You Can Help Those In Need In Gatlinburg, TN

Wildfires in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Tennessee have left four people dead and thousand of residents and tourists looking for shelter.  Officals say more than 250 buildings have been damaged or completely consumed by the fires.

A number of people are still considered missing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has set up a hotline for missing people in Sevier County at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

For those interested in helping victims of the wildfires, contact the American Red Cross (1-800-Red Cross) or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund.

Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg, TN

Breaking Down ‘Christmas Cookies’

The Christmas Tree is up, outside lights looks amazing, and stockings hung with care by the fire place!  So what’s next? The holiday baking.

This is the time of year that many families spend hours in the kitchen baking their favorite holiday treats. Historians say making Christmas Cookies actually goes back to 10,000 years ago when the Neolithic farmers used to bake food with grain, water paste on hot stones and the cookies are believed to be the descendants of this food.

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Whether you baking for family or to giving the cookies away as gifts, these treats are something almost everyone loves.

According to ‘Readers Digest’, each state has their number one Christmas Cookie.

Alabama: Grandma’s Old-fashioned Tea Cakes
Alaska: Iced Pumpkin Cookies
Arizona: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Arkansas: Easy Lemon Cookies
California: Persimmon Cookies
Colorado: Ultimate High-Altitude Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Connecticut: Italian Cookies
Delaware: Pizzelles III (Italian wafer cookies)
District of Columbia: Rugelach 2
Florida: Mexican Wedding Cookies
Georgia: Fruitcake Cookies
Hawaii: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Shortbread
Idaho: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookies III
Illinois: Cream Cheese Kolacky (small filled pastry)
Indiana: No-Bake Cookies
Iowa: Peanut Clusters
Kansas: Peanut Clusters
Kentucky: Kentucky Bourbon Balls
Louisiana: Yummy Pecan Pralines
Maine: Cranberry and Orange Cookies
Maryland: Chewy Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Massachusetts: Italian Anisette Cookies
Michigan: Cranberry and Pistachio Biscotti
Minnesota: Spritz Cookies IV
Mississippi: Russian Tea Cakes
Missouri: Gooey Butter Cookies
Montana: Marbled Almond Roca (cookie bars)
Nebraska: Cherry Mash Bars
Nevada: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookies III
New Hampshire: Molasses Cookies
New Jersey: Pignoli Cookies
New Mexico: Biscochitos I
New York: Rainbow Cookies
North Carolina: Easy and Fun Peanut-Butter Balls
North Dakota: Rosettes
Ohio: Buckeye Cookies III (Peanut Butter and Chocolate Balls)
Oklahoma: Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar
Oregon: Marbled Almond Roca
Pennsylvania: Pizzelles III
Rhode Island: Prune-and-Raisin-Filled Cookies
South Carolina: Pecan Chewies
South Dakota: Seven-Layer Bars
Tennessee: Peanut Blossoms
Texas: Mexican Wedding Cookies
Utah: Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Vermont: Ultimate Maple Snickerdoodles
Virginia: Saltine Toffee Cookies
Washington: Marbled Almond Roca
West Virginia: Pecan Sandies
Wisconsin: Chocolate Toffee Crunchies
Wyoming: Candy Cane Cookies

By:  Dianah Gibson

 

 

Ugly Christmas Sweaters! Do You Have One?

 

Ugly Christmas sweaters have been around for years.  They can be terribly tacky or overly ornate, but these holiday clothing items have been gaining popularity over the past 20 years.

According to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Book: The Definitive Guide to Getting Your Ugly On, there has been an increase in ugly sweater parties since 2001.  With those parties, there was more of a demand for ‘ugly’ holiday sweaters.

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To find an unforgettable ugly Christmas sweater, fashion experts suggest you go to vintage stores, the Salvation Army, and Goodwill.  Other big retailers like Walmart, Kohl’s, and JCPenney’s have stocked their shelves with these holidays favorites.

 

Anything goes for these ugly sweaters!  The tackier, the better. Sweaters that come with lights and sounds seem to be the most popular, but unique items like mini fishing poles, food, cheap garland, and stuffed animals will always make the most memorable ugly Christmas sweater.   .

By:  Dianah Gibson

ARTisinal Hair Co.

Looking for something new for the holidays??? A new style, a new color? Call Karley at ARTisinal Hair Co and have her schedule you with Christian Riser, Spencer Sherrad or Nikki Tran. 301-401-0147 I love my new color and I’ve become obsessed with their Kevin Murphy hair care products. Gift Certificates make great holiday gifts too!!!! 953987_0 img_0550

House of the Week – 11/28/16

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  • MLS® #: YK9735796
  • 251 Frederick St
  • HANOVER, PA 17331
  • $425,000
  • 6 Beds, 3½ Bath, 5336 SqFt, 0.28 Acres
  • Residential
  • Office:Real Estate Teams, LLC

Commissioned in 1891 by architect J.A. Dempwolf for Lewis Daniel Sell, this gorgeous historic home features a possible 6BR & 3.5BA. Hardwood & tile floors,4 electric fireplaces,landscaping,massive laundry,3 car garage w/unfinished space above,covered front porch & 3 historical pieces are just the beginning. The home features original design elements but has been updated w/modern comforts.

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Cyber Monday Is Here–Are you Shopping?

Cyber Monday has arrived!  Time to get great deals on electronics, clothes, shoes, furniture, and so much more.

But officials say last Friday on-line shoppers spent over $3 billion.  A 21 % over last year!  So Cyber-Monday may be losing some of it’s luster as online shoppers look to get an ever earlier jump on holiday sales.

Today big retailers are promising even more deals as they roll out the on-line red carpet for shoppers. Some of the hottest deals are on electronics and clothes!

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By:  Dianah Gibson

Free Country Rewind Spotlight Shines On Eddie Rabbitt

Don’t miss the Free Country Rewind Sunday morning from 8 until noon on 99.9 WFRE.  It’s four hours of the biggest country hits of all time and this week the spotlight shines on Eddie Rabbitt.  Sunday would have been Eddie’s 75th birthday.  You will also hear True Classic Country Showcase songs from Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, Kitty Wells and The Statler Brothers.  We will tip our hats to some of the biggest hits of 1988 and 1991 plus play Christmas favorites from artists like Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, Willie Nelson and Randy Travis.  If there is a song you would like to hear, you can e mail Don Brake or post your request on the WFRE Facebook page.   Don’t forget about our special Free Country Rewind holiday show starring Diamond Rio.  Tickets are on sale now!

Eddie Rabbitt
Eddie Rabbitt