I saw this quote from Sir Winston Churchill the other day and I thought it was simply the most perfect quote for me. In fact it is going to be my mantra for the new year. Something to remind myself to keep going when the days get tough.
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Merry Christmas
I hope that each and every one of you have a truly wonderful holiday with your families!
Pecan Pie {Using Ground Pecans}
My aunt and mom love Pecan Pie but because of their dentures they really can’t eat it. My aunt recently found what she calls Pecan Meal and brought some over for me to make a pie out of. This “meal” is really nothing more than ground pecans and let me tell you they are good….
2013 Fashion Trends to Watch For of the Elegant Woman
Some fashion trends may come and go, but those that provide a look of elegance tend to quickly become classic designs. This means the fashions remain popular for the long term. Looks of elegance can be found in every aspect of fashion and style. The Internet is the best place to find information about dignified…
VW Values from Volkswagen
Volkswagen is known for its values of Performance, Design, Quality, Environment, and Safety and now they are sharing some of their car owners’ stories who have the same values. You can check out the videos at Volkswagen and find one that you can relate too. You can even add your own story to the mix,…
Early Ed iOS App Spotlight: Art ABC
Early childhood education is a concern for all parents, and choosing the right tools to augment the process can be a challenge. The iTunes App Store has many educational apps which can be used to enrich early learning, but a brand new one has just raised the bar. Art ABC from Oh Factory combines learning…
7 Tips on Purchasing Home Décor Goods Online
Buying home décor goods online can be quite the challenge, considering you aren’t seeing the piece in real-life dimensions. It may not match your current home décor like you’d hoped, or the piece may look “off” in the spot you had designated for it.
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Our Holiday Tradition: Avocado Pound Cake {#iloveavocados #amolosaguacates}
A few years ago I wanted to include more traditions from my husband’s culture into our holiday. Since I was just learning to make Mexican dishes I didn’t want to do something that would not taste good because I didn’t know how to make it. I thought about what I could make for Posadas which begins on December 16th…
Celebrating New Year’s Eve With A Party for the Kids
Kids get very excited when it comes to New Year’s Eve. The appeal of the festive atmosphere and the idea of changing the date can make them downright silly. They want to celebrate with the grown-ups and stay up late. One way to help them feel important and join in the tradition is to let…
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