Tag: Cozy
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January Rest
Are you ready for the new year? I haven’t had much excitement forchallenges or revamping my life right now. Actually, I’ve been taking the gentle advice I’m about to give you. December was active, mentally and physically. Christmas activities begin at school long before Christmas day arrives. We had family visit during the holidays. We…
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Christmas Nostalgia
The Day after Caroling ‘Twas the day after caroling And up in the house The boys were still sleepingAs still as a mouse.Their clothes were all scatteredAnd littered the floorWhere they had been thrown The night before.Their eyes were all swollen,Their hair was fright,For they had been outOver half of the night.I thought as I…
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Fun and Simple Craft Ideas for Christmas
If you need a little craft to keep everyone busy, try these! I think they give big results with only a small bit of effort or mess. Decorative Spice Cutouts These ‘cookies’ are pretty tied to a gift or strung together to make a garland. They smell good too. You will need applesauce and ground…
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Tips for Creating Memorable Christmas Letters (and why you should write one)
Which side are you on? There are those that love to write Christmas letters and those that don’t. There are those that love to read them and those that don’t. There are letters that are a delight and those that aren’t. I’ve written both kinds. And because I keep trying, I think I might have…
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Heartwarming Holiday Books for all Ages
Here are some book recommendations with great examples of thankfulness and the Christmas spirit. They range from picture books to longer novels, and most will be enjoyed by a wide range of ages. Most of them I have read and enjoyed, a few are on my wish list. I will let the covers speak for…
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Houseplants, Green Thumbs, and Beginners
If you knew my ability to garden you might laugh at me writing an article on houseplants. I’m not here to give you any new and improved advice on how to keep houseplants healthy since I have trouble with that myself. I am here to tell you which plants work well for beginners or those…
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October Collection: Trivia and Treats
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we offer links and ideas for you to explore with us. I hope you have a cup of tea and a quiet moment to savor the good things in life while you read. High Wind The clouds before him rushed, as theyWere racing home to end the day;The flying…
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The May Collection: Gateway to Summer
WELCOME to our monthly collection where we post interesting and fun information; stuff we came across that caught our attention or tickled our funny bone or inspired action. I eat mostly gluten-free and by accident so does my family. I have struggled to find a gluten free flour blend that meets my criteria: gluten free,…
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The March Collection: In Like a Lamb
March came in so mild and sweet here, that it had us fooled into thinking that spring was here to stay. We have had 70* weather already which is ridiculous in South Dakota in March. It’s bound to change and only for the worse. Well, it did. We have just come though a couple days…
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March
The stormy March is come at last,With wind, and cloud, and changing skies,I hear the rushing of the blast,That through the snowy valley flies. Ah, passing few are they who speak,Wild stormy month! in praise of thee;Yet, though thy winds are loud and bleak,Thou art a welcome month to me. For thou, to northern lands,…
So She Reads 