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May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015
A Great Father’s Day Gift Idea
This is a great Father’s Day gift idea from Growing Book by Book. I have used this idea before and I’d love to make it a tradition! http://growingbookbybook.com/2012/06/11/fathers-day-book-giving-tradition/ Please like & share:
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 24, 2015
May 21, 2015
Bridal Photographer for a Day
When my youngest daughter got married, to save money we decided to do a lot of the work ourselves. We had planned and shopped and put together all of the invitations, bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, decorations, wedding favors, attendant gifts, the hair and makeup for all of the bridesmaids, the cake, etc. It was a lot of fun but also a lot of work and sometimes it was a little stressful. The food and dresses were done by professionals and…
Posted in Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 18, 2015
Critters in the Garden
One day a few years ago, I found a water snake in my garden pond. It just happened to be about two weeks after my teenage son Mike lost his pet corn snake in our house. It was such a surprise! At first I thought it was my son’s snake (we never did find that one) but upon closer examination I realized it wasn’t. I ran inside all excited and rallied my husband and sons outside to witness the surprise…
Posted in Welcome to My Garden! | By LoriGraceH
May 14, 2015
Always Give More Than You Take
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Posted in Choosing Happiness, Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 13, 2015
Family Breakfasts at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Every Sunday morning, my four older sisters and I, and our spouses, go out to breakfast and we’ve been doing it for a good number of years now. Most of the time, we go to Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. We started the tradition when our dad became elderly. It was a great way for us to spend time with him as well as to get him out of the house for an enjoyable time. So originally, it was my…
Posted in Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 7, 2015
My Guest Post on Holistic Mama – “My Sisters”
My Very First Guest Post @ http://www.holisticmama.co.uk Laura over at Holistic Mama is hosting a really fun series called “Celebrating Sisters” in honor of her sister that she lost. I am honored to have been a guest writer on her blog. You can check out this fun series and read all of the posts, including my post, “My Sisters” here on her blog – http://www.holisticmama.co.uk/celebrating-sisters-my-sisters Please like & share:
Posted in Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 7, 2015
Stop Annoying Posts! – Part Two
Are You Tolerant of the Posts of Others? A lot of people out there in “Social Media Land” get annoyed with the posts of other people. I know, ‘cause they write annoying posts about how they are annoyed! I consider myself to be a tolerant person and therefore I try to react positively to the things other people post. These are some things to think about and remember when you come across that next annoying post. This is Part…
Posted in Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 6, 2015
A True Friend
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Posted in Choosing Happiness, Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 5, 2015
Free Printable! – Felt Roadway Pattern
Felt Roadway Pattern My grandkids love playing with this roadway I made out of felt. They play with it for hours, arranging the road pieces into different patterns and driving their toy cars on them. It’s the perfect size for Matchbox Cars, Hot Wheels and Legos. You can get a free printable pattern to make a roadway out of felt for your little ones. Felt Roadway Pattern DOWNLOAD Here’s What You’ll need: Printable Pattern 10-20 Pieces of Black Felt (I like…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 4, 2015
Mother’s Day Plaque
This unique and personal plaque makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. I made these for my three sisters using a photo of our mom and one of each of our grandmothers. I looked up “poems about mothers” on the Internet and found this one by Washington Irving. What you’ll need: A wooden plaque from the craft store Wood Stain Shellac Modge Podge Glue Stick Photo(s) of the mom(s) your plaque will feature A poem or quote about mothers 1 Sheet…
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH
May 1, 2015
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – DIY Luxury Soaps
These beautiful luxury soaps look and smell great. They make excellent gifts for Mother’s Day, birthdays or any special occasion, really. I love making them and choosing the scents and colors. I like to add herbs and spices for a special touch. What You’ll Need: Brick of Soap from the craft Store. Eventually I’d like to make my own soap from scratch but since I’m just starting out I’ve been using the premade bricks of soap. Soap molds….
Posted in Crafter's Corner | By LoriGraceH