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Tag: holidays
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DIY Easter Egg Wreath
I have seen these adorable egg wreaths all over TikTok and Pinterest, and I just couldn’t wait to make one myself. I hit a few snags, but I have to say mine didn’t turn out too badly. To make your own, you will need the following: Spanish moss, faux eggs,…
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History of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day occurs each year on March 17- we typically observe it by wearing green and running around pinching those who forgot to do so (much to the dismay of parents and teachers everywhere). Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and what are its origins? According to History.com,…
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History of Valentines Day
Tomorrow, millions of Americans will buy cards, flowers and candies to show their loved ones how much they love them. Some of us will go out to eat and some of us will spend our evening at home. But…why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day, and how did it begin? Wikipedia…
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Easy DIY gifts for your husband
Are you struggling to know what to buy for your husband? My husband is notoriously hard to buy for and I often rack my brain trying to decide what to buy. Over the years, I’ve become more creative. I love to make things, so the things on this list will…
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Valentine’s Day Decor at Dollar Tree
Have you been to the Dollar Tree lately? I popped in there briefly last week and found ALL SORTS of cute things for Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, and Easter that I wanted to buy. I was able to convince myself to leave the Easter stuff, but you can believe…
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Lumber in my Minivan! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we will resume our regular posting schedule on the 28th. May your family be blessed and healthy this Christmas.
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Christmas Eve: How We Observe the Day Before Christmas
My family has a lot of places to be during the Christmas season. Not surprisingly, two of those Christmas gatherings fall on Christmas Eve. Amidst all of the hustle and bustle, there are a few things we thoroughly enjoy doing to observe Christ’s birth. 1. Light the final advent candle…
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In the Kitchen with Lumber in my Minivan: Classic Hot Chocolate
My kids love hot chocolate but with coronavirus and RSV on the rise again and with two small children, we are staying home. Did you know you can make delicious hot chocolate from things you already have in your cabinet? All you need is Hershey’s cocoa, salt, sugar, hot water,…
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24 Days of Christmas: Christmas Decor Hacks
Let me start off this post by saying, “I AM NOT A DECORATOR.” Not even close. What I am though, is an avid Pinterest-er. I’m not sure that’s really a thing, but we will pretend it is. I have managed to learn a few very useful Pinterest tricks to make…