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If you have a Scrabble board handy, place all of the tiles in a bag and then let everyone who is doing the whole stocking stuffer thing, to reach in and take out five or whatever number of stocking stuffers needed. Each stocking stuffer needs to start with the letter on the tile that has been drawn.  For example, if you have drawn an S for example, your stocking stuffer must begin with that letter. Socks comes to mind as I sit here typing this, but as long as your …read more

This week, I went looking for quick and easy, not to mention gorgeous decorating ideas that I can use at The Castle. I lucked out big time!
Quick and Easy Christmas Wreath
50 Cute and Tasty Christmas Cookie Ideas
Yoyo Christmas Tree Ornaments
Cereal Boxes Into Gift Boxes
Cherry Dot Cookies

I know that there are going to be a lot of you who won’t be wanting these candles because they do drip, but there are going to be some of you who remember these candles with fond memories… I think that it was during the 1970s. We would prop them in old wine bottles and sit and listen to Pink Floyd and watch the different colors drip down the sides of the candles.  The only reason I’m remembering them is that my sister found a pair years later and built a gift basket around those memories!  You can buy two at …read more

All around b5media’s Beauty & Style Channel, the Splendicity bloggers have put together some amazing holiday gift guides. Everything from makeup and skincare products to little black dresses and accessories, we have it all.
Let’s go shopping!

Beth at Aging Fabulous offers a selection of terrific beauty gifts.
SP shows you some terrific handbags at Banging Bags, fabulous stocking stuffers at Shopaholics Daily, and even more holiday gifts at Style Her Hair.
Nikki shows us some wonderful little black dresses at Celeb Look.
Gayla features some adorable gifts for your pets at Couture Critters.
Aly offers beauty products for holidays at eBeautyDaily.
Star shows us a selection …read more

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I haven’t been able to say that for quite a few years now. It seems that a lot of us (as we get older) manage to find ourselves with high blood pressure and salt seems to be one thing I have to stay away from. Drat! But there are lots of recipes out there for salt substitutes and come to think about it, a jar of your own blend just might make a really nice Christmas gift this year.
Garden Blend Salt Substitute
Lemon Herb Seasoning
All Purpose Salt Substitute
Pungent Salt Substitute