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Sprinkles of Joy: A Delightful Baby Shower Celebration

Welcoming a new baby is a magical time, and what better way to celebrate this joyous occasion than with a beautiful baby shower? From the glittering decorations to the heartwarming moments shared among loved ones, a baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to sprinkle a bit of joy into the expectant mother’s life.

7 mins read

Teen Talk

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Traditional Easter Recipes: Italian Ricotta Pie

Finally the beautiful weather makes an appearance, the clocks are set ahead and the days are getting longer. Just one glimpse of the purple crocus peeking through the ground can set off an hour of conversation between us about what flowers we will be planting, what colors we should choose, and the yearly banter about who plants the parsley and who plants the basil. Heaven forbid if we both plant the parsley! Important Questions

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Recognizing the Small Things

Winter seems to be lingering for us in Northern Idaho. Clinging on with glimpses of fading away into spring. The cold rain storms nourish the land here and I am feeling very grateful for heat. Oh my gosh, it feels so good! Im one who loves to curl up close to a fire. Like a cat, I would adore sleeping in front of the warm glowing light.

4 mins read

To Ink or Not To Ink

We all know about the male, mid-life clichs. A guy hits forty, or fifty, and suddenly, he needs to prove to the world that hes still young. So he runs out and buys a sports car, or a motorcycle; he grows a ponytail; he finds himself a hot, young wife. But interestingly, women dont seem to have their own mid-life clich counterparts.