48 Holiday Recipes Even Mama Loves

Make sure you add SouthernLiving@email.southernliving.com to your address book so you don't miss any of our newsletters! If you are having trouble viewing this email click here     Decked for the Holidays Why Nothing Tops a Christmas Cottage   Break out the decorations, and prepare to hang the wreaths, gussy up the garland, and fill the halls with boughs of holly. Steal these tips now.           Menu Planning Made Easy New Recipes to Wow at the Holiday Dinner   Of course you'll serve the classics. But make Mama extra proud with some fresh additions to the holiday feast that even Aunt Gigi and Uncle John will enjoy.           Make Over the Mantel Santa Deserves a Properly Dressed Mantel   We put a lot of pressure around decorating the tree but all eyes will be on the mantel. So make sure this favorite gathering spot looks stunning.           Hostess Gifts Want to Be the Best Guest of the Season?   We have a few tricks. Hint: Show up with something thoughtful, creative, and one-of-akind for the gracious hostess. Bonus points for pitching in with dishes and laundry too.           Easy Projects New Creative Uses for Extra Tree Branches   Thinking of tossing those extra sprigs and branches? Stop. Right. There. Put greenery to work in wreaths, place card holders, present toppers, and more.           Festive Scents Christmas Is in the Air   What brings you instant joy? Fill your home with the aroma of freshly made sugar cookies coming straight out of the oven.           Enter to Win Want Your Holiday Wish to Come True?   Register for our #MySouthernHoliday Sweepstakes to receive a free digital cookbook and a chance to win a $1,000 Holiday Shopping spree!           Editors' Pick Gifts of the Day: Give Him Something to Talk About   For the man who enjoys pulling random facts out of the woodworks to spark conversation. The author ran computer simulations, poured over military research, and solved equations to solve life's strangest questions like "how fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live?"           CLICK HERE FOR MORE   UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL For further communication please contact: Southern Living Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Copyright © 2016 Time Inc. Lifestyle Group. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All products and services featured are selected by our editors. SouthernLiving.com may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email.