This home is a winter wonderland
     EARLY START-Dick and Terry Goodrich begin turning their home into a "fantasy Christmas wonderland" for The Wellness Community's 15th anniversary Holiday Homes tour. The self-guided tour is set for December 2 and 3. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TwcVc.org or by calling (805) 379-4777 to locate local ticket outlets.
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Making the most of holiday leftovers
     Holiday time means turkey, and turkey usually means leftovers. Now you can jazz up roast turkey and watch it disappear. The Reuben Tortilla offers another opportunity to savor the holiday leftovers. It's easy to make, and thanks to sauerkraut, it's healthy.
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Ten decorating mistakes to avoid at home
     Decorator and HGTV designer Karl Lohnes has a list of the most frequent decorating blunders.
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New program targets special needs kids
By Sophia Fischer sfischer@theacorn.com
     Five local women want to help families with special needs children bond and share the same close relationships that other parents and children do.
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