The sharp, resinous smell of pine does more than signal the holidays. It taps directly into the brain’s emotional wiring, ...

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The rich fragrance of pine, cinnamon, cloves and orange all spell Christmas in your home – and there are ways to add aromatic additions to your decorations without spending a fortune. Whether you want ...

In one week, I will once again set-up our artificial Christmas Tree, and then stand back to let the wife do her magic on it. While I really enjoy the ease in which our tree goes up (super mega-bonus ...

For many families, shopping for a fresh-cut Christmas tree is a holiday tradition. Here are 6 special Taunton-area places to ...

A friend recently unpacked a box of pine cones ordered for holiday wreath and tree decorating. As the plastic was folded back I heard a long and seemingly satisfied, “mmmm, that just smells like ...

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