When we travel, I always feel this nagging urge to purchase a collectible travel souvenir as a memento. I want something tangible to commemorate the trip. I can’t say this urge is rational (I don’t think my husband feels it), but I just can’t help myself. For many years I collected useless knickknacks such as …
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Based on my most recent post about traditional housewarming gifts, I challenged my mom and husband to a housewarming gift competition. We were each given a $40 budget and just one day. At the end, we would see which gift was the best. That’s where you come in. After reviewing each of the three baskets …
It has been a time of transition for my extended family recently. One of the biggest transitions has been that both of my sisters have purchased new homes in the last month. I want to acknowledge this significant landmark in my sisters’ lives by sending them a housewarming gift that they will use and enjoy. …
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*This post was last updated on February 26, 2021. Earlier this week I wrote a post about tips and tools for planning a trip to Walt Disney World. In my mind, the most logical follow-up to that post would be one on planning tips, tools, and resources for visiting the nearby Universal Orlando Resort. The …
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*Post was last updated on February 07, 2022 For anyone planning a trip to Disney World, there are seemingly endless websites, books, and blog posts with information and tips on planning. As a regular visitor to Disney World, I have strong opinions as to which tools and resources are the best. This article is an …
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I recently attempted a DIY project updating a vintage frame and artwork that we found at the local salvage store. I had been looking for some time for a piece of art to go in our small powder room on the first floor, but was having difficulty finding something that was both the correct size …
This past weekend we traveled to North Carolina to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday. North Carolina is the manufacturing headquarters for many major American furniture brands such as Broyhill, Hooker, Thomasville, and our favorite Bernhardt. While we were there, I was very excited to visit the outlets and furniture mega stores that earned High Point, …
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*Post was last updated on October 18, 2021. We have visited Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio on several occasions. We have made day trips to do some hiking because it is located only about an hour south of Columbus and we have visited for longer trips allowing us to explore a bit more …
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