Thoughts, Tips and Tales
I started a personal blog to share my thoughts and bring a lift to other people. Reading a "lifestyle" blog can be like enjoying a letter from a friend or indulging in a good conversation. It connects you with another human being who has the same types of joys, doubts, thoughts, questions and problems as you do. I hope that reading my blog will brighten your day!Subscribe to Blog via Email
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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Blog Stats for Thoughts, Tips and Tales during 2014
Just received some statistics about my blog during 2014. Very interesting… What do you think?
Highs and Lows of December
It’s time for a new year – amazing! December was really unique this year. Here’s a recap. Good things 1) Went on a week-long Carribbean cruise on Princess Cruise Lines and had a great time. Did so many fun and physically active … Continue reading
Beauty of an Eclectic Christmas Tree
Every year, I skim through Christmas magazines and admire the elegant, tastefully decorated trees in them. “Someday,” I think, “I’ll have a gorgeous tree with matching bulbs and ornaments just like that.”
Christmas Jumbo Wiggly Eyes: Cute Holiday Decoration Adds Pizzazz
A package of two Christmas Jumbo Wiggly Eyes (sold at big box craft stores for less than $5) makes Christmas just a little more fun.
Make an Inexpensive Christmas Gift for Less Than $5
Most stores sell pre-packaged Christmas-time-blooming bulbs, such as narcissi (known as paperwhites), in a flower pot. Prices range from $8 – $20, and they make a nice gift. However, you can make the same thing for your friends and family for … Continue reading
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Favorite Childhood Christmas Memories
My favorite childhood Christmas memories include: Playing “Christmas” with my sister for weeks before and after the big day. This included pretending that Santa was arriving with piles of (make-believe) presents for us, opening the pretend gifts, oohing and aahing over them, etc. … Continue reading
Inexpensive Christmas Gift for Women who have Everything
Shower Queen sequined caps are unique, inexpensive Christmas gifts for women who have everything. Their hair will stay dry and they’ll look like movie stars during a quick shower. This glitzy bathing accessory is available for only $5.99 at Tuesday Morning.
70 Unique Adult Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Here are some inexpensive, useful and unique adult stocking stuffer ideas: Post-it pads Mini-bottles of liquor Zip-it drain cleaner A roll of quarters (for laundromats, car washes, etc.) Christmas ornament USB wall charger
Fun Christmas Gifts and Activities
Opening Christmas gifts is inherently a fun activity. But my sister and I learned how to make Christmas extra-fun from the master. Every year when we were growing up, my normally practical mom bought a Christmas gift for someone (usually … Continue reading
Favorite Blog Posts #1
Reading other people’s blogs is one of my favorite pastimes. (So many blogs, so little time…) Here are some posts I really enjoyed. Check ’em out! Letter from Summer Camp A Boy and his Penis
