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Pulling A Loose Tooth
Pulling a loose tooth became quite a traumatic deal when my grandson’s front tooth was hanging by a thread. “It’s my tooth,” Glade wailed, as his Uncle Wade threatened to remove it. Glade has been hanging on to his loose tooth for weeks now. He’s certainly earned the name, Snaggle Tooth, as the tooth is…
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Container Herb Garden Update
Today, when I watered my container herb garden, I thought… you folks needed a little up date on this little bit of fragrant heaven. One of the herbs bit the dust… it was the red basil… which was a disappointment. I meant to run right out and pick up a new plant but was way-laid…
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Glenn Beck at Americas Freedom Festival At Provo
Last night, I went to hear Glenn Beck speak at the “Patriotic Service” sponsored by America’s Freedom Festival at Provo. My friend, Pasty, gave me a call and persuaded me to attend… (I usually avoid large crowds.. but made an exception to my rule… and I’m glad I did.) The evening was filled with singing……
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Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
Sweet Ella, my granddaughter, who is six years old, attended church with me last Sunday. She attended her Sunday School class and presented me with this drawing when we returned home. “Out of the mouths of babes.” Take a look… I needn’t say more! Blessings! Till later, Kathy Griffiths Insightful Nana
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Grandparents – Birth Of A New Baby
To grandparents, news of the birth of a new baby in the family never seems to loose it’s luster and excitement… as was the case of the news of a new granddaughter to Gene and Janet Latta. I was attending a cooking demonstration being given by Chef Gene Latta when the long awaited call came…
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Cost Of Chinese Fireworks Explodes
Yesterday, I was in Costo and noticed a fireworks display. Wow! The cost of Chinese fireworks explodes! Last year you could purchase a giant box of fireworks for about $69.00 at the discount stores. Now the the price is up about 30 percent. The media claims that fewer fireworks are being shipped from China this…
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Our Moose Party
Contented, and peaceful, my two grandsons and I were having our own private party at our Mt. retreat in Tabiona and did not plan on two bull moose showing up. We were out on the porch when we noticed two black shadows moving through the trees. Then… they appeared! “Yikes!” Barrett asked, “Are they real…
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Two Helpful Tips For Using Baking Soda
There are so many uses for baking soda…making your teeth white… deodorizing your fridge and your garbage disposal. And… here a two more you’ll find useful. 1. Keep a box close by your kitchen sink for when you have to peal and cut up onions. After you’ve completed your cooking task…simply use a bit of…
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Here’s a Bunch Of Crocs
You’d think a bunch of people live at my house by the looks of my back door step. Just look at those shoes. But nope… it’s just me. I just love “Crocs”… so comfortable. When my kids gave me a pair for mother’s day a few years ago… they sat in the closet for a…
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Good Table Manners & Kids
Teaching kids good table manners can be a challenge if your wait until you’re at a friends house or a restaurant to in engage in dining etiquette lessons. Bad manners are develop at home and can show up at the most inconvenient time. However, being one who likes to lick her fingers when eating the…