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Lori Holt Farm Fresh Quilt Sew A Long

Monday, January 5th, 2026 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Crafts, Quilting | No Comments »

I truly enjoy all things Lori Holt. She does the vintage, farm, homespun goodness that I gravitate towards. Before I retired I placed a reservation on her ... Read more..

The Jingle Ball 2025

Sunday, January 4th, 2026 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Crafts, Cross-Stitching | No Comments »

I heard about The Jingle Ball last year but also very confused on how you roll out a whole stitching retreat online. But people raved how fun it was so ... Read more..

2025 Lenox Collection

Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Holidays, Lenox Christmas China | No Comments »

It is that time of year where I add to my Lenox collection. I have been collecting for several years so the options are getting less frequent. ... Read more..

A Halloween Read

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Bucket List, Reading | No Comments »

I tend to read fiction that is tied to the season I am in. Christmas, Halloween, Autumn, summer, you name it. Helps me enjoy the season. ... Read more..

Welcome to my Crypt-Halloween 2025

Monday, November 24th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Bucket List, Holidays | No Comments »

As you know I love Halloween, so I like to do the front porch and walkway to look spooky or fun each year. This year I took a tumble ... Read more..

Hallmark Autumn Movies

Monday, November 24th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Bucket List | No Comments »

When I saw the lineup for the autumn movies this year I actually complained to Hallmark. Believe it or not, they actually said they would pass on my concerns to ... Read more..

The Salem Witch Trials – My Bucket List

Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Bucket List | No Comments »

Educating myself about random things is just so me. I am known to “squirrel” random comments to learn about them. We were always doing that ... Read more..

A Little Murder Mystery on Halloween Night

Friday, October 31st, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Bucket List | No Comments »

Happy Halloween Readers! While waiting for the little ghouls and goblins to ring my doorbell, I took on a murder mystery from Cryptic Killers. The case I ... Read more..

Halloween Chips and Guacamole

Friday, October 31st, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations, Cooking, Holidays | No Comments »

I have had this idea on my bucket list since last year. Using Halloween cookie cutters and a bag or corn tortillas I made homemade tortilla chips. This was super easy, ... Read more..

Halloween Jigsaw Puzzles

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 Posted in Babbling and Observations | No Comments »

I have always enjoyed doing a jigsaw puzzle. It tends to be a Christmas tradition for me. Sitting and watching Christmas movies while connecting pieces together. For this year I ... Read more..