Celebrations — Christmas

Grocery Gems Best of 2014

It's been another enjoyable year of reviewing new and limited edition products with quite a few gaining my highest rating of 10 out of 10. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Grocerygems
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Goodbye, 2014!

I started this year greeting 2014 with a hearty hello, and I’m sure glad I did. It’s been a pretty great year, both personally and for this here blog. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Fitfulfocus
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2014 in Review.

This year was absolutely insane. Looking back, it's hard to believe everything that happened, actually happened. The beginning of the year seemed to drag on... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Samantha Curtis
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New Year, New Design

As you can probably tell now that you've clicked on this post, my blog is looking a little different. I've had the past 2 weeks off work, so I spent the first... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Misssarahlouise
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In a Stew

Winter has long been my favourite season of the year, bringing as it does, ideally, those cold, crisp, sunny days when it is a pleasure to walk in a healthy... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Ashleylister
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Toddler Fashion: It's All in the Details

Pockets, exposed yellow zipper, stripes angled in all the right places, and cute blue leggings? Yep, my girl will take the "blue classic outfit" please! My... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Stilettosanddiaperbags
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A Walk Around A Winter Garden

A trip to East Anglia recently found us in the stunning Winter Garden at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire. The day was crisp, clear and cold – the sort... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Notcuttsuk
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The Last Day of 2014

Hello again from the Caribbean!After a somewhat unintentional month-long blog hiatus, here I am. At first I was just feeling uninspired, with not much to say. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Cubiclethrowdown
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What’s Occurring: 2014 Resolutions Review

Ignore the spelling mistakes and long ramble here. I wrote this post a week or so back, late, after my work’s Christmas do. A lack of food (going out for lunch... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Ninegrandstudent
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Here We Come A'Carolling

Every year, on Christmas Eve, for the last 30 odd years, Canterbury High Street transforms as thousands of people descend to raise their voices in song and... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Miscriant
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The Year of the Horse, 2014 - It Was a Wild Ride!

OH EM GEEEEE! 2014 was one heck of a wild ride for us! And actually, everyone I've talked to has said the same thing - it was a weird year, or a tough one, or... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Rodeomurrays4
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Me and Mine: A Family Portrait Project December 2014

Looking at other bloggers yearly round-up of their family photographs for Me and Mine makes me feel sort of sad that I never joined in with this every single... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Alex_bumptobaby
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The New Year in Eastern Europe is Upon Us!

Today, 31 December, ushers in the most important holiday of the year: the New Year celebration! For those interested, Easter is the second most celebrated... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Mendeleyeev
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The World in Goa

Goa is the land of beaches, is situated in the lap of nature and is steeped in history that is inclusive of both Indian and Portuguese culture. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Brendan Dabhi
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Finish This: A Year In Review & Best of 2014

To start this post, enjoy a collage of the nine best memories (that I was lucky to capture) from 2014. After this, the finish this prompts that review the entir... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Krickeyb
7 Kid Friendly Mocktails for New Year’s Eve #newyearseve

I can’t believe that tomorrow is New Years Eve. I love this time of year because it means more time to spend with the family and tomorrow night we are planning... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Upliftingfam
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Fruited Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Bake-a-thon 2014: Day 14 Bake of the Day: Fruited Sourdough Bread It has been a busy Christmas weekend. We drove to Chicago to see my cousins. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Pavani
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Living a Semi-Handmade Holiday: Part 4

This adventure – living a semi handmade holiday – began as an endeavor to create a memorable holiday story. Storytelling is powerful. Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Mmadalynne
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Counting Down the Top Ten for 2014 . . .

It's hard to believe but here we are at the end of 2014! I hope you have had a lovely Christmas or whatever holiday it is that you celebrate at this time of... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Mariealicerayner
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Newsweek is Back, as Nasty as Ever

The following is a direct lift from a great piece on FoxNews.com by Todd Starnes. Christians, I urge you to take it to heart that these people are sick and evil... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Eowyn
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Honey-Lime Garlic Chicken

I’m going to share the best new chicken recipe I’ve tried in a long time with you today! It’s so easy and so special! It’s a party for supper! Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Mimiavocado
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Thank You, 2014.

I don’t know how to start this. That’s the best thing I’ve come up with so far. I’ve written and re-written what I hoped to be a memorable introduction to... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Loveknobbyknees
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Festive Cocktail Hour: Clementine Champagne Cocktail

New Year’s Eve is upon us again. It feels like we just celebrated last New Year and now tomorrow it will already be Year 2015! Amazing how time flies! In a... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Fashion Addicted Foodies
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…take a Moment

Once upon a time, there was a not too small, but not too big fandom that loved all things by Stephen Sondheim. This fandom had many different opinions and many... Read more

The 31 december 2014 by Zer
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Today's Review: New Socks On Laminate Flooring

Well, Christmas is over, and that means it's time to find places for all the gifts we have piled up. I got some socks this year, and apparently I've reached... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Areviewaday
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Winter Beauty Favorite | Deep Cleansing Pore Strips

I hope you guys are all having a wonderful winter season so far. It’s pretty crazy to think that Christmas is already over, and Valentines day is coming up. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Heather Hahn
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Number 23: French Ephemera

The countdown begins... An old French Ephemera French dated 1950s Corey Amaro's Collection from the brocante. For years I have been... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Coreyamaro
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New Year Artist Postards | Free Printable

I am surrounded by very talented people. My friend Iryna (bo_panda) has created a set of beautiful hand drawn postcards for her friends and family. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Lucy
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2014 Favourites

Day 29 #Bigblogmasproject2014 Hey There, Sometimes it takes looking back on things, to see how far you have come. And it is looking back on the positives which... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Beautybykaris
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Home Interior: My Festive Fireplace

I think having a fireplace in a living room is like having a bed in a bedroom (did I just say that?!) - It's the main focal point of the room, and one that at... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Aworldfullofprettiness
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Staying In For NYE.

Due to the fact that 1, I can't drink alcohol and 2, can't stay awake past about 10pm I will be staying in this NYE. To be honest I am not the biggest fan of bi... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Brightowngirl
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The Best of the Boi - 2014

That's another year done and dusted then!Where does the time go? It only seems like a couple of weeks ago I was writing my review of 2013. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Cakeyboi
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Shadwell: Barbershops, Kebab Houses & Halal Couture

Shadwell looked good to me, there's too many people talking down Tower Hamlets so I wanted to visit one part of that London borough. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Joseph Harrison
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Shadwell: Barbershops, Kebab Houses & Halal Couture

Shadwell looked good to me, there's too many people talking down Tower Hamlets so I wanted to visit one part of that London borough. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Josephharrison1990
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My Favourite Film and Book of 2014

2014 has been a fab year for entertainment, it just grows and grows year on year! How easy is it for you to pick your favourite film/book this year? Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Clo Hutch
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Lesson 1182 – Remember the Time When…

All the chicks are home. Marc and I typically take the week off between Christmas and New Years in order to spend time with our delightful brood. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Wendythomas
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Baking Banana Bread

It wouldn’t be Christmas if there wasn’t a cake in the works!While I’m not actually a huge fan of the traditional Christmas Cake (although, that’s not to imply... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Ollypj
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Party Make-Up Essentials

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and 'tis the season to be merry and celebrate the holidays and for that reason it takes only a few make-up essentials... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Kellilash
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The Greatest Lesson of 2014: A Letter To My Best Friends

Hi, my name is Katie, I have suffered from depression since I was sixteen, And I am okay. I have know times of not okay, I have known times of a hell of a lot... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Scarphelia
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RAK, Bingo, and Secret Missions

The week before Christmas vacation, I decided my school needed some help in being a little more kind. And I decided to find a fun way to incorporate random... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Kayla
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Place Vendôme

Wearing:// Dress: Ba Sh, Jacket: Pull Bear (Oasap Epaulets Leather Jacket), Shoes: Chanel (Steve Madden Bennyy + River Island Chelsea Boots), Bag:... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Lostbutnotfound
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6 New Year’s Eve Party Appetizers and Snacks

I can’t believe that we are just a few days away from New Year’s Eve. Every year we always plan a New Year’s Eve celebration at our house so that we can spend... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Upliftingfam
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Sherlock (TV Series) – Seasons 1-3

A modern-day update as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson take on cases in 21st Century London. I am a little bit behind on catching up with Sherlock... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Caz
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“How Did It Get So Late So Soon?”

The house is dark as I get up and make my way to the kitchen, bleary-eyed, knowing I need coffee.It has been nonstop people, meals, dishes, talk, games,... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Marilyngardner5
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Notes From the Captain Lawrence Tasting Room: New Year’s, New Beers

They don’t have the cache of Christmas and New Year’s, but these days in between are, in a sense, holidays in their own right—time to seek out old friends, knoc... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Hvwinegoddess
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Pink and Gold First Birthday.

Celebrating birthdays are a big deal to me. Not mine, or at least they aren't anymore. But I absolutely love celebrating other people and the day they were born. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Samantha Curtis
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And Finally, Time to Stop

I love unpacking. I think I love it as much as I hate packing; packing is just the first step in a long and complicated series of actions that ultimately ends i... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Sherwoods
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Looking Forward to a New Year

Good Morning! I’m getting excited about 2015. What about you? I can’t wait to post up my Resolutions for the year and get to work on improving all aspects of... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Hblack79
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2014 Top 50 Reviews

Introduction Here it is the list of the 2014 Top 50 Reviews on The CerebralRift. This list was compiled by taking all the reviews that had been given at least ... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by George De Bruin
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CerebralMix 2014-12-28: Top 15 for 2014

Introduction Welcome to the Top 15 releases for 2014 on The CerebralRift. This show is a completely different format from the normal routine. I do a literal... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by George De Bruin
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NattyNikki A Year In Review

Hello I hope you all had a lovely Christmas mine was busy as we spent time with all the various parts of the family, but I am back from my mini break and... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Nikki Sumner
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No More Loneliness with AartsEngel Chamuël

I would like to share this lovely prayer written by Michele, one of my angel colleagues here in the Netherlands: No more loneliness with AartsEngel Chamuël. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Angellightheart
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The Best of 2014

Share This Page!The Best of 2014Phewww, what a year it’s been! I started this little ol’ blog a little over a year ago but truth be told I only got serious abou... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Adrienne Boswell
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New Year…

Christmas Day and Boxing Day may be through, but the festive period is no where near done! There’s probably still family to visit, or just the time to relax... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Clo Hutch
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Reflections for Year 2014: A Year of Amazing Experience

This is the first time i'm writing my reflection for one full year of blogging. SG Young Investment was started in June 2013. Till now, it has been just 1.5... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Sgyounginvestment
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Diary #235

What a wonderful Christmas this has been! I picked up Jae from the airport last Tuesday, and she and Grace got along famously; as I tweeted on Boxing Day, it’s ... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Maggiemcneill
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Amoy Veg Wraps And Noodles

Over Christmas we were sent some delicious goodies from Amoy to make a recipe with, We were asked to make a winter warmer with a twist. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Maxwell1212
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Advertising | Meet My December '14 Advertisers!

Hi, I’m Tasha from Hello Freckles. I’m from the North East of England, near Durham, so quite a lot of my lifestyle content features places nearby. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Megan Lillie
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Brush Identification

This may seem like an odd thing to address – but I’m sick of picking up what I think is my designated powder brush and trying to get rid of the glare on my... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Bambileigh
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2014 -lessons Learnt

It’s that time of the year again. Christmas is over and new year is knocking on our doors, and yes time for resolutions. But no, I am done with resolutions... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Kalyanlahkar
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2014: Our Year In Review

Last year, I did a little count down on 2013 month by month and everything that had happened for us....2013 had been such an eventful and life changing year wit... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Sparklesandstretchmarks
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Gingerbread House

In our house now, making a gingerbread house is a tradition at Christmas time. The kids have loved making and eating gingerbread houses since my son was 4... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Tejal Hewitt
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Best of 2014

It's that time of the year to stop and dwell on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past year. Like any other year 2014 flew by real fast. Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Pavani
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Stollen-Konfekt (a Traditional German Recipe).

now and then I thought to also share some traditional recipesfrom my home.I don`t know about you, but I looove to read blogsfrom allover the world and love... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Nonibaumann
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N!ew Readings

Christmas always brings a new crop of reading material -- and not nearly enough time to read. But I have managed to gobble down Z -- a novel about the... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Vickilane
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Bavarian Bier Cafe (parramatta)

The Christmas season is a time to eat and be merry, and this holiday season my family and I definitely ate a lot and were definitely very merry! Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Takeeatfoodblog
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Oven Baked Penne

After all of the turkey, ham etc. of Christmas and the leftovers, we fancied something completely different for our tea tonight. To be honest I was feeling quit... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Mariealicerayner
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Flourless Orange Cake

Merry Christmas everyone!We were away during the Christmas period and this will be our last trip for 2014. Time flew by so quickly especially this year, I hope... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Rumblingtummy
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End of the Year Wrap Up.....

Time is dwindling down and I'm ashamed that I have only blogged a couple times during this whole pregnancy. What a special time I should have tried to capture... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Accidentalxpert
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(–)-Jiadifenolide (Part 2: Dalby/Paterson)

In the four months I spent not writing this post, the Paterson–Dalby synthesis of jiadifenolide was covered over at Synthetic Nature, but as I’d already put a... Read more

The 30 december 2014 by Brsm
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Carmina Charm #8

Do you know that our soul is composed of harmony? - Leonardo DaVinciIt's harmony that your soul and mind embraces again when listening to music. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Vanessa Holthausen
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Festive Events

2 major events in Montreal's bloggersphere this holiday season First - A photo shoot with my favorite fashionistasClockwise... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Arianel
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She Reads Truth, IF:Gathering, and Women Bible Teachers. Part 1

This is a four-part series. I'll examine the website, teachings, and women of "She Reads Truth" in 2 parts (What They Say, and What They Do). Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Elizabethprata
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A Very Merry Holiday

We had a wonderful Christmas…a bittersweet Christmas. On one hand, I was thrilled to have time with my sisters. But I knew that today, Monday December 29th,... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Monetm1218
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Latest Russian News

In Russian culture there is supposed to be lull regarding news during the holiday period. In fact, some publications even go on “holiday” during the season... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Mendeleyeev
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Weekly Wrap Up

Hi my friends, it’s been a while (a week to be exact!) I’m sorry that I have continued to be MIA during my vacation and holidays. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Sara Zwicker
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…Re-Gift

As we slowly make our way from Christmas to New Year’s, odds are a good number of you are dealing an annual dilemma faced by millions of gift receivers — what t... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Zer
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Asda Loaded Gingerbread Fudge Ice Cream

This Christmas has been great for all the new Gingerbread flavoured products available in the supermarkets. I've already posted quite a few Gingerbread Reviews... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Grocerygems
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Pregnancy Journal Update: Week 27/Third Trimester, Here I Am!

Hey everyone! Sorry it’s been a while. Actually, it’s almost been 3 weeks since I’ve updated my pregnancy journal. We’ve been really busy between getting ready... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Slowdownandsavor
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Mountain Biking Inroads into Wilderness Legislation

“The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) brought some early Christmas presents to the mountain biking community at the expense of wilderness. Buried in th... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Garry Rogers
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The News From Assbakistan: Story 7

Aragorn: You have some skill with a blade. Eowyn: The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them. I fear neither... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Eowyn
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Create a Frozen Effect with Textures & Photo Veils [Photo Recipe]

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, Ring-ting-tingling too, Come on, it's lovely weather, For a sleigh ride together with you.Outside the snow is falling, An... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Ninabille
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Hello Again!

As you may have noticed I've been a bit absent of late, having left blogging to the side to make way for the business of Christmas, and time at home with family... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Lizzi
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"We Have Allowed Silence to Become a Gift Forgotten..."

Elizabeth Scalia proves why she is one of my favorite go-to Catholic writers: The silence of which we sing so wistfully at Midnight Mass, is at an all-time... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Brutallyhonest
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Texts From Jane Eyre- Mallory Ortberg.

Disclaimer: I was given a free copy of this book (from the US publisher) in exchange for an honest review Synopsis (my own- for once! Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Lucybirdbooks
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Crystal Opens Wall to Wall (Almost)

It has been quite a while since Crystal Mountain was open “wall to wall.” Last season our entire ski area terrain only opened for about a month from early... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Kimkircher
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Holiday in Review

So, backing up a few days on the calendar, Gracie and I flew out to Utah the Friday before Christmas, affording us a luxurious 7 days and some hours at my... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Daisyjd
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The Little Blogger

For this Christmas Santa (aka Mummy Daddy), decided to bring Darcie her own blogger tools so she can follow in her mummy's footsteps! Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Mummyb
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Weekend Box Office: ‘Unbroken’ and ‘Woods’ Neck and Neck

The Hobbit remained on top this weekend. Unbroken overperformed, and even beat out Into The Woods by a little bit. However, Into The Woods had a better per... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Sirmac2
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A Look Back and What's Next for Survivor's Missy Payne & Baylor Wilson

Survivor is a reality TV show that pits city dwellers against country farmers, old against young - and in the just completed 29th season - Mothers against... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Ohsocynthia
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Healthy + Wealthy + Wise

I’ve gained about 10 pounds while I’ve been home with this neck injury. You can see it in my face, my breasts, and my thighs. Everything still fits, but not... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Gray Eyed Athena
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The New Modern Holiday Carol

Originally posted on Long Awkward Pause: There is a plague in this country that is far worse than Malaria, Black Death, or even Ebola. And that plague is... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Christopher De Voss
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Glam Polish Fantasia Flakies

Compliments of the season, lovelies!Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas with good food and great company. On the nail front, the Christmas mood was elevated... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by A Lacquered Affair
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Dyker Heights Lights

Before skipping town for the holidays, we made our way to Dyker Heights, Brooklyn to check out their stunning Christmas Lights display. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Popcornandpandas
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Back in Black

Well, that was a wonderful break from blogging, but I am back and ready to go! I hope you all had a great Holiday and are looking forward to a new year. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Gentrilee
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Old Year’s Resolutions

It’s been said before, but a year is a ridiculous amount of time to make a resolution for. I can barely think a week ahead, personally. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Fausterella
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Movie Minute | Still Alice Trailer Stokes Gratitude…

I've been sleeping a lot, recuperating a lot since Christmas passed. I haven't allowed my consciousness to slip away like this in years come to think of it. ... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Blessmybag
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The Midi Fever

Though my mission seems temporary, I am still enjoying this fleeting sartorial phase of wearing my summer wardrobe, all tailored for this winter. Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Saumya Shiohare
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My Top Travels of 2014

This year has been crazy, not only have I had an amazing year of travelling but I’ve also achieved so much more with my life, including turning everything upsid... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Littlebckpacker
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FDA Moves to Ban Cake, Donut ‘Sprinkles’

Out of my cold dead hands! Breitbart: Early next year, the FDA is expected to finalize a new regulation intended to eradicate even trace amounts of partially... Read more

The 29 december 2014 by Eowyn
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