Do Overs

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1st Try-2

We all have had them…

Yesterday I started a large plaque for my porch. I had grand ideas. Then I had more grand ideas. They didn’t go well together and the plaque didn’t turn out the same way it had in my mind.

After a good night’s rest and a day out in the beautiful weather, I thought of something.

I could have a “do-over”. Continue reading Do Overs →

Artificial Flowers

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Stop and Smell

My husband does not like artificial flowers in any way, shape or form. I have been ordered never to place any kind of “fake flowers” on his tombstone if he should happen to be heaven bound before me.

I have tried to reason with him, and often make wreaths with artificial flowers. And honestly, many times I cannot tell the difference. I have even been known to even smell a flower or two only to find out that it was not the real thing. Continue reading Artificial Flowers →

The “Child-Rearing Box” aka…”Raisin’ Box”

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Child Rearing-2

Everyone has a “Beauty Box” you can order. BirchBox, Ipsy, or even Goodebox for those who prefer natural or organic items. Wait for it….even Wal Mart is carrying a beauty box. Why am I not surprised? Continue reading The “Child-Rearing Box” aka…”Raisin’ Box” →