Alternatives to Standard Christmas Trees |
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Six Easy Christmas Tree Alternatives
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The Christmas Riddles Book - Stumped Riddles Book Seven
Christmas Riddles - #Stumped Volume 7 |
When I write a new riddle book, I'm always excited when it's completed! "Christmas Riddles" is the seventh book in the StumpedRiddles Book series and is officially completed, published, and available on Amazon.
What is the Stumped Riddles Book Series?
I've always had this crazy ability to write riddles. Since learning how to self-publish books, I took the leap from publishing a poetry book to writing riddle books. To date, I've written and self-published seven riddle books, with Christmas Riddles being the seventh.
Christmas Riddles - The Book's Details
Like the other riddle books in the Stumped Riddle Book series, Christmas Riddles features eight chapters with ten original riddles per chapter. This book's chapters are broken down into riddle topics as follows:
- Santa Claus
- Christmas Trees
- Holiday Lights
- Winter Season
- Holiday Foods
- Festive Things
- Family Time
- The Meaning of Christmas
Riddles for the Whole Family
- Teachers can use them to challenge students
- Gifts for teens or teachers
- A family hostess gift
- Stocking Stuffers
- Contest Gifts
- Party Prizes
- Personal Challenge
- Distraction
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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Since cookbooks are often a fabulous source of recipes, we frequently review cookbooks as well as individual recipes.
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
DIY Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
Here's What You Need:
- One large flat pumpkin
- A variety of succulents
- Clear gel glue
- Spray adhesive
- Moss
It's best to use a flat pumpkin with a slightly indented center . |
Spraying on Elmer's Craft Bond |
Press Moss Into the Adhesive |
Vary Succulent Colors, Textures, and Heights |
Time to Lightly Mist the Moss |
Enjoy this project and my best wishes to you for a blessed holiday season.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Reviewing Bridal Shower Scratch Off Tickets
Easy Game For Bridal Showers
Now, isn't that the most clever idea you have seen in a while? I love the idea! There are a variety of styles and colors to choose from. I noticed that some come in packages of 25 and others offer packages of 10. There will always be only 1 winner in the package which makes it easy. The winner ticket is always on the top, too. You can shuffle them up before handing them out so that it is a surprise as to who gets the prize. Another option would be to hand them out to people as they arrive, if you didn't shuffle them first you will know that the first guest gets the prize.
What I love about this option for a bridal shower game is that there is really no one attending that is at a disadvantage. There are no silly questions that involve the bride's past, no physical feats (other than the action of scratching off the film) and no embarrassing questions or answers to go through. Simple and fun, period.
How about a few ideas on when to give the ticket to each guest? I mentioned giving them when they arrive but there are other options, too. Perhaps place a ticket on each plate when the treats are served. When the bride to be opens a gift from each guest, the guest is given their ticket at that moment. You could place them on a table and tell the guests to be sure to take just one. Then there is the simple one of just having the hostess pass them out before or after one of the other games. There is a multitude of ways to do it, any of which are simple and easy to do.
If by chance the shower is a large one and there will be more than 25 guests in attendance, you will need to get more than one package. Then, you will have to decide if you want more than one winner. If not, just remove the top ticket of each pack so that there is only one winner.
Monday, June 24, 2019
City Pickers: Raised Garden Bed Review
I'd love to have truly raised garden beds about five feet high in the yard, but for now I was searching for a garden bed suitable for the deck. I am very happy to have purchased the City Pickers raised garden bed and will be purchasing more!
City Pickers Raised Garden Bed
The size of the garden bed at 24.5" by 20.5" is perfect for the deck. Large enough for room to plant a nice selection of plants, but small enough to move easily. The watering system is also a huge plus as the system holds 2 quarts of water.
They seemed to think of everything when designing this mobile garden including:
- Self Contained automatic watering system
- Mobile, on caster wheels
- Aeration
- Mulch cover
- Easy to move
- Fun colors from the neutral to bold
- Reasonable price point
- Waist height version on wheels
Who Wants Color?
I loved the City Pickers is available in 9 colors!
- Terra Cotta
- Aquamarine
- Cobalt Blue
- Brown
- Grey
- Hunter Green
- Lime Green (my choice)
- Red
- Sandstone
How Much Potting Mix To Fill The Garden Bed?
I used 4 bags of 8 quarts each of potting mix to fill the garden bed plus the recommended cups of lime. The directions are very specific to use potting mix, not topsoil or potting soil! The directions stated 1.5 cubic feet of potting mix is needed to fill the bed; however it depends upon how much muscle you or you have access to! The smaller bags of potting mix are easier to transport and are also frequently on sale.
Assembly Of The City Picker
The City Picker does need to be assembled and the assembly took less than five minutes! It is very easy and quick and requires little labor. One of the advantages of a mobile raised gardening bed is the ease of movement and convenience.
The City Pickers is on wheels which do need to be inserted into the bottom of the bed. I was very pleased to find it took no effort to insert each wheel! Seems like a simple request, but one of my pet peeves for furniture that needs to be assembled is wrangling with the coaster wheels; these wheels were so easy to pop in and lock on the bottom of the City Pickers garden bed.
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Back to the internet and I used my swagbucks account to order online from the big box store and have the bed delivered to my door. The option to have the item delivered free of charge to the big box store also is very handy to use and saves time as the items can be picked up at the door at the customer service area.
Swagbucks is a free account in which points are earned for purchases at most online and bricks and mortar stores. The points can then be used for gift cards which are ordered online from the Swagbucks account and the gift code is delivered to your inbox. I love it and this system has worked flawlessly for my shopping.
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Sunday, October 29, 2017
Two Holiday Accessories to Deck Out Your Christmas Dinner Table
Too often, we leave those small decorative items we've always wanted until the last minute, then think, 'nah,' maybe next year.
Don't do that this year. Life is short.
Christmas Chair Covers
Chair covers are a lovely addition to a Christmas table setting; they complete the festive look and feel when you aim for a red-green setting.
They're not a one-trick pony: Chair covers can also be used for home Christmas parties or even holiday birthdays.
Holiday Wine Bottle Cover Decorations
Accessorize the table with funky Santa and Snowman wine bottle sleeves. Place them anywhere the wine is on display. Use them and re-use them as need be during the holiday season; they'll add whimsy to your holiday party.
Give them out as a Hostess or holiday gift. When bagging or wrapping a bottle of wine isn't your thing, these decorations do the job.
If you're hosting a non-alcoholic dinner, place these around other bottles on the table, and when dinner is done, hand them out to the kids.
These types of accessories serve multiple purposes. Collect a variety of whimsical decorations so they're handy for additional table décor or occasional gifts to hand out during the holidays.
Get planning; the Holidays are around the corner - beat the rush this year!
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