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Shabby Chic Decor and Genealogy: They Mix Well

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
By Lisa
Shabby Chic Decor and Genealogy: They Mix Well

I like shabby chic decor. Genealogy is a fun hobby for me. Both of these appeal to my nostalgic nature and combining them allows me to make practical use of both hobbies. »

Genealogy & Online Thrift = Family Projects, Unique Home Decor

Thursday, July 29, 2010
By Lisa

Building your family tree is a very personal way to tie together several fun hobbies and get the whole family on board with the project, even extended family. »

Freecycle for Finding Online Thrift

Sunday, June 13, 2010
By Lisa

Have you heard of Freecycle? It is a great way to get household goodies of all kinds, completely free of charge except for the gas to go pick it up. Another facet of online thrift. »

Inspiration for Exploring Family Ties to Scotland

Monday, January 25, 2010
By Lisa
Inspiration for Exploring Family Ties to Scotland

Many people around the world today will celebrate the Burns Night Supper in honor of Robert Burns, a poet who gave fame to the traditional dish Haggis in his poem Address to a Haggis in 1787. Do you have ties to Scotland in your family tree? Here is a list of Internet... »

Inexpensive Family Entertainment: Horse Shows

Monday, January 25, 2010
By Lisa
Inexpensive Family Entertainment: Horse Shows

If you are looking for a great way to spend time with family that is often low or no cost, horse shows and related events are a good option. Kids will love the chance to see the horses and organizations who present these events can use the support of the community. »

Fall is Here, What Are Your Plans

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
By Lisa
Fall is Here, What Are Your Plans

Every year when the temperatures start to cool and the leaves begin to change I get a particularly strong urge to dive into the more creative pursuits that appear on my list of favorite hobbies.  I guess it’s rooted in those elementary school days when we were encouraged to break out the crayons, construction... »

Finding Enough Time for the Hobbies

Sunday, June 7, 2009
By Lisa
Finding Enough Time for the Hobbies

Grocery shopping and meal planning is my all time most-procrastinated activity when it comes to matters of the household. Now it is just a 30 minute operation to make note of staples and extras needed, compare stock in the pantry against the list for the coming week and I'm off to the... »

Bamboo in Your Bed

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
By Lisa
Bamboo in Your Bed

it seems bamboo isn't just for pandas and ornamental gardening anymore, it can also be just wonderful in your bed! »

How About Some Ephemera?

Saturday, April 25, 2009
By Lisa
How About Some Ephemera?

I rescued a box of papers from an estate sale about two years ago. Found a number of documents from WWII carefully saved by the father of the woman who had passed. »

Going To The Birds

Monday, April 20, 2009
By Lisa
Going To The Birds

Do you ever stop and take the time to watch the birds? »

Attic Tweets

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  • There's a bit of Fall crispness in the air & I noticed a tree in our yard has a few leaves turning! I love the... http://fb.me/IeDGmqpY
  • Gorgeous vintage sparkly bracelet coming through the Attic has gotten lots of attention - ends today. Have a look... http://fb.me/FgPanNwm
  • Fall is in the air (finally). Something about this time of year really makes me feel nostalgic. Maybe b/c winter... http://fb.me/HcyMpKvF
  • For your frugal side...a reminder to feed the piggy bank. I think our ancestors were naturally be frugal, it seems... http://fb.me/EhuWFD0K