Holidays celebrations :

Easter Blocks

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I've always adored holidays.  I was almost heartbroken the year I found out my parents didn't dye Easter eggs after all their kids were grown and gone.  I have this dilemma though -- I hate clutter, but I love holiday decorations.  I[...]

Happy Easter!

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Happy Easter to all of my blogging friends out there who are celebrating the holiday with friends or family today~ There were so many lovely Easter egg dying ideas that were shared this year, it was hard to decide which one to try first! I loved[...]

My Foodie Tree

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I love my little kitchen "Foodie" Christmas tree. It is adorned with all food-related ornaments. You will find everything from fruit to nuts, potatoes and pickles! Perhaps even a bottle of wine or two :) I'm joining Mary at Little[...]

Peace on Earth~

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May the spirit of the season be with you. May your home and heart be filled with happiness and wonder... ...and may you and your Turtle Doves stay safe and warm! A very special someone will make our Holiday bright this year :) Merry[...]

Reindeer Ruckus

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We spent nearly a full day Christmas crafting the other day.  The kids went through our Holidaylopedia  and each picked out crafts they wanted to do.  Among them were some cute reindeer I thought you might like.  You start by[...]

Easter Tea Ring

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Or in other words ... a Giant Chelsea Bun! Personally, I prefer coffee with it :D but yeah, it's supposed to be a tea-time treat. "Tea" Ring ... duh. No tea in the ingredients either. Another traditional Easter[...]

I am not crazy!

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I don't want you to think I've gone over the edge and finally lost my mind - it wouldn't be surprising if I did, but I promise this isn't the time. Before I tell you what I made let me give you a little background. I have some student aides[...]

Merry Christmas

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One last Christmas idea from the Executive Grandma.  Every year Grandma decorates her house so wonderfully for Christmas.  She has cute Christmas villages and adorable Christmas snowmen and dozens of beautiful[...]

Santa Madeleines

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I am a horrible cookie decorator! I keep thinking one day a miracle will happen and I will finally get it. The fact is, I actually prefer most desserts unfrosted. A little sprinkle of sugar on top of a cookie is just fine with me...or a drizzle of[...]

Lemon-Cream Cake

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Today is my daughter's birthday and we celebrated with a dinner party for her last night. Her menu requests haven't changed much in the last few years and she always asks for the same birthday cake too. Tradition is a good thing :) I hope you are[...]