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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier June 19, 2021June 17, 2021

Well, summer is officially here (technically tomorrow). This week the temperatures are excessively hot. One day it was 59 degrees in the morning and the next it is 113. There isn’t much one can do but stay inside with the air conditioning. Now I think I am ready to get serious about summer. Thanks for…

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Combining Real and Artificial Flowers
ByMary Crozier May 26, 2021June 3, 2021

Everyone probably already does this, but I am just recently discovering the flexibility one has with combining both real and artificial flowers in floral arrangements. When I think of all those years of being a purist on fresh flower arrangements, combining fresh and artificial really makes sense. Faux flower quality is significantly better than ever….

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Patriotic Table Ideas
ByMary Crozier May 19, 2021May 19, 2024

Memorial Day weekend is less than two weeks away. Not only do I love the patriotic colors of red, white and blue but this is one American holiday we should all respect. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the brave men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. …

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Cinco de Mayo
ByMary Crozier April 28, 2021April 27, 2021

Since we are a border state to Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated here on May 5th. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day and it isn’t a federal holiday in Mexico either. So why do we acknowledge this holiday? Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as…

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ideas
ByMary Crozier March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

Top of the morning to you! Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and time to make a special meal. Typically, corned beef and cabbage is served on St. Patrick’s Day, but a few years ago I discovered two recipes that are winners. Thanks for joining me today to get some St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas. Guinness…

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