Gotta love that ocean…

The Hilton Waikoloa Village has a private ocean-fed lagoon, so you can swim without fear of the waves, undertow or various other nasties in the water. My kind of ocean swimming! It was less crowded here than at the freshwater pools, as that's where the families with kids tend to congregate.   The shoreline was …

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We highly recommend the Hilton Waikoloa Village!

If you happen to be independently wealthy or suddenly win the lottery, you simply MUST take your next vacation at the Hilton Waikoloa Village… oh wait, we didn't win the lottery–how did WE get there? Stampin' Up makes dreams come true! Ask me today how Stampin' Up could fit in with YOUR vacation plans. I'm …

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Makin’ Valentines…

We spent a very productive and fun Saturday afternoon making Valentine's for all our various peeps… I made them for my downline and extended family, and the kids "made" them (with lots of help from mommy) for each of their 18 class members in both of their classes (nine boys and nine girls in each …

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When greeting card writers have a bad day…

[Ever wondered what happens when greeting card writers have a bad day?]   My tire was thumping. I thought it was flat When I looked at the tire I noticed your cat.   Sorry!   ~~ Looking back over the years That we've been together, I can't help but wonder… 'What in the world was …

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Candy Cane Brownie Truffle “Lollipops”

Here’s another recipe we used at the Pampered Chef/Stampin’ Up candy class, and this one I definitely plan to use for every event I head to this Christmas! They were not only adorable, but absolutely scrumptious, and SO easy! Bake a pan of brownies according to the directions on the package. While you’re waiting, wash …

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Oreo Truffle Recipe

Boy, I don’t know what category to file this under–it’s not a paper project and it’s not family news, either! I guess I need a Recipes category! This is about the easiest candy you’ll ever make, yet it’s so incredibly yummy that a friend of mine is making them to be the favors at her …

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