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Cigar box clocks and goodies for a good cause
Every year I work with some nice people on the JREF forum to help raise money for scholarships for The Amazing Meeting. We are not affiliated with the JREF, we simply like to send some of our forum members to… Read More ›
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Why videos of Swiss Chocolate Shops need smellovision…
Bern, Switzerland is one of my favorite places to visit. I certainly know I can’t afford to live there, as property values in the town that is rated one of the top 10 places to live in the world, and… Read More ›
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Baby, it’s COLD outside! Bundle up!
I was born in Washington DC and grew up in the DC and Maryland. However, for most of my life I’ve lived in Northern states where you need to wear a coat most of the year. When I grew up… Read More ›
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Tangled WEBS of KNITTING!
I am a boring knitter in that I tend to knit just a few patterns over and over. I like scarves and hats. I’d like to learn mittens. But I sure do love to knit! My husband suggested over the… Read More ›
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Scrapbooking Exile!
I live in a nice rural neighborhood. When my daughters were younger, they would go to “play group”, a get together of various moms and youngsters from the area. Later my daughters would babysit the younger children. While I wasn’t… Read More ›
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Don’t have a Krampus Kristmas!
Twodifferentgirls wishes our readers a happy holiday, as we take a break this week to spend time with our family. Best wishes for blog worthy presents, feasting and merry making! However, if anyone complains, tell them next winter solstice, the… Read More ›
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Paper Roses, from books!
It was a very snowy day, and I had limited crafting supplies. I decided to use a water damaged book to make flowers. I’m sure someone has done this before. The pattern I used I first learned in first grade…. Read More ›
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Christmas in Brussels, Part Two
One of our favorite spots to visit during the holiday season in Brussels was the town square area. It’s an area filled with cafes and shops, though we knew where to eat just off the square where it was much… Read More ›
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Christmas in Brussels, Part One
Our family had to live in Europe for 2 Christmas seasons. The “had” part is that my husband’s work required him to be there for Y2K, and for the Euro conversion (way more difficult than Y2K!) The girls loved it…. Read More ›
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There is winter and then there is WINTER
I grew up in the Washington DC area. I remember rare snowfalls, perhaps one really good snow that stopped traffic and caused school cancellations, each year. Winter was cold, but I never owned a pair of snow pants and my… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 