formerly: For My Daughters

My parents fell in love just before world war 2 broke out.  My mother was 16, my father 18… They met at a roller rink, when Big Band music was the rage. They would go dancing often. They soon feel in love and became inseperable,  Sadly, 3 months later, my father was drafted into the Continue reading →

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I am always looking for a clever way to display my many photos. I came across this cute and clever craft; a photo holder made out of clothespins.  I decided this would be perfect for my Valentine’s display. Here is how I did it… Materials:  32 wood spring-hinge clothespins Red acrylic spray paint 45″ of Continue reading →

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I’ve decided I would make one resolution this year…find JOY everyday! I made this sign to remind me of my goal.  It was really easy to make…  I bought the paper-mache letters at the craft store  I traced the letters onto pretty scrap book paper and cut them out I used Modge Podge to adhere Continue reading →

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I love fuzzy fleece. I know it is usually used for backing on quilts and blankets, but I thought it would be an interesting texture as a table runner on my Christmas table.  It is so comfy, it just begs for you to run your hands through it… First, since the fleece is 58″ wide, Continue reading →

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          Delicious and Delectable Gifts   Gifts from your kitchen are a win win situation; they please everyone on your gift list and they are usually budget friendly. I have searched the web for food gift ideas and recipes I intend to make for my friends, neighbors, relatives, mailman, teacher, boss…the Continue reading →

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For a fragrant and easy garland idea try this: I bought this huge package of fragrant (smells so good) pinecones at Kirklands… I hot glued the pine cones of various sizes to a long length of twine… I hung the garland along my banister… It smells and looks so lovely. When guests arrive they always Continue reading →

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I love to shop at the Hallmark store during the holidays.  I can always find unique gifts and ornaments.  Of course they have the best greeting cards.  I am going to send these  fun and festive cards to my grandchildren.  I know they will love to watch the little window countdown the days to Christmas.  Another Continue reading →

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