Holiday Gift Guide 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 A special supplement to

HOLIDAYgift guide

Great Holiday Gift Baskets

Fun ideas & arrangments: page 5

PARTY HOSTING

The TastyGift of Books For your favorite food geek: page 6

Charitable Giving The gift that keeps on giving: page 8

Stay fit for the holidays Sweat before sweets: page 10

5 PERFECT GIFTS! Show them your appreciation: page 9

From cocktails to coat racks: page 3

Holiday Gift Guide - Wednesday, November 14, 20122

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This photo, provided by Rizzoli, shows a fes-tive dish prepared for a holiday taken from

the book Soiree: Entertaining with Style, by Danielle Rollins.

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This photo, provided by Rizzoli, shows a chocolate mousse dessert served at a New Year's Party taken from the book Soiree: Entertaining with Style, by Danielle Rollins.


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Shown during a hike on the glaciers of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in Alaska are the Kent family, from left: Scott, Tanner, Peyton and Lisa. The family has spent more than a decade visiting national parks during the holidays.

Country Store Meat Processing

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Let us prepare our own BBQ Beef Brisket or Old Fashioned Smoked Ham for your holiday meal.

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your shopping list.

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Sat. 8am to Noon

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Great Gifting Starts here...

Unique decorating ideas. Designers on staff.

Stainless Steel Gazing Balls & Stands Bird Baths ~ BenchesChristmas Craft Items

Personalized Garden Stone Snowmen ~ Wind Chimes ~ Angels

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