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A Cure for Winter Whining

I had an email last week from my son, you know one of those forwards you normally just hit the “delete” key on.  I was really glad I opened it up and here is why. Take a look at these … Continue reading

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Wilted Spinach

At my local Price Chopper Grocery I buy a small loaf of multi-grain bread that you bake for only 15 minutes and tastes so, so good.  Full of seeds and grains and nice brown crust, my favorite part of bread.  … Continue reading

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Beautiful Napkins

Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.  Many of you may be aware Deb and I have an online store at CreativeChics.com. Recently she had finished up several new napkins patterns and brought them over for … Continue reading

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Dreams Dashed (or put on hold)

If you asked anyone if I am a dreamer, they would say definitely YES. My mind create more than I could ever get done. I KNOW a lot of you ladies can relate! My mind always seems to be in … Continue reading

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Tablescape Thursday – Just the Two of Us

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by the ever talented and delightful hostess, Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. This week I finally had the opportunity to use my two place setting dishes of GORGEOUS chocolate brown, cream and greens. … Continue reading

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Dieting

Recently I accompanied Deb to her Dr’s office.  Parking was at a minimum and that is an understatement.  We found a spot on the second level, a building east of where the Dr was located.  Now Deb is a size … Continue reading

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Soups On

A favorite soup of my family is potato soup.   In my single days, potato soup would be on the menu if I cooked for a man because I knew they would love it.  Serve it with a salmon steak, grilled … Continue reading

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Gifts of Springtime

It is Tablescape Thursday and our hostess Susan invites you to see all of the tablescapes today at the following link,   http://feeds.feedburner.com/BetweenNapsOnThePorch. Thank you Susan for hosting this weekly event for everyone to enjoy. I was eager to show everyone … Continue reading

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Someone’s In The Kitchen Baking

Oh yes, it is the one time of year I actually bake. Why only this time of year? Because if I baked all the time, I’d be as round as this jolly snowman. I have no self control when it … Continue reading

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A “Berry” Christmas Setting

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by the delightful and lovely Susan of Between Naps on the Porch fame. And aren’t we all excited to decorate our tables this time of year? I know I am!!! Oh I can’t wait to … Continue reading

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