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Good handwashing, not exactly a topic you would expect to see on the Trendy Tree blog, but yet in light of the Coronavirus epidemic, it's important to visit the topic. Time to rely on my nursing education and re-educate my...

Pancakes....a comfort food! History Wikipedia tells us that the Ancient Greeks ate pancakes according to the works of 5th century BC poets. They were made of wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk. Not a lot different from today!...

Time to pack your Christmas shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. National Collection Week is November 18 thru November 25, 2019. Visit Samaritan's Purse for more information on how to pack a box. You'll find what's allowed and not allowed. You...

* Post from years ago.....so sweet)) Today we had a "Masked Helper" in the shop.....part Batman ...part Superman......note the supersized candy cane strapped to his waist.....ooops.....sorry.......tool belt....   Matt and his Cardboard Box Barn

Well, some of you that know me, know that my dad is 96 years old, still lives alone and manages pretty well.....considering. A few days ago I had take some groceries to him and was putting them away. He came...

Wow....I really hate to see this go! But moving and downsizing.... Several years ago when we were just getting started with the Christmas tree farm, we purchased a coin operated horse. Drove all the all to Dallas to get it....

Bolster Pillow....is a thick pillow placed under other pillows for support. That may be the generally accepted definition, but to me, it means Mama's Bolster Pillow that she kept on her bed behind the regular pillows. It was a long...

Matt, our 7 year old grandson, is out of school officially and today he's spending the day with us. This child loves to ramble in boxes, closets......you know the drill. He found an old copy of the the movie E.T....

Yesterday I had the opportunity to help with Matt's first grade class Easter Egg hunt. Another one of the pleasures of retirement, to be able to go to the school and help out with activities. The plan had been for...

We all have items that we want to keep and this little pair of cowboy boots was one of those things. What better way than to secure them to a wreath with a western look to go on the wall...

Looking for a fun project to do with the family? Well look no further......The Candy Cottage is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with the kids creating your own family masterpiece....."memories made sweet." Gingerbread Cottage The Candy...