Well, we don’t know about you, but one of our favourite things to enjoy when there’s even a little nip in the air is indulging in a cup of luscious hot chocolate! There’s just something about this rich and velvety hot drink that warms a person straight to the soul. Whether you make yours with steamed milk or boiled water or a few shots of espresso, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this sweet wintry drink. But how much do you know about this seasonal beverage?
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Here at Classic, we love to celebrate the holidays by visiting friends and family over winter break. Keep those kiddos busy and occupied over the holiday break with exciting activities, coloring pages, and keepsake crafting ideas for the holiday and winter season. Some of the crafts here would even be great gifts from your little ones made special for relatives or grandparents! And what could be a better way to share your love and affection for the special folks in your life than a handmade holiday gift? We’re sharing some great hands-on crafts for kids and a delightful ornament tutorial on today’s blog!
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Today is National Brownie Day! Perhaps you’re not a fan of the holiday cookie platter, and instead rather indulge in these delectable, fudgey, ooey-gooey confections. We’re right there with ya. Whether you prefer the center squares or only want the crisp and chewy edges, brownies are a timeless treat no matter how you slice it!
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National Illinois day is celebrated annually to commemorate the Land of Abraham Lincoln, and commemorates the same week that it was officially declared the 21st state (December 3rd, 1818.) In celebration of this exciting day, here’s some fun facts about our state that you may not know about!
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We’re just a few weeks away from the holiday season. Hanukkah starts on December 18th, Christmas follows on the 24th, and Kwanzaa starts on the 26th! So let’s get ready to celebrate both in our homes and on the road. Grab some of these travel friendly gadgets for yourself or surprise a friend or loved one with some festive fun. Plus, they make very entertaining gitables for the company holiday present exchange or white elephant parties! Check it out on today’s blog.
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There’s nothing more daunting than clearing your car after a big winter snow storm rolls through town. You’ll need a good set of gear to get your vehicles unburied, clear the ice from your windshield, and enough traction to get out of the slush. That’s why for today’s blog, we’ve got a great gift guide for winter weather snow safety gear!
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Today is National Cookie Day, and what could be more perfect to enjoy a month-long festive holiday season than festive holiday cookies? We’re so excited to welcome in the holiday season! We can’t wait to hop in our cars for some holiday traveling to see our friends and family. Better yet, we can’t wait to get into the festive baking for some cookie swaps and holiday gifting! So for today’s post we’re going to celebrate the classic holiday treat: fancy cookies. Yum!
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Today’s National Mutt Day, so we thought we’d get into the pawliday spirit a little bit with another great gift guide blog! This time, we’re covering fun and convenient items to make traveling with your furry companions a real dream. No matter whether you’re traveling across country living that #VanLife, or flying a few states over to visit loved ones, or even just taking a trip to the local dog park, you’ll love our finds for great pet friendly travel items. We’ve got feeders and carriers and creature comforts galore.
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We’re back with another fun and festive edition of our Classic Community Calendar of events! You’ll find plenty of ideas for families, friends, and even date nights for events happening right here in the Lake County and Greater Chicago area.
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Today is National Mississippi Day, and we’re celebrating with some great places to visit in Mississippi for an unexpected winter vacation destination! From holiday events to wonderful indoor activities, we’ve got you covered for fast and easy vacation planning. Take yourself on a winter wonderland getaway down south for a unique and memorable road trip through these fantastic areas.
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