Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

Happy 2nd Saturday in January. I am almost finished removing the holiday decorations and am actually enjoying the process more this year. Only the living room is left and then I am off to deep cleaning, sorting and organizing, with joy. Thanks for joining me today for another Saturday Meanderings post where we chat about…

It’s a New Year so Now What?
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It’s a New Year so Now What?

ByMary Crozier

Many people are already into week 2 of no Christmas decorations and have accomplished several new projects, but I am just chugging along intentionally, enjoying the process of taking down and packing away. But my mind is constantly thinking of how I plan to make 2025 a year of accomplishments. My resolution theme seems to…

Crafting Rustic Elegance: Upcycling Logs into Centerpieces and a Giveaway
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Crafting Rustic Elegance: Upcycling Logs into Centerpieces and a Giveaway

ByMary Crozier

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, our mountain cabin is surrounded by the natural beauty of the White Mountains and the Apache/Sitgreaves National Forest, with more than two million acres and more than 400 species. When our trees die or become unhealthy, it is important to remove them as part of healthy forest management. Our community…

3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces using Plants, Flowers and Fruits
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3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces using Plants, Flowers and Fruits

ByMary Crozier

Each Thanksgiving I try and do a unique centerpiece that reflects the harvest and a season of gratitude. I love using fresh potted plants because I can plant them in the yard or planters after the holiday dinner is over. It may seem counterintuitive to be planting in late November or early December, but it…

Homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts
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Homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts

ByMary Crozier

My first experience with warm, delicious apple cider doughnuts was 10 years ago visiting my son at the University of Virginia. It was October 2014 and we visited Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville~~where they served WARM apple cider doughnuts. I was in love. Every trip back for the next 4 years included a trip to…