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Stay Festive With These DIY Holiday Table Decorations

Holiday Lantern
There’s nothing like festive home décor to bring a little Christmas cheer into your home this holiday season. During this time of year, friends and family are constantly gathering around the table to share meals. It’s easy to get everyone in the Holiday spirit with these festive DIY Christmas table... [read more]

Follow These Safety Tips When Hanging Holiday Lights

The time of the season has arrived for you to dust off the old Christmas lights, trudge up the trusty ladder, and spend all day wrestling with tangled cords and dead bulbs. Yet, before you do that, you should take a moment to understand the risks involved and the steps... [read more]

Secure Your Christmas Tree From Local Farms

The holiday season is officially here! If you haven’t already put up all your holiday decorations, then now is the time. The item that probably brings the most excitement to decorate each year is your Christmas tree. Whether you prefer real trees or fake ones, choosing the right one for... [read more]

Enjoy Ice Fishing Season At Lake George and Lake Champlain

It’s ice fishing season and that means it’s time to grab your coat and some bait and head outside. We think there’s something truly peaceful and magical about ice fishing. The ice, the crisp air, it’s definitely a wonderful time of year. Lake George and Lake Champlain are two places... [read more]

Enjoy Your Turkey With this Holiday Rub

Adding a spice rub to a raw turkey
If you're looking for a turkey recipe that results in flavorful, moist turkey and irresistible gravy, this recipe is for you! Ingredients The rub itself has relatively few ingredients - kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, and garlic powder. This recipe gives you everything you need... [read more]

Blow Away Your Guests With These Holiday Sides

Traditional holiday dinner with stuffed turkey, roasted potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables and red berry jelly.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While most gear their minds toward preparing the precious turkey, there are all sorts of dishes to be thinking about. From desserts to sauces, and of course the side dishes, preparing a meal at this extent can turn into a full-time production during the... [read more]

Warm Up This Winter With These Coffee Shops

Male barista making cappuccino
For many, a cup of joe is not just a part of their morning routine, it is their morning routine. Caffeine gives you the boost you need to conquer your school or work day, but sometimes, a visit to the coffee pot isn't cutting it. Treat yourself to a specialty... [read more]

Impress Your Guests With This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pumpkin pie is synonymous with fall and the holiday season for a variety of reasons. Pumpkins announce the arrival of the best season of the year, which in turn introduces a plethora of delicious fall pies that replace summer's tired, old fruit pies. In fact, pumpkin pie is so important... [read more]

Enjoy Family Time At Lake Placid Olympic Sites

A panoramic view of Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, New York, on a sunny autumn day with colorful fall foliage on the mountains in the background
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a family vacation at the Lake Placid Olympic Sites. From Olympic history to outdoor activities, you can have a memorable experience with your loved ones by visiting some local sites that played a part in the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid’s Olympic... [read more]

Your Kids Will Have A Blast With These 10 Indoor Activities

sisters watching a movie under a cardboard tent
When you live in an area that is prone to snow and freezing temperatures, the winter season might be challenging for you as a parent. With that in mind, we put together a list of 10 indoor activities that your kids will have a blast with this winter. Construct a Cardboard... [read more]