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The Traveling Grandma Game
This traveling Non, is at it again. I’m so excited I have been packing for a month already. Remember Last Years Amaaazing Travel Destination? Remember last year? Alice invited me to go on her 8th-Grade Class-Trip to New York, Boston, and Washington DC! (Okay, once again, MY 8th-grade class trip we took a bus from Rush Colorado to Colorado Springs 41 miles, for a MOVIE!) Now kids take a plane? Across the country?!?! The Point Of This Post Granddaughter Olivia played the ” You went with Alice to Washington, Boston and New York” card with an invitation to watch her Cheer-Team finals. A 5 day event. (Ohhhh, poor me, it’s in HAWAII!!) Uhhh, THAT was a no-brainer! OF course, sweet child, of course! OF COURSE! She TRULY didn’t even have to start with the Alice guilt! I would absolutely have packed my suitcase. (Yeah, Cheer-Team finals… yeah… that’s mostly the reason) Packing Time Ahhh, maybe just a tad too early.…
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How Tech and Digital Tools Are Changing the Way People Find and Buy Real Estate
Table of Contents The Digital Transformation of Property Searches The traditional methods of house hunting, such as perusing newspaper listings or driving through neighborhoods in search of “For Sale” signs, have been largely replaced by online real estate marketplaces. These platforms provide comprehensive listings with high-resolution photos, detailed property descriptions, and neighborhood insights, enabling prospective buyers to explore options from the comfort of their homes. For those seeking personalized assistance in navigating the digital real estate landscape, working with an experienced professional can be invaluable. For instance, Destin FL real estate agent Yvonne Summerfield offers comprehensive services in the Destin area. As a seasoned broker associate with RE/MAX Coastal Properties, Yvonne provides clients with deep industry knowledge and outstanding service, helping them find their ideal property along Florida’s Emerald Coast. Her expertise spans various property types, including luxury homes, beachfront properties, and investment opportunities. As more buyers rely on online searches, platforms are continually expanding their features. These include interactive maps, detailed…
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Fire! The Scariest Word EVER! Fire BAD!
Unless you are new here, you know I live on a mountain just outside of Sandpoint, Idaho. Fire is the word that terrifies me the most. There is one road serving our little piece of heaven. One windy dirt road, not a fast road. No, it’s a pot-holed, privately maintained road. Our home, circled in blue, is surrounded by trees: tons, and TONS of trees. I’m Not Kidding When I Say FIRE BAD! Fire safety is something that I hadn’t really THOUGHT about before moving here. Living in Southern California and having a fire station 1 mile away, pffftttt what’s to stress over? Yes, we kept a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. NOT just because I announced to the family, ‘dinner’s ready’ with a smoke-filled room. But, because I AM a responsible parent. I taught my children about fire safety. We even practiced fire drills. SEE??? I was a RESPONSIBLE parent. Thankfully, we never had any accidents. Here? Well, I…
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Confessions of a Craft Chaos Casualty: When “Alexa, Find My Phone” Becomes Your Mantra
March, you were an absolute beast, and I am glad you are over. The hardest hit area in the house was my craftroom. Craft chaos is piled everywhere. EVERY. WHERE. Everything just… piled up. Work deadlines, laundry deadlines (let’s be real, those are always there), actual physical piles of stuff… it was a deluge. One thing after another, like a relentless tide of obligations and forgotten coffee mugs, lost glasses and my missing phone. Now, April? April is going to be different. I have declared it! April is the month I get out of my own way. The month I purge, organize, and finally, finally reclaim my craft space and my sanity. I can’t CREATE in this CHAOS!! Step One Of Operation Reclaim Sanity: Clean up the craftroom. This has been a goal of mine way too many times, right? A beautifully simple, inspiring, blog-post-worthy goal. “Here is my sparkling clean crafting sanctuary, full of organized glitter and prioritized ribbon!”…
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$50 Your Way Giveaway April 2026
Hello, welcome to my $50 Your Way Giveaway for April 2026. I hope you all had a wonderful March 2026. Mine sucked! The husband’s MS kicked him down BAD in March. Multiple Sclerosis SUCKS!! Then, as many of you already know, we lost our sweet Miss Bear. Our beautiful, sweet, mellow Bernese Mountain Dog. She developed yet another tumor. It was gut-wrenching to let her go, but we couldn’t let her suffer like she was. Then, like an idiot, I decided I needed a puppy. So, if you haven’t met Walter, check here. So, my March was just bad. I’m very glad it is over. April WILL BE BETTER!! Now for the real reason you are here. Giveaway Time The Rules: A little of the blah blah blah stuff: This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon. I’m willing to try any GC that you think would work worldwide. This giveaway is $50 US currency. This giveaway is…
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How Indoor Gardening Saved My Serial Killer Reputation
Indoor Gardening for Beginners: The Plant Light That Saved Me Think you’re a hopeless plant killer? I was, too, until I found this plant light. Here’s how I’m turning my brown thumb green one leaf at a time! Indoor Gardening 101: For a full breakdown of what else you need (besides photons), check out this ultimate guide for indoor gardening beginners. It even covers how to grow actual food on your kitchen counter! If you’ve ever tried indoor gardening and failed miserably, you are in good company. I’ve tried everything. I’ve talked to them. I’ve played them everything from Mozart to Led Zeppelin. Nope, not a fix. Case in point. The GG Cactus. This cactus belonged to my Mom. It was HUGE! I took a small clipping off when we moved to Idaho. I gave the huge cactus to my daughter-in-law, Amber. Her house is alive with plants. I knew she would be the perfect person to keep The GG…
