Reindeer, who are native to northern Europe seem to be an unlikely sight in Upstate New York, but Moose and Little Buddy have found a comfortable home at a Shortsville homestead.
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3 Ways to Prepare for the Holidays
Are you ready for Christmas? Because the holidays are rapidly approaching. In the retail world, November 1st marks the day for all Christmas merchandise to flood a majority of store’s counters and aisles. Everywhere you look there are holiday displays, early Black Friday promotions, Christmas candy, ...
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Meet Ontario County’s Resident Reindeer
Did you know there are reindeer in Ontario County? Ok, they may not be roaming around in the wild, but we do have 2 resident real-life reindeer, and I got to meet them! A few weeks ago John & I had to take a quick drive to Canandaigua to pick up some cattle supplies, & while driving ...
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How to Order Half Moon Cookies From Upstate New York for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, it seems everyone is trying to figure out how to ship a taste of home, my email in-box has been FLOODED with notes from people who want to get an authentic Upstate New York Half Moon Cookies shipped to them! I love the idea of serving up nostalgic ...
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5 Amazing Things To Do With Leftover White Wine
What do you do with leftover wine? Leftover wine can become a useful ingredient in a variety of home-made solutions. You can use it in preparing special meals or even take a bath in some of it to soften your skin. Well-blended quality wine contains several ingredients that can be useful in ...
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2019 Christmas Festivals To Add To Your Calendar
Halloween has come and gone and we are officially in the holoiday season! I love this time of the year, and there is so much to see and do in the Finger Lakes region. Fall maybe the most colorful season here, but there is something so magical when our tight-knit communities are covered in a ...
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Housel’s Haunted House- The Upstate Halloween Display You Need to See
Looking for a fun family-friendly Halloween activity? You still have time to check out this local unbelievable Halloween display in Canandaigua! My youngest daughter and I took the drive over this weekend and we weren't disappointed! Every year this display is built and maintained by Karl ...
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