Category Archives: thoughts tips and tales

Holiday Observation #1

Posted on December 11, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Happy holidays to everyone!

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Money-Saving Gift Idea #1 — Extend Your Beauty Cosmetic Tool — Only $2.99

Posted on September 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Studies show that about 20 percent of the contents of health and beauty products remain in containers when users toss them — usually because they can’t get any more to come out! The Extend Your Beauty cosmetic tool is a … Continue reading →

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A Great Way to Look at Birthdays

Posted on April 1, 2015 by blogqueendiane

  Today’s my birthday!

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Blog Stats for Thoughts, Tips and Tales during 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by blogqueendiane

  Just received some statistics about my blog during 2014. Very interesting… What do you think?

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Favorite Blog Posts #1

Posted on December 16, 2014 by blogqueendiane

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

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Record Child’s Holiday Experiences in a Christmas Memories Book

Posted on December 8, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Christmas is for children — and it’s a time when memories are made that are treasured for a lifetime. And there’s an easy way to document your child’s holiday experiences with gifts, grandparents, good food and more.

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Awesome Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Clothes and Accessories

Posted on December 4, 2014 by blogqueendiane

If you’re going to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party this year (and they’re becoming more and more popular – for both sexes), a good idea to save money is to start with a basic red or green sweater and add … Continue reading →

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Memories of Holiday Mishaps

Posted on December 3, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Merry mayhem! Seems like every Christmas, there’s a little snafu … and usually you can laugh about it later.  Here are a few of my holiday adventures. 1) Years ago, a cylindrical, glass deodorant container rolled off a nearby shelf … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of November

Posted on December 2, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Can’t believe it’s December — and the holidays are coming right up.  November flew by! Here’s a recap. Good things 1) Did my first webcam phone call ever — very cool! I could see my son, his wife, and their … Continue reading →

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Yikes! When Did Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties Start?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve always loved decorated Christmas sweaters, vests and t-shirts, and have worn them during the holidays for years. Every year on Black Friday, I happily rise before the sun comes up, dress in a festive top, arrive at the mall … Continue reading →

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