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Fort Lauderdale was our first stop.

Lifestyle· Travel

  Fort Lauderdale was our first stop.  It’s hard to believe we left on our trip over 3 and a half weeks ago.  We were actually gone from March 15 through April 1, but it’s taken me this long to get back into the swing of things.  So where did we go and what did we do?  To sum it…
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Why Is Spring Coming So Early To Our House?

Seasonal Decor & Projects· Spring

Why is spring coming so early to our house?  Remember how I told you what a horrible winter I had last year and I continued to have issues for a good six-seven months?  If you don’t remember, you can read more about it here, here and here. “Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.”  ~Lilly Pulitzer So after going through…
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Here Are Some More Books I Enjoyed Reading

Books· Lifestyle

Here are some more books I enjoyed reading.  Most of these were in late 2021 through 2022.  Actually, I have a few more that I haven’t added to the list yet, but we’ll get them in my next book review.  Even though I was sick for almost half a year, thank goodness I was still able to read books on…
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Remember My Photos Of My Christmas Cake?

Desserts· Desserts· Recipes

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF MY RECIPES DISAPPEARED AND THAT THEY’RE UNRETRIEVABLE.  I HAVE TO GO BACK IN AND REWRITE EVERY RECIPE AGAIN, WHICH WILL BE VERY TIME CONSUMING.  IF THERE’S SOME RECIPE YOU NEED ASAP, PLEASE LEAVE ME A COMMENT ON IT AND I’LL TRY TO GET THAT ONE DONE AS SOON AS I CAN. Remember my delicious photos…
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Ending The Old and Starting The New

Family· Lifestyle· Sadie

Ending the old and starting the new just like everyone else is doing for 2023.  But before I go further into this new year with all of you, I have to share what’s been going on between the holidays with us. “Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling…
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Let’s Glimpse Into Our Christmases Past

Family· Lifestyle

Let’s glimpse into our Christmases past.  I hope we all find great memories from our Christmases past.  I bought this silver framed picture album a number of years ago so we could reminisce about our Christmases past each year. “When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the…
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Have You Ever Had Dipped Snowballs?

Desserts· Desserts· Recipes

Have you ever had dipped snowballs?  No, not real snowballs!  LOL!  It’s actually called Chocolate Dipped Snowballs.  We tried it awhile back when we spent Christmas with with our Texan family, who were living in Virginia at the time.  Our daughter-in-law, Lisa, is an excellent cook and baker.  Every year she makes baskets filled with the goodies she’s made and…
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Come On In And See A Bit More

Seasonal Decor & Projects· Winter

Come on in and see a bit more.  I didn’t want to overwhelm you with the previous post, but here are a few nighttime sparkles. I bought this church at a huge show in November 2021.  I love how it lights up. “Christmas is too sparkly… said no one ever.”  ~Unknown This is just a different angle.  I love the icicles…
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