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 Craft an Annual Ornament

Craft an ornament to remember this Christmas. Make the ornament from yarn, felt, or paper, and decorate it with photos or small souvenirs from the past year. Make it a tradition to create an ornament with your loved ones each Christmas. … Continue reading

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Going back to my maiden name

 My dilemma is about Christmas cards. I am separated from my husband of 25 years, and while it’s mostly amicable, I feel disingenuous including him on the card this year. Our divorce will be final less than a month after … Continue reading

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Make a Holiday Playlist

Make a holiday playlist before starting any Christmas activities. Play the songs in the background as you decorate your home, bake cookies, or look at your neighborhood’s lights. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading

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Be

Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must but be gracious if it kills you. – Elise de Wolfe Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to … Continue reading

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phone etiquette

I just can’t come to grips with the new style phone etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts mainly, or emails, messenger, etc.) and it seems now optional to answer or respond, or at best … Continue reading

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