My sister got a new car!

December 9th, 2011 . Posted in Business, Family, General Living, Shopping | Comments Off
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I was so happy to hear from my sister that she got a new (to her) car!  She just got a 2000 Honda Accord.  She’s needed a newer model family car for a long time; she’s been “making do” with older, less reliable cars for a very long time.

We belong to a very large, extended family, and we are all so very excited for her, to have this new car!  We want to help her make it as great an experience as possible; she deserves to have a few nice things!  Life has thrown quite a few curveballs at her, and this is something nice we can try to help “keep nice” with a few things here and there.

Bald eagles spotted in local areas

December 3rd, 2011 . Posted in Around Here, General Living, Little Things, News, Opinion | Comments Off
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Let’s face it – I am an animal lover.  My life-long dream was to become a veterinarian at the National Zoo.  I’ll always wish that I could have done that, but life got in the way, and it just was not in the cards.  (Sigh.)

So, I have to content myself with being around animals when the opportunity arises.  I was really happy recently when I read in a local newspaper that the American Bald Eagles are making a comeback in the local areas.  I think that the Bald Eagle is a glorious bird, and I am so glad to know that their numbers are increasing.

Giving thanks

November 27th, 2011 . Posted in Around Here, Cooking, Entertainment/Fun, Family, General Living, Little Things, Memories | Comments Off
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I had a large crowd over to the house on Thanksgiving – one of the largest crowds yet. There were twenty-three family members, two of which were younger than two years old. The oldest was eighty, so it was quite a variety of ages. I was really glad that my son took the initiative to get out his old Brio train set to entertain the toddlers – they set up the train set at the end of the hallway just past the bathroom, so they were out of the way. Everyone had a really good time – it truly was a miracle! So I am giving thanks for the good family gathering this Thanksgiving.

I might sew some things for around the house

November 21st, 2011 . Posted in Around Here, Entertainment/Fun, General Living, Home Improvement, Shopping | Comments Off
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One of my biggest joys is creating things – I love to make things with my hands.  It brings me great joy to decorate my house with things that I have made.  I am a “true blue” crafter.  One of my favorite “crafting”  past-times is sewing.  I love to sew quilts,  quillows, pillows, curtains, clothing, bedspreads - I love to sew!   One of my favorite pastimes is wandering through as many fabric stores, just drooling over all of the fabulous fabrics and trims, dreaming of all of the great things I could create with all the great “stuff” I find there.  I especially love looking at designer upholstery fabric, dreaming about how great my old sofa would look with that fabric on it! 

Addicted to Candles

November 15th, 2011 . Posted in Little Things | Comments Off
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Angel Whispers

I love the little fragranced votive candles in glass jars. I tried a new fragrance over the weekend and this is now my favorite: Angel Whispers. I know this sounds corny, but it truly smells heavenly.

One of my girlfriends hosted a candle party last year and I picked up these tips to share.

Tips for Better Candle Burning

  • For best performance, burn 2 to 4 hours at a time. This will maximize the life of your candle.
  • Wick maintenance is key for perfect burning. Trim the wick to 1/4″ each time before you burn, and be sure to remove any wick debris in the candle before lighting.
  • Do not touch, lift or move a burning candle. Wait until the wax has cooled and hardened before touching a candle.
  • For optimal performance, keep burning candles away from drafts, vents and air currents.
  • Candle wax can be temperature sensitive. For best performance, do not expose candles to extreme high or low temperatures.
  • For safety, candles are designed to stop burning when 1/4″  to 1/2″ of wax remains. 
  • Candles will fade if left in light for an extended period of time. It is best to keep them out of direct sunlight.
  • Always use a heat-resistant, sturdy candleholder specifically designed for candle use. Be sure the candleholder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Never place flammable materials, such as dry leaves or paper, near a candle.
  • Never burn candles unattended. Do not place lit candles where they can be knocked over by children, pets or anyone else.
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