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Preparation pointers: How to get your home ready for holiday guests F amily gatherings are synonymous with the holiday season. Even those families who have spread out far and wide often manage to come together at least once at the end of the year. When families include members who don't live within driving distance of one another, those who aren't hosting the holiday festivities must plan an overnight stay. Lodging costs can be considerable during the holiday season because hotels can quickly fill to capacity. Holiday hosts who want to go the extra mile can invite guests to forgo hotels and stay overnight at their homes, where guests can spend more time with hosts and won't have to worry about finding lodging they can afford.
Though it's a nice gesture to host overnight guests during the holiday season, it's also one that requires a little work on the part of the hosts, who must take time ouf of the often hectic holiday schedule to prepare their homes for guests. The following are a few pointers for hosts who want to ensure everything is ready and
accommodating for overnight guests.
• Take inventory of household linens. Depending on how many guests you'll be hosting, you may need to stock up on extra linens. If only one or two people will be staying overnight, you should be able to make due with what you have. However, if you'll be hosting a second family for the holidays,
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• Discuss pet allergies. Holiday hosts who have pets should discuss pet allergies with potential overnight guests well in advance of the season. If guests are allergic to your pets, then it might not be comfortable for them to stay overnight at your home. While most families would not want to shelter their pets on a holiday, doing so is an option but one that may not even be worth it. Pet hair and dander around the house might be enough to trigger an allergic attack even when the pet isn't in or around the home, so
sheltering the pet may not be a solution after all. Discuss this issue with prospective guests well in advance of the season so they have time to find affordable lodging in the event that any of them do have a pet allergy.
• Stock up on toiletries. Toiletries are bound to run out if you're hosting guests for the holidays. Before guests arrive, stock up on these items, including toilet and facial tissue, hand soap, bath soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and extra toothbrushes in case guests forgot to pack their own. These items have no expiration date, so even if you end up buying more than you need you can always use them down the road when guests have long since returned home. • Clear the house of clutter. Clutter can make a home seem
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even more crowded when guests are staying overnight. Clutter can accumulate anywhere in the house, from bathrooms to a living room to the kitchen. When hosting guests for the holidays, you will need all the space you can get, so clear the house of as much clutter as possible. Put all toys away and clear the common areas of items like shoes and clothing that can make a space seem more cramped. In addition, clear the dining room table of any items that aren't needed at mealtime and choose festive centerpieces that don't take up much space.
• Don't be caught off guard by a storm. If guests will be staying multiple nights, it's safe to assume everyone, hosts and guests included, will want to get out of the house, be it to enjoy local holiday celebrations or simply to avoid cabin fever by getting some fresh air. But the holiday season gets its fair share of inclement weather, including snowstorms. Hosts should not be caught off guard by a snowstorm, stocking up on items like a snow shovel, a snow blower and salt or a de-icing product for walkways and driveways before guests arrive. This will ensure everyone won't feel trapped inside the house should a storm arrive unexpectedly. Hosting guests for the holidays is no small task. But hosts who prepare in advance can ensure everyone makes the most of their time together.
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Safely deck the halls this holiday season
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Keep the area around a fireplace clear to prevent fires.
pending time around a warm fireplace is an indelible holiday image. The entire family hanging stockings from the mantle while a fire roars below can make for a cozy evening and set the scene for the season to come. While the warm glow of candles and a blazing fire are key components of holiday decor, some holiday decorations have potential to be dangerous if homeowners are not careful.
Fireplaces
Gathering around the fireplace is a holiday tradition for many families. But it is important to remember basic safety precautions when doing so.
• Fireplaces can become quite hot no matter which type of fuel they burn. Draperies and other fabric should not be hung too close to fireplaces and stoves.
• The glass and screens that cover fireplaces should be used to prevent sparks and embers from entering a room. • Keep children away from
fireplaces while they are in use.
• Have fireplaces professionally cleaned each year and inspected by a certified chimney specialist. The United States Fire Administration says heating fires account for 36 percent of residential home fires each year. Clearing the chimney of creosote can reduce accidental chimney fires. • Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures so they don't reach dangerous levels. • Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
• Do not leave fires unattended for long periods of time or allow them to burn overnight. • Keep Christmas trees far away from fireplaces. Christmas trees can easily ignite, and the heat from the fire can dry them out over time.
Candles
Candles used to decorate Christmas trees and the like were
once the norm. However, candles can easily tip over and start a fire. Today there are far safer alternatives to providing holiday illumination. • Flameless candles use a twinkling LED light to create the atmosphere of an actual candle. They can be purchased in all different shapes and sizes.
lights when you must climb a ladder. Spotters can help prevent injuries. • Shut off lights when you go to bed. You will be saving energy and preventing fire risk.
Christmas lights. They can become tangled or chew on wires and get shocked.
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• Extinguish all candles before retiring for the night.
• When using candles, make sure they are out of the reach of children and/or pets. • Use electric lights on a Christmas tree instead of lit candles.
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Many brands of Christmas lights are UL-listed and tested for safety. But safety precautions are necessary when stringing lights as well. • Do not overload circuits with too many lights strung together. Doing so is a fire hazard and can cause overheating. • Use caution when putting lights outside. Purchase lights that specifically mention outside use. Have a person help you string
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Holiday decorations can also be used to create an atmosphere reminiscent of a certain type of locale, giving a home a holiday in the city vibe or a more rustic feel. For those who prefer a rustic look
reminiscent of a country Christmas, consider the following tips.
• Start with the tree. The Christmas tree is the center of many a home's holiday decor, and those who want to create a country Christmas can start with their tree. Instead of traditional holiday lights, choose lights that look like candles while adorning the tree with wooden ornaments and strands of popcorn. • Forgo traditional wrapping paper. Instead of flashy,
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hether you are hosting family for the holidays or just a few close friends, setting an elaborate table for your meals can help enhance the ambiance. Dining at a beautifully arranged table can set the mood
for a wonderful evening.
Depending on the overall theme of your holiday decorating, you can incorporate components of similar decorative items into the table settings or go off the beaten
path with new ideas. Options abound when arranging a holiday table, but here are a few ideas to get started. Place Settings
If your fine china has been collecting dust behind the doors of a china cabinet, now is the time to dust them off and use them for the first time. Fine china can impart a feeling of elegance and make the holiday meal even more special. If you do not have china or prefer something else, invest in dishes and glasses decorated with a holiday theme. These can be used annually for your special dinner. Invest in cloth napkins, which are more ornate and elegant than traditional napkins. Create napkin rings that double as place cards. Make small rings of threaded popcorn, or use mini wreaths to surround the napkins and tie on small tags with guests' names. Centerpiece
Don't be afraid to be elaborate with your holiday table centerpiece. You may prefer to use traditional elements, like a floral display of white roses mixed with red poinsettia stalks. You also can pull a piece of your
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Decorative table settings are ideal for holiday entertaining.
holiday decor to serve as the centerpiece. Do you have a handpainted statue or ceramic item that you absolutely love? Show it off front and center. Tall vases filled with pine cones and berries also add some elegance to the table. For a touch of whimsy, fill the vases with color-coordinated candies and wrap the vases with ribbon. The candy can be enjoyed later on. A miniature Christmas tree adorned in tiny lights and
ornaments also works well as a centerpiece. Tablecloth
A plain-colored tablecloth contrasts well with the finery on the table itself. Simple shades tend to work best. Plus, they won't look out of place should you want to use the tablecloth another time of year. Setting a beautiful holiday table can enhance the enjoyment of any special day.
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Create a no-bake holiday dessert T he holiday season can be a busy time of year dominated by shopping trips, visits with friends and family and late-night sessions of wrapping presents. With so many things on the agenda, sometimes people can benefit from a few shortcuts to save time. Dessert is a key element of holiday celebrations. Cake or cookies are frequently the requisite hostess gifts. But revelers who do not want to bake
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1. Cut the pound cake into cubes and set aside. Prepare the pudding in adherence to the directions on the box and allow to thicken. 2. Let the frozen whipped topping thaw. 3. Wash and slice the strawberries and kiwis. These fruits were chosen to give the dessert a red-and-green look, but any fruits or candies can be used depending on the theme. 4. Begin to prepare the trifle by alternating layers of pound cake, fruit, pudding, and cream. Continue until you reach the top of the trifle and then top with the remaining whipped topping.
5. Put in the refrigerator to chill and set. Use a long spoon to serve the trifle in individual bowls when ready to eat. Other trifle combinations can include peppermint candies and mint pudding or strawberries and bananas. For Chanukah, blueberries can be layered for a blue-and-white look. Red and green M&Ms(R) also can be used. Gingerbread fans can create layers of crushed gingerbread cookies with the cake and pudding. Experiment with flavors as you see fit until you find combinations you love.
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A turkey tailor-made for a holiday feast N
o holiday feast is complete without turkey. The main course at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables alike, turkey is something many people look forward to more and more as the holidays approach. Those about to cook their first turkey or even turkey-cooking veterans who want to stray from the norm may want to consider the following recipe for "HerbRoasted Turkey" from Yolanda Banks' "Cooking for Your Man" (Broadway Books).
Herb-Roasted Turkey Serves 10
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus 4 whole sprigs 1 large sprig fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, plus 2 whole sprigs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 4 whole sprigs 15 leaves fresh sage, chopped, plus 3 whole leaves 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the turkey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for the turkey 1 15-pound turkey 1 lemon, quartered 8 shallots, peeled and halved 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock 2/3 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1. In a small bowl, combine the butter, chopped parsley, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, chopped sage, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
2. Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 F. Sprinkle the main
cavity of the turkey with salt and pepper. Place the whole sprigs of parsley, rosemary and thyme and the sage leaves into the cavity. Add the lemon, 4 shallot halves and half of the garlic cloves.
3. Starting at the neck end, carefully slide a hand between the skin and the breast meat to loosen the skin. Spread 3 tablespoons of the herb butter over the breast meat under the skin. Tuck the wing tips under the skin, and tie the legs together to hold the shape. Season the turkey generously all over with salt and pepper. 4. Place the turkey on a wire rack set in a large roasting pan. Rub 4 tablespoons of the herb butter over the turkey. Roast about 30 minutes, until golden brown, and reduce the heat to 350 F. Baste the turkey with 1/2 cup of the broth. Cover only the breast area with a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Scatter the remaining shallots and garlic cloves in the pan around the turkey.
5. Continue to roast the turkey for
about 11/2 hours, basting with 1/2 cup of broth every 30 minutes. Remove the foil from the turkey breast. Continue to roast the turkey, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, about 1 hour longer, until it's golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 F. Transfer the turkey to a platter and brush with 1 tablespoon of the herb butter. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
spoon, whisking occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add the remaining shallots and garlic to the gravy and simmer for 1 minute. Taste and adjust the
seasoning if necessary. Serve the turkey with the gravy.
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots and garlic from the roasting pan to a plate. Transfer the pan juices to a medium bowl, then skim off and discard the fat. Set the pan over two burners on medium-high heat. Deglaze the pan with the wine and 1 cup of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until it's reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Pour the sauce into a large measuring glass. Add the degreased pan juices, and broth, if necessary, to equal 3 cups of liquid. 7. Blend the flour into the remaining herb butter until combined. Pour the broth mixture into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Gradually whisk in the herb-butter mixture. Add any accumulated juices from the turkey platter and boil until the gravy thickens enough to coat a
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“Sew” much more – come see us! Melrose Quilts & Sewforth
Richards Farm Gift Cards Make The Perfect Gift For Anyone On Your List! 607 NE 13th Street, Casey, IL 62420 • Call 217-932-5300 • www.richardsfarm.com
¼ mile south of Arthur (Vine Street) M-Sat. Please Call Ahead For Winter Hours.
217-543-2844
Homemade in our Kitchen
• Illinois Dutch Sausage • Delicious Fried Chicken • Sweet & Sour Salad Bar
• Warm Homemade Bread • Yoder’s Famous Apple Butter • Shoo-Fly Pie & Much More
127 East Main Street Arcola, Illinois 61910 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tues. - Sun. 7:30 AM - 7 PM 217-268-3518 • Off I-57 Far Off The Beaten Path
CALL & RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES NOW! 235-0123 oups Catering avail. To gr Of 100 or more: • Banquets • Receptions • Spor ting Events • Group picnics
Gift Certificates Make Great Stocking Stuffers. 3020 Lakeland Blvd., Mattoon
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BECAUSE SAFETY IS KEY,
PLEASE DON’T DRINK & DRIVE!
“Key” Strategies For A Safe New Year’s Celebration:
t probably comes as no surprise that more traffic fatalities due to drunk driving occur at the New Year than any other time, but of course, you should never drink and drive. With your safety in mind, these community sponsors urge you to review these important tips for hosting or attending a safe celebration!
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A New Year is coming, bringing much celebration, With good friends and good times and free-flowing libation -So party on hearty, but leave driving alone, Because we want to see you get safely home!
• Plan an alcohol-free celebration – Host a fondue or “make your own” ice cream sundae party as a fresh alternative. Add some fun party games to keep guests entertained without drinking! • Check your keys with the host – This is an effective strategy for giving the host some control over inebriated guests. • Keep the number of a taxi company handy – A good tip for both party guests and hosts alike. • Offer to drive a guest home – Start the New Year off right by performing a good deed and help keep drunk drivers off the road. • Appoint a designated driver – Use the buddy system and you can return the favor next time. • Provide lots of snacks to party guests – Drinking on an empty-stomach rapidly increases alcohol’s debilitating effects. • Post transportation info on party invites – Include information for public transportation, car pools and taxi company phone numbers. • Don’t let a friend drive drunk – Take the car keys away or use one of the strategies above to see your friends safely home.
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Ladies casual & business wear featuring: Howard Wolf • Alfred Dunner Liz Claiborne • Coach • Prada Stewart Weisman • Chicos
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Don’t Leave Your Loved Ones At Home This Holiday They will have more fun at Kieffer’s We have kittens & cats available for adoption.
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217-235-5773 • 6040 Lerna Rd. • Mattoon
Great Savings On Gift Certificates! Accommodating Large Groups!
$6 for $5 $12 for $10 $18 for $15
$24 for $20 $30 for $25 $60 for $50
Other denominations available! Just ask us what they are!
Hunan Restaurant
116 S 17th Street Mattoon 234-4855 www.chinesehunan.com
Come in and see our new styles of Amish made bedroom and dining room furniture!
Amish Crafted Furniture
468 E. Springfield Rd. Arcola, IL 61910 217-268-3355 • 888-268-3355 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5:30 Sat 9-5 • Closed Sundays
1608 Broadway Mattoon, IL
(217) 234-4277
ighting a Christmas tree may seem like child's play, but time and again people struggle with the task. Untangling wires and wrapping them around boughs can be nerve wracking, but lighting a tree doesn't have to be a chore when you follow some tips from the professionals. First, keep in mind that wrapping lights around the tree horizontally is more work and often doesn't produce a multidimensional effect. Rather, string the lights from the trunk up to the top, working vertically. This is actually how the tree decorators at Rockefeller Center in New York City do the famous tree year after year. This method helps eliminate tangled wires and empty spots. Remember to plug in the strands of lights before you begin to check for burnt-out bulbs and to adjust the spacing of lights to prevent dark spots. Think about varying light bulb sizes to add more dimension. String an inner layer of small LED white lights to produce an inner glow on the tree before adding larger, colored lights on top to increase visual appeal. Just be sure to match the same wattage of the lights so that you do not have power surges and can prolong the life of the bulbs.
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Secrets to holiday baking success Certain tips can ensure your holiday baking is successful. aking is popular come the holiday season, when baked goods are often gifted or shared with family and friends at holiday gatherings. Individuals turn out sweet treats left and right, and these treats are often gobbled up by appreciative holiday revelers. Although some people have mastered baked goods, others can benefit from a few tricks of the trade. Utilize these tips to make holiday baking that much easier.
• Overworked cookie dough may result in dry cookies. Try not to handle dough more than is necessary to roll it out to desired thickness. When rolling the dough, put it between two pieces of waxed paper to reduce flour usage on the rolling pin. • When baking brownies or other bar-type cookies, line
the inside of the pan with greased aluminum foil. This way you can lift out the dessert and cut it neatly instead of risking sticking.
• The same technique can be used when baking cookies. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and bake as directed. The cookies should slide right off when done, and you won't have messy pans to wash afterward. • Double-check your oven temperature with a reliable thermometer to make sure it is accurate. This will help you bake more efficiently and adjust the time or temperature accordingly. • Many cookie doughs can be refrigerated or even frozen, so you can make a big batch and then spread out your baking as needed throughout the season.
Holiday Treats • Holiday Cookie Trays • Decorated Sugar Cookies • Holiday Cupcakes
Call Today To Place Your Order!
Cakes by Christine
235-4318 Mattoon • IL
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