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Graduation

Graduation time is here! We have a couple of graduations only a few weeks apart.  One from high school, one from university.  This is a ...
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Book addict, book quotes, bookish life, Love books, love to read, book quotes, reading journal,

Reading Journal

My reading journal for 2023 is set up and in use. Reading is my nighttime ritual.  I do not set a reading goal by number ...
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Birthday celebrations, love books, love to read, book addict, bookish life, love craft supplies markers, washi tape, recycle, upcycle, handmade cards, crafts projects, Family, Family time, Memories,

Birthday Celebrations

I love birthday celebrations!  As I have noted in previous posts, I like pretty much any celebration.  They add welcome festivity to our days and ...
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Weed trimmer, Nature, Garden, Plants, Yardwork, lifestyle blogger, life blog, blogger, black and decker, yard waste,

Weed Trimmer Adventure

It is weed trimmer adventure time again.  I can hardly believe that it has been a year since I purchased this weed trimmer.  Such a ...
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Art projects, craft project, tole painting, folk art, Easter, Easter crafts, Blogger, Celebrations, Handmade, quick crafts, easy painting techniques,

Folk Art style painting

I like the Folk Art style this painting project turned out to be.  It is a project for a quick craft class. I like the ...
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Birds, bird feeder, strawberries, garden, lavender, plants, rain, birdseed, birdwatcher, gardening, planting, strawberry plants, birdfeeder,

Birds and bird feeders in my garden

The birds have settled in with the bird feeder routine.  I started with one feeder then I put birdseed in an unused bonsai planter.  The ...
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Tole painting, decorative painting, handpainted, acrylic painting, crafts, craft projects, hobby, hobbies,

Tole Painting

Back in the days when I was a store designer for an arts and crafts supply store I was also their tole painting instructor. I ...
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Valentine, Valentine’s day, Art blog, Art projects, Blogger, Celebrations, Handmade, crafts projects, Washi tape,

Valentine’s Day

It is almost Valentine’s Day!  I heard a discussion on the radio last year asking parents if they give valentines to their children.  One of ...
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routines, traditions,Donuts,Disneyland,Christmas,Memories,Celebrations,Family,Family time,Memories,family gathering, thanksgiving, new year, holiday traditions

Holiday Traditions

A glimpse back as I am getting ready for the year ahead after winding down from the holidays.  The last month and a half has ...
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Christmas,Christmas Memories,Christmas decorating,Celebrations,Handmade, collage,handmade cards, crafts projects, rubberstamping, Mindfulness,Recycle, upcycle,Family,Family time,Memories,

Christmas Memories

There’s something about preparing for Christmas that brings back a flood of Christmas memories for me. This year I downsized the decorations even more than ...
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Thanksgiving, Art projects, Blogger, Celebrations, Handmade, collage, handmade cards, crafts projects,rubberstamping, Craft planner,stenciling,Recycle, upcycle,Family,Family time,Memories

Thanksgiving preparation

This year I had an earlier start to my Thanksgiving preparations.  However, I did not have the usual early start to my Christmas shopping.  More ...
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Craft shows, art shows, artist, crafter, words of encouragement, changes, organize, new beginnings, new beginning, handmade cards, handmade candles, handmade candle, Art blog, Art projects, Blogger, Celebrations, Handmade, handmade cards, crafts projects, sumie painting,

Words of encouragement

Some days we just need words of encouragement and happy thoughts. Today was both a good and a not so good day for me.  It ...
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