Category Archives: Holidays

Springing Ahead or Falling Behind?

“Spring forward, fall back!” That old saying is the best way to remember which way you should move the hands on the faces of your clocks (or their digital numerals) as part of the annual Daylight Saving Time (DST) process. … Continue reading

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Life Lessons in Baking Cookies

The halls have been decked with boughs of holly, and the stockings have been hung by the chimney with care. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The only thing we are missing in our household is the smell … Continue reading

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Giving thanks from Mother and Daughter

  Part 1 – From My Mom – Turkey, Trimmings, and Cranberry Salad! My daughter called the other day with a request — “Mom, would you write a blog on traditions?”.  My initial response was, “No, I don’t have time … Continue reading

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Thank you Papa Curtiss!

As we continue our 30 days of giving thanks throughout November, we focus our thanks today (and truly every day!) to those who have fought for our freedom – our veterans. My grandfather is a World War II veteran. He … Continue reading

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Candy Corned Out

I admit it. I am an addict. 100% in love, can’t stop eating, adore candy corn!  Now that Halloween is over though, it’s definitely time for the sugar high to go away! I’ve compiled some ideas to use the rest of … Continue reading

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