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Decorating for Christmas

Yes..... I am decorating for Christmas.

Please don't judge me. 

There really is a method to my madness.

You see,  I LOVE Christmas!

Okay-it's more than love.  The truth is:

 I'm obsessed with Christmas!!!

But it's not my fault.

It's mom's.

Yes, mom is definitely to blame.



All the traditions.

All the excitement.

All the memories.....

  So many-WONDERFUL, AMAZING, FABULOUS, memories.

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop # 99

Just one more party, folks, until the big one...100!!! This is party #99 and next we will have reached a milestone ---party #100!!! Got any ideas on how we can celebrate next week? 

Let us know.



Last week was such a fabulous party. 

Take a look at all the posts you loved the most...

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Cheeseburger Macaroni Recipe by Spend With Pennies

17 Great Retro Gifts Under $20 by

Mel's Maternity Photo's

Hello, sweet friends!  I hope you all are enjoying a Sensational weekend!

I'm sorry my post is getting out later than usual!  I know Sunday is usually the day that I share some love for all the wonderfully creative things I find in blog land and Pinterest, during the week.  But this morning Mel sent me the professional maternity photo's that she, and hubby, Andy took a few weeks ago, and I

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Even though we are only in the first week of November, it sure is starting to feel like winter here in our neck of the woods.  Thankfully, we haven't had any snow yet, but the temperatures are slowly dropping, and if there is one thing we Minnesotan's can be sure of-the snow will soon follow!!

Which is why I am gathering up all of my soup recipes, and making sure our monthly menu includes

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #98

Welcome!
We are so pleased that you stopped by to...
-enjoy the view-
-share your favorite posts-
-and make friends!-

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #98 is here!

Last week we had so many great shares...here are the ones that you liked the best.

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Pumpkin Scones from Simply Suzanne's


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10 Unique Pie Crust Recipes from Future Expat


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Aging an urn-and a Thanksgiving centerpiece!

This past weekend, hubby and I went over to mom's to help her out with a few chores.  After we were finished, I took a little stroll down to the grainery, to see if I could find some grain sacks for a project that's been rolling around in my head for a few weeks.

Although I wasn't able to find any grain sacks that were in good condition-I did find a few items I could use for future projects-(a

Sensational Sunday Love Links!

It's been a couple of weeks since I gave some love, so this week I have a WHOLE lot of it to give!


1.Hubby works in the communication industry, so there are always a few old spools (all different sizes), just sitting around the warehouse.  Rachel, from the blog Maison Pax, not only used spools to make tables for her outdoor space, but she created this gorgeous-industrial clock, which would look

Homemade Halloween Treat

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Halloween Memories and Traditions

Ever since our kids grew up and moved away, things are a bit different around our house at Halloween time. 

Gone are the days when we felt excitement relief, when our kids absolutely LOVED the costumes we made found, (and most times at the very last minute.)  No more trudging through snow and sub zero temperatures,(we live in Minnesota), because they absolutely HAD to have a full pail, before

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop # 97

Welcome to our 97th Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!

We had lots of posts shared last week -- 427!!!
Not as many viewed -- you guys are all really busy, aren't you!
Please try to visit a few before you go.
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We are so glad you came to our party...truly we are. ♥

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Brine a Turkey The Easy Way from Oh! Mrs. Tucker

Our Haunted Vacations from Made In a