Yearly Archives: 2021
Crossword Puzzle Day
Crossword Puzzle Day is always celebrated on December 21. On this date in 1913, Arthur Wynne created a crossword puzzle that was published in the New York World newspaper. These…
Button Trees
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love putting up the tree and decorating it with ornaments. It’s like a trip down memory lane with every ornament I…
Think Outside the Box
Thinking outside the box is a metaphor that means to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking. I have a…
Halloween O’Henry Bars
Chocolate and Halloween go hand-in-hand in my book. How about you? Make this tasty treat and have fun decorating. Ingredients: 4 cups Old Fashioned Oats 1 cup Brown…
Ask a Stupid Question
September 28 is Ask a Stupid Question Day. It’s your opportunity to speak up and to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask because you thought…
Hedgehog Pumpkins
It may seem early to give you a Halloween craft idea, but the chocolate candy corn disappears quickly off the shelves, so grab a couple bags while you can. Supplies…
Acts of Kindness
Small acts of kindness matter. Whether you are donating socks to people in need or making a friend smile, these gestures make great things happen. How would you like to…
Puzzle Strategy
Do you like to jigsaw puzzles? I do. I’m always looking for colorful, intriguing puzzles. Do you get frustrated or lose interest when putting a puzzle together? It could…
Weird World Records
You’ve probably heard of the Guinness Book of World Records. Do you know how it started? The idea for a book of records began in the early 1950s when…
Peanut Pasta
There is something about combining pasta and peanuts that makes me a happy person. Will this recipe make you happy as well? Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Crushed…
