Category Archives: Holidays

Filling More Than Shelves

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Real Women

This evening my son and I took part in one of our seasonal activities, helping out at a local Food Pantry.  For a couple of hours we jumped into the hustle and bustle to stock and re-stock shelves while those … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Real Women

The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and a new season has arrived.  No, I’m not referring to autumn.  Nor am I referring to Halloween or even the somewhat revolting fact that there are Christmas decorations sitting right … Continue reading →

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BBQ, Freedom and Appreciation

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Real Women

Like many other Americans, this Monday I will sleep a bit late in my nice comfy bed. I will wake up to beautiful New England weather, and spend time with my family and friends.  I will probably take a bike … Continue reading →

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Ben Franklin Would be Amazed

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Real Women

This Christmas was a technology-themed gift year in our house.  I would presume that we weren’t alone in this phenomenon.  With such a myriad of options out there –smartphones, iPods, tablets, laptops, tv’s, cameras, video and audio equipment – the … Continue reading →

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Traditions: The Kaleidoscope of the Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Real Women

I am fascinated by traditions. We all have them — family traditions, cultural traditions, and traditions of faith.  There are old traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, and new traditions that have been created from merging … Continue reading →

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Homer Simpson Gifts

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Real Women

At a recent lunch date with one of my BFF’s, we started discussing the potential of receiving Homer Simpson gifts for Christmas.  In my family, we call certain gifts that name in honor of the episode where Homer gave Marge … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Real Women

I had intended to publish a post yesterday.  But after we all heard the horrific news that came out of Newtown, CT, I just couldn’t bring myself to write anything. I could think of no words that would be even … Continue reading →

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Including the Real Me

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Real Women

A few years ago we started creating photo cards for our holiday greetings.  We like to receive them from others, so we decided to join the photo card senders group.  The cards are a convenient way for those we don’t … Continue reading →

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