Saturday, February 25, 2023

The actual Christmas candy list

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   Yes, I mentioned some candy in my post about kitchen gifts, but not all that we made.  So, here goes with a list of candy we actually pre...
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Thursday, February 23, 2023

The actual Christmas kitchen gift list

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  So I really need to edge my way back into the Christmas kitchen and talk about kitchen gifts.  I think 2022 may have been one of those rar...
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Monday, February 13, 2023

A little bit of new decor ... and something old

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   Just a quick post to share a couple of my new-for-2022 Christmas decor items.  There is a fun story about that sweet metal sign above.   ...
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Thursday, February 02, 2023

The actual 2022 Christmas cookie list

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 January was certainly busy!  I didn't find a minute to get in here as I usually do to report on the actual holiday output of the Christ...
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Saturday, December 31, 2022

"What do the two of you do with all those cookies?"

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  Inquiring minds seem to ask this question every year.  Yes, that is a wooden glider on our screened front porch, stacked with many cookie ...
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Friday, December 30, 2022

A festive breakfast

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  Prior to our candy making and craft adventures,   these four of our grands -- three teens and an 8-year-old -- came to our house for break...
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Thursday, December 29, 2022

The traditional ice cream sundaes

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 Once again this year we took four of our local grands for ice cream sundaes.  This is a tradition of some years' standing.  (Photo at t...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Vintage scraps

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   I'd forgotten all about this little bit of history and I am so happy to have stumbled across it again! Back when I was cleaning out m...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Making candy and crafts with the grands

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   This year our special activity with four of our local grandchildren took place the Tuesday of Christmas week.  It was the day that worked...
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