Monthly Archives: February 2016

Facebook’s New Emoticons: Do More Than Just “Like” a Post

Posted on February 26, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Using Facebook is a great way to keep up with friends and relatives. Millions of people around the globe check their Facebook page daily and share the latest happenings in their lives with the people who are near and dear … Continue reading →

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Domestic Decluttering : Week 7 of 52 — Decluttering Pots and Pans

Posted on February 25, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Boy, it’s been years since I looked through my pots and pans/overflow utensil cabinet! Took everything out and spread it on a towel on the floor. How did all the stuff in the photo above fit inside?

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Joining the Uber Craze: My First Uber Experience

Posted on February 23, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Everybody’s heard of Uber — the service that matches drivers and passengers, but I don’t know anyone over 40 who’s ever used it to go anywhere.

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Decluttering and Departmentalizing — Week 6 of 52 — Decluttering Jewelry

Posted on February 18, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I LOVE jewelry — and have a lot of it. So decluttering jewelry in an overflowing armoire — plus a jewelry box I’ve had since college — was a real project.

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9 Things People Dislike about Cruises

Posted on February 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I’m a real fan of cruise vacations — and love the fact that you can relax around the pool or participate in numerous ship activities and shore excursions. They feed you all the time and even turn down the covers … Continue reading →

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Wild and Wacky Valentine’s Day Events Around the U.S.: Don’t Stay Home Feb. 14 and Have a Pity Party

Posted on February 12, 2016 by blogqueendiane

One of the reasons I love the Charleston area is because there are always so many unique and interesting things to do. Valentine’s Day/weekend is no exception. Take a look at some of these wild and wacky Valentine’s Day events … Continue reading →

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Decluttering Detail: Week 5 of 52 — Decluttering the Linen Closet

Posted on February 11, 2016 by blogqueendiane

My linen closet has never been cleaned out. And it got to the point that the door wouldn’t stay shut all the time. When it did and you opened it, either paper towels or rolls of toilet paper fell on … Continue reading →

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The Old Lady Hobble: When You Sit for a Long Time, Then Walk

Posted on February 9, 2016 by blogqueendiane

After sitting for an extended time, when you get up, do you do the old lady hobble for the first few steps?

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Decluttering the Pantry: Week 4 of 52 Decluttering Adventures

Posted on February 4, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I feel blessed to have a pantry: a little closet right in the kitchen to fill with food — and a door that closes to hide it all. It’s great until the contents start to overflow …

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Highs and Lows of January

Posted on February 3, 2016 by blogqueendiane

January is always a looonnnggg and boring  and broke month… although the second half went pretty fast.

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