Tag: seasons
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The History of Halloween
In the western world today, we are celebrating Halloween. Halloween has religious roots. According to Wikipedia, Halloween is the “the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.” In popular culture, Halloween has become a fun celebration of horror, the supernatural and the macabre.…
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Dollar Tree Upcycles: farmhouse picture frames
Sometimes I just want to make something cute but I don’t have a lot of time to do it. While my kids were in dance class this week, I browsed our local Dollar Tree just to see what I could find. I found these cute frames and began to consider the possibilities. Then, I found…
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The History of Thanksgiving
How many of us grew up learning that the first Thanksgiving happened like this? Smithsonian Magazine almost perfectly sums up what most of us learned in school about Thanksgiving: “The myth is that friendly Indians, unidentified by tribe, welcome the Pilgrims to America, teach them how to live in this new place, sit down to…
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Simple Fall Decor
Usually, I publish this post so much earlier- almost as soon September arrives. Since the school year started, I’ve really been a struggling blogger. This school year is eating my time and energy in ways I never imagined. However, things are looking up and I have found a groove. This year, my decor is effortless…