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Flea market fun

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We went to the big swap meet yesterday. We were once again disappointed because it seems like the swap meet has definitely moved away from the farming emphasis that it had in years past and instead is now more focused on flea market and yard sale type sales. That's not to say that we didn't … Continue reading Flea market fun

Christmas in July Week 4

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This week, I found a gift for my Dad. It was one of those neat, fun, super duper, one-in-a-million finds that just happens. I stumbled across it and couldn't resist!  I also picked up the most adorable stuffed Grinch for twenty-five cents!!! He's going on the tree as a topper!!!  He's pretty big (baby doll … Continue reading Christmas in July Week 4

Farm Queen Visits Rural King

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Rural King is my favorite store in the world. I LOVE wandering the aisles there (Tractor Supply Store is a close runner up!). Check out the neat things I found today in their canning and kitchen aisles!  Remember, Christmas is exactly five months from today. Plan for a stress free holiday by gathering gift ideas … Continue reading Farm Queen Visits Rural King

Christmas in July

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Last year, I was so excited for Christmas planning to start. Remember this? Then the start of the new year came, and I found out I was moving to second grade instead of first grade. It was a whole new team and a whole new way of doing things. I absolutely love second grade; as … Continue reading Christmas in July

Guhl’s – a best kept secret

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In southern Ohio, we have what I call a best kept secret among crafters: Guhl's! Just a small amount of the fabric at Guhl's It is row after row of craft supplies, fabric (Oh!!! THE FABRIC!!!), rugs, curtains, placemats, and country decor items. It's located in Jackson County, Ohio, just behind the Pizza Hut. When … Continue reading Guhl’s – a best kept secret

Lego Fusion

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One of Jake's Christmas presents was the Lego Fusion iPad Town Master set.  This is a download able app, and the box contains Lego bricks with one Fusion baseplate (needed to scan his creations and insert them into the app). I can see a TON of educational uses for this app and brick set already. … Continue reading Lego Fusion