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Setting ground rules for expectations when hosting extended family over Thanksgiving and other holidays, can sometimes serve to ease conflict.
Surviving dinner
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, families are preparing to host loved ones for extended stays, which means having to navigate the politics of dealing with other people's kids. more »

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  • A baker's dozen list of books for the holidays
    With a little thought and creativity, it is still possible to give meaningful presents to people without spending lots of money.
  • Decking the holiday halls at the Greens Show
    The Crossroads Garden Club's Greens Show will take place Sunday at the Women's Club, 31 S. Prospect St., Hagerstown. Tim Valerio of Village Florist will create Thanksgiving and Christmas centerpieces beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
  • Meatless 'meetup'
    The Western Maryland Vegetarian Society had a handful of members until founder Tara Petite discovered a social networking site that allows people to form clubs and arrange get-togethers.
  • Design a winning cookie: Past contest winners
    Now that The Herald-Mail has canceled its food contests, we'd like to take this opportunity to answer an oft-asked question from readers: What made the winning cookies winners?