November 2010

My Favorite Crystal Cake Plate

November 26, 2010

My Irish Aunt gave us a gorgeous Waterford Lismore 12” cake plate as a wedding gift a million years ago. It is absolutely gorgeous – the sparkling diamond and wedge cuts are extraordinary. I know it cost anywhere from $140 – $200 and back then (and even now) this was considered a very extravagant gift. [...]

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New Year’s Eve Cards Instead of Christmas?

November 24, 2010

A few years ago, just weeks before Christmas, I contracted the flu.  In true flu fashion, the nasty virus cast its ugly spell on everyone in our family.  One by one we all fell victim to it.  As mom and unofficial family nurse, I had my hands full.  Not only did I have to take [...]

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The Trials of Taking Your Children’s Pictures With Santa

November 19, 2010

What an experience it can be taking your children to see Santa and have them sit on his lap for a picture. It can be quite an encounter and in my opinion,  not always a pleasant one.  As soon as the Christmas decorations go up in the Mall people rush out to have the kids [...]

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The Thanksgiving Dilemma- Family, Friends or Both?

November 17, 2010

Ah, Thanksgiving – a time for reflection on the things in life for which we are thankful.  The image that comes to my mind is the Norman Rockwell portrayal of the All-American Thanksgiving dinner.  The exquisitely prepared turkey and perfect, smiling family are a stark contrast to the reality in most families.  Nowhere in that [...]

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Tan By Your Man

November 12, 2010

Who wants to blend in with the wedding dress? Well, if you are a fair skinned, blonde haired bride like I was, you are lucky if Aunt Mabel doesn’t say, “Are you feeling o.k.? You look so pale.” If you are familiar with this problem, you will understand that years of avoiding the sun make [...]

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Too Many Gifts – I Go Crazy at Christmas!

November 11, 2010

The holidays are coming, and we are all thinking of what gifts to purchase for our children or our grandchildren.  Now I can tell you from experience that I often purchase way too many gifts for my adult children and well as my grandchildren.  I start buying things in August and September and then hiding [...]

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A Clever Photo Birth Announcement Idea

November 5, 2010

I was searching for the perfect birth announcement to send to friends and family. I didn’t really have a specific idea, but it was fun just looking at all of those adorable babies. The final choice was difficult, but the one I finally chose brought in the whole team. By that I mean Mom, Dad, [...]

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