Well, here we are another new year "2023" it really has been a tough year for a lot of people, with rising prices and lack of people wanting to work and all these nut cases stealing things right under peoples' noses, what a crazy world it is, but I have hope, not just because I believe in Jesus and his teachings but because I have seen his work his love and his grace. I hope he touches everyone out there with a miracle and a blessing this year.

This post is going to be short and sweet; I have many things to be thankful for, first off, my three girls who have struggled this year, but their strength and faith have seen them through, I wish they could see themselves through my eyes, I am one proud mama. Second my grandchildren are healthy and awesome, my youngest granddaughter BAYLEE GRACE GOT ENGAGED OVER CHRISTMAS TO SEAN (HE IS A PRETY NICE YOUNG MAN) even though I have to admit, Nana did not like him all that much at first, but now I love him, and he is one of our family for sure. Our youngest grandson Dawson has been spending more time with us, I am grateful for that and hope that we get him back soon. All in all, I am blessed with some amazing grandkids.

Blessings everyone!

The Holidays are not all Glitter and Gold!

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 The holidays are fast approaching,1 more week until Christmas and its ok because I am almost done. Which is good for me, believe me when I say this

Where oh Where has the time gone?

 I am not sure where the time goes, is it because I am older now and don't have time for this blog? Probably a little bit of that and a little laziness on my part.

August, September and October have gone by and here we are in November, my busiest month. It holds Thanksgiving, my niece is coming from Colorado to visit and my 51st Anniversary is on Thanksgiving this year, OH such fun.

I have been painting a bit more and also decoupaging, but mostly eating out and playing in the Casinos, yes, I know but you can't take it with you....lol...playing Bunco (a dice game) for all who do not know what it is, with my only remaining sister and her daughters my incredible nieces and Friends' so much fun. Honestly, I have been very lucky this year, but that Lottery eludes me still. 😊

This year has seen a lot of loses family and friends and people I use to go to school with, it also has seen joy too, from my daughter getting better each day from her anxiety to my other daughter losing weight and visits from my daughter Dawn. Getting together with girlfriends from school that I have not seen in years becoming close again is such a blessing.

I am collecting recipes and will share some of my favorites on here for the Holidays, these make ahead recipes are great for gift giving, put in an old-style jar with a cute tag and you have something special for your mail person, a friend, someone who has been especially kind to you or someone who would love a homemade gift, I know they are my favorites.

I hope you have the best Thanksgiving this year has been so hard on us all that remembering what our true blessings are all about, being with the people we love, HAPPY THANKSGIVNG EVERYONE!

You can find these and many more on my Pinterest site, just follow me! https://pin.it/7mTh6NB

 Well, here it is July (my birthday month and I really wish I could make time for this blog more often, shame on me! I have embarked on a new craft area, Decoupage napkins it is so fun and so easy to do, especially when you don't have time to paint on things. I am learning new ways to do items all the time and the groups are fun, competitive because we all sell, but great advice and videos and how too.

I am going to post some pictures here so you can see what you can make with using napkins, I also sell on my page in Facebook. My.... Exchange

I hope everyone is having the best summer, after what we have all gone through with Covid, and now the prices of things. I am heading back to Maine in August for our last vacation of the year, hope you all can get away for a vacation also, hope it is the best summer for all of you.

so many things you can do with napkins and mod podge,amazing.