There are many, many ways you can preserve your story in a scrapbook and how we do that has changed over time. What hasn’t changed is how much we like remembering our story. People enjoy looking back, sometimes with nostalgia, other times just as a reminder of where they’ve been. People also like sharing their … Read More
I am not, nor have I ever been, a “sorority girl”, but I was in a sorority. HUH? Yes, I joined a sorority in the very early 90s. Prior to my rush week experience, I had never shown the slightest interest in joining a sorority. I had never been a “joiner”, preferring to do my … Read More
25 Scrapbooking Hacks By Close To My Heart on May 31, 2018 01:10 pm We talked to the pros in our art studio and came up with a list of easy, yet very effective, tips and tricks to take your scrapbooking artwork from good to great! (A few of these tips were shared in … Read More
During the month of June, add color to your cardmaking and scrapbooking with the Create the Rainbow special! This special features exclusive cardstock bundles, individual spools of Fundamentals ribbon, and select embellishments at 25% off the retail price. You can pick and choose the colors that fit your projects best. As you create the rainbow … Read More
I know it isn’t a sexy title, but I wanted it to convey just what is being written about here, which is how I am tackling the painting of the roughed-in, knotty pine, builder-grade stairs in our home. This is just Part One – the backstory, prep and first layers of paint. It has been … Read More
I know that I should be eating more vegetables and high-fiber foods but I haven’t been stellar at actually putting that into practice. Not only am I currently studying Nutrition and Fitness, but I’ve also started the 2B Mindset program that was recently launched by Beachbody. 2B was created by Ilana Muhlstein, a dietitian nutritionist, and she … Read More
Beachbody has introduced a completely new program called 2B Mindset, which focuses on nutrition, without going crazy counting calories or measuring portions, and…get this…workouts are optional. What?!?! That’s right, workouts are optional, they are B-O-N-U-S Points! You may be wondering what kind of crazy program has optional workouts? The answer is one developed by a … Read More
When I was diagnosed with diverticulosis last year, my doctor recommended I add more fiber to my diet. What did that mean? So, I searched to find foods higher in fiber that I (and my husband) would eat and found that cabbage. This reminded me of comforting cabbage rolls and, in particular, a cabbage roll … Read More
We took a wonderful guided boat tour of Copenhagen, which took us past many of the city’s most notable attractions, historical sites and interesting architecture. It was an extremely enjoyable way to see a lot of the city, while giving our walking shoes a rest. If you are ever in Copenhagen, I highly recommend the … Read More
Have you ever been in a situation where you find yourself at a loss for words? You replay the conversation over and over, always with the perfect response after the fact. Would you like to be more eloquent with your jibes? To honor the anniversary of Shakespeare’s passing on April 23, 1616, I have chosen … Read More
