Entries tagged “family”

Ugly Floral Arrangement

I don't want his sister to be my wedding floristBy Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzQ: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN:  My fiancé's sister is a professional florist, so--as her wedding gift to us--she offered to do all the flower arrangements...

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Holiday Disasters

Here's what we hate about the holidayBy Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAMY:  Usually, I focus on all of the things I love about the holidays: classic holiday movies, the smell of fresh-cut Christmas trees, festive music, candy canes, new-fallen...

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Let's Give Thanks

This Thanksgiving, Amy and John show some gratitude.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAmy:  I really love Thanksgiving, but growing up, I was always a bit disappointed that my family didn't have more family dinner traditions. I noticed on TV,...

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November 21st is Family Volunteer Day

My parents have always been community-minded, which I think has influenced a lot of the choices I've made, and work I've done as an adult.  One memory I have is of going with my dad to visit with folks at...

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Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide

Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide lonelyplanet.com; $28.99; Get 3 books for the price of 2 Free shipping for orders above $60...

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Smartparts 3.5" Digital Picture Frame

Smartparts 3.5" Digital Picture Frame circuitcity.com; $49.99 sale price Free shipping included...

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Microsoft LifeCam Web Camera

Microsoft LifeCam Web Camera bestbuy.com; $39.59 sale price...

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Chocolate-Covered Treats

Chocolate-Covered Treats dylanscandybar.com; $39.99 Stack o' dark nonpareils, chocolate-covered Oreos, vanilla clodhoppers and chocolate covered pretzels...

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Anti-Monopoly Board Game

Anti-Monopoly Board Game antimonopoly.com; $20.95...

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The Wedding Top 10 List

Jess recaps a few of her favorite things about the wedding weekend. By Jessica SollowayWhile the whole weekend was a blur of fun, I do have some standout moments that deserve a shoutout. In no particular order...The Rise ... and...

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The Wedding: From Bride-to-Be to Bride!

Jess and Seth's whirlwind wedding weekend arrives!By Jessica SollowayI am still in a state of shock as I sit here writing this blog entry that my wedding weekend already happened. Who pushed the fast forward button on my life? It...

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Eat This New York!

Khalil gets a visit from his favorite West coast relatives and introduces a lucky contest winner to his favorite New York food institutions.By Khalil HymoreSometimes, it's easy to forget that I live and work in a culinary epicenter. So every...

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What I Ate This Summer

This week, Khalil relives some of his favorite summer food moments. By Khalil Hymore When I was a kid, one of my favorite things about going back to school every fall ( besides the new clothes) was writing the obligatory...

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Revisiting Brideshead Revisited

Chuck goes to the movies and shares his family code.A few weeks ago Cinematherapy promoted the movie Brideshead Revisted starring: Matthew Goode (Charles Ryder), Ben Whishaw (Sebastian Flyte), Hayley Atwell (Julia Flyte) and Emma Thompson (Lady Marchmain). Since we advertised...

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