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We hope you had a lovely weekend! Today, we have some great holiday recipes and travel tips, relationship advice - especially when it comes to marriage proposals, event news for southwest New Mexico, a free children's geography lesson plan and crossword, plus a video on how we can protect our national parks from more budget cuts which could mean park closures and job loss.

Have a Magic Monday!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all." Emily Dickinson

On This Date:

Dec. 10: From Martin Luther burning his copy of the papal bull Exsurge Domine outside Wittenberg's Elster Gate, to the radio premier of the Grand Ole Opry; plus, the birth dates of Melvil Dewey, Dorothy Lamour, Greg Giraldo, and more - find out what happened in history on Dec. 10th!

This Just In:

Wildly Affordable Organic Holiday Recipes - Linda Watson shares seasonal recipes including Jicama Stars with Fennel & Ginger-Carrot Puree, and Apple Walnut Crumble!

Is This THE Right Person to Marry? MaryAine Curtis shares tips on how to know if it's love or infatuation.

Holiday Air Travel - Airline captain Henry Biernacki 'The Global Henry' shares how it doesn't need to be a nightmare!

2013 Events in Silver City, New Mexico - Red Paint Powwow, Chocolate Fantasia, Tour of the Gila, Blues Festival, Hummingbird Festival, Clay Festival and more!

FREE: Geography Guide / Lesson Plan & Crossword Puzzle!

The Little Man in the Map (MIM) helps children use their imaginations to discover visual clues for learning the 50 United States.

Video: Help Protect Our National Parks from Closure

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Dec. 11: Food, Travel, Books & Wellness - Join Nancy & Lisa, along with Linda Kissam 'Food, Wine & Shopping Diva', and featured guests: Chef Katherine Frelon, Yael Levy - author 'Brooklyn Love', Jack Heath - author 'Salem VI: Rebecca's Rising'; Dr. Kathy Gruver - author 'The Alternative Medicine Cabinet'. Show Airs Live at 3pm PT / 6pm ET.