One of my favorite things about the holiday season is that I get to watch Christmas specials. I’ve got a large collection of VHS and DVDs to keep me entertained. My favorites are the TV show episodes with a holiday theme. I’ve got the usuals that you would expect and many more obscure ones. I […]
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Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products
Handmade products are fun to use and great to give as gifts! The Idiot’s Guides: Making Natural Beauty Products by Sally Trew gives detailed step by step instructions for a wide array of products. The book itself would be a good gift for a crafty friend or family member. Or if you’re so inclined, you […]
Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story by Ray Davies
Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
Horses of McBride DVD
I am a sucker for a sappy movie that tugs at my heart and makes me cry. That’s especially true around the holidays and when the movie features animals and/or is a true story. Well, Horses of McBride is a true story involving Christmas and horses and is a wonderfully heartwarming tale. The film originally […]
Dean Martin Celebrity Roast-Collectors Edition DVD Set
Many younger people probably think that celebrity roasts are an invention of Comedy Central. They have continued the tradition in a fun way, but it began a long long time ago. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts are like taking a step back in time to an era that is very different than today. There are […]