From the monthly archives:

December 2009

Where’s Spike Contest

December 30, 2009
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Each month, look for Spike hidden somewhere in Lake Family Magazine. If you find Spike, email us at info@lakefamilymagazine.com with where Spike is hiding. Be sure to include your name, age, school, and address when you enter. Entries must be in by the 15th of every month, so be sure to find our amphibian friend [...]

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Merry Christmas

December 25, 2009

“. . . for me, Christmas is ultimately about anticipation, forgiveness, generosity and hope.”

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Create Simple and Affordable “GREEN” Decorations for the Holidays

December 15, 2009

As the holiday season approaches, I tend to go back to my childhood memories of the season. Some of my favorite memories are of making Christmas decorations and special foods. We made reindeer out of walnuts and felt, Christmas balls out of medicine cups, trees out pretzels, and ooey gooey popcorn balls in many colors. [...]

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Ask a Mom – December 2009

December 8, 2009

Dear Mom, I was wondering if you thought it okay to skip presents for extended family members this year and write a personal note to each one? Funds are low, and I need to save. Will G., Umatilla Dear Will, My short answer is this: yes.! There are also lots of inexpensive ways to give [...]

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Dad Up!

December 6, 2009

“Today I was reminded that being a good dad or husband is hard BUT not THAT hard.”

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A Season for Everything

December 1, 2009
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Ah…everyone’s favorite time of year. This year the parties may not be as big and lavish, but still, it is in those times that the best holiday memories are made. A little extra baking instead of shopping, a board game instead of the ballet, hot cocoa and good books instead of the movies. I am [...]

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