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    Southern Holiday Life Magazine

    a special publication by Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

    Taken from the pages of Southern Holiday Life Magazine

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    Practicing Gratitude with a Little Extra SweetnessA festive holiday season is most often equated with indulgence and lots of glamor. It’s an exciting time and a welcome break from our da...
    Pecan Bourbon Brie BitesChelsea will be competing in the World Food Championships this fall as Team Iron Grits. She successfully competed and won Food Network’s...
    How to Create a Beautiful and Whimsical Christmas Table ... Given the problem to solve - how do we scale down the large table gatherings, decor and recipes for an intimate and playful meal - we go...
    Spiral Vegetable TartThere are multiple reasons why I love this recipe. It uses simple ingredients that can be found year round. If you have a surplus of veg...
    Christmas Cheer Drink Recipe2 oz. Bourbon 1 oz. Ginger Liqueur 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup made with Turbinado Cane Sugar 2 oz. Ginger Ale Place ...
    Hello Old Man WinterIngredients: 2 oz. Gin 2 oz. Tonic Water 1 oz. Orange Juice 1/2 oz. Spiced Simple syrup Directions: Combine all ingredients in an ice-fi...
    Creating Memories That Can Hang on Your TreeTis the season... the season of family, friends, food and gifts. While I love the family, friends, and especially the food.. Nothing war...
    Candy Making Satisfies More Than A Sweet ToothAs a little girl, one of the things I looked forward to at the holidays was the box of candy I always received from my Aunt Renee. Chris...
    Stress 'Less' in the Holidays(Note, not Stressless!) I received a group text (in early September this year) from the sisters asking about our holiday plans. My first...
    Popcorn CelebrationsPopcorn is a great snack that is even better when shared with others. My granddaughter, Mia and I, made this healthier version that crea...
    New Year's Traditions in Alabama: Food, Family and FolkloreAs the clock ticks toward midnight on December 31st, people across Alabama prepare to celebrate the arrival of a new year steeped in tra...
    How to Take Great Fall Photos of Your Children at HomeStep 1: Supplies This step can be quite straightforward or elaborate, depending on your approach. I opted for a minimalist design. I pic...