Author: Valarie Budayr
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A Look Back @ 2012
Where did this year go ? I can't believe I'm reviewing 2012 but what a great year it's been. I think as time moves forward and I look back on 2012, it will be one of those years that will stand out as a turning point, thresholds crossed, and dreams fulfilled. This past year had…
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Wishing you a Wonderful Welcome
I'd like to wish everyone coming over to visit from The Homeschool Scholar. We are part of the Homeschool Scholar Virtual Christmas party and I expect many of you are coming over to visit. This blog site is a place for me to keep my family memories. I wanted a place to hold the special…
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Win BIG via our Huge Live-stream Giveaway Tonight (Plus a special deal from Apple iBookstore)
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since we've met but I had to share with you a special something that Donna Ashton and I are doing this evening. Are you ready for this? Jump into a Book and the Waldorf Connection are hosting a Live-stream celebration and giveaway like no other on November 27th (today!)…
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Autumn Fun With A Little Acorn Michaelmas Guide
YAY!!! This weekend brought with it some very cool weather, completely sunny mind you but wonderfully crisp. Out, as in immediately out, came my sweaters. I've had myself swathed in wool for three days now. Photo by Eileen Straiton or Sara Wilson Also coming out were the quilts and afghans. My husband, Fiber Boy, commented…
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Junk Bonanza
Oh my goodness, last week saw me traveling to Minnesota to be with a few friends I met at last year's Creative Connection. This year the Creative Connection didn't happen but our own version did. We found ourselves delving into the world of junk and what a splendor it was too. I found so many…
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Today’s the Day! It’s Time for the Golden Ticket Giveaway!
Today's the DAY! Today is the official beginning of the Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Golden Ticket Giveaway! 1. Head over to the Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory's blog 2. READ the instructions carefully 3.Find out who the 5 Very Special Bloggers ARE 4. Go read, explore, hunt, discover…
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A Time to Share: The Ultimate Guide to Charlie News and Announcements
The Golden Ticket Giveaway is coming! Readers & fans of Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory have a chance to win an iPad starting September 13, 2012.
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Upclose
Ah I'm sitting here this morning, the first time in a long time quietly. The sky is cloudy. It rained last night and I'm beginning to get glimmerings of Autumn, one of my favorite seasons. In a moment I'll go and make myself a cup of coffee, one of my favorite beverages. There is something…
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We have a Winner
Hello Everyone !!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I found myself visiting Birmingham Alabama for a couple of days. It's such a pretty city and a really lovely state. I enjoyed my time there immensely. Finally the day has arrived to discover who has won a copy of Fed Up With Frenzy by…
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Fed Up With Frenzy Giveaway
Today I have a very special giveaway from blogging friend Suz Lipman. A couple of years ago I discovered her blog Slow Family Online. It spoke to the core of my being. We've been able to share our love of creating memories in our families by savoring each moment. Fed up with car-pooling, the…
A Place Like This 