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Hands-on Holiday Activities!
This week, our Boredom Busters are hands-on winter and holiday themed activities for youth, adults, and families. Keep reading for more details on:
  • Boredom Buster Activities
  • December Baking Corner Recipe
  • A Letter from Santa
  • Clear Creek County Residents Stay Informed Information
Holiday Boredom Busters for Everyone...
  • Make a NASA Psyche Snowflake - The Psyche mission wishes you a happy holiday with this activity to create a Psyche Snowflake inspired by the shape of the spacecraft,targeted to launch in 2022. Also find Gingerbread Psyche, coloring books, and more STEAM activities.
  • Santa Saturday @ CPM Mine is Saturday December 19th! -
  • Connecting with Family, Friends, or Coworkers on Zoom? - Have fun and add a virtual Holiday Background to add a little extra festivity in your call!
  • All About Christmas Cacti - A Colorado Master Gardener shares all about this popular blooming cactus and its care!
  • STEM Activities During the Cold Months - Science Buddies has 15 hands-on STEM learning in their Winter Science collection.
  • Blossoms of Light at the Denver Botanic Gardens - The Gardens’ signature event for over three decades, this annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms our York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland. Join us for this family-friendly event that has become a holiday tradition for thousands of Front Range families.  Tickets are still available for January 2021
  • Mulling Spices: Spice Up Your Winter Beverage - FoodSmart Colorado explains that mulling spices can be added to a drink to make it a cozy, favorite winter beverage. These spices are often added to non-alcoholic ciders and red wine and may also have additional health benefits. Common mulling spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, star anise, ginger, cardamom, peppercorn, and orange peel. Get more details and a delicious recipe.
  • Clear Creek County Library's Furry Holiday Fun Contest - Dress up your pup!
  • High Altitude Food Preparation and Baking - Trying something new for Christmas dinner, or planning on baking a new recipe? We are at high elevation which affects the cooking time and ingredient measurements for several recipes. This article is your guide to adapt a recipe for success in Clear Creek County!
  • December Garden Checklist - Wondering what to do in December? You're not alone. Read and see how to care for your garden with the Junior Master Gardeners on Facebook! If you would rather watch and listen, check out the video here.
  • Last Chance for the Virtual Gingerbread Contest - Quick contest ends on December 21st.
December Baking Corner: Shortbread Christmas Cookies

Another classic cookie for your cookie exchange. They're easy to prepare as a family. Grab some cookie cutters, sprinkles and/or frosting and make some for your family, and some to share!

Recipe from yummiestfood.com.

Have you been busy making cookies? Share your photos on our Facebook, or mention @ClearCreekCSUExtension on Instagram!
A Letter From Santa
Clear Creek County Residents - Stay Informed!
December Testing Information:


CARES Assistance for Residents:


Helpful Resources:
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