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12/21/2025

The magic of winter begins! On this first day of winter, what are you looking forward to the most about the season?

12/19/2025

Are the holidays looming large in front of you and causing you stress and worry? Grief is hard enough without adding external stresses and worries, so this holiday season, consider making a few tweaks to normal activities to help you maintain the balance between grief and joy. Check out this article for a few practical tips on reducing your Christmas stress during times of grief.

If you are grieving this holiday season, then you might be feeling a little extra stress and strain. Check out this article for a few ways to reduce stress.

12/17/2025

While Christmas is celebrated around the world, each country has its own special traditions. Discover how various nations celebrate the holiday in this article!

Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.

12/16/2025

Arnold “Arnie” Ray Betzer, 91, of Nooksack, Washington, formally of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at home. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Central City American Legion. Private interment will be held at...

12/15/2025

12/13/2025

Did you know that today is the National Guard’s birthday? Founded in 1636 as a militia force to protect families, the National Guard has nearly 440,000 service members. Be sure to thank these brave men and women for their service today!

12/12/2025

Ruben De La Garza Vela  Graveside Service 

12/12/2025

Are you looking for ways to remember and honor lost loved ones this holiday season? Consider baking! Not only will you have sweet treats to share with family and friends, there are so many benefits to baking during a time of loss. Click to learn more!

Smell is closely tied to memory, so baking your loved one's favorite things is an excellent way to keep their memory alive. Learn more here!

12/12/2025

Ruben De La Garza Vela Funeral mass

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

Ruben De La Garza Vela, 85, of Custer, Washington, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Sedro Woolley, Washington.

Ruben was born on December 2, 1944, in Los Martinez, Tamaulipas, Mexico to Ventura De La Garza and Claudia Vela. He was one of 3 children of his father’s first marriage and had...

12/10/2025

If you love making your own decorations, this paper flower wreath is the perfect craft for you! Learn how to make your own in this step-by-step guide.

Learn how to make a paper flower wreath with paper craft expert Sarah Matthews. Get creative with Gathered today!