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S k ip th e h o li-d a ze a n d sp e n d tim e m a k in g m e m o rie s
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aking time to reconnect with loved ones is a cooker. Just add a bit of cream and stir periodically saving favor. Pick up a pie or specialty dessert from
wish topping many lists this holiday season, to keep them soft and fluffy. a local bakery. Inquire about family-size sides from
so set aside the chaos and commit to doing restaurants in your community. Also remember
more this year. More of what you truly enjoy, that Simplify cleanup. After enjoying a meal many seasonal fundraisers offer pre-made holiday
is. surrounded by loved ones, there’s no reason to desserts and other treats you can share with guests
halt the conversation while you slip away to bring with minimal effort.
Spread out prep time. If you’re busy putting order back to the kitchen. Cover dishes and put
the final touches on a meal as guests begin to perishables away then return to your guests for Get out of the house. If you’ve spent too much
arrive, you’ll miss out on the excitement as the the quality time you deserve. If you use disposable time this year looking at your own surroundings,
party begins. Make sides and casseroles ahead of tableware, there’s even less to worry about later. getting away from it all may lift your spirits while
time and freeze them so all you have to do on the big saving the hours you’d pour into getting your home
day is pop them in the oven. Mashed potatoes are Shop local for shortcuts. Local businesses are ready for entertaining. Community groups with
a notorious last-minute time suck, so make them feeling the crunch of 2020 in a big way, but you
early in the day and keep them warm in a slow can give them a boost while doing yourself a time- Continued on page 3H
Holiday Gift Guide lll • Wallkill Valley Times • Mid Hudson Times • Southern Ulster Times • timeshudsonvalley.com • December 9, 2020
2H Gift Guide lll, Times Community Newspapers, Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Self-Care strategies for staying healthy for the holidays
With the COVID-19 pandemic added to the to control cough and guaifenesin to help thin
typical cold and flu season, many Americans are and loosen mucus and lasts 12 hours when used
wondering what they can do to protect themselves as directed. You can identify the right formula
and others this holiday season and how to respond to provide relief based on symptoms you are
if they get sick. experiencing by using the online tool at Mucinex.
com, where you can also find more information
regarding self-care remedies.
Flu vs. COVID-19
If you get sick this season, your first question
will likely be whether it’s the flu or COVID- Holiday Gatherings
19. Both the flu and COVID-19 are contagious If you’re hosting or attending a gathering
respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. The flu this holiday season, check local and state health
is caused by the influenza virus and COVID-19 sites for restrictions on gathering and guidance
is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. beforehand. Take appropriate measures to protect
Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19, like yourself and others, and remind fellow guests to
fever and cough, are similar, making it difficult take similar precautions. Don’t attend or host an
to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. event if you’re sick or have had close contact with
Testing may be required for a proper diagnosis. someone who is sick. If feasible, keep the event
If you have questions or concerns about your outdoors or ensure the space is well ventilated
symptoms or about COVID-19, consult your health with open windows. Limit the number of attendees
care professional. so safe social distancing can be maintained
between people not from the same household,
and wear masks when less than 6 feet apart or
Cold and Flu Treatment ingredients commonly used to treat symptoms of indoors. Frequent hand washing and limiting food
For the common cold or flu, there are a variety respiratory viral infections. For example, Mucinex preparers or servers can also help reduce the
of products available that contain several active DM contains dextromethorphan, which helps spread of germs.
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Continued from front page
Make giving a group effort.
their own facilities often have space Helping those in need is a tradition
available to rent, and these spaces are many people honor around the
typically large enough to maintain holidays, but this year your giving is
social distancing requirements and are likely to be especially impactful. When
subject to rigorous cleaning protocols. you join efforts with family or friends,
Alternately, if you’re keeping the your contributions can go even further,
guest list small, renting a vacation and it’s a way to bond over your shared
home offers the opportunity to turn experience. Consider volunteering as
the seasonal celebration into a short a group at a food pantry, adopting
road trip for added memories and joy. a family or two together or finding
Add some simple decorations, you another local cause that could use some
can create a fun atmosphere for your extra help and count your blessings
holiday event and skip the headaches. while you enjoy the extra time together.
dessert plates at each station so guests everyone you’d like. However, the Simplify gift-giving. As families
Go short and sweet. If the idea of
can sample all their favorites while pandemic has shown how simple it can grow, the gift lists get longer. However,
a full-fledged dinner event is stretching
they mingle. Include wine glasses for be to use technology to stay connected. especially in a year like this, not many
you thin, look for festive ways to scale
a beverage table or single servings of Go ahead and schedule a virtual party wallets have expanded to keep up with
back. For example, a dessert-only party
desserts like mousse or parfaits. or make time to jump on a video chat the pace. Forgo the time and money
lets you gather with loved ones and
during your celebration to include required to buy for everyone in the
keep the focus on the company rather
Invite technology to the party. those who can’t be there in person. family and start a new tradition by
than the food. Plan themed stations
With group gatherings and travel To help add a touch of normalcy to drawing names and instead of buying
with different styles of desserts and
restrictions likely to continue in many the festivities, consider packaging and smaller items for a lot of people, put a
consider asking family members
parts of the country through the sending small boxes of party essentials little more toward a single item your
to help stock each station with their
holiday season, there’s a good chance in advance to each person who’ll join recipient truly wants or needs.
own favorite treats. Placing a stack of
you may not be able to gather with the virtual party. (FAMILY FEATURES)
Saturday • December 12 • Come celebrate
The Old Fashioned Village Christmas!
Family friendly and socially distant events from 11-5:15
Clinton Street will be closed for shopping and strolling from 1-5
Outdoor boutique A DUAL tree lighting
on Clinton Street, FREE pictures will be at both the
children’s chalk art with Santa at village hall, Presbyterian Church
soup to go at the and Village Hall
activity, specials
Presbyterian Church, Bring an ornament and
throughout ALL
music through let’s decorate the tree
village businesses
the village as a community!
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Help us make the holidays
extra special for local
families this holiday season!
Nominate a deserving
While holiday traditions and
Town of Montgomery celebrations will likely look different
family that could this year, the season is still special. Set
the scene for a celebratory occasion
use some extra by mixing festive cocktails or creating
holiday cheer! the perfect spread to complement
your wines, beers, cheeses and even
To find out information on how chocolates.
to nominate a local family You can help make your spread
before the December 13th delicious and affordable by relying
deadline please email on high-quality ingredients like those
tomstrong23ny@gmail.com at ALDI. If you need inspiration,
sommelier and lifestyle expert Sarah
Tracey can help guide your palate with
these festive ALDI-exclusive pairings
and seasonal cocktail ideas: pairing it with the Emporium Selection
Plain Goat Cheese Log and Winternacht
Milk Chocolate Domino Cubes.
Light and Refreshing
With aromas of Meyer lemon and
flavors of fresh green apple and white Rich and Decadent
The #TOMSTRONG Community Response Team will be accepting nominations until peach, the crisp Landshut Riesling has Indulge your senses with the aromas
Sunday, December 13 at 11:59 PM. Selections will be made on December 14 a touch of delicate sweetness while of butterscotch, warm baking spices
Selected families will receive over $500 in gift cards and other special gifts still being juicy and refreshing. For and the velvety dark fruit notes of
a savory-and-sweet combination, try the Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red
Wishing you a Thanksgiving
overflowing with peace, love
and laughter.
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Blend. This decadent red blend offers a smooth finish, confidence. The secret to making the Mistletoe Mule
similar to mulled wine without the extra work. The is the 3-2-1 method: just pour wine for three counts,
rich flavor pairs well with a smoked cheese like ginger beer for two counts and pomegranate juice for
Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda as well as the one count.
Moser Roth Dark Chocolate Collection Caramel Sea
Salt.
Mistletoe Mule
Servings: 2
Savory with Brew
If a craft beer is more your style, consider a rich Sugar
and creamy dark ale like a stout. Its robust flavors of 4 1/2 ounces Tourner Brut Sparkling
roasted coffee beans and bittersweet cocoa combine 3ounces Summit Ginger Beer
for a sweet yet savory, earthy finish. Serve it with rich 1.5 ounces 100% Pomegranate Juice
flavors like Emporium Selection Premium English lime juice
Truffle Cheddar and add a touch of chocolatey fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)
sweetness with Specially Selected Cocoa Dusted
Truffles. Rim two glasses with sugar. To serve, pour over ice in prepared glasses then
top with fresh lime juice. Garnish each glass with
Signature Libations In separate mixer or glass, combine wine, ginger
beer and pomegranate juice using 3-2-1 method.
cranberries, if desired.
Find more holiday recipes at aldi.us/holiday-guide.
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Reaching out to others
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DIRECTORY seasonal cabin able to visit with
fever, this year someone familiar.
another factor
comes into play: Children or
social distancing even adults
and voluntary can make
quarantine as personalized
a result of the cards and mail
novel coronavirus them to loved
6 COVID-19. Even ones at home or
those who may those who may be
venture outside in long-term care
to socialize, facilities. Send
particularly new mailings
around the every week
holiday season, or two so that
1
may be hesitant or residents always
4 unable to do so to
help prevent the spread of the virus.
have something
to look forward to in the mail.
In these instances, friends and loved A book club or another shared
ones can mitigate feelings of isolation interest can be the catalyst for more
in various ways. frequent communication. A club
puts everyone on the same page and
Video conferencing apps have enables them to come together, via
become the communication vehicles phone or video chat, for a discussion.
of choice during the era of social
STONEHENGE FARM MARKET distancing. Different applications and Along the same vein as a virtual
MANZA FAMILY FARM
Wreaths, fresh cut trees, cemetery pieces. services continue to evolve and help club, lessons on everything from
Open every day 9-5, Tree yard open later. 1401 State Seasonal Opening Day Nov. 25, masks required. Live
& fresh cut Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, Christ- people stay in touch. Plan regular woodworking to crochet to making
Route 302, Bullville, Facebook @ stonehengefarm-
market, 361-4014 mas gift shop, Country Christmas on the Farm, free chats, either once or twice per week favorite holiday recipes can be
kids maze, Santa, farm animals, refreshment stand, with isolated or vulnerable people. Try conducted online. Give an isolated
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free coloring book and candy cane. 730 State Route to organize a large group chat on the individual daily purpose and
211, Montgomery, 845-692-4364. manzafamilyfarm.
net holiday itself so no one has to spend distraction by engaging him or her
Christmas or Chanukah alone. with online lessons or even an exercise
5 Even though supermarket shop-
class. The possibilities are endless!
from-home and other delivery Isolation and feelings of loneliness
services have normalized somewhat can affect anyone who normally
since the start of the pandemic, treat suffers from cabin fever. However,
individuals who may be isolated to this year it may be more pronounced,
some personalized attention. Put as it could be coupled with social
CHRISTMAS TREE LANE together care packages of supplies distancing precautions that have
Opening Day Sat., Nov. 28. Following Covid 19 Guide- or holiday treats and deliver them in already been in effect for some time.
lines. Cut your own tree, Food by Nicole, milk & person so you can see the smiles that
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In the Christmas season, Beck’s Home & Garden Christmas Tree & Wreath Fundraiser Starts Black Friday, created by vendors right here in the Hudson Valley!
stocks trees, live wreaths, door swags, poinsettias 9am-9pm Nov. 27 - Dec 24 or until sold out. Mon-Fri.
as well other winter necessaries. 105 Depot St., Pine 5pm-9pm, Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am-6pm 136 Ward The online vendor market dedicated exclusively to the Hudson Valley
Bush, 845-744-2011, pinebushagway.com St., Montgomery, We have Douglas & Frasier fir trees!,
Come out and support your local fire house! www.ihearthudsonvalley.com/shop
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MONTGOMERY FIRE HOUSE
CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH
FUND RAISER
Starts Black Friday
9am-9pm
NOV. 27 - DEC 24
or until sold out
Mon-Fri. 5pm-9pm
Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am-6pm We have
Douglas Fir
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Come out and support your local fire house! trees!
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• Poinsettias
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donations being Douglas Fir
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starting Nov. 28th
and check out our new Pallet Barn!
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