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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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. »
