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December 28, 2014 8:00 am • By Debra D. Bass • STL Today Just like your emergency household toolbox with a hammer, multi-head screwdriver, nails and picture-hanging gear, your closet needs a toolbox. You should have some quick-fix staples, also … Continue reading →

Kari Marotta, the mom and local teacher behind the pop-up kids art studio Mess Makers, shares these easy holiday crafts. Classic Salt Dough Ornaments: There are several different recipes to choose from. Find one online that you have ingredients for … Continue reading →

ABC NEWS More ABC News Videos | ABC World News Al Thompson’s Christmas light display can be seen from the ground up, literally. Photographer Daryl Watkins flew a drone around to capture Thompson’s home on Wendhurst Drive in Glenn Allen, … Continue reading →

December 03, 2014 12:15 am | STL Today EVENTS Collection efforts are going on now for the 6th annual Holiday Coat Drive. It’s that time once again to begin collecting coats, hats, gloves, & scarves to provide a helping hand … Continue reading →

Today.com | Dec. 2, 2014 at 10:15 AM ET If you’re considering a faux Christmas tree this year, Amy E. Goodman has foraged for the best artificial trees at the best price, and now the lifestyle editor for Zulily.com is … Continue reading →

People Magazine | 11/21/2014 AT 01:33 PM ET Although the Thanksgiving holiday is rooted in the pilgrims’ decisive split from Mother England, Kate Middleton‘s family doesn’t seem to be holding a grudge. A recent blog post for Party Pieces, the … Continue reading →

St.Louis Post Dispatch | Posted: Monday, November 10, 2014 03:22 PM This holiday season, the National Park Service invites guests to take in the sights and sounds of winters past with Historic Holiday Traditions at the Old Courthouse. At the … Continue reading →

By Phil Marty, Chicago Tribune October 22, 2014 Illinois Nov. 15-19: Festival of Trees, Danville. This annual events draws more than 10,000 visitors to see decorated Christmas trees and wreaths and experience other holiday-related activities and entertainment. 217-431-2424, facebook.com/presencefestival. Miles … Continue reading →

Commercial Appeal By Megan Murphy | 12:21 AM, Oct 28, 2014 Special to The Commercial Appeal When I look around my neighborhood these days, I see multitudes of pumpkins decorating doorsteps. The décor is quite lovely, and very festive, but … Continue reading →

St. Peter’s UCC to Host Fair Trade Market Nov. 1-2 E Missourian Posted: Monday, October 27, 2014 12:00 am St. Peter’s United Church of Christ on Fifth Street in Washington will partner with Plowsharing Crafts of St. Louis as they … Continue reading →