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Holidays and Special Events

(Tips for gift giving, recipes, crafts, decorating)

“In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the wall!”
― Dave Barry

Holidays and Special Events can be made memorable without adding stress or breaking the bank. We provide suggestions and tips for gift giving, recipes, crafts, decorating… everything to make them fabulous.

New Year, New Drink! This Year, Make a Resolu-Gin

by Sandy // January 4, 2017 // No Comments
As we enter the New Year, we anticipate change: resolutions are made to change the way we feel, look, eat, exercise, communicate, clean and spend. By January 13, most resolutions are broken. But one change we can stick to is... Continue reading →

An Abundance of Cucumbers

by Sandy // July 6, 2016 // 5 Comments
This year, my husband, Eddie, started a garden with our friend and neighbor, Vertie. Their gardens are side-by-side and, unlike me, who is wilting in the humid heat, the gardens are flourishing. There is corn, tomatoes, marigolds (to provide natural pest control)... Continue reading →

The New Ways to “I Do”

by Irene // October 2, 2015 // No Comments
I’m at the age where friends’ children and children’s friends are getting married and we’ve enjoyed attending some of these lovely weddings. I can’t help but think how different weddings are now, compared to when Mark and I were married... Continue reading →

Keep the Surprise in Gift Giving (Private Online Shopping)

by Irene // January 1, 2015 // 2 Comments
On December 26th at 12:01 am, the carols instantly stopped and the pop/rock songs began. Christmas was over (sigh). I mulled over the giving and receiving of gifts that had occurred Christmas morning. No squeals of delight or “what-were-you-thinking?” reactions... Continue reading →

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