Valarie Budayr
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Valborg-Bonfires,Songs, and Parades.
Many of you know that I'm of Swedish heritage and own a Swedish company. Today is a really big holiday in Sweden and I thought I would share it with you. Lit bonfires mark the tradition of "sista… Continue reading
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Treasure Found
I would not define myself as a rummage or garage sale enthusiast. For years I pass all of these events without taking notice. That was until last saturday when my telephone rang at 7 in the morning. It was best… Continue reading
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By the Light, of the Silvery Moon…it’s time to get planted
Hello friends. It's so good to be home. I was away in Savannah last week, more about that later. All the way home, all seven hours of the way home, I was thinking about planting the kitchen garden this… Continue reading
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Edibles
Winter Re-visits I Love Jars and my new found recipes!!!! Mimi’s in the Kitchen Elderflower Sherbet Berry Sundae Incredible Gourmet Cooking Continue reading
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About
Hi, My name is Valarie, momma to 3 lovely children-Zaina,Miriam, and Omar- and wife to my wonderful husband who doesn’t seem to mind a messy kitchen and tons of yarn and craft projects all over the house or my extremely… Continue reading
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One Red Paperclip
We could call it a mantra, perhaps. From the time my babies came into my life I have always told them that they create each moment they live in. Choose something different I would hear myself tell them. The screaming 3… Continue reading
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Fixing Required
It was obvious that this winter had been hard on our house and yard. On Friday the wind blew and blew and the rain came down sideways. After a careful walk around the house, I found much that needed to… Continue reading
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