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Family traditions are some of the best parts about holiday celebrations. Every family has their own way of celebrating the holidays, but there are some traditions that are observed all across the United States. If you are looking for new traditions to make your own or simply a fun way to shake things up, the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help you plan a wonderful holiday celebration. Which one of  these family traditions  will you adopt? 1. Christmas Tree Shopping If you prefer a real Christmas tree over an artificial one, why not make the process of searching for the perfect tree a family event? Kick off your day with hot chocolate or apple cider and bring the whole family along to find your dream Christmas tree. Some Christmas tree farms offer other attractions that your little ones are sure to enjoy, such as sleigh rides or hayrides. 2. The Gift Of Giving There is a certain warmth and joy that comes from giving to othe...

Christmas is certainly most wonderful times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Decorating, party planning, Christmas shopping, present wrapping... collectively, these things all take a decent amount of time out of our already busy schedules.  It doesn't have to be stressful, though. Your local lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to make your life easier with these simple but brilliant Christmas "holiday hacks." Here they are (in no particular order).  Store small ornaments in old egg cartons to keep them organized and contained. Drape green tinsel around your Christmas tree to fill it out more. Hang ornaments from chandeliers and other light fixtures to add holiday cheer. Place a flat wooden board across your mantle to make it wider (and easier to decorate). Paint old Velveeta, saran wrap, and aluminum foil boxes to turn them into long, thin gift boxes (great for jewelry or cookies). Put cuts from pine or evergreen tre...

Christmas is a favorite time of year for all of us at the Law Firm of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. We love the dedicated family time and the opportunity get lost in the youthful joy of the season. We've waited all year for Christmas, and now it's finally here. We believe that you're never too old to enjoy the magic of the Christmas season! We may be the most professional attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks , but that doesn't mean that we can't relax and enjoy celebrating the magic of the Christmas holidays with our children and grandchildren. If you're looking for a great way to kick off your holiday celebrations, you definitely won't want to miss out on the Christmas on the Square event that's taking place this weekend! Christmas on the Square This is one of Camdenton's best Christmas events of the season. Kickstart your holiday season by joining us and the rest of the Camdenton community at an all-day downtown fes...

Volunteering at the Lake We live in such a wonderful community at the Lake of the Ozarks, and many of us are blessed with jobs, families, shelter and food.  Unfortunately, there are also many at the Lake that are in need of help during the holiday season.  The Law Offices of Phillips, McEylea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C. want to share some information on how to help by volunteering to help those in need (in particular, our local children). Organizations that can use your help Christmas for Kids/Ozark Coast Kiwanis Club - this annual event happens this Sunday, December 8th at the Country Club Hotel in Lake Ozark.  The goal of this event is to help local needy children receive Christmas gifts that their families may not have the means to provide any.  In addition, money raised is distributed to 10 other local charities to help underprivileged children and their families.  The event starts at 7pm and is one of the biggest social events of the year....