Category Archives: Holidays

Dancing Skeleton Limber Jack

Posted on October 17, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Limber Jack is ready for Halloween. Do you like the fun music I found for the skeleton dance? The song is “Tiptoe Out the Back” by Dan Lebowitz. This Limber Jack is the best toy ever! I get the biggest kick … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mom’s Memories on Mother’s Day – Parenting Plights & Delights

Posted on May 12, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and especially to my mom, Marilyn! Last August I interviewed my mom, two months before she turned 82. This is Part 2. In Part 1 (not available to the public), Mom talks about her … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day – Do the Cupid Shuffle Line Dance

Posted on February 14, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Happy Valentine’s Day! I couldn’t resist sharing Cupid Shuffle with you. Do you like this song? Do you know how to do the dance? I’ve been at a few wedding receptions and parties when Cupid Shuffle was played, and whippersnappers … Continue reading →

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Heads Up – Fashion Police Check Points on Every Corner For New Year’s

Posted on December 30, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Heads up, everyone. A little rat told me the Fashion Police are cracking down extra hard this year. Figures. Just when I ran out of makeup remover. Fashion Police Crackdowns Aren’t a New Tradition Sometimes fashion officers will meet an … Continue reading →

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Funky Foo Foo UpDo

Posted on December 28, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Need an updo hairdo to ring in the New Year? I’ve got just the hairdo for you. Funky Foo Foo UpDo We started December off in style when we went to our great-niece’s red-carpet themed 16th birthday party. Look! There’s … Continue reading →

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Fairy Wings Make For Magical Moments

Posted on December 26, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Deal of the year: Pair of fairy wings for $1.00! Being Grammy to five young grandchildren, I enjoy their pretend play.  Last week at the Dollar Tree, I found a nice selection of fairy wings and matching skirts, so I … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the Random Act of Christmas Kindness

Posted on December 23, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

It’s been said a little bit of kindness goes a long way. I was eight years old when my family moved to California from Pittsburgh in November 1964 and was just starting over, so a coffee table doubled as a … Continue reading →

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Favorite Vintage Childhood Toys – Part 5 – Beanie & Cecil Puppets, Brooke Shields Doll and BB Guns

Posted on December 22, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Welcome to Part 5 of Favorite Childhood Toys. Each part in this series has featured favorite childhood toys of my family members. So far this trip down Memory Lane has been sweet and fun, despite some disappointments and mishaps along … Continue reading →

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Blessings For All Seasons

Posted on December 18, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

“Write your hurts in the sand. Carve your blessings in stone.” ~ Anonymous Wow! As I reflect back on 2017, I’m amazed at all the blessings. Too many to count, that’s for sure. Thank you, Susie Lindau, for hosting THE BLESSED … Continue reading →

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Holiday Air Head Moments – You Just Made the List!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Busy holiday preparations make for lots of air head moments. I do some pretty ditzy things when I’m overtired, like putting eye liner on my lips, pouring coffee into an upside-down mug, and paying the service station cashier for gas, … Continue reading →

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