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It’s Hard To Say Goodbye
It’s hard to say goodbye…. even if it is just for the Winter. My son, Wade and I closed our “Mt. Retreat” for the winter. We would love to keep it open much longer in the season, but the risk of the plumbing breaking, because of freezing temperatures, is too great. My son-in-law, Scott (who…
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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe – Oatmeal And Brown Sugar Crunch
This easy apple crisp recipe with it’s oatmeal and brown sugar topping is a favorite of our family. Fall is in the air and the apples are ripe and crisp… so it’s a natural dessert for a chilly evening. I add a bit of lemon zest to the apple crunch, which is a tasty enhancement…
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What To Do At A Sleepover?
What to do at a sleepover? Well, my grands have no problem finding things to do when I say. “Sure, you can stay for a sleep over.” First of all, having cousins around is just the best. Second of all… they get to stay up late. I hear them bantering about in the kitchen in…
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Keep Documents Safe – Important Personal Documents
Keep documents safe. Your personal documents may not survive an emergency disaster that comes unexpectedly. You may find that you don’t have time to gather them up at the time of the disaster. No matter where you live, no one is immune from the possibility of become a victim of flood, fire, or earthquake. Your…
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I’m Back
I’m back…. I told you I would be. My thoughts and emotions, the past couple of months, have certainly bounced up and down. It’s hard to see my daughter and her 4 children grieve. Their life is on a roller coaster of emotions which I’m sure will continue for awhile. This will be a year…
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Halloween Printable Coloring Pages
Halloween printable coloring pages can keep your young kids busy for a long time. I bring them out after Sunday dinner and it keeps the grands occupied for an hour or so. The kids love ’em. It give all their parents a little break so the”old” folks can visit with each other in peace. …
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Halloween Party With Family And Friends
Hosting a Halloween party with family and friends can be so much fun…. especially if everyone wears a costume. I’m not much for a spooky Halloween party with scary things. My Halloween party scene is pretty mellow. It consists of the first fire in the grate… chili on the stove… cold cider in the fridge…fresh…