What I Learned about Blogging in the First Year

Posted on May 18, 2015 by blogqueendiane

What I Learned About Blogging the First Year

Yippee! It’s my one-year blogiversary! Continue reading →

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Saving Money: It’s Great, but Where Do We Draw the Line?

Posted on May 14, 2015 by blogqueendiane

SAVING MONEY: It's Great, but Where Do We Draw the Line?

Saving money is wonderful.

I don’t mind buying (and thoroughly washing) clothes and other items at garage sales and thrift stores so I can go on a cruise (or two) every year.

Buying gently used items is a great way to try new styles and experiment with different household decor — and if you don’t like it, you can just donate it back without breaking the bank.

Looking for bargains is well worth the time and effort to me. Continue reading →

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Saving Money: Why Do We Love It So Much?

Posted on May 11, 2015 by blogqueendiane

SAVING MONEY: Why do we love it so much?

Almost everyone loves to save money.

What makes it so satisfying? Continue reading →

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A Free Mother’s Day Gift for Mom and a Mother’s Day Reminder Sign for You

Posted on May 7, 2015 by blogqueendiane

 

Keep calm and call your mom

 

Here’s a reminder for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10.

You can make this sign for yourself, and a poster for mom’s Mother’s Day gift in a flash — and at no cost. Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of April

Posted on May 5, 2015 by blogqueendiane

High and Lows of April

Spring is finally here!

Highs

1) Made a reservation for a cruise to Venice and the Greek Islands this summer with a fun friend. Can’t wait — we’ll have a blast! Continue reading →

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One for the Money: A Book Review

Posted on May 4, 2015 by blogqueendiane

One for the Money: A Book Review
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich is fast-moving, exciting, suspenseful — and laugh-out-loud funny, too. Continue reading →

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April Firsts

Posted on April 30, 2015 by blogqueendiane

April Firsts

Some”first-ever” events this month included:

1) Wearing stilettos. Continue reading →

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Seven Ways I Saved Money in April

Posted on April 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Seven Ways I Saved Money in April

Like many people, I try to be frugal every day of the year — and here are some ways I saved money in April: Continue reading →

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A Fun Library Event: Tiny Tim Birthday Party

Posted on April 27, 2015 by blogqueendiane

A Fun Library Event: Tiny Tim Birthday Party

Do you remember the old song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” and the, um, unique entertainer– Tiny Tim (real name Herbert Khaury) — who made it famous in the ’60s? The tall (6’6″), gaunt guy with long, curly black hair, a painted white face, black eye liner — and a falsetto voice?

He married “Miss Vicki” on the Tonight show — the first TV wedding ever – and it was watched by 40 million people.

A fun library event: Tiny Tim birthday party

Souvenir fans from fun library program.

My local library recently held a Tiny Tim Birthday Party event, open to the public. Read about it in the newspaper and it sounded too wild and wacky to miss! (Gotta love the public library.) Continue reading →

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Walking Clubs: Great Way to Exercise, Enjoy the Outdoors, Meet New People

Posted on April 23, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Walking Clubs_ Great Way to Exercise,

One of my favorite activities is enjoying a vigorous walk with the local walking club. Continue reading →

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