Category Archives: Family

Is Spring really here?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by stella

Have you ever noticed that one sunny day when you are driving or walking down your street there seems to be a green haze in the air, as the leaves unfurl? Even though you have been waiting and watching for … Continue reading →

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De-Clutter Challenge

Posted on February 2, 2021 by stella

A number of you have mentioned that you are working on decluttering your homes, so I thought this would be a good time to repeat this post. I’m looking at it as encouragement! In conjunction with the above de-cluttering schedule, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest | 17 Comments

Our friend, “czar”

Posted on January 28, 2021 by stella

You probably all know that the world lost a good man on January 16. He couldn’t beat that last enemy, one that beats many of us, cancer. czarowniczy came to the Conservative Treehouse many years ago, originally using the handle … Continue reading →

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 24, 2020 by stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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Story of the day – Mr. Edwards meets Santa Claus (Laura Ingalls Wilder)

Posted on December 23, 2020 by stella

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”   — Laura Ingalls Wilder  This … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts We Remember

Posted on December 14, 2020 by stella

What is the best Christmas gift you ever received? Which is the most nostalgic? Which ones do you remember from your childhood? This is one of the first gifts that I remember receiving – a marionette of Princess Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring, from … Continue reading →

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Gifts – Stockings and Stocking Stuffers

Posted on December 10, 2020 by stella

No matter what kind of Christmas stocking you have (I made the two in the photo, above), there are lots of small treats that you can put in them.

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Gift Ideas – Homemade

Posted on December 7, 2020 by stella

A repeat post, updated – hope you don’t mind. If you’re like me, you may not even remember it from previous years.So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who … Continue reading →

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Autumn – a poetic tribute

Posted on September 22, 2020 by stella

Autumn is a favorite season for many people – it certainly is for me. Many clear and sunny days, a sharpness in the air, beautiful trees, the final bounty from our gardens. Then there is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Autumn … Continue reading →

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Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on August 9, 2020 by stella

Repeat post. Enjoy, and share your favorites! A couple of days ago our friend Menagerie said this: We need a summer recipe post. I’m craving summer salads with chopped vegetables. Maybe fruit dishes as well. We get so many delicious … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Nostalgia, Recipes, Uncategorized | 11 Comments