Gracie Cakes Kids with an entrepreneurial spirit are my weakness. A bit of background. When I was teen, I owned a horse that I liked to show off at horse shows. My sweet mom rode too, and together with friends, we would travel to local horse shows and events. One year, we wanted to attend … Continue reading Gracie Cakes, Moms Burrito Business, Entrepreneuring
Month: December 2014
Chocolate Candy Day, Card Playing Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 28, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: And above all... Think Chocolate! ~ Betty Crocker ★~ Chocolate Candy Day: Over 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate candy are consumed annually. On average that means each person consumes over eleven pounds per year! I am certainly doing my part! We are having a very Merry … Continue reading Chocolate Candy Day, Card Playing Day
Christmas Eve Magic – The Animals Can Talk
The Animals Can Talk. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. Listen closely at midnight on Christmas Eve, and you will hear the animals talking....wonder what secrets my campers will tell me? "Christmas Gifts" It was Christmas Eve in the barnyard. Seven ordinary animals had just settled down for the night. It was just … Continue reading Christmas Eve Magic – The Animals Can Talk
Winter Solstice 2014, Kiwi Fruit Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 21, 2014 ★~ Today's Quote: “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ~ Mary Oliver ★~ Winter Solstice: In the Northern Hemisphere, the day of the winter solstice features the least amount of possible daylight … Continue reading Winter Solstice 2014, Kiwi Fruit Day
Slippers, Santa Paws, Jiggling Keys
A dear friend brought me these ruby red slippers back from her trip to Tokyo. They are fuzzy, soft, warm, and wonderful! And isn't the color great - Christmas slippers! They make me so happy, I had to share them with you! Thank you for admiring them. My teen left last Friday for Merritt Island, … Continue reading Slippers, Santa Paws, Jiggling Keys
Monkey Day, Bouillabaisse Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ December 14, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: Never hold discussions with the monkey when the organ grinder is in the room.” Winston Churchill ★~ Monkey Day: Quit monkeying around and take a moment to participate in this celebration of all things simian! Did you know that there are three distinct types … Continue reading Monkey Day, Bouillabaisse Day
Horn Honking – Stop It!
Honking. And I’m not talking about Canadian geese; I’m talking about the honk of a car horn. I loathe being honked at. Ok, before I tell the whole story, full disclosure. I’ll admit that sometimes I deserve to be honked at. I’ve been known to inadvertently cut off other drivers, who then alert me to … Continue reading Horn Honking – Stop It!
ObamaCare or Con? Sign-up Nightmare
ObamaCare Sign-Up. . . Dearly Departed Joe worked in his family’s insurance business, and took care of our health insurance benefits. When Joe died, my brother-in-law adjusted our plan, and we carried on accordingly. In 2013, my brother-in-law encouraged me to look at ObamaCare. He felt it would save me money. I tried. I really … Continue reading ObamaCare or Con? Sign-up Nightmare
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Pastries Day, Christmas Card Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno!♥~★~★~♥ December 9, 2014 ★~ Today’s Quote: When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water. Anonymous ★~Pastries Day: Pastries have been around forever. In 2600 B.C., the Egyptians were making doughnut-like pastries out of crude flour and honey, and dipping them in wine. In the 7th century, … Continue reading Pastries Day, Christmas Card Day