I have a long, flat bin that I can slid under a bed or store on a shelf that contains all of my gift wrapping supplies in one place. I keep a roll of tape, a small pair of scissors and all of the things needed to wrap one present quickly or pull a marathon gift wrapping session.
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Wrapping a present can be a little daunting, let alone perfectly wrap one. But you really can wrap a present easily following these steps and you’ll be proud of the end result!
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Looking back, I’ve realized that I have talked a lot about change this year. I’ve seen changes in my kids as they move from teens to adults and changes as they moved away from home.
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Trim the tree! Sign up below for access to a printable calendar designed for the month of December.
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Buffalo, like many Midwestern towns, is overlooked and underrated. Yet this New York town has restored and revitalized itself and has so much to offer. Located along the eastern shore of Lake Erie, Buffalo has a great mix of historic architecture and waterfront fun.
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The holidays are already a busy time of year, then we add in the extra pressure to decorate our homes, and then to gather and entertain. Or maybe we don’t feel we can pull it off, so we put it off for another year and feel guilty.
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Charcuterie is one of those weird words that has suddenly been heard more often but not everyone knows what it is. First off how do you even pronounce it? Say Shar-coo-tuh-ree.
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I recently spent a weekend filled with little moments and although our location wasn’t fancy, and we didn’t fly anywhere, and we didn’t have a huge agenda, separately these moments added up to some wonderful memories.
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Gather together! Sign up below for access to a printable calendar designed for the month of November.
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Cedarburg is a quaint, historic town on the banks of Cedar Creek and makes the perfect place for a weekend getaway. Filled with shopping, wineries, historic sights and restaurants, it made for a fun girl’s weekend.
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As this Autumn season approaches, we gather leaves in our yards, collect sweaters in our closets, and boots by the back door. But I love to gather people too, especially people from different parts of my life and have them intersect in a relaxed setting.
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I love pizza. It is hands down my favorite food. I grew up with square deep dish with crispy cheese, but love a good cracker thin-crust or wood-fired pizza.
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