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Have leftover potato chips from the big New Year’s Eve Party? Make these today before the resolutions kick in tomorrow!

Posted on by laurielufkin

My Mom used to make these for the holidays when we were little and I dragged out the recipe to make them myself.  Very very simple recipe and a great way to use up that half bag of chips that will go stale if you don’t do something with them………yummmmm……Enjoy!

Potato Chip Cookies

1 pound butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside

Cream together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.

Mix in the flour and potato chips and stir well.

Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Happy New Year, Kiritimati!

Posted on by Sharon

Kiritimati is the first inhabited place on Earth to experience the New Year each year.

Kiritimati or Christmas Island is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands and part of the Republic of Kiribati was discovered by Captain James Cook on Christmas Eve (24 December) 1777. It was claimed by the United States under the Guano Islands Act of 1856, though little actual mining of guano took place.

The entire island is a Wildlife Sanctuary; access to five particularly sensitive areas is restricted.

The name “Kiritimati” is a rather straightforward transliteration of the English word “Christmas” into Gilbertese – where the ‘ti’ combination is pronounced ‘s’ – and thus pronounced [kəˈrɪsməs]. Similarly Kiribati is a transliteration of Gilberts with the K replacing the G and the R replacing the L.

This part of the Republic of Kiribati is in the world’s furthest forward time zone.

So we say- Happy New Year to 2010!

Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse Online Registration Now Open

Posted on by Thom Falzarano

Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse announces it’s new website www.capeannyouthlacrosse.org and online registration. With only 90 days till the season starts, take advantage of registering from the comfort of you own home.

Our Mission:
To teach teamwork and sportsmanship while learning the game of Lacrosse.

December 28, 2009 Pic From Donna Ardizzoni

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Magnolia Represents!

December 28, 2009 Pic From Donna Ardizzoni, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

GROOVE on New Year’s Eve

Posted on by Sharon

December 31, 2009, 10:00 pm! THE BLACK AND WHITE MASQUERADE BALL!!!
CELEBRATE NYE WITH LATITUDE 43!

GROOVE THERAPY IN THE MAIN ROOM….

AND DJ RawB IN THE TAVERN! CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT….

AND THE BIG BALLOON DROP!

DRESS YOUR BEST IN BLACK OR WHITE AND DONT FORGET YOUR MASK! ALL OPTIONAL OF COURSE…

Whew! What a ride!

Posted on by Sharon

This Christmas season was a roller coaster ride of huge proportions. The calendars flew off the shelves faster than I could produce them. So I’ll need a new plan for next year! The two schools where I teach had more work than I thought, so although I was super busy, I was able to participate in the kids’ plays and concerts. Adorable! I got to shop with and for my own kids and grandkids and loved spending time with them.

Unfortunately, my mother had to finally go to a nursing home. My sister Pat did an incredible job of taking care of her way above the call of duty. She and my brother-in-law were able to keep her home for quite a while. A big thank you goes out to  our long time family friend Jan Dunsky (who works at Adult Foster Care) for her help and support throughout this difficult decision. But on the upside, Mom was with the whole family at Pat and Bob’s house yesterday and enjoyed having her favorite dog Tia next to her in the big recliner.

Although it’s been pretty stressful for the whole family this season, yesterday was just perfect. I’m so thankful for my family and friends who make life an amazing roller coaster ride!    —Sharon

Merry Christmas

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Amid opening all the presents and eating all the food Id just like to quickly send a note about the important stuff.

After being thankful for my familys health, I am so very grateful for the friendships I’ve made all due to this silly little blog.

It means the world.

Merry Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate. Here’s to another year of community service and making more friendships. It’s worth more than any amount of money or gifts I could recieve.

thank you-
J

Christmas Shopping In Gloucester Dog Bar Gift Certificate Special

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Andy-

“Dog Bar Gift Certificates make the perfect gift this holiday season. Available in any denomination, Dog Bar Gift Certificates are the one size fits all gift that keeps on giving by creating lasting memories of timelessness that never goes out of style. So this holiday season, put a sparkle in that special someone’s eye by giving Dog Bar Gift Certificates – because your loved ones deserve nothing less.  And in the spirit of the season, we are giving all gift givers 10% off of our already low priced Dog Bar Gift Certificates, which makes them an even more perfect yuletide gift.”

Deb Clarke’s Christmas Tree

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Deb Clarke’s Christmas Tree-

She writes- “We went to stop& shop during the storm and found the last norfolk pine. it’s a little crooked, charlie brown tree, but we love it! best of the season to you and yours.”
deb.

She’s a beaut Deb!  Merry Christmas!

Deb Clarke’s Christmas Tree, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Holiday Gift Idea- SALE AT HARBOR GOODS/LIFE IS GOOD

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Julie Titone-

SALE AT HARBOR GOODS/LIFE IS GOOD

Harbor Goods wishes to thank our loyal customers who spread good vibes all over Cape Ann throughout the year.  As a special thank you, our long and short-sleeved tees are now 20% off.

We’re open evenings and have lots of ideas for anyone needing to finish up their list.

Hours:  Monday through Saturday 10AM-8PM, Sunday 10AM-6PM.
33 Main Street, Gloucester

Happy Holidays from the crew at Harbor Goods!

Downtown Gloucester Christmas Shopping Ideas-Uggs at Mark Adrian Shoes

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Shira Farber-

Mark Adrian Shoes has the answer to your last minute holiday shopping woes:  Warm, cozy, comfy UGG’s!  Stop in and choose from a wide variety of styles and sizes in boots, shoes, and slippers.



Ready, Set, SHOP!

Posted on by Sharon

OK. It’s December 22 and I need to start shopping. But there’s still time! And if I did it earlier, I would have spent money on things like clothes and stuff for me.

So….

Who has their shopping all done?