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Spice up the holidays with creative, spirited ideas for using holiday seasonings

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Cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, vanilla - the spices and flavors of the season are as integral to the holidays as pumpkins, gift-giving and family gatherings. It's hard to imagine ever tiring of seasonal flavors, especially when they illuminate baked treats and other holiday dishes, but there's also nothing wrong with craving new ways to enjoy seasonal spices.
 
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DEC
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Best Hats To Wear This Fall Season.

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Mme. Chanel knew a thing or two about hats; that they were elegant, chic, and most of all, necessary to complement any outfit. The art of millinery is timeless and as fashion designers showed during their past Fall collections, the novelty of a hat will never cease. As the cold season is here, face the crisp weather in style with hats that are sure to be the talk of the season. 
 
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DEC
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Cooking On Sunday's Can Help You Reach Your Weight Goals!

image1Our schedules for work, family and community it's leave us grabbing meals on the go, which can catch up with your waste-line over time. Carving out time on the weekends to par-cook foods to utilize throughout the week, can be a big help to your diet, and your budget! 
 
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DEC
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Beauty Tips Of The Week: It's All About The Eyes

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DEC
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Food and Wine Tips to Delight Winter Taste Buds

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With a chill in the air, it’s finally time to indulge in hearty, wholesome meals. The winter weather gives a great excuse to cook up a rich meal, sip on a glass of wine and entertain friends in front of the fireplace.
 
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DEC
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Baby It's Cold Outside.

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Here are a few pieces to add to your wardrobe to take the chill off.
 
 
 
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DEC
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A Champagne Guide for New Year’s Celebrations

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New Year’s Eve means gathering with close friends and family, making resolutions for next year, and of course, celebrating with bubbly!
However, when it comes to choosing the right bottle for the festivities, some might not know where to start. Chantelle Pabros, fine wine consultant at Morrell & Company Wine in NYC, offers advice on how to choose the right bottle of bubbles for every type of New Year’s celebration.
 
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NOV
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How to be a great holiday guest and host.

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The holiday season is chaotic enough without the added stress of entertaining. Whether you open your house to family and friends, or attend parties hosted by others this season, these tips will help you keep tensions low and stomachs full wherever you celebrate.

 
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NOV
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Can a FitBit Make Me Thinner?

Everyone is looking for a way to reduce their weight and be healthier. One of the hottest holiday gifts this year was the FitBit health tracker. My 13 year old son Nick received one and I have noticed him being more mindful of eating sugar and staying active. He said that "It's made working out and exercising fun and easy. Almost like a game, and your opponent is yourself."
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805 Boasts North America’s Largest Himalayan Salt Cave

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 Santa Barbara resident Pam McCaskey is clear on one thing: salt changed her life. During a particularly hard time, McCaskey was introduced to her first salt cave while visiting her mother on the East Coast. After stepping in she felt a bond to the elements that surrounded her, reminding her of a deep connection to the earth and simultaneously melting her temporal burdens away. 
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NOV
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5 DIY Pumpkin Beauty Recipes

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 Here are 5 amazing pumpkin DIY recipes for the body that you can make at home:
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NOV
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Make Your Iced Coffee At Home!

image1When trying to manage your weight and health goals many people try to change the way that they eat from fried restaurant food, and processed store-bought food to manage fat, sugar and salt. But, coffee shop specialty drinks can cost you a pretty penny and end up being a calorie-bomb!

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NOV
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Tis the season for good etiquette

22205160 originalIn today's fast paced, eat-on-the-run world, it seems very few of us make time for a regular sit down meal at the dinner table. That's until the holidays roll around, when the pressure's on to be perfect. Before you read any further, ask yourself - are you confident with your table manners, or do you have to take your cues by watching others?
 
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NOV
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7 ways to share a meal and fight child hunger this holiday season.

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The holidays are a time when children should be singing, decorating and celebrating with family, not worrying about where they’ll get their next meal. Yet one in five kids in America face hunger every day. Fortunately, there are many simple ways you can make a big difference.
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7 tasty twists to spice up classic holiday foods

21787716Food is a central part to any holiday celebration, but after having the same recipe for the fifth or sixth time, even beloved dishes can feel bland and boring. This year, spice up traditional fare with a few unique twists guaranteed to have guests raving.
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NOV
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Have a fun and flavorful Friendsgiving with simple, delicious recipes

21589850For most, Thanksgiving is all about tradition. Many of us have family recipes we look forward to eating year after year, and family and friends we are excited to see every Turkey Day. Thanksgiving family customs may run strong, but for those who like to have fun in the kitchen and celebrate the season with pals, Friendsgiving is becoming a popular yearly ritual.
 
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Studio Channel Islands Appoints Michael Lattanzio as CEO

Studio Channel IslandsStudio Channel Islands announces Michael Lattanzio as Chief Executive Officer for the non-profit organization seeking to be the preeminent art institute in Ventura County and the region.
 
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NOV
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Artist Interview - HUD Ventura Resident Artist Eva Ryan

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I met Eva Ryan on a very hot Thursday afternoon at her studio that was currently being built, literately the walls just went up that week. She somehow managed to make a little work space amongst all the construction in the middle of her studio. Currently several studios are being built for the resident artists at The HUD Gallery in Ventura. She told me that everything would be done by next week for first Friday, although I had my doubts looking at all of the studios with debris and furniture all in piles. Eva has a very sweet disposition and did not let the chaos of the studio distract her from letting me shoot her while she worked.
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OCT
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5 ways to boost your health in five minutes or less

21118947You know those days when your normal schedule gets thrown completely out the window? You’re tired, overrun and can barely think about the next thing on your to-do list, let alone work on your larger goals or 
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OCT
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3 Winter Recipes & Wine Pairings To 'WOW' Any Crowd!

Whether you're cooking for two or a dinner party with friends, these recipes are the perfect accompaniment to the holiday season. Try them with the recommended wine pairings for a truly memorable meal.
 
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