A big Easter dinner is a tradition in our house, as in many. After church comes the hunt for the basket, then, if the weather permits, some time outside to play. By early afternoon we are busy in the kitchen preparing the feast. It’s a busy day but one we all enjoy. How about...
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Celebrate the holidays by remembering your pet. Honor your pet with a special light this year at the Camano Animal Shelter Association’s Lights of Love Tree. Donate $5.00 and a Christmas tag with your pet’s name will be hung on the Christmas tree at Copy This – Mail That. Your donation can be in...
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From Family Education.com: As the holidays approach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people to look for and eliminate potential dangers from holiday lights and decorations that could lead to fires and injuries. Each year, hospital emergency rooms treat thousands of people for injuries, such as falls, cuts, and shocks related...
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It seems that no matter how hard we try, we can’t avoid the holiday stress. It is invitable. It is going to come. However, if we can identify it before it happens, then we can handle it in a more positive attitude. Here are a few tips on how to avoid stress during the...
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As the holidays draw near and temperatures drop, the Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how to be ready for winter weather driving and avoid Thanksgiving holiday weekend highway backups. via WSDOT – 2011 – What makes a good holiday trip? Knowing before you go.
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Nothing says holidays like a perfectly cooked turkey! If you are not careful when cooking it, you can dry it out. Here is my recipe for the perfect roasted holiday turkey. via How to Cook The Perfect Roasted Holiday Turkey | Hillbilly Housewife.
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A good time was had by all the at 2011 Stanwood July 4 Parade. Lots of great looking kid’s costumes, old cars, fire trucks, and friendly dogs. See the article below for a list of events happening around Stanwood-Camano today.  Have a safe and happy 4th. More photos below:  
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As the Fourth of July nears, many dog owners brace themselves for the terror their dog experiences when fireworks go off. It can be so difficult to watch the beloved family pet shiver and shake, drool and try to hide or get away from the noise that frightens it. Many dogs are given Valium...
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The sun came out today and so did the crowds. A cast of hundreds swarmed the fields at the Easter egg hunt at Heritage Park (right), and over 4000 colorful eggs were found in less than one minute. Besides the Easter egg hunt, we also visited the pancake breakfast at the Stanwood United Methodist...
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The folks at Shop Downtown Stanwood have another big party scheduled to kick start the spring season. The Stanwood  Spring Spectacular is this Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. Bring the kids to downtown Stanwood for loads of fun and family activities: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Lunch is served and other...
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