On the Twelfth day of Xmas - You get a blog!
Twelfth Day of Christmas
National Bird Day
National Second Hand Wardrobe Day
1995 - On “Seinfeld,” Kramer’s first name is revealed to be Cosmo.
1975 - “The Wiz” opened on Broadway for the first time.
1975 - Four men in Pinhole, California, set a new record for longest game of Monopoly, quitting after 264 hours, or 11 days
1970 - All My Children” debuted, that’s 39 years!!!
1940 - FM radio is demonstrated to the FCC for the first time.
1914 - Henry Ford made the minimum wage of $5.00 a day along with an 8-hour-workday and profit sharing.
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Tis the season for dry skin! Moisturize is the mantra, and here are some other tips to keep the dry skin at bay.
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Today is Twelfth Night, and wassail is traditionally enjoyed. What the heck is that? Find our here!
And from the Old Farmers Almanac, here’s a great recipie for Light Wassail
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings.
(Rum sometimes added)
1 gallon apple cider
2 cups cranberry juice
1/2 to 1 cup brown sugar, to taste
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan or pot, adjusting sugar to taste, and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve in mugs, or pour into a punch bowl and serve warm in cups.
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15 Tips for a great year, from Savvymiss.com! Share with friends, and don’t forget to be good to yourself!
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