It just wouldn't be a family party without Mae's Macaroni Salad.My mother-in-law's famous (in our family anyways) macaroni salad was, and still is, present at every party. Birthdays and holidays...if Mae was in attendance, so was her pasta. Mae has been gone twenty years now, but her salad lives
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07/12/2021
Christmas is now behind us, but that doesn't mean the gift giving ends. Gifts are wrapped and given all year long. Here is a way to add some fun to your gift giving.This gift wrapping idea comes from my favorite memory of Christmas last year...You remember last Christmas? You, know... normal Chri
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12/27/2020
I found this Christmas decoration craft idea online and decided to give it a try.It was simple to make and the supplies needed are things you probably have in your home, or are very easy to find if you don't have them.Frame 8x101 Sheet White Card StockPaperback Book 300-400 pages, approx. 7" ta
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12/17/2020
Jon Bon Jovi has done an amazing thing.I spent quite awhile this morning watching some great videos of singers singing their own lyrics to Jon's new song. If you haven't heard about this...I'll let Jon fill you in: Here are two follow-up videos of Jon singing some of the lyrics he has receive
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04/10/2020
"Everybody plays the fool sometime..." Aaron NevilleMaybe it was your love life and your heart got the better of you. Maybe it was too much alcohol at your office Christmas party.Maybe it was your attempt at being "one of the cool kids".If you're human you've been the fool...probably more than
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03/31/2020
As most of us find ourselves COVID-19 self quarantined and/or isolated in one way or another, I thought it a good time to discuss anxiety.With the current state of the world more people are finding themselves experiencing some level of anxiety.Personally, I've been anxious my entire life. I have
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03/23/2020
Preparing your home for sale? You are not alone. The spring market is upon us and many homeowners are hoping to find a buyer. To guarantee you make the best impression on buyers I suggest you keep in mind that "sensory" appeal is just as important as "curb" appeal. SightThe visual appearance of
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03/09/2020
Choosing a Rainer to boast about for this month's challenge, hosted by Richie Alan Naggar , was very easy for me. I knew instantly who I was going to write about. What wasn't easy was how to do it. Most of you don't even know Michelle Molinari. She has not been active in ActiveRain since 2012.
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02/14/2020
Today, as I was looking for an old post I had written, I found this one written five years ago. Seems far too appropriate not to share today since the Oscars were last night. After all the hype and anticipation, the Academy Awards are over. All that's left now is the fashion buzz.Who wins "Best
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02/10/2020
I have a friend who runs the Children's Development Center in Massachusetts.Carol is a very caring and giving woman. Every year she recycles Christmas cards, using the front of each card to make new holiday cards for nursing home residents.Not only is this a nice gesture for the recipients of th
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12/28/2019
