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Get Your Boosters for the New Year |
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Written by Kristy Powers
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In medicine, a booster shot gives us an additional dose to maintain the effectiveness of the original dose. As homemakers we need ongoing “boosters” to keep us going strong in our pivotal and challenging roles without burning out or breaking down.
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Loves and Kisses Gift Bouquet |
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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Sponge the terra cotta pot white. After it dries, sponge small red & pink hearts all over the pot.
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Written by Donna Scott
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1 1/2 gal. Raspberry Sherbet: Mix together. Add the last 2 ingredients just before serving.
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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After the cookies have cooled slightly, decorate them with the cake decorating stuff. Add sprinkles and other decorations- maybe Valentine's candies.
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Valentine's Celebration Ideas |
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Written by Various Contributors
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If it is hard to find a babysitter or a decent restaurant not already booked, or you just don't have the money for Valentine's then make your own romantic evening out and save money too!
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Written by Pam Lewis
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Start with a flexible strand of wire that is stout enough to hold it's shape when made into a circle. (suggested gauge would be 20).
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111 Ways To Say I Love You Jar |
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Written by Gina Jenkins, San Jose, CA
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Here are the 111 ways and they are in no particular order or categories (i.e. if they are for spouse, child, etc.) We are planning to color code them on separate colored paper so if you want an idea for your spouse...
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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This is a fun Valentine's Candy Gram idea. Use a piece of poster board, black marker and masking tape. Simply construct a message substituting as many words for candy as you can.
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Written by Various Contributors
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We have a valentine box, which we decorate every year with last years valentines. Then we put all our valentines to each other inside. We always tie the box up so there is no peeking. Then Valentines night Daddy opens the box and passes...
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Written by Various Contributors
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Here are a couple of ideas to surprise your Valentine with a fun and/or romantic evening!
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Written by Marsha in Utah
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On the first of Feb. give your spouse or family member the following note: "Congratulations, you are the lucky recipient of the 14 days of Valentines."
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Written by Pam Lewis
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Take card stock (can be all white or multi-value color) and cut into quarters. Unfold and hold it halves and cut on fold to make two equal size pieces of stationary.
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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Place a scoop or two of ice cream in a glass, pour sprite over it. Top with strawberry preserves and whipped cream. |
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