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Entertaining at Home
When holidays or special occasions loom and call for family and friends to gather together, even the most simple meal can become something special. Read more
50 Ways to Decorate Pumpkins
It just isn’t Halloween without a traditional jack-o-lantern or, at the very least, decorated pumpkins gracing your front porch and home. If carving is not your cup of tea, there are oodles of fun and creative ways to decorate pumpkins for the fall season. Here are the best of the best. Pumpkin Painted Black For a traditional...
read moreAutumn Entries
Ring the bells. Let the leaves begin to fall. Autumn is officially here. What better way to herald in the season and welcome visitors into your home than to dress up your front entry with sensational fall decor? Fabulous Autumn entries that say “Welcome, come on in!” Posted...
read moreSweet Patriotic Treats
Fourth of July is a festive holiday in the U.S. commemorating the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The holiday falls in the midst of summer; and calls for family gatherings with picnics, barbecues, fruity cocktails, fireworks, and relaxed outdoor fun. So, gather the family . . . get out the grill . . . sit back . . . and...
read moreCelebrating the Fourth
On July 4th, Americans commemorate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a happy day . . . a celebration of freedom and all the things we hold dear here in the United States. America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee) by Samuel Francis Smith, 1831 My country, ’tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I...
read moreEaster Dinner
When I was growing up, Easter dinner was usually an early afternoon affair. Though it was similar to what we did just about every other Sunday, inasmuch as our family gathered together after church for a sit-down meal, Easter was special. Aside from all the festivities, including an annual Easter egg hunt in the yard (or house, depending on...
read moreA Beautiful Easter
Celebrating Easter and decorating for the holiday is a lot of fun. Grow some wheatgrass for your Easter display.Read more Popular customs include coloring eggs, wearing new clothes, exchanging Easter baskets filled with chocolates and other goodies, an Easter egg hunt, the Easter bunny, and an Easter parade. Gone is wearing your “Easter...
read moreAre You Ready for Some Football?
Everyone watches the Super Bowl, even people like me who seldom watch sports. Super Bowl Sunday is an undisputed de facto American national holiday. If you don’t score coveted tickets, you’re most likely sitting at home or in a sports bar somewhere watching it on television. In addition to championship football, there are the...
read moreDecorating for Christmas
Gathering family and friends together is one of the greatest joys of the holiday season. You want guests to feel welcome and comfortable in your home, and Christmas offers a perfect opportunity to spruce it up (pun intended). Start with the tree and bask in its glow. Decorate the mantel. Adorn the staircase with garland and ribbon. Deck the...
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Our Empty Nest! We're a couple of baby boomers who happen to love love LOVE life. We're over the proverbial hill, but still have a lot of living to do. With our children grown and on their own, it's just the two of us. We've downsized to a smaller house on a lake; and now it's time to travel a little, laugh a lot, sit back, and enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer. Read more
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