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A Junior Girl Scout Celebration
Celebrating Healthy Food Options According to Merriam Webster, a celebration is doing something special or enjoyable for an important event or occasion. A few days ago, I attended an end of the year celebration for Junior Girl Scout Troop 1546 … Continue reading
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Halloween and Fall Decorating Ideas
Decorating for Halloween and Thanksgiving It’s a little late to be talking about Halloween; but the past few weeks have been a little overwhelming. I promise to be much more punctual in the future. Decorating for holidays and special occasions … Continue reading
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Hometown 4th of July Celebration
Small towns, the true gems of America. Envision a pristine lake where you can swim, boat and fish. Surround that with the lush green Adirondack Mountains and you are at Schroon Lake. For generations, families have been coming here with … Continue reading
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May Day basket cookies
“Cookies are made of butter and love.” ~Norwegian proverb On Sunday, May day baskets were the subject of my post. I mentioned that I would fill my baskets with cookies. Photos are finally ready to share. Thank goodness as the … Continue reading
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May Day celebrations
In and out, in and out, Weave the ribbons tight; ‘Round the Maypole we will dance To the left and to the right.~ Old Chant May 1st, or May day, is celebrated in many rural towns of England, Germany, Scandinavia … Continue reading
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Books You Like
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero Once a month, my friends and I gather for a book discussion. This evening it is my turn to be the host. I would … Continue reading
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Maple sugaring weekends
A sap-run is the sweet good-by of winter. It is the fruit of the equal marriage of the sun and frost.~ John Burroughs, Signs and Seasons, 1886 In upstate New York, March is typically the month when the sap from … Continue reading
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A Passion for Flowers
I must have flowers, always, and always. ~Claude Monet Floral ideas for events Growing up, I loved being in my grandfather’s garden. He grew many flowers, but his love was roses. Each spring he would remove the bushel baskets that he … Continue reading
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Great Tips for a fun filled Super Bowl Party
Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl ~Bill Peterson, football coach According to statistics, more people watch the Super Bowl than any other televised program. Since there … Continue reading
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