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Free Kindle Books: C.S. Lewis, Crochet for Beginners & More

For the Mommas

Lewis, Crochet for Beginners & More. Lewis, Crochet for Beginners & More. Crochet for Beginners by Mary Anne D: “The Ultimate Crocheting Guide for Beginners!” contains proven steps and strategies regarding everything that you need to know on how to begin crocheting. Free Kindle Books: C.S.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies? My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas.

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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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or my all time favorite ornament that was made for me by my great-grandmother. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. Such as our "First Christmas Together" ornament given by a great aunt as a wedding gift. or an ornament from my 1980's childhood. But the kids' ornaments really dominate the tree.

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Friday’s Freebies: What You Can Get for Free 3/28

Saving Cents With Sense

How To Crochet, Vol. Grandmother’s Natural Medicines by Itai Stiklaro. The Parthenon Cookbook by Camille Stagg. 10 Free Custom Invitations or Announcements. 1 by Beatrice Crimbleton. Creative Homemaking Guide to Make – A – Mix Recipes by Rachel Paxton. Learning To Play the Guitar by Anthony Pell.

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Yes, Nicole’s Nickels has an employee named Pennie!

Nicoles Nickels

I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. I’ve crocheted my whole life, from shawls to Christmas ornaments. By trade, I am a techie, by spirit I am a DIYer.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

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My favorite is a hand crocheted ornament made and given to me in 1978 by my great-grandmother. Make decorating your home for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies, and hot chocolate. Have everyone talk about their favorite ornaments and decorations and why they mean so much. Host a Cookie Swap.

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