Tag: seasonal
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Housework Wednesday: Spring cleaning tips and tricks
I really cannot believe it’s almost time for spring again- while the weather here was in the 80’s this week, it’s now turned cold again. Everything is blooming and beginning to flower, though. I hope our cold snap doesn’t last terribly long, though. Today, I want to share some of…
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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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Observing Black History Month: children’s books about notable African American authors
As an educator, I feel that it is important to learn about other cultures, countries and ethnic backgrounds. We live in a country that is rich with many different cultures and backgrounds, and all of us have ancestors who have made significant contributions to our nation. Our history is full…
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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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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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Saving money this Christmas
Christmas can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. While many of us choose to draw names to save some dollars, there are a few other ways you can spend a bit less this Christmas as well. 1. Shop sales using apps and email lists I use an app…
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The third Sunday of Advent
We have spent some time observing Advent this year at Lumber in my Minivan. The lit candles of the advent wreath symbolize Jesus’ coming in a dark world. Each candle represents a different meaning. On the third Sunday of advent, we light the shepherd’s candle. The shepherd’s candle symbolizes joy,…