Category: artistic gifts
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Jiggle bells and a history of Sleigh bells
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Happy Holidays “Jingle bells, jingles bells, jingle all the way….” is among my youngest girl’s (Amanda) favorite songs lately. She loves to sing and that’s one song she loves. I can’t help but feel some heart felt feelings since I love horses and have had the wonderful experience of going on a hayride around the…
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A Smiling Jack-O-Lantern
Happy October “A Smiling Jack-O-Lantern” Carving a pumpkin for Halloween was a family tradition in our house. Mom would pick up a large pumpkin at a local farm. At home we’d gather around to help clean the pumpkin out and carve a face. Mom would cut a clean circle around the top. Then we’d take…
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E is for Elephant
“E is for Elephant” We are members of the local Roger Williams Zoo and take some time to visit the zoo when we can. They have a wonderful assortment of animals to see. Our daughter Emily’s favorite animal is the elephants, because their name begins with “E”. When we first got to the elephants they…
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Gifts Shared
Happy Mothers Day “Gifts Shared” Mother’s Day is Sunday. I’m reminded how time passes and our roles change as our lives move.I’m not just a person, but am a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, a woman, a wife, an aunt and a Mom. The memories in time never completely fade and new experiences…
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15 Leadership Quotes for Presidents Day
As a business owner, I’ve met challenges and rewards that have enriched my life. I have learned about leadership. That it takes courage to step out of our comfort zones. That one must have compassion for others and what they do. And have learned some other wonderful lessons on the way. This month Presidents day…
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Father’s Day, and summer days ahead
Father’s Day is celebrated this month. My dad used to like to take us places. When my sisters and I were very young, My Dad and Mom would take us into Boston to the Public Gardens. We would feed the ducks and pigeons and go for a ride on the swan boats. I always enjoyed…
