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Last Month's Learning
by Marcy Lytle
March is over, can you believe it? A third of the year has passed. What have you learned? I’ve been learning so much, and I share it monthly with you, to inspire, make you smile, encourage you to try, or just to read for fun:
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Did you know that Target often has the cutest totes in the dollar spot? They’re great for spring fun.
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Have you seen the cute spring night lights on Amazon that come on when you turn off your light switch? They’re so cute in a guest bathroom!
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Want to decorate your counters or tables or spaces in the kitchen? Just set out lemons or limes! They’re a great addition!​
Did you know that before skillets we use on the stove, there was a pan called a spider? I did not…
I ordered this cute little trio of fragrances from Life in Lilac – they smell awesome – and they’re great for travel because they’re tiny.
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All those throws and blankets from winter, and where to put them. How about rolling them and stacking them in a basket for décor? You might want one, once the AC turns on…just saying…
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Serve up your root beer floats this spring in an clear glass mug, to make it look like a latte and oh, so fancy! Fun…
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The King’s Warden – if you like foreign films – it’s a good one.
It’s the time of year for all things totes. For packing up for day trips, weekends away, or a full picnic array. Target has these laundry basket type totes that I use for everything!
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I found the coolest backpack with all the pockets, great for travel, and just the perfect price and size. Check it out!
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A restaurant where we ate recently served onion dip with nachos. It was good! Don’t knock it until you try it
President Woodrow Wilson’s wife Edith was one of the first minimalists…read about her interesting life!
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You know the table runners we all use? Long ago, it was just a ribbon that was placed down the table!
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Ever heard of a melodeon? Neither had I. But this is it…a small organ of sorts.
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We were dining recently and saw this on the wall, repeated throughout the dining room. Framed art, but then just a fabric covered shape tucked in among…interesting.
Black bean hummus. It’s a real thing. It’s in restaurants. And it’s tasty.
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There’s a tavern in Abingdon VA built in 1779 that still has mail delivered in the original slot in the wall of the building!
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Ever seen John Wayne’s first feature film called The Big Trail? He was only 23 years old. It’s a good movie.
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Ever heard of the “Carter scratch?” Look it up…
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Fake flowers aren’t so bad…when drought and heat are where you live…Amazon has plenty!
