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Reader-submitted recipes for Fancy Baked Egg Scramble from Evelyn Hinther, Apple Dutch Baby from Shirley Masek and Fluffy ...

It's easier than you think to make DIY Christmas ornaments. These homemade Christmas ornament ideas are made of wood, twine, ...

Get ready to unleash your creativity with this fun Santa makeover project! Discover how to turn ordinary materials into a festive masterpiece that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Perfect ...

DIY Christmas advent calendar ideas that will get you ready for the Christmas spirit along with making your house look pretty ...

From giving the gift of experiences or memories to purchased gifts, families are creative in their approaches!

To play a White Elephant gift exchange, have your party guests bring a wrapped present. Swap, steal and try to get the best ...

There is something about the soft, steady glow of a Christmas tree. Have you ever taken the time to notice? Christmas trees can tell a story all their own. No matter what city, what town you may live ...

Candlelight — Handel’s Messiah: 4 p.m. Saturday, Vance Brand Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. Celebrate the ...

The holiday season comes with a lot of pollution from materials, manufacturing, processing, packaging, shipping and wrapping.

Handcrafted Holiday Market: 10 a.m. Dec. 13-14, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Barn A, Longmont; Held annually ...