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Beyond The Hustle And Bustle

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Caryn

In the days, and even months, leading up to Christmas, most people are trying to get ahead of the game by shopping for gifts for family and friends, and then squirreling them away to await the big day of reveal. We all hope we have found that perfect gift for our loved ones. Continue reading →

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Cooking From Scratch

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Caryn

My Uncle Elmer Johnson was an amazing cook. My cousin, Ellen Bremner, his oldest child recalls the many holiday meals he cooked over the years, and just how wonderful they were. Many people think that cooking is no big deal, Continue reading →

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Changing Traditions

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Caryn

Christmas Eve traditions can vary from family to family. My husband, Bob’s family always got together for a chili dinner on Christmas eve. Then they opened the presents, and the kids spent the rest of the evening playing with their … Continue reading →

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Crafted With Love

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Caryn

My sister-in-law, Debbie Schulenberg Cook, is a woman of many talents. Over the years she has made clothing for her girls, Machelle Cook Moore and Susan Cook Griffith, including Machelle’s wedding dress. She made lots of other clothes for them … Continue reading →

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In Spirit

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Caryn

Every year, my mom’s family gets together to celebrate Christmas as a family. Of course, it isn’t on Christmas, but rather a couple of weeks ahead of Christmas. They get together to stay close to each other and to honor … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Caryn

Christmas has become so commercialized that we stress for weeks and even months over what gift to buy this one or that one, not to mention all the planning for dinner and places we need to go. Christmas wasn’t always … Continue reading →

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So Excited

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Caryn

When my nephew, Barry was a little boy, I used to get such a kick out of watching him open presents. Whether it was his birthday or Christmas made no difference, because Barry got excited!! I know, most kids do, … Continue reading →

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Too Sexy

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Caryn

When Bob and I go on trips, we usually bring back something for the kids, and now grandkids. When the grandkids were little the gift we got them was often a t-shirt with a cute saying. Through the years, we … Continue reading →

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Over The Hill

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Caryn

In our family, turning 50 will get you one thing for sure…an Over The Hill party. Of course, that is our way of teasing that person about their age, especially those of us who have already been there. In fact, … Continue reading →

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That Day After

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Caryn

The rush is over, the gifts given, dinner is over, and for most of us…it’s back to work. In many ways, that comes as a relief to me because there are just times that you need to go back to … Continue reading →

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