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Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!" - Buddy the ELF. This quote also represents to me our community. I never fear that someone in Castle Rock is always near to spread the love and cheer. This month, we highlight the magic of the winter season, with holiday celebrations, festive light displays and gifts galore. Speaking of gifts, we’ve compiled a gift guide of the coolest cookie cutters to collect and share.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2021

FEATURES 10 Merry & Bright Creating your perfect beaded baubles

18 Oh Christmas Tree Places in Colorado to cut down your own tree

24 The Charms of Tea Tips for planning a New Year’s

afternoon tea with friends

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30 The bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly BELIEVE Take a ride on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ in Durango Colorado

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10 DIY 18

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CREATING YOUR PERFECT BEADED BAUBLES ARTICLE BY SARAH BOOKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW HARLAN

CHRISTMAS IS A TIME OF YEAR FOR TRADITIONS. Many of these cherished rituals revolve around decorations, and handmade ones tend to have particularly special meaning. Plain balls, whether clear or colored, glossy or frosted, are easy to transform into unique ornaments using readily materials. Pick your favorite colors of balls. Match tiny sequins, sparkly beads, delicate flowers, and everything in between to produce a sophisticated rather than gaudy effect. Use PVA glue to draw swirls, stars, or stripes onto balls, then roll them in glitter spread on a plate. Alternately, create patterns with tubes of metallic contour paste or glass outliner. You could also try finishing off your baubles with feathers, glittery butterflies, small shells, wired beads, or a cluster of fake berries.

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CR E ATI NG YOUR PE R FE CT BE A DE D B AUBL E S

M ATER I A LS + plain tree balls + PVA glue + rhinestones and sequins + tweezers (optional) + small glass beads + thin wire + small paper or fabric flowers + ribbon + old brooches, bracelets, and necklaces + needle + cotton thread

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Place a ball in a cup to

To make a hanging loop,

Wire the stems of three

Tie a ribbon bow around

hold it upright. Dab small

thread small glass beads

or more small flowers.

the top to hide any vis-

blots of PVA glue onto the

on a short length of dou-

Wire them around the

ible flower stems and

surface in your desired

bled cotton thread. Knot

metal fixture at the top

wires. Finish off by add-

pattern. Let the glue dry

one end first to stop the

of the ball; you may be

ing a vintage brooch,

slightly or the decorations

beads from slipping off.

able to poke the stems

pendant, or other jew-

may slide off. Apply rhine-

Pass the beads through

down through the perfo-

elry item. Attach it to the

stones or sequins (it may

the hoop at the top of the

rations into the center of

ribbon or to the glass-

help to use tweezers).

ball. Tie the ends together.

the ball itself.

bead loop.

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C H R I STMAS TR E E PLACES IN COLORADO TO CUT DOWN YOUR OWN TREE A FUN TRADITION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON COULD BE SHOPPING FOR YOUR VERY OWN FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREE. This experience is just another reason that Colorado is such a special place to call home. Our national ARTICLE BY

forests offer families the place to pick out that one in a million

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Listed are places you can start your new tradition. Please make sure to check with each National Forest for changes in their policies and additional rules and regulations before removing any trees in these locations.

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ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS AND PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND Find the perfect tree at the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland (ARP) located in north-central Colorado from November 1 to January 6. Dates vary by cutting areas including the Sulphur Ranger District (Nov 1, 2021 – Jan 6, 2022), Elk Creek (Dec 1 – 8, 2021) and Red Feather special cutting area (Dec 7 – 15, 2021). Tree species you’re likely to see in this national forest include Engelmann spruce, Douglas-fir, Subalpine fir, and Ponderosa pine.

GRAND MESA, UNCOMPAHGRE, AND GUNNISON NATIONAL FORESTS Christmas tree permits are available for $8.00 at Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests office locations now through December 31, 2019. This western gem covering nearly 3 million acres of public land features some of the state’s most spectacular natural wonders including the 355-foot-high Bridal Veil Falls and one of the world’s largest flat-top mountains with over 300 lakes. While Christmas cutting is allowed in most areas, some exceptions may apply including scenic pullouts, commercial timber sales areas, recreation and ski areas, campgrounds, trailheads, developed sites, administrative areas, and any other restrictions set forth in your permit. Trees must be less than 20 feet tall from the stump, with a maximum diameter of 6 inches at the base and the maximum stump height of 6 inches high.

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THE PIKE NATIONAL FOREST

Twenty dollar Christmas tree cutting permits will be available from December 2 through December 18, 2021 at the Pikes Peak Ranger District office located at 601 South Weber Street in Colorado Springs. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Discover various species on your quest to find the perfect tree including Douglas-fir, Lodgepole pine, Ponderosa pine, Engelmann spruce, and Limber pine. Tree cutting permits will also be available in Woodland Park on four weekend days, including December 7, 8, 14, and 15 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Forest Service’s Woodland Park Work Center located at 1408 Rampart Range Road. Cash or check only.

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Soak up the mountain magic with Christmas tree cutting throughout the San Isabel National Forests running from November 25 to December 24, 2021. Tree species include Douglas-fir, lodge pole pine, Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, white fir, ponderosa pine, piñon pine, and Rocky Mountain juniper. Ten dollar Christmas tree permits can be purchased at any San Isabel National Forest Office in Pueblo, Canon City, Salida, or Leadville. There is a 2 tree-limit per household. No cutting at campgrounds, trailheads, ski areas, wilderness areas, and recreation areas. Permitted cutting lengths apply.

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RIO GRANDE NATIONAL FOREST Embrace your inner lumberjack by chopping down

your very own Christmas tree from the Rio Grande National Forest. Get tree tags at any Rio Grande National Forest office location between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday until permits are gone. Christmas tree permits are only $8 each with a limit of 5 per family. Tree trunks are allowed to be up to 5 inches in diameter at shoulder height.

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Decorate your home with a real Christmas tree straight from the White River National Forest, spanning areas in Dillon, Rifle, Vail, and Aspen. Get ready to embark on a scenic adventure after purchasing your $10 Christmas tree permit at any White River National Forest office now through Friday, December 22, 2022.

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SAVOR THE CHERISHED RITUAL OF TEA TIME BY

WARM YOUR POT:

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH FRIENDS BY HOST-

+ While the water is heating, fill your teapot with hot tap

ING AN AFTERNOON TEA. Whenever the fragrance rises

water to preheat it. Alternatively, you can briefly hold your

from a fresh-poured cup of tea, a sense of comfort, peace, and ceremony accompanies it. Perhaps that's why, to most the offering of tea signifies trust and friendship. Under certain circumstances there are few hours in more agreeable than the hour dedicated to this time honored

teapot over the steaming kettle (don’t get too close). + Warming your teapot prevents cracking that can occur when boiling water is placed in a room temperature pot, and it helps the brewed tea maintain the proper temperature. + Discard the water once the pot is warm.

tradition known as the afternoon tea. But one thing is for certain, everything doesn't need to be perfect in order to for

MEASURE YOUR TEA:

everything to go perfect.

+ For loose tea, place approximately one teaspoon of tea leaves

The most important ingredient to hosting a tea, is gath-

per cup into the pot, or into an infuser placed in the pot. The

ering people together that inspire great conversations. In

amount depends on the type of tea and personal preference.

the Victorian era where the afternoon tea originated their

+ If you don’t have loose tea, use one tea bag per 1-2 cups,

simple rules ring true today. A tea should be limited to

depending on the size of the bag and personal preference.

matters that are light hearted in nature. This is not the time for heated political discussion or the airing of family feuds.

BOIL WATER:

Conversations should be inspiring, motivating and never

+ As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove it from

harsh or mean in spirit. This time should reflect a natural time for close friends to reconnect, and who knows maybe a little tea leave readings occur and secrets are safely shared.

the heat. + Overheating the water reduces its oxygen content and causes the tea to taste flat.

The second most important tip for a successful tea is

+ Immediately pour the water into the pot, cover, and let stand.

making the best pot of tea you can. Top expert from The

+ If using green or white tea, allow the water to cool

Tea Table shares her secret to success, and it all starts with

slightly before pouring onto the leaves (ideal temperature

Good Water. For best results, use artesian water. Then fill an empty kettle with fresh cold water. After that,

158°-203°F). + NOTE: At an altitude of 5000 feet, water boils at 202°F instead of 212°F, so you don’t need to cool the water much. CONTINUED >

TIPS FOR PLANNING A NEW YEAR AFTERNOON TEA WITH FRIENDS ARTICLE BY GLENNA HOPE

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STEEP YOUR TEA:

from the pot to reduce drips (tea bag

+ How long to steep depends on how

squeezers make this very easy).

strong you like your tea and the type of tea you’re using.

+ If you placed loose leaves directly into the pot, you may want to pour the tea

+ Do not judge by color because some

into a second warmed pot through a

teas brew light while others brew dark.

strainer to separate the tea from the

+ Small leaves brew more quickly and

leaves. This will prevent the tea from

are usually ready in two to three min-

becoming bitter. But if you plan to pour

utes; medium leaves in three to five

all the tea into cups soon, simply place

minutes; large leaves in six.

a strainer over the cup and pour slowly

+ Most teas will taste bitter if you steep

from the original pot.

longer than five or six minutes.

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+ If you have used an infuser or tea bags,

At the end of the day, you want your

remove them from the pot when the

guests to remember the pouring of steam-

tea has reached the desired strength.

ing beverages, clanking of champagne

+ Tea bags steep more quickly because

glasses welcoming in the the New Year,

the leaves are finely cut, so don’t let

passing of sweets and savories, and shar-

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GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

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of $250,000 throughout the year to recipients from across the country who had various needs. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community members such as judges, Anna Sarol

police officers, teachers, mentors, social workers and readers like you nominated community members who were facing hardships. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers and stakeholders were able to help identify people who might have otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Anna Sarol. About six years ago Anna was paralyzed in a gymnastics accident when she was a freshman in high school, but until last year she did not have a stairlift in her home. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000 and made sure it was installed. “Stairlifts don’t come at a feasible price, and unfortunately our insurance denied coverage,” Anna says. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of the giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients. Among those recipients were single mothers, families with children who were facing illnesses, individuals impacted by the loss of a job, unexpected deaths and more.

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Another nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her two nephews and niece. The children came from an abusive situation involving violence, drugs, and neglect. Kathy, a single parent, worked tirelessly to provide for these children, but the family was still living in poverty despite her working seven days a week. Additionally, Kathy lost her housecleaning job during the pandemic and resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy.

“This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” CONTINUED >

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“When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors. They experienced Christmas like their peers, which filled them with such pride as it was something they have wished for all their lives.” The case manager says the lesson is clear – when we give back to others, we truly gain so much more in the process. She said she was filled with overwhelming joy when she saw the children’s faces filled with smiles and a Christmas tree in their home for the first time. In addition, the aunt’s expressed desire to give back to others made the giving cycle full circle. In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient. She was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children, let alone providing them with a fun Christmas. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which impacted her income as the students attended a nearby school after the building was hit. The whole town was struggling as 220 people were injured and five were killed because of the tornado, and everyone needed encouragement. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them, so they want to be a blessing and encouragement to others. With this year’s giveaway being increased to $300,000 to give away throughout the year, it’s clear this is an opportunity to change many lives in the same way Anna’s was changed. “As a 2020 recipient of the Christmas giveaway, I am forever grateful I now can access my basement independently,” Anna says. “Locating a fully accessible household in my area is nearly impossible, and living in a state that experiences tornado warnings means finding a way to get to my basement by myself is crucial. Not only this, but I also now have the option of utilizing another level of my house to hang out with friends and family.” *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

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