December American Lifestyle Magazine

As we enter the last month of 2022, many of us are spending time with our loved ones while prepping for the year ahead. This issue of American Lifestyle is here to help you round out the year in style by offering a closer look inside a Vermont-based goat farm that makes award-winning caramels, a list of holiday events and festivals around the country, two cookie recipes that are perfect for the season, and a variety of ideas to help you have the best New Year's Eve celebration.

Big Picture Farm is a passion project of Louisa Conrad and Lucas Farrell. Specializing in goat-milk caramels, their fun flavors are sure to delight anyone who gives them a try. Be sure to check out the article inside for a closer look at all Big Picture Farm has to offer.

The holiday season is in full swing, so it's a great time to get out and enjoy this magical time of year.

Inside you'll find a list of holiday-themed events and festivals across the US so you can find the event nearest you.

December is the perfect time to whip up batches of cookies for you and your loved ones. They make for the perfect after-dinner treat or gift for someone on your list, and this issue offers two delicious cookie recipes that you won't be able to get enough of.

New Year's Eve is a great time to say goodbye to the current year and hello to the next, but not everyone wants to host or attend a party. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate the end of 2022, be sure to read the enclosed ideas to help you make the most of New Year's Eve by having a celebration that's perfect for you and your interests.

Here's to a great end of the year and start to 2023. As always, it's a pleasure to send you this magazine.

Up on a hill above the small town of Townshend in southern Vermont is Big Picture Farm, where artist Louisa Conrad and her husband, Lucas Farrell, an award-winning poet, make goat-milk cheeses and award-winning caramels and manage three idyllic Airbnbs. Read More Here…

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s a great time to go out and experience events taking place from coast to coast. From tree and menorah lightings to parades, live entertainment, exceptional cuisine, and family fun, you’re sure to find a local or regional celebration that appeals to you. Read More Here…

The holiday season is a great opportunity to break out your baking sheets and make a sweet treat to help brighten someone’s day. Read More Here…

Crème Brûlée Cookies - Get Full Recipe Here…

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies - Get Full Recipe Here…

New Year’s Eve is our chance to say goodbye to the current year while ringing in the next; however, New Year’s celebrations aren’t one-size-fits-all since what is fun for one person might not work for another. So, to say so long to 2022 and hello to 2023, consider having a celebration that fits your personal interests and preferences. Read More Here…