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Puzzling Valentine Cards

by Marie

Here’s an interactive card that is perfect for Valentines. Though, this card may require your Valentine to do a little thinking! Start with an envelope that says, “Don’t be puzzled Valentine …”. Then cut out a large heart and write a fun message on it. You can write anything you want them to figure out. [...]

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Heart Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie

Here is yet another greeting card pattern to Hand-Stitch yourself, I have one for every holiday. This heart is one of the easiest of the patterns to stitch. When finished, this card can be used for your loved one on a special Valentines, for neighbors and friends, gift giving, or even as a decoration in [...]

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Etsy With Love

by Marie

Here are some lovely finds with lots of heart over at Etsy. The Craft Pantry Katie Made Goods Miss Fickle Media Card Blanc

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Join the Garden Swap

by Marie

I just signed up for a fun new Swap. It is a Garden Swap hosted by A Little Sussy. I couldn’t resist joining when she inticed me with Spring. So if you want to join, hurry and sign up over at A Little Sussy.

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Baby Gender and a Giveaway Winner

by Marie

I have two very exciting pieces of news. First, we gave in at the ultrasound and found out what this lovely next baby will be. I just couldn’t stand it and I am glad we found out. It’s a Girl! We are super excited and our other 2 kids are both very excited as well. [...]

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Heart Shaped Animals

by Marie

It is amazing what kinds of creations look like hearts. This is a fun activity to do with your kids that will help decorate your house for Valentines. You will need to cut out A LOT of hearts. All colors and sizes. I did most (okay all) of the cutting, but I did try to [...]

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Candy Cane Hearts

by Marie

This is a great way to use up all the extra candy canes that are left over from the Christmas holiday. My neighbor shared this great idea for forming two candy canes into one big heart. It’s perfect for Valentines. Make sure you take the plastic off the candy canes first. Place your candy canes [...]

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To Find Out or To Not Find Out

by Marie

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We are getting an ultrasound on our baby this next week. The question that we have been faced with is “Should we find out the gender of the baby or wait until it is born?” We currently have one boy and one girl. So this would be a good time not to know the gender. [...]

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Having Fun with Ernie and Bert – Giveaway

by Marie

When I was a little girl, I used to rev up the ol’ vinyl record player and play the record, Having Fun with Ernie and Bert. It was one of my favorite records to listen to. I have tons of memories where I would listen to this record over and over again with my nieces [...]

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Yes, I am a Science Fiction Geek

by Marie

I love to read Science Fiction books. In college, when my older brother found out that I liked to read science fiction, he sent me about 20 books that are some of his favorites. I do have to say that Fantasy books are in the club for me as well. I just finished reading Stardust [...]

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