Whether Santa needs some ideas for you or there’s a gardener you’re stumped shopping for, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert has some holiday gift ideas. A hot pink poinsettia plant with a vibrant green and yellow center.

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approaching! And with that, it’s time to hunker down and finish Christmas shopping. Shipping delays, major trade hubs getting overwhelmed and backed up… nothing seems to change.

When the answers to a present-day murder lie in the past, one teen girl must examine a tragic event to prevent more lives from being lost. No one expected it to rain that much. But the rain kept coming, the dam broke, and lives were lost. One was Lucy Michaels’ little brother. She was there and while she saved the lives of many young boy scouts, despite being a child herself, she couldn’t save him.

Tender, extra-flavorful and easy to make, these roasted sweet potatoes are coated with parmesan cheese and all kinds of spices! Roasted sweet potatoes are a quick and delicious side dish that works perfectly for the holidays or even a simple weeknight dinner. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh thyme Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

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Have you read Isaiah, chapter nine? It’s a little famous this time of year because of verse 6 which says, “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to choose convenience over personal touch when it comes to gifts. But there’s something truly special about handmade gifts that makes them stand out.

by Jojo Moyes Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life- steady boyfriend, close family- who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident.

This classic cut-out gingerbread cookie recipe is easy to make, perfect for decorating, and always so delicious. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional) zest of one small orange optional toppings: icing, red hots, sprinkles, etc.