar? There are many ways you can say, “thank you,” to these and other spe-cial people in your life. Food is probably the best gift you can give people who have everything because they will be able to eat it, share it and enjoy it with others. Wheth-er close by or far away, a wide selection of food gift catalogs are available all

year long to stir your curios-ity and provide inspiration.

The Kansas City Steak Company has great food op-tions for those hard-to-shop-for-people in your life. Want to create a special combina-tion package? Check out the favorite gift pack options for inspiration. From Big Daddy Combos of succulent steaks to offerings that in-clude seafood and chicken, you’re sure to find just the right selection for your spe-cial someone - and save a lit-tle money at the same time.

For the women in your

world who enjoy gourmet meals, they’ll love the deli-cious gift that comes straight to their front door from your heart. They’ll get a night off and still serve up phe-nomenal meals like chicken wellington, marinated king salmon filets, super-trimmed filet mignon and more.

And what about that spe-cial uncle in your life? Well, beef is still tops with men for food gifts and there’s a cornucopia of gourmet meals just a short click away. Kansas City steaks are made

from the world’s finest west-ern Kansas corn-fed beef, aged to perfection and the perfect choice for the person who has everything.

If you’re still not sure, you can always choose a gift cer-tificate and let your loved one pick a gift that will be a perfect reminder of just how much you care about them.

So in the next few weeks and months when it’s time to think about giving that per-fect gift to someone who has everything, think food. It’s a winner every time.

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Today, Americans eat around 16 billion quarts of popcorn every year making it the nation’s favorite snack food by volume. Naturally rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, low calorie air-popped popcorn has more iron than eggs and more fiber than traditional salty snacks. In addition to being healthy, it’s wallet-friendly. For about 25 cents, you can pop enough kernels to satisfy a family of four. If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, what makes popcorn the greatest snack is its ability to adapt to consumers’ ever-changing pal-ates.

While kernel purists may stick to the simple pleasures of natural popcorn, many opt for the quintessential comfort of butter and salt. However, the more adventurous taste buds seek a bit more excitement and flavor from their popcorn. Popping outside the box, fans across the country are shak-ing up their popcorn with the

sweet, spicy and bold flavors of all natural seasoning blends and alternative ingredients. Often available at movie the-aters, popcorn seasonings such as Kernel Season’s are becom-ing more and more popular and have made their way to household pantries. Makes sense, considering 70 percent of popcorn consumption takes place at home. Now, the en-tire family can customize their popcorn at home long before the trailers end with just a few simple shakes of seasoning.

Jasmin Fine, food and life-style blogger at 1 Fine Cook-ie, knows there is more than one way to eat popcorn. A long-time pop-aholic, she has been reinventing traditional popcorn and sharing her unique recipes with others. Her secret, Fine always starts off with freshly air-popped popcorn and keeps plenty of Kernel Season’s jars on hand for that extra kick of guilt-free flavor. A recipe for every sea-son, Fine’s popcorn creations are sure to convert even the most traditionalists of pop-corn eaters.

Just in time for the holi-days, Fine’s jazzed up popcorn shimmers with red glitter and delights with seasonal treats.

Glamour PopcornIngredients:

Freshly popped popcornPopcorn seasoningEdible glitter for bakingPopcorn butter spritzerFestive candy, dried fruit,

nutsAfter popping the popcorn

and adding your favorite sea-soning, lay popcorn out on a baking sheet lined with parch-ment paper. Spray with butter spritzer and carefully sprinkle with edible glitter. Shake bak-ing sheet side to side to coat all sides of popcorn. Spray again and sprinkle with more edible glitter if needed. Mix popcorn with festive candy or any de-licious add-in of your choice and package in a gift box.

This zesty blend of fresh ingredients and spicy jalape-no will keep your taste buds warm throughout the winter months.

Jalapeno Popped CornIngredients:Freshly popped popcornCheesy Jalapeno-popcorn

seasoning (a little goes a long way)

Dried chipotleFresh cilantro-Fresh lime zestPlace freshly popped pop-

corn in a bowl and add a few shakes of Cheesy Jalapeno popcorn seasoning. Remem-ber, when using all natural blends, a little seasoning can

go a long way so start small and add slowly to increase the spice level. After seasoning the popcorn, toss in chopped dried chipotles, fresh cilantro and fresh lime zest. Mix to-gether and enjoy.

What could be better than popcorn? Popcorn and cook-ies. Get the best of both worlds and mix all your favor-ite desserts into this one deca-

dent snack.Black and White Cookie

PopcornIngredients:Freshly popped popcornCaramel or Milk Chocolate

Caramel popcorn seasoningChocolate brownie piecesWhite chocolate for meltingFlavor fresh popcorn with

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Get crafty with edible holiday appetizers(BPT) — Don’t worry,

Mom. In this case, it’s OK to play with your food. The latest online social media craze features awe-inspiring galleries of edible art, show-casing everyday ingredients transformed into munchable holiday masterpieces.

This season, whether you’re looking to revamp the relish tray or simply keep the kids occupied with a fun project, a few holiday-friend-ly staples are all you need to let your creativity take flight.

Take, for instance, Califor-nia black ripe olives. Known for their versatility and mild flavor, black olives are a party favorite for a reason. And with 95 percent of the nation’s ripe olives grown on family farms in California, they’re a truly all-American ingredient, too. They’re also

the perfect building block for edible holiday treats.

Get in on the fun with an easy and adorable-to-look-at recipe that uses black olives, cream cheese, pretzels and a few other common ingredi-ents to create an unforget-table herd of holiday cheer. In fact, this is one reindeer game anyone can play.

For more holiday recipe ideas featuring California ripe olives, visit www.calol-ive.org.

California Olive ReindeerMakes 8 reindeerSupplies:2- 4 Won ton wrappersCooking spray2 Sandwich-sized reclos-

able plastic bags4 ounces cream cheeseScissors8 colossal California Black

Ripe Olives8 large California Black

Ripe Olives1 bamboo skewer16 pretzel sticksParing knifeTiny pieces of carrot and

raisinsPowdered sugar (optional)Kale (optional)Mushrooms (optional)

Directions:With a small, sharp knife,

cut wonton wrappers into “antlers.” Place on a baking sheet and coat with cook-ing spray. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes at 350 F, or until lightly browned. Place cream cheese into two sandwich-sized reclosable bags. Snip 1/8-inch off the corner of one and 1/16-inch off the second. With the bag and the 1/8-inch hole, squeeze

cream cheese into colos-sal olives. Using a bamboo skewer, make a hole in the large olives. Break a pretzel stick in half and press into hole and into colossal olive. Press together to form the head. Make four holes in the colossal olive with a bamboo skewer and push four broken pretzel sticks in to form legs. Squeeze cream cheese with the small-hole to form eyes. Make tiny slits with a paring knife in the top of the head and insert wonton antlers. Make a hole in the large ol-ive (head) and insert a small sliver of carrot for the nose. Use a small piece of raisin to create pupils.

To create a winter setting, dust kale leaves with pow-dered sugar and snip the tops off mushrooms to simulate large boulders.


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Top 5 tips to simplify holiday baking(BPT) — From cookies

to cupcakes, the holidays just aren’t complete without freshly-baked treats to gift, serve and enjoy. But baking isn’t always a piece of cake, whether you’re an expert or novice baker. So this year, as you preheat your oven and prepare to whip up dozens of your favorite recipes, check out these five helpful tips to ensure your holiday cookies don’t crumble.

• Pre-freeze cookie dough. Freeze cut-out cookies for 10 minutes before baking. They’ll keep their shape bet-ter during baking and also rise slightly higher.

• Use parchment paper. The versatility of parchment paper allows for fuss-free baking. It can be used to line baking sheets for evenly-cooked treats and makes cleanup a breeze.

• Bake on the center rack. To allow for the most even heat circulation, bake your holiday cookies on the ov-

en’s center rack. Addition-ally, don’t over-crowd the oven. This can cause uneven baking, resulting in under-baked or burnt cookies.

• Use an air-tight contain-er. After baking, place your cookies in an air-tight con-tainer before they are com-pletely cooled. Doing so will prevent them from drying out and will keep them nice and chewy.

• Stick with a simple rec-ipe. If you’re short on time or an inexperienced baker, stick with a simple recipe that you know will turn out great and is sure to please. Rolo Pretzel Delights are a fan favorite and can be made in less than 30 minutes.

Rolo Pretzel DelightsIngredients:Small pretzelsRolo Chewy Caramels in

Milk ChocolatePecan halvesDirections:Heat oven to 350 F; line

cookie sheet with parchment

paper or foil.Place one pretzel for each

pretzel treat desired on pre-pared sheet. Top each pret-zel with one unwrapped Rolo Chewy Caramels in

Milk Chocolate.Bake three to five minutes

or until caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt. Re-move from oven; top with ei-ther pecan half or additional

pretzel. Allow the treats to cool completely.

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Fun home entertainment gifts for less than $100(BPT) — What do most

people want for the holi-days? Technology and home entertainment gifts are highly sought after, meaning gift-givers have plenty of op-portunities to get an impres-sive present. If you think you need to spend a lot to get a great gift, think again. There are many great options for less than $100.

As more and more large flatscreens and smart TVs take over the family televi-sion room, the list of products that improve the watching or listening experience just keeps expanding. Brighten the holidays for your loved ones with these fun gift ideas that cost less than $100.

Speaker systemsLarge flatscreens are not

known for having great speakers. A new generation

of speakers and surround sound systems is now avail-able to raise the quality of the sound to match the qual-ity of the picture. One of the best value-priced items is the Vizeo 40-inch Home The-ater Sound Bar, which retails for $99.

Not only is it a great val-ue, but when it is connected it to a digital TV, it fills the room with up to 95 decibels of clear and exciting sound. It’s available at Best Buy and other electronics stores, as well as online.

AntennasFor those who want to cut

the cable or satellite TV cord and save up to $1,200 per year, the powerful Winegard FlatWave Amped antenna pulls in the clearest VHF and UHF broadcast channels from up to 50 miles away.

It’s razor-thin and is the most advanced dual band an-tenna on the market today. It weighs just over two ounces and because broadcast sig-nals are not compressed like those from cable, satellite and telephone companies,- the picture quality is closer to true HDTV. It retails for $89.99 and is available from Winegard, Costco or Ama-zon and requires no monthly fees.

Universal remotesFor those with a collection

of remote controls to oper-ate their home entertain-ment system, a universal re-mote is the perfect gift.

Consider the Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub, a Bluetooth device that turns users’ iPhone and Android smartphones or tablets into the ultimate universal re-

mote control. The Hub also allows the control of ap-plications in popular game consoles such as PS3, Wii, or Xbox 360. Anyone can download the free Harmony App to their smartphone to use with the Hub, which is a separate device that inter-faces with more than 225,000

home theater and entertain-ment devices.

The free app can be down-loaded from the relevant app stores online, and the Hub is available at electronics stores or directly from Logi-tech.com. The Logitech Har-mony Ultimate Hub is avail-able for $99.99.

There are many fun prod-ucts on the market today for those who want to get the most from their home en-tertainment systems. Keep these gift ideas in mind for your friends and family and you’re sure to be one of the best presents under the tree.


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