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Hello Friends and Happy Sunday, I hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep!
Now we can talk about the holidays?
My grandmother loved to write and send out greeting cards, she would buy them for every holiday and special occasion. Each year she would send a Christmas card to her more than 20 grands and 40 great grandchildren, I still have boxes of them in storage.
Beginning in November, as soon as the holiday season began her first purchase would be for Christmas cards and they would be written and addressed before Thanksgiving. She loved writing little notes inside and did it every year up until 2008, when she could no longer after becoming bedridden. That year, I bought the cards and helped her write and address them and it was also the last time because she passed away in May 2009, at the age of 98.
One year we took a family picture that included her and put a copy of it into each of the cards and she absolutely loved it. I have often regretted that it didn’t become an annual tradition because it would have been nice for her grands and great-grandchildren to have those pictures today.
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Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Hello Friends and Happy
This week I am thankful for:
receiving a good-for-the-soul sermon on Sunday at Church
recognition by FabulousAfter40.com – “Glam Gal of the Week“
mammogram results were good
1st College Tour and I didn’t embarrass my son in public
tonight’s “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” Marathon on AntennaTV
tomorrow is the 1st day of the most thankful month of the year
getting an extra hour of sleep on Sunday (end of Daylight Savings Time)
my health, family, friends and of course my faith
I’ve had this scarf for several years and I am thankful that I kept it!
Black Suede Booties that I am thankful are comfortable – Burlington Coat Factory
Thankful for a beautiful Autumn Day
Thankfully thrifted both the black maxi skirt and faux wrap top from GW Boutique (Goodwill)
Wrap Around Bracelet – Boscov’s // Watch – Avon
Okay, it’s your turn – what are you thankful for this week?
Linking up today at Katherine’s Corner so come on over and find some tasty recipes to kick off the Holiday (eating) Season!
Happy Halloween – Smooches!
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Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
In Delaware it is officially Autumn, the temps have dropped considerably (in the 50’s) and hubby even turned on the heat which I am definitely not happy about!
This sleeveless top was thrifted from GW Boutique (Goodwill) and the slacks were purchase a few seasons ago at Boscov’s. Asymmetrical sweater was purchased either at TJMaxx or Marshall’s also a few seasons ago.
Put on a sweater if you are cold – “don’t turn on the ding dang dong heat – man!” Can you tell that I am a miser – heck you can even call me Scrooge!
Pour little tomato, it waited too late in the season to ripen so now it’s a “half and half” tomato – do you have a recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes?
Pumps // Avon
I love the fact that Avon has really “stepped up” their shoe game because not only are they cute but they are also extremely comfortable!
Have you started wearing your Autumn Attire?
It snowed in upstate New York and Ohio so soon I will be wearing sweaters, hats, scarves and gloves – I am so not ready but maybe this year, hubby will be able to use his snow blower!
Have a fantabulous afternoon/evening – Smooches!
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Hello Friends and Happy 1st Day of Autumn 2013!
I didn’t get all of my outside chores done yesterday but anticipate a few more warm Indian Summer Saturdays to get them completed. Out and about running a few errands I stopped at Loguello’s Country Market and picked up a few mums but I need to go back next week for more.
In Middletown, Logullos Country Market is a great place to shop for Autumn, Harvest and outdoor Halloween decorations.
They carry a wide selection of seasonal trees and plants, Bales of Hay, Pumpkins and Cemetery Markers.
If you are like me, you enjoy shopping locally verses going to the big box stores for your outdoor plants and decorations. I love the vibrant colors of the Harvest and am looking forward to my favorite and the first official holiday of the season – Thanksgiving!!!
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the transition from Summer to Fall.
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Hello friends and Happy Thanksgiving Eve!
I had to work today – BOO – I get to dress casually – YAY – I get to leave early – DOUBLE YAY!
I am wishing you and your families a very happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend and I do hope that you all enjoy being together with people that you love or just like a little bit
God Bless us all!
Zebra Print top – GW Boutique (Goodwill) // Hotkissclothing Purple Jeans – Citi Trends // Black Loafers – Citi Trends
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Hello friends and Happy Monday before Thanksgiving 2012!
Weekends seem to fly by and this one was no exception especially since I spent most of yesterday washing and pressing all of my thrifted Goodwill goodies. Sometimes I wonder how a silk blouse or cute skirt could have been donated but then I think about all the items I’ve donated over the years and say, “yep, it was too small, too big or my closet is just too full!”
I simply adore these shoes and am amazed that I found them in blue as well – jackpot!
Black skirt was previously thrifted from Goodwill in Exton, PA and the belt was purchased back in the ’80’s
Linking up with Tough Cookie Mommy – hop on over and meet a new blogger
HAVE A FANTABULOUS AFTERNOON – SMOOCHES!
Let the countdown begin!
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Hello friends and Happy Sunday I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are anxiously looking forward to next week. This year we are not having a big Thanksgiving dinner because my son has to work and my mother-in- law is hospitalized battling intestinal cancer.
I ask that you keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this time, thank you.
Although we are not having a big Thanksgiving dinner I still needed to grocery shop and today it wasn’t a chore. I did however, feel sorry for some running around quickly filling their carts like crazy spending way too much!
My casual attire along with my casual attitude allowed me to better compare prices, use a lot of coupons and save a little money.
Jeans and top – Walmart // Color blocked loafers – Citi Trends // Scarf – Burlington Coat Factory
Have a fantabulous night – Smooches!
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Hello friends and Happy Thursday, the 1st day of November 2012. Prayers still going up for all those affected by Hurricane Sandy, may God/Allah provide you with much needed strength during this time.
Speaking of time…it is now flying with less than a month until Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year! This transitional weather makes it’s too warm for me to wear a coat but too cold for just a sweater. This morning I threw on a shawl which is actually a large scarf that once belonged to my sister, it’s more than 20 years old yet very timeless. Every time I wrap it around me I can still feel the warmth of my sister’s embrace – RIP Gloria!
Blouse – Rugged Wearhouse from their new Corporate Casual line// Skirt – Goodwill// Bamboo Color Blocked Wedges – Rugged Wearhouse
Linking up today with Jessica at Thoughful Thursday – hop on over and read a new blog
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Hello my friends, it’s FRI-YAY…FRI-YAY and the last day of summer 2012. It’s bittersweet saying goodbye to summer but all is all it was good filled with fun, food, family and friends. I must admit that I am looking forward to a new season equally filled with fun, food, family and friends – we just got an invite to Thanksgiving Dinner – woot woot!!!
So whatever your plans are for the 1st weekend in fall, whether its hiking; biking; thrifting; shopping; apple picking, Holloween decorating; baking, raking, sleeping; cooking; cleaning; eating or just vegging in front of the tv, I hope it’s fantabulous!!!
Top – Goodwill// Pants – closet staple// Leopard Print Loafers – CitiTrends// Bracelet – CitiTrends// Ring – Flea Market Vendor// Earrings – Payless// Flag and Wreath – Big Lots
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I Found a few new items today at Dollar Tree
Nail wear including Sally Hansen, LA Colors and N YC – Cosmetics by Maybelline, NYC and others
I always keep a jar of minced garlic on hand because it’s my favorite go-to seasoning for sauces and greens. I’ve never seen this type before and am looking forward to trying it.
There were 2 types, Garlic with Spices and Garlic in Brine
I purchased this for the ladies restroom at my place of employment ((^-^))
Airwick has a long lasting scent.
Gotta have my snacks!
**** DEAL OF THE DAY ****
Twin Pack of Stove Top Stuffing – $1.00!!!!
The new commercials are hilarious – touting Stove Top as more than just for Thanksgiving.
Don’t forget to complete the online survey for a chance to win an iPod
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