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• If you don’t have plastic clips to hang lights around windows and to the eaves of your home, inexpensive clothespins will work just as well. If you’re concerned about the color of the wooden clips, paint them holiday hues before stringing the lights.

• Put a bath mat, rug-side down and rubber-side up, beneath your Christmas tree stand. This allows you to spin the tree as you hang lights and ornaments without damaging the floor underneath. It also makes it simple to undress the tree once the season is over. Use a tree skirt to hide the mat.

• Squeeze artificial tree portions into concrete form tubes. First wrap the tree portions in twine and then slip them into the concrete sleeves. Each tube can be stowed in attic or garage rafters, freeing up precious space.

• Use empty squirt bottles to make baking and cooking easier. Pancake and cookie batters can be squirted from the containers for less mess.

• Store one or two strings of lights in a plastic shopping bag to keep the strands from getting tangled. Hang the bags from a hook in a garage or stack them in a storage bin.

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• A paper towel holder can be screwed to the wall in a craft room to neatly hold spools of ribbon. Simply pull the length you need from the spool and cut for easy decorating.

• Mount a tree stand to a piece of wood with screws or glue. This pre-vents spills from reaching the floor while stabilizing the tree.

• Old maps make interesting gift wrap and are a nice change of pace from commercially produced paper or newsprint.

• Wrap duct tape or another type of sticky tape around your hand. Pat over fallen pine needles that accumulate around the tree. In hard-to-reach areas, wrap the tape around a broom or a floor sweeper.

• When traveling for the holidays, use a brightly colored suitcase or flashy tape to make your suitcase stand out from others at the airport.

• Place hardened brown sugar in a baking dish, cover it with a moist paper towel and either microwave it on high for 20-second intervals or place it in a 300 F oven for five minutes. This will soften the sugar, making it easier to use the sugar to prepare your favorite holiday cookie recipes.

• Save plastic bread ties, which can be used to make tags for the wires on certain devices. Such ties also can be used to organize decorating components and to keep your place on a roll of tape.

• Measure the inside of your picture window and construct a wooden frame to its dimensions. Staple holiday lights to the frame and then easily slip the frame in and out of place each year.

• Hang a live wreath or some boughs of evergreen in your home to give it that fresh pine scent if you have an artificial tree.

• Color-code storage containers so you can easily find holiday decorations in the attic or basement.

• Pack for a holiday excursion using a collapsible clothing storage hanger for closets. Fold clothes on each fabric shelf and then collapse it into your suitcase. When you get to your destination, unfold and hang it in a closet so all of your clothes will be at the ready.

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Local Holiday eventsLighted Boat Parade, 50th Anniversary. Friday & Saturday, December 5th & 6th, 2014Start planning your decorations and come out and join us in the anniversary parade! The parade starts each night at 6pm under the Cable Bridge at Clover Island. We travel up river on the Kennewick side along Columbia Park. At around 7:30pm, we turn around at the far end of Howard Amon Park in Richland and travel back down river on the same course. We arrive back at Clover Island and make an additional loop for everyone on the island before we head back into the Clover Island Marina at around 9pm.

Inspecting Carol a comedy for the holiday season by Daniel J. Sullivan, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 PM, December 14 & 21 at 2 PM A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off in this hilarious hit from Seattle. A man who asks to audition at a small theater is mistaken for an informant for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor and he is given a role in their current production of A Christmas Carol. More and more things go wrong as the production descends into hilarious chaos. Tickets on sale December 3, 2014. Join the Richland Players as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary Season!

Yakima’s Lighted Christmas Parade. Sunday, December 7 5:30p watch the Downtown Yakima lighted parade, ranging from semis with moving displays to dogs with lighted harnesses. The parade will begin at 5:30 at 6th Avenue and will head East down Yakima Avenue. The parade will end at the Millennium Plaza on 3rd Street across from the Capitol Theatre. The Parade will be followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting. This is a free community event.

Christmas Pops Spectacular. Sunday December 7, 2014, 4:00 pmThe Capitol Theatre. Lawrence Golan, Conductor. Yakima Symphony Chorus; Dr. Scott Peterson, Cho-rusmaster Bram Bratá Steel Band; Ben Leggett, Director. The YSO is joined by the Yakima Symphony Chorus for our annual Christmas Pops Spectacular. This program has become a Yakima family tradition, giving familiar holiday favorites a little extra spice – this year from the Caribbean in the form of a terrific guest steel drum band from the Tri-Cities called Bram Bratá. Purchase tickets as part of a series by calling the YSO office at (509) 248-1414. To purchase individual tickets please click “Tickets” or call the Capitol Theatre at (509) 853-ARTS.

2014 Luminaria @ the Yakima Area Arboretum. Friday, December 12 6:00p to 10:00pLuminaria features a mile long walk through the Arboretum’s wintery landscape lit by the light of a 1000 lu-minary candles. While walking listen to the music of the Carillon Bell Tower, see groves of trees strung with 1000’s of twinkling lights before heading to the Jewett Interpretive Center to warm up with hot drinks and refreshments, live music performed each hour by various local artists, fun children’s crafts, and shopping in the Tree House Gift Shop. Free, Family, Fun.

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The Mid-Columbia Ballet proudly presents The Nutcracker with the Mid-Columbia Symphony & The Mid-Columbia Boy’s Choir and Guest Artists Carli Samuelson & James Moore of Pacific North-west Ballet. December 12, 13 & 14 2014. Friday & Saturday evenings at 7pm, Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2pm at The Richland High School Auditorium. Tickets online or at The Dance Boutique, Richland or Charge by Phone at (509) 946-5417. Adults $25, Seniors/Students $18, Children $13.

Tri-Cities Steel Band Association Annual Christmas Concert. De-cember 12, 2014Join us for steel drum and ma-rimba music featuring Bram Brata’, OK*2*Botay, ‘Bahuru, and ‘Baduku playing a mix of classics, modern songs, and Christmas favorites – Ca-ribbean and African style! Decem-ber 12 at 6:30 pm at Chief Jo Middle School Auditorium. There will also be a Bake Sale and Silent Auction. Admission is a $5 donation. Tickets available at the door. See www.tc-sba.org for more information.

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Create. Typically, one of the largest expenses during the holiday season is gifts for friends and family. Instead of spending a fortune on store-bought presents, consider creating a DIY gift.

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DO make it a game. Tossing gifts in a bag only to have others reach in and grab one is certainly effective. But the concept can be even more fun if you make a game out of it. Try passing wrapped gifts around in a circle to a holiday song. When the music stops, the gift you are holding is the one you open. Experi-ment with your own variations to make gift exchanges more fun.

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DON’T forget to consider ages as well. Gift exchanges may include both children and adults, so include gifts that appeal to all ages when necessary. When the exchange has ended, al-low participants to swap gifts if they want to.

DO expect some grab bag gifts to be gag gifts. Such gifts are entertaining and may make up the majority of the grab bag gifts. Keep your sense of humor and you’re likely to enjoy grab bags a lot more.

DON’T regift items to use as grab bag picks. Should the person who gave you the gift partici-pate in the grab bag, he or she can trace that gift back to you and may be offended.

DO make sure everyone is aware that there will be a grab bag gift exchange, as there needs to be an equal number of gifts to participants so everyone gets a treat. Hosts may want to have a few extra wrapped gifts around just in case someone forgets to bring their contribu-tion.

Gift exchanges in the form of grab bags, auctions, swaps, and other games make for fun additions to holiday festivities. They also can be a part of any family or friends gathering to add excitement and entertainment to the occasion.


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Loved ones of new parents can take steps to make this holiday season even more special. The following are some gift ideas for holiday shoppers who want to make this sea-son even more memorable for the proud new parents in their lives.

• Photo album: Today’s new parents have more pictures and video of their bundles of joy than any previous gen-eration of moms and dads, as smartphones, tablets and other devices have made taking pictures much easier than in years past. But family members also have more access to such photos than ever before, making it easy to put together a special photo album of the new parents and their new child. Pull pictures from the parents’ social media accounts or make an album of the numerous photos you have no doubt received since your loved ones became parents. Parents likely don’t have time to make such albums, so your efforts will almost certainly be appreciated.

• Camcorder: Many smartphones are capable of taking video, but such devices are not ideal for shoot-ing longer home videos new parents will want to watch for years to come. An HD camcorder with sufficient in-ternal flash memory can allow new parents to take longer, higher quality videos with superior audio to those that are shot on smartphones. Such a camcorder may be costly for those shopping on a strict budget, but it’s a gift new parents are sure to love and utilize for years to come.

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• Spa treatment: Not every gift you buy for the new parents in your life needs to focus on helping them cherish their first holiday season as parents. New parents tend to experience lots of exhaustion in their first few months on the job, but a spa treatment can be just the relaxing break they need from catering to their bundle of joys’ every need. Moms may prefer the full spa treatment, while dads may simply want a massage and some relaxing time in the steam room. Book a treatment for both mom and dad so they can spend some time relaxing during this hectic time of year.

New parents often cherish their first holiday season as moms and dads, and the right holiday gift can make that first holiday season even better.

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Nearly seven in 10 smartphone users are “always looking to improve their productivity,” according to the results of a global study on productivity, conducted by BlackBerry.

Don’t make the mistake of underestimating your smartphone -- it can and should be more than just a way to text or email. It can be your secret weapon to sanity this holiday season.

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Find Deals Ensure you’re getting the best deals on holiday shopping. Activate the geolocation feature on your smart-phone. Many brick-and-mortar retailers will be pushing special holiday discounts and offers to consumers shop-ping nearby or who have “checked in.” Additionally, apps such as Flipp allow you to browse the flyers and weekly ads of your favorite stores, highlight the best deals and clip items straight to your shopping list so you never miss out on a holiday sale.

The holidays can also mean a hectic travel season -- use travel apps to search hotels, find flights deals and track your itineraries.

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Holidays and Healthy eatingThe holidays are upon us, and so are all the plentiful, festive foods that make this time of year so wonderful. With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be tough to keep your family eating healthy as so much of the food going around will be full of processed ingredients that are high in sugar, low in fiber, and less than healthy.

In an effort to eat healthier during this holiday season, and to get ahead on the coming New Year’s resolutions, here’s an easy solu-tion for healthier holiday eating.

Focus on Whole Grains. Whole grains are grains that have not been refined and therefore, still have the bran and germ. The germ is rich in vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated oils while the bran provides a healthy dose of fiber.

Avoid Refined Foods. Grains that are white are generally refined. These include; white flour, white rice, and any white breads. Refined means the grains have had their bran and germ removed in the milling process. Sometimes these breads also have many additives. It’s a good rule of thumb to look at the label and make sure you are able to pronounce every ingredient! What is sodium stearoyl lactylate and azodicarbonaminde? These are additives and preservatives found in some grocery store breads, whether whole grain or refined.

To maximize the nutrients in grains, it is important to have fresh milled wheat. As soon as a wheat kernel is ground, the nutrients start to deteriorate. When wheat is used within 48 hours of milling it retains its nutritional value and fla-vor. Flour loses 40% of its vitamin content in the first 24 hours after milling and 85-90% after 2-3 days.

Adding whole grains to your everyday diet, as well as your holiday menu can be as simple as making a few substitu-tions to your favorite family recipes. Savory and sweet, there are lots of ways to incorporate whole grains into your diet in ways you might not have considered,

* Make whole grain pancakes for breakfast and use fresh fruit instead of syrup * Take advantage of whole grain bread when making French toast * Stuff your Turkey with whole grain breads * Make homemade croutons from leftover whole grain bread * Buy only fresh whole grain rolls * Use quinoa or brown rice instead of white rice * Add whole-grain flour or oatmeal when making cookies or other baked treats * Sweeten with local honey instead of refined sugars

Here is a list of whole grains you can ad to your recipes. Foods labeled with the words “multi-grain,” “stone-ground,” “100% wheat,” cracked wheat,” “seven-grain,” or “bran” are usually not whole-grain products.

Studies indicate that a diet rich in whole grains and low in refined grains can help people shed pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Eating whole-grain foods lowers risk of obesity, lowers cholesterol levels, decreases chances of developing type 2 diabetes & heart disease, and reduces risk of having a stroke.

U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend three servings of whole grains everyday. Whole grains have phytochemicals and valuable antioxidants that are not found in fruits and vegetables. They also have B vitamins, Vitamin E, magne-sium, iron and fiber.

So embrace your inner chef, read labels diligently and start adding whole grains to your dishes this season and make for a happy holiday!

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With the right tech tools and strategies, you can get your to-dos done in record time this holiday season.

Strategies for Last Minute ShoppersHoliday shoppers tend to fall into three distinct camps. There are those people who have com-pleted all of their shopping and wrapping even before November ends. Others shop in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Finally, many people wait until the last minute, and such shoppers are the ones seen rushing from store to store on December 24.

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• Check store hours. Some stores offer extended shopping hours to meet the needs of last-minute shop-pers. You may be able to visit early morning or late at night to skip the crowds. Certain department stores time sales with these extended hours, such as “early bird” or “night owl” specials, so you may even be rewarded for procrastinating.

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Senske Holiday Light Show, Benefitting 2nd HarvestJoin Senske Services and 2nd Harvest in helping those in need this holiday season by providing meals for the hungry in our local community.Santa and his elves will be on-site to collect donations, serve hot cocoa and pass out candy canes. Photos with Santa will be available for every donation received. Friday, December 5th & December 12th, 6-9pm. Sat-

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