Lifestyle
Life Lessons Grandpa Taught Me From the Front Porch That No School Ever Could
My grandpa did his teaching from a rocking chair on the front porch. There was no board and no homework, just two chairs and
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Organization tips, style thoughts, home ideas, and the occasional opinion nobody asked for but she's sharing anyway.
Lifestyle
Habits From My 1970s Childhood I’m Glad Are Coming Back
Growing up in the seventies comes with a punch line. Over the years I have heard every joke there is about shag carpet and
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Food & Kitchen
The Cooking Mistakes That Changed Everything Once I Fixed Them
I spent years cooking before I finally figured out why some meals fell flat, and it turns out it was just a handful of
Lifestyle
Quiet Ways Grandpa Said “I Love You” Without Ever Saying the Words
My grandfather said the words “I love you” to me on two occasions, at my wedding and near the end. If you had approached
Lifestyle
Here Are My Favorite Gifts to Get The Dads In My Life Who Want Nothing
My husband, my father, my son-in-law, and all the other dads in my life all say they want nothing for their birthday or Christmas.
Lifestyle
My Favorite Old Fashioned Summer Ideas
Summer used to feel far longer than it does today. The days stretched out and nobody seemed to be in a hurry about anything.
Lifestyle
Things You Only Understand If You Spent Summers at Grandma’s House In The 70s
Every June, my parents would cart me two hours out of the city to my grandmother’s house. When I would arrive, they would say
Lifestyle
Things My Grandma Did Every Day That Would Baffle Kids Today
My granddaughter saw me dial a rotary phone at an antique shop last month. She looked like I was starting a lawnmower in the
Relationship
The Date Night Ideas That Helped Us Build a More Genuine Connection
Date night usually defaults to dinner and a movie, which is fine, but doesn’t exactly do the heavy lifting of actually getting to know
Home and Garden
The Clever Home Decor Items I Use to Bring Personality to Any Room In My House
Most “personality-driven” decor is just another neutral throw pillow with a slightly squiggly stitch. The 25 finds below are actually interesting: a lamp that