I grew up in the 70s. This meant I was lucky to experience childhood long before helicopter parents, abstinence pledges, SAT prep courses and sexting obliterated the myriad reckless joys of American adolescence. Most parents had more than two kids, plus jobs, problems and pressures of their own. Kids’ technology risks consisted primarily of overdosing on The Flintstones and I … [Read more...] about 70s Childhoods Vs Now – What’s Been Lost
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Vegan Apple Pie Recipe
It’s thankful month! How wonderful is it that we get to celebrate food, family and thankfulness in November?! This is the time of year I miss the basement I had growing up. Just thinking about it, summons up the scent in my mind. What a perfect place to store apples, potatoes, and onions for winter! When I think of basements, I am always reminded of my grandmother’s. She … [Read more...] about Vegan Apple Pie Recipe
I Heart Guys
I was in elementary school in the suburbs in the early eighties, when kids could still ride bikes to their friend’s houses, walk alone to school, and play outside in the summer until it got dark and the fireflies began to light up the sky. My next door neighbors had a cowbell (seriously), and when they rang it, all of the neighborhood kids knew it was time to stop playing in … [Read more...] about I Heart Guys
How to Care for Leather Handbags
A quality leather handbag can add a touch of elegance and flair to any outfit. To ensure that your potentially expensive leather accessory looks as nice the 100th time you use it as it did the first, you must carefully protect your fashion investment. By following proper care and cleaning practices, you can reduce the likelihood that your leather handbag falls victim to … [Read more...] about How to Care for Leather Handbags