Tag Archives: education

Overcoming an irrational Bow-making fear

Posted on October 20, 2014 by gracieed

Yes you heard me correctly.  For about 20 years, I’ve had this irrational fear of making bows.  You know, the kind you put on gift packages or baskets or wreaths.  I’m in awe of the people that can make them … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | October 18, 2014

Posted on October 18, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  As an unabashed dog lover, I have a difficult time watching movies or TV shows where there’s a possibility of … Continue reading →

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Loving the Library

Posted on October 17, 2014 by gracieed

I have always loved to read.  My earliest memories of being transported to another world was in grade school during reading time where the teacher read us “The Wishing Chair” by Enid Blyton. This same author wrote “The Famous Five” … Continue reading →

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Quest 46 | Journal52 – a year long Art Journal workshop

Posted on October 16, 2014 by gracieed

I was introduced to Art Journaling a few years ago when I discovered Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, a mixed media painter, collage maker, and avid memory keeper.  She keeps a daily art journal and regularly shares her work on her blog.  … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Dog Bed

Posted on October 13, 2014 by gracieed

I remember the first dog bed I bought for Sugar, our first dog.  It was a green pillow that fit into a basket and had just enough room for her and her stuffed toy bee.  It wasn’t long before she … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | October 11, 2014

Posted on October 11, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  I’ve used the Map My Run App for a while now, but I’ve never signed up for one of the … Continue reading →

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Quest 46 | A 365-day Journey

Posted on October 10, 2014 by gracieed

On November 24th, I turn 46.  And I know this is quite a ways off – 46 days to be exact. A couple of months ago I was reading a blog where the author talked about turning 30 and wanting … Continue reading →

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Chicky Boo Boo and a Hummingbird named “Peeps”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by gracieed

Today’s October Photo-a-day prompt is “crafty”.  Now this is a word that makes my brain want to explode!  There are so many pictures I wanted to take for this prompt, but I needed to whittle it down to one.  I … Continue reading →

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Saturday Snippets | October 4, 2014

Posted on October 4, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  Discovered a new, free app called Way of Life for the iPhone.  If you have a bad habit you want … Continue reading →

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National Walk Your Dog Week – October 1-7

Posted on October 3, 2014 by gracieed

According to NationalWalkYourDog.com, “National Walk Your Dog Week was founded in 2010 by Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, to bring awareness to the ever increasing problem of canine behavior issues and canine obesity in America. Walk … Continue reading →

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