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What are the 5 styles of outdoor Christmas decor?

https://brain4rent.wordpress.com THE 5 DECORATING STYLES OF CHRISTMAS - OUTDOOR VERSION by Alison Colby-Campbell In my 5+ decades of ogling Christmas decorations, I have learned there are only 5 different styles of Christmas home décor. All else are modifications or blends of these. See for yourself. PT 1 of 5 'CHAMPAGNE BUBBLES' This style I named… Continue reading What are the 5 styles of outdoor Christmas decor?

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when old friends come home again

The best way to explain it was that my heart had been longing to reconnect even before my mind understood the need and the heart was saying - "Do you get it now? Love love love." as if attempting to fix in my mind the importance of taking time for old friends

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Apple Picking Etiquette

Eating the apple in Eden isn’t the only apple-based crime. After a recent trip to three orchards, I witnessed a dire need for a course on Apple Picking Etiquette. And so I present my list of the Top 10 "Don'ts" About Apple Picking.

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12 Spectacular Nova Scotia Spots/Activities On My “MUST DO” List. (Part 2 of a 3 part series)

I intend to tack on an extra day or two to my business trips so I can whittle through my list of Nova Scotia "must sees".

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10 Excellent Adventures in Nova Scotia I’ve Visited and Can Vouch For (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)

As a representative of Nova Star Cruises, I repeatedly get asked the same questions: "What is there to do in Nova Scotia? What is it like?"

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Christmas Tree Rant 2013

And then the whining begins "it's not a real tree if it's outdoors."