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Whether you are in Reno, Tahoe, or Carson City, we have the ultimate list of where you can take your kids to see Santa Claus. Reno-Sparks Area Photos with Santa (November 22nd – December 24th, The Summit Mall, 13925 S Virginia St, Reno) Capture the magic of the season with a professional photo with Santa. Visit Santa’s Workshop near the Christmas Tree at Center Plaza. Check their website for times. Breakfast With Santa at Skipolini’s (December 8th from 8 – 10 AM, The Summit Mall – 13999 S. Virginia St., Reno) To purchase tickets and for more information, call (775) 852-2200. Santa at Legends Scheels (every Saturday and Sunday in December from 11 AM – 3PM,1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks) Santa will …

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The Perfect Holiday Dish! Serves: 8 Serving size: ½ cup Calories/serving: 80 Total Carbohydrate: 16g Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 oz. each) 20oz crushed pineapple ( in it’s own juice, drained of juice except for ¼ cup) 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves season to taste salt and fresh-ground black pepper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Prick surface of sweet potatoes with a fork. 3. Place sweet potatoes directly on oven rack with a foil-lined baking sheet placed on the rack directly below it. 4. Roast sweet potatoes for about 45 minutes or until fork tender. 5. Remove sweet potatoes …

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Weight gain around the holidays may seem inevitable, but there are things you can do to fend off those pesky pounds.

Cut your own Christmas tree – enjoy the winter weather, spend time your family and get some physical activity.

Gifts are not about how much you spend.