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It is almost hard to believe that the end of the year is upon us already. While we are wrapped up in prepping for the December holidays, some of us may momentarily forget that New Year's Eve is right around the corner. It seems as though we were anxiously waiting
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Thanksgiving tends to be an easy holiday meal to plan. A majority of families cook the same classic meal consisting of turkey and all the fixings. When it comes to the December holidays, families really mix it up a bit. Holiday meals will be different from home to home but
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The Lobster Shop The Lobster Shop in Tacoma is taking its already world-class weekend brunch to a whole new level for the holidays. Its decadent, live-action station features mouthwatering prime rib and a lip-smacking bourbon-glaze ham. These pieces of meat will pair up nicely with all your breakfast favorites like made-to-order
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Twelve years ago, Mario and Frances Lorenz imagined bringing a favorite pastime event from Galveston, Texas, with them to Washington where they relocated. They had enjoyed the Dickens Festival and all that it encompassed so much so, that Mario set out to seek sponsors for Tacoma's very own Dickens Festival.
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After you've stuffed yourself with generous helpings of homemade food for Thanksgiving, you might be awfully tempted to hibernate for the winter. The thought of going to do anything might not be at the top of your to-do list, but it should be. Put down those big, comfy blankets and
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As a young boy, Gavin Woody enjoyed adventures in California as a Boy Scout and Eagle Scout. Many other childhood adventures included camping and backpacking over 50 miles through the woods complete with a summit of Mt. Whitney. These experiences are something that stuck with Woody and forged a lifelong
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When the winter weather outside is frightful and cold, many of us want to curl up by a fire and not go outdoors again until spring. While staying indoors is easy to do, it is even easier to get outside and have some fun - all while getting some exercise.
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The holiday season is just kicking off and everywhere you look, Christmas decor is already being displayed. With many children about to be on winter break from school, its time to start planning what to see and do for the holidays. The Festival of the Nativity returns to Tacoma for
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Every year, people sit down and write out their holiday wish lists. They ask for all sorts of things, even the most absurd things. But people may not think of asking for simple yet practical gifts like gift cards. These types of gifts come in handy for students, friends and
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The leaves are now turning stunning shades of orange and red before they fall to the ground. The next few weeks will undoubtedly fly by, as they always seem to do this time of the year. The winter will creep up and hints of snow and frost will be in
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Americans take pride in celebrating and honoring their veterans every day - but none more so than on Veterans Day. On this day, patriotic pride sweeps through the land, and people pause to personally thank veterans for their service to our country. Those who live in the communities that surround
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We blinked and now the month of November has arrived. It is the time of the year when we start making plans to have family and friends over to celebrate all we have to be thankful for. Those plans will almost always be centered around a Thanksgiving meal. If it
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So you're sitting around staring at your calendar and wondering how many different Halloween events you can squeeze in before the ghoulish day comes and goes. The South Sound offers many different kinds of events from trick-or-treating, haunted houses, to scary movies. But for those who are looking to perhaps
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They say that time changes everything. While it might not be true about everything, it is certainly true about design trends found in homes. Families have said so long to the traditional and formal decorating styles that were once popular. Buyers have shifted into purchasing more casual, contemporary pieces of
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It is never too early to start planning for the holidays or to think about ways to help others. For the second consecutive year, Team McChord's Operation Cookie Drop will continue to spread holiday cheer for airmen living at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Operation Cookie Drop is a program that collects
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Chad Mackay has always had a profound admiration for serving those who serve us. So much so, that even with the 20th anniversary of his family's famed Seattle restaurant, El Gaucho, on the horizon, Mackay wanted to somehow give back to the community. El Gaucho has partnered once again with
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The month of September is flying by, and that can only mean one thing: It is almost time for Oktoberfest celebrations in the South Sound to begin! So dust off your favorite Bavarian clothing and help kick off the fall season with food, drinks and entertainment. On Saturday, Oct. 1,
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The leaves are already starting to turn colors, the mornings have a hint of a crispness to them, and the Pumpkin Spice Lattes are here. Those who love the fall season are rejoicing in all things orange. Even though summer has come to an end, there are still lots of
Military Life
None of us can truly know what the future holds. In some cases, there are relationships that do not work out the way that you had hoped, and they come to an end. When children are involved, it makes the end of a relationship even more difficult. In the event
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Once a military family receives orders to PCS, one of the very first things they discuss is housing options. Will they live on post or off post? Will they rent or buy? No matter where a military family finds themselves, there are lots of options on where to live. If