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  • May 27, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Candy Coin Rolls

    Martha Stewart always had the best ideas! This photo is from her website and instructions for creating these colorful Candy Coin Rolls are there. They look simple and easy. These are perfect little gifts for stocking stuffers and other small...

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  • May 20, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Firecrackers for Memorial Day

    These RAZ Firecracker Fourth of July decorations are perfect for Memorial day also. Since our stock was running low, Maggie and I decided to make our own firecracker decorations for Memorial Day. Last year Maggie and AJ made a beautiful...

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  • A Good Day)))
    April 14, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    A Good Day)))

    Some days, you just have to close up shop and head out.....today was one of those days)) We picked up our youngest grandson and headed to New Albany. First stop was to wander around downtown New Albany.....so many quaint shops....and...

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  • March 11, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Carousel Memories by Inge-Glas

    Carousel Memories is a new 2011 Christmas ornament from Inge-Glas of Germany. Exquisitely detailed, made of European mouth blown, hand painted glass. Ornament is from the "Christmas Visions" collection. A year has 365 days and many countless moments to remember....

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  • Candy Apples for Valentine's Day
    February 15, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Candy Apples for Valentine's Day

    With 3 grandchildren....who all love candy, I decided this year to try to give them their beloved sweets with at least some fruit to decrease the sugar load just a bit)) I decided on chocolate dipped apples, decorated with Valentine...

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  • February 14, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Father Christmas - Origins and Legends

    "Father Christmas" is a small hardcover book from Merck Family's Old World Christmas. A collection of much-loved traditions and stories. "Father Christmas" preserves the magic of the holiday season for children and adults around the world. His kind, gentle spirit...

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  • January 22, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    I Need a Break!

    I've been working and working on the website, listing new items on order and those that have arrived.....I just need a break. Maybe it's time to make some oatmeal cookies........would love to have a recipe for a cookie we had...

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  • January 13, 2011 Jeannie Pence

    Three Billy Goats Gruff

    Billy Goat 12337 New for 2011 ONCE upon a time there were three billy goats, who were to go up to the hillside to eat grass and make themselves fat. The name of each one of them was “Gruff”. On...

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  • September 15, 2010 Jeannie Pence

    Bakerella's Halloween Cake Pops

    I've just ordered this new book hot off the presses "Cake Pops" by Angie Dudley. If you haven't visited her blog "Bakerella" you must! Hoping to receive my book today and can't wait to browse the pages for Halloween treats!...

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  • September 13, 2010 Jeannie Pence

    The Headless Horseman Ghost Story

    Need a novel way of giving your kids Christmas ornaments for Halloween? Package one of these Skulls from Old World Christmas and set them down to listen to Washington Irving's tale of the Headless Horseman from "The Legend of Sleepy...

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  • September 7, 2010 Jeannie Pence

    Edible Halloween Mice

    A great Halloween party treat your children will love - edible mice! These are actually pretty easy to make and look really cut especially when placed around other snack foods on your party table. 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup...

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  • August 30, 2010 Jeannie Pence

    How to Make a Halloween Candy House

    A great rainy day project, like today, is making a Halloween Candy House. This house was made using things we already had around the house, not even the candy had to be purchased, today anyway)) Start with a box. I...

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