Category Archives: Winter

Build A Winter Survival Kit, Then Hope You Never Have To Use It.

Growing up on the blustery plains of North Dakota, my parents always made sure we had a “winter survival kit” in our cars.  In fact, it’s the same reason we got a “mobile phone in a bag” to take with … Continue reading

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Decorations are down; starting January with an uncluttered centerpiece

Well, the holiday decorations have come down.  The house begins to look a little empty this time of year, doesn’t it?  The barrenness made me sad for about five minutes, but then I began to embrace the look as an … Continue reading

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Forget New Year’s Resolutions – What are your GOALS?

This time of year, everyone begins thinking how they might improve themselves in 2010.  We vow to lose ten pounds, finally get organized, increase our savings.  But it’s all pretty silly, isn’t it?  Why should January be any better than … Continue reading

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Tonight, as you lay down: Count your blessings!

With a large snowstorm immobilizing most of the Great Plains, we’ve had lots and lots of time to take naps, watch Christmas movies, and think about our blessings.  This time of year always lends itself well to those things, doesn’t … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

Today is a special day for my husband and I — it’s our very first Christmas as husband and wife!  We are staying here in Nebraska for Christmas this year, and getting together with my hubby’s side of the family … Continue reading

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Alternative ways to use Christmas tree ornaments

Christmas ornaments seem to have a way of multiplying, don’t they?  Perhaps the first year you had a Christmas tree of your own, you went out and purchased a box of colorful ornaments.  As years went by, however, that collection … Continue reading

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Recycle last year’s Christmas cards on this year’s gifts!

Going to the mailbox this time of year is one of my favorite times of each day.  I love getting cards, photos and letters from family and friends scattered across the country and throughout the world.  What to do, however, … Continue reading

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What do you do on a snow day?

Like much of the central Midwest, we are snowed in today.  Huge buckets of fluffy, light snow started falling yesterday, the wind roared and blew it all around last night, and today the sun is shining on our neighborhood, while … Continue reading

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Quick and easy Christmas centerpiece idea!

Here’s a quick and simple idea for creating a quick Christmas centerpiece on your kitchen’s table.  Simply plop down a holiday wreath of any kind and stick some pillar candles in the center!  I’ve layered my red wreath on top … Continue reading

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