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New Years Traditions
New Years Traditions die hard. Can you imagine New York City breaking the news to the world that they have decided not to have the New Years count down and lower the Times Square Ball at the stroke of midnight? Long ago, I clung to the traditional vision of a romantic New Years Eve…. having…
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Teaching Creativity
Teaching creativity is a hoax…. can’t be done. “Ya either got it your ya don’t.” And… you know what… “ya got it.” Of course, it depends upon what definition you want to give the word. If you lock “creativity” in a box with the labels such as “Music,” “Art,” “Writing” and “Dance” most people will fail…
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Sock Monkeys – Americana Folk Art
Sock Monkeys became a hit during the depression when mothers began making monkeys out of old Rockford Red Heel Socks. John Nelson, a Swedish immigrant, patented a sock-knitting machine. The work socks were manufactured for farmers and factory workers in Rockford Ill., in 1890. The 100 year old sock monkey is making a comeback. You…
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Best New Years Party – New Years Party Food
Of course, the best new years party includes food and lots of it. And, with all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas holiday you’re probably not interested in cooking. Yet, you want to serve or take to your New Year parties food that is easy to prepare, scrumptious and looks great. Well, I have…
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The Day After Christmas
“What? This is the day after Christmas?” I live by our local Mall and drive by it every time I leave my house. On Saturday, I had reason to drag my tired self up from the computer, dress, and drive by the mall. It was as busy as it was the night before Christmas. “No…
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Get Back To Basics – Needle Crafts
“Get Back To Basics,” is the feeling that seems to permeates society when the economy goes South and life feels a little tough. Believe it or not… hard times are when the craft and needlework industries flourish, especially needle crafts. I designed for the craft industry for over 25 years and witnessed the ebb and…
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Dickens Christmas Carol – Christmas Future
Scrooge reminds us that we can made a difference in the future of all our Christmases. What will your Christmas Future look like? Yes! and the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own, the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the Time before him was his own, to make…
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Twas The Night Before Christmas – 5 Night Before Christmas Activities
Twas The Night Before Christmas and all thru our house, we were thinking of fun things to do. 5 Night Before Christmas Activities. 1. Open one gift. As children, my sisters and I would gather around the Christmas tree and wait for Mom to hand us the one gift we could open before Christmas. Of…
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My Christmas Gift To You
My Christmas gift to you are Vintage bookplates that you can download and glue in your kids books or your own books for that matter. Reading is a wonderful past time and my love of reading came from my Mom, who always took the time to sit down and read me a story. Of course,…
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Considering Christmas Gift Cards?
Did you know that over 50% of gift cards are purchase five days before Christmas? Perhaps folks can’t think of an appropriate gift to give that would please the recipient. Or, maybe they just remembered someone to whom they want to give too. I fall into both categories… so I’m running out today and picking…