Celebrating International Fairy Day

International Fairy Day is celebrated today, during the week of Midsummer when the veil between our world and the fairy world is lifted.  So create a fairy house, look for fairies and fairy doors in trees, dust off your fairy wings, wear a flower crown and eat a little fairy bread (white bread with butterContinue reading “Celebrating International Fairy Day”

My Flip Flop Welcome Sign — The Back Story

By now most of us have seen at least photos of the various versions of the welcome sign made from flip flops, right?  The first time I saw one was when our local library announced it would be the craft for the monthly Pinterest group. I immediately thought that is so cool, it would beContinue reading “My Flip Flop Welcome Sign — The Back Story”

Just for Fun: Trying to Decide on a Baby Name?

If you are expecting and trying to come up with a name for the baby, help may come from an unexpected source — The Social Security Administration. According to a press release on Friday, May 12, 2017 by Mark Hinkle, Acting Press Officer, “The agency began compiling the baby name list in 1997, with namesContinue reading “Just for Fun: Trying to Decide on a Baby Name?”

Apple Pickin’

Bob and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today.  Believe it or not, over the last 25 years driving as far as 60 miles to an orchard to buy apples has more than once been  our anniversary celebration. Have you ever been to an orchard where apples are grown? Check to see if there is an orchard thatContinue reading “Apple Pickin’”

It’s National Ice Cream Month!

July is National Ice Cream Month by Presidential Proclamation 5219, signed by then President Reagan on July 9, 1984.  But did you know that today, July 17 is also National Ice Cream Day?  Ice cream is certainly one way I enjoy my journey through life. Let’s think about ways we can celebrate ice cream. Try aContinue reading “It’s National Ice Cream Month!”