Get the china ready! Your holiday meal might come with a side of drama. (Jennifer Bardsley)

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If Thanksgiving stresses us out then we’re doing it wrong

If Thanksgiving stresses us out then we’re doing it wrong

Ameé Quiriconi, Snohomish author, podcaster and entrepreneur.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Snohomish author’s handbook charts a course for female entrepreneurs

She’s invented sustainable concrete, run award-winning wedding venues and worked in business development for a variety of firms.

Dylan Blaney, 3, talks with Santa about what she wants for Christmas at the Santa Magic experience at Alderwood Mall on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 in Lynnwood, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Vaxxed and sanitized, Santa is no longer behind plexiglass

Local malls say he’s ready for a normal holiday, with kids on his knee. Want to stay ho-ho-home?…

Don Sarver, left, and Kyle James, right, snowshoe on the Skyline Lake Trail on Jan. 26, 2019, in Leavenworth. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
Don Sarver, left, and Kyle James, right, snowshoe on the Skyline Lake Trail on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 in Leavenworth, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Outdoors classes and activities around Snohomish County

The listings include Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest updates and REI Lynnwood workshops.

Book-related events in Snohomish County.

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Author events and poetry readings around Snohomish County

The listings include Third Place Books, Everett Public Library and Neverending Bookshop events.

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Delta Air Lines rescheduled my flight to NY. Can I get a refund?

Q: I had a confirmed round-trip flight from San Francisco to New York on Delta Air Lines. The…

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800 Finnish singers march into battle

There’s a definite energy on the streets of Helsinki tonight. My friend Hanne explains, “We call Wednesday our…

Alexandra Morosco works on a relief carving in her studio. The art piece is a thank-you gift to the kennel where she found her faithful canine companion, a Tibetan mastiff. (Kira Erickson / South Whidbey Record)

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Whidbey Art Market returns Nov. 26 and 27

The market creator hopes that shoppers will see the value in buying locally this holiday season.

Hebe cupressoides “Boughton Dome” can be used in a rock garden or wherever cool, gray tones are needed in the sunny parts of your garden. (Richie Steffen)

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Hebe cupressoides “Boughton Dome” noted for its interesting foliage

What: Hebe cupressoides “Boughton Dome” caught the eye of judges over the course of a three-year hebe evaluation…

As an early example of Gustav Stickley’s work, this oak fall front desk is an Arts and Crafts design. It sold for $3,900 at Cottone Auctions. (Cowles Syndicate)

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Gustav Stickley’s earlier works include this oak desk

Gustav Stickley has created icons of American design. Inspired by John Ruskin and William Morris of the English…

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There are now more houseplant options than ever before

The year was 1970, and I was just about to graduate from college with a degree in plant…

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The Snohomish Conservation District is hosting a “Lawns to Lettuce” webinar Nov. 4 via Zoom.

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Home and garden events and resources around Snohomish County

Home and garden events and resources around Snohomish County

Will Smith (center) in "King Richard." (HBO Max/TNS)

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‘King Richard’ shows us the dad behind tennis’ Williams sisters

Will Smith’s superb performance as Venus and Serena’s father is a mortal lock for an Oscar nomination.

From left: Paul Rudd, Logan Kim and Mckenna Grace in "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." MUST CREDIT: Kimberly French/Sony Pictures Entertainment/Columbia Pictures.

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Formulaic ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ haunted by franchise’s past

It’s like a kid-friendly 1980s Spielberg flick — except there’s little sense of wonder, suspense or adventure.

Heart to Heart

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Arts and entertainment calendar: Music, theater and more

Heart to Heart, featuring two original members of Heart, takes the stage Nov. 19 at the Historic Everett…

A spicy coconut sweet potato stew is just the thing to take the chill off of a cool autumn evening. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

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This slow-cooker sweet potato chili will warm you up

This recipe gets its protein from canned beans, with sweet potato adding vitamin C and vitamin B6 to…

Evan Watts, Watts Brewing Co.

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Small Bothell brewer is a big winner in statewide beer contest

Watts Brewing takes home a hold and silver medal and was named Very Small Brewery of the Year…

A cat watches TV at PAWS in Lynnwood. The animal rescue is seeking TV donations for all the cat rooms. It helps the cats from feeling lonely and acts as a window of sorts for them to watch birds and squirrels. (Lynn Jefferson / PAWS)

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Kitty TV: Shelter cats get a digital window to outside world

PAWS in Lynnwood seeks TV donations to keep all 30 of its cats happy and entertained.

The 2022 Infiniti QX55 turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 268 horsepower and a 25 mpg rating for combined fuel economy. (Manufacturer photo)

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Infiniti’s new QX55 compact SUV doubles as a fastback coupe

Reminiscent of the brand’s RX model from nearly 20 years ago, it’s a sporty looker with practical purpose.

Tea, tissues and a COVID-19 test. Staying home sick from school presents new challenges. (Jennifer Bardsley)

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A case of the sniffles isn’t what it used to be

When her daughter catches a cold, mom must navigate the flow chart from hell. It’s part of helping…