Autumn Musings

Autumn is the perfect time to gather up the fruits of your labors, toast yourself for the projects you have created, ponder the ones which are still in progress. Autumn is a season of reflection, of celebration and of taking a much needed break.

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Winter Adventures in Stockholm
Candyce H. Stapen, BellaOnline's Adventure Living Editor
Take advantage of pricey Stockholm’s winter discounts of 20-40% off summer’s high season rates to sample the city. Less pricey than a week at a posh stateside ski resort, our Stockholm adventure included touring an 18th century castle, ogling Viking gold, exploring a centuries-old war ship, seeing m

"Freaks" For Hollywood
Amber Grey, BellaOnline's Classic Film Editor
Instead of special effects, "Freaks" producer Irving Thalberg, used real “sideshow” performers to provide truth for the film’s story.

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Holiday Vest for Dolls
How to make a holiday vest to dress up your doll's outfits.

Halloween Dried Apple Witch
A popular American Folk Art is carving and shrink-drying apples as a part of making great Halloween Witches.

Bird Halloween Costumes for Kids
Halloween is right around the corner. So, don’t wait until the last minute to decide what your children are going to be. Are you stumped for an idea? Here are some ideas to get you started.

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Glass Lighthouse Ornament
Celebrate Christmas with this novelty lighthouse ornament. The vintage feel is achieved by coating the interior of the glass with mercury and hand-painting the exterior. I love lighthouses anyway, and I love the old-time look of this ornament. Price: only $9.95.

God Underneath
Spiritual Memoirs of a Catholic Priest, By Edward L. Beck. Each chapter contains a scripture passage and personal tales revealing God’s presence in everyday life. Fr. Beck is a member of the Passionist community and travels throughout the country preaching and organizing retreats. I highly recommend this wonderful book and have personally attended several of Fr. Beck’s inspiring parish missions.

BOB - Screen Time Manager - Manage TV Time
My children hate BOB! BOB now monitors TV, computer, and video game time in our home, with six unique password identities. Let BOB, not Mom, be the bad guy when it comes to shutting off the fun. Super easy to set up and use!Buy BOB at Amazon.com!

"Freaks" For Hollywood

Holiday Vest for Dolls

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