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Posted on27 November 201012 March 2025Culinary Arts

No-bake cookies

by Just Frances3 Comments on No-bake cookies

I remember the first time I made no-bake cookies for Paul. He came home from work, looked at the plate of cookies on the kitchen…

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Posted on27 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

A birthday remembered

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Today isn’t what it’s meant to be. Instead of me baking a cake for Paul’s 49th birthday, I’m stuck remembering that he only made it…

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Posted on22 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

11-22-44 = 66

by Just Frances6 Comments on 11-22-44 = 66

Just a quick post to say: Happy 66th birthday to the world’s greatest daddy – EVER!!

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Posted on10 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Happy 235th birthday, USMC!

by Just Frances1 Comment on Happy 235th birthday, USMC!

Since 1775, the United States Marine Corps has been winning battles and defending our nation. On what marks the 235th birthday of the Corps, I…

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Posted on4 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

God bless the USA

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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress of the United States of America signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing their departure from the rule of Great…

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Posted on3 July 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

American pride

by Just Frances2 Comments on American pride

As I was getting ready to head to the homeland for the 4th of July weekend, I realised it was high time I switched out…

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Posted on4 June 20102 July 2021Everyday Life

It’s a party for your head

by Just Frances3 Comments on It’s a party for your head

In honour of my lovely niece’s 13th birthday tomorrow, I am holding a party for my head* this evening. Oh yes, I am! And I…

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Posted on16 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life

Aunt Frances

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Sixteen years ago I became an aunt when my eldest sister had her first child. I can’t believe that my sister has a kid old…

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Posted on21 February 201027 June 2021Crafting & Creating, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Happy birthday to me

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Today is my 36th birthday and to celebrate, I’ve opened a bottle of bubbly and I’m feasting on caviar, wild salmon, and Alaskan king crab. The house…

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Posted on20 February 201027 June 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A day at the spa

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I’ve just returned home after enjoying my first-ever spa day. It was pure heaven and I can’t believe that in my nearly 36 years of…

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Posted on10 December 200927 June 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Solo UK holiday

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I’ve taken my first solo holiday, spending nearly two weeks in England and Scotland visiting family and friends. Read the original story about my holiday here…

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