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When I think back on Christmas as a kid, making cookie trays with my best friend and her mom is one of my core memories. Every inch of counter space was occupied with some sweet creation while Christmas classics played over the radio. My friend and I were typically tasked with a recipe or two […]

Historic Leadership Moment Celebrated with First Female VFW Commander-in-Chief

Decatur Macpherson Last Modified: July 28, 2022 hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook – pinterest – twitter – email – print recipe Have you ever heard of or tried […]

For many military veterans, the most difficult battles begin not on foreign soil but after they return home. The transition to civilian life can be filled with invisible wounds—emotional and psychological impacts of war that linger long after physical injuries have healed. One story that highlights both the struggle and the strength of this journey […]

Discover the Timeless Charm of Historic Route 66 and Its Legacy September 29, 2025 Guest Contributor Discover the Timeless Charm of Historic Route 66 and Its Legacy Few roads have captured the American imagination quite like Route 66. Known as the “Mother Road,” this iconic highway once stretched 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, […]

Side Southern-Style Green Beans Tender and full of savory flavor. Kristy Norrell Kristy Norrell Last Modified: January 14, 2025 hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook – pinterest – twitter […]

Don’t knock it until you try it! Victoria Brittain Victoria Brittain Published On: August 28, 2025 hearts When you share or print a 12 Tomatoes recipe, you’re making mealtime meaningful. 100% of the Share to Care sponsor fees fund meals for families in need. Learn More – facebook – pinterest – twitter – email – […]

Some people just don’t understand how important grandparents are to their grandchildren, but kids are always happy to tell you exactly what they think. Watch this adorable viral video of a little boy explaining exactly why God made grandmothers. His precious take on the reason for grandmothers is heartwarming. This kid knows what he’s talking […]

They may seem outdated to some, but these are the manners we grew up with. There wasn’t any two ways about it: this was how you were expected to behave, especially when in public. The consequences for talking back or disobeying were often a swift clip of the ears or the behind as these were […]

Christmas decorations have changed over the years but if you think back to the late 60s or early 70s, you probably remember a ceramic Christmas tree with twinkling lights sitting on your mantle or tabletop. Some of those trees even played music. “Everyone who took a ceramics class and celebrated Christmas made one of these […]