SimpleJoys

After surviving breast cancer treatment, I was blessed with seven months of remission. It appears that I now have some metastatic cancer to be treated. It is of no consequence however, because life is indeed full of simple joys. I will keep sharing them with you as much as I can throughout more treatment.

We have many beautiful customs in our family that go back for generations. It will be a pleasure to pass them on to others to enjoy.

In the Spotlight

Easy to Make Yarn Kittens: Pattern and Instructions

Easy to make, easy to love. A project for the whole family!

In the Spotlight

7 Hints for Saving Money

These are just a few cost cutting ideas that will in time add up to more cash in your pocket or more money available to pay off those pesky bills.

In the Spotlight

Edith Pargeter and The Heaven Tree Trilogy - Her best work

Most people know Edith Pargeter as Ellis Peters, creator of Brother Cadfael. Her best work however is "The Heaven Tree Trilogy"

In the Spotlight

5 Ways to Cope with Hair Loss from Chemo Therapy

Hair loss can be one of the worst side effects of chemo therapy. Here are a few fun ways to help cope with it.

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  Cancer

  5 Ways to Cope with Hair Loss from Chemo Therapy

  11 years ago

  Hair loss can be one of the worst side effects of chemo therapy. Here are a few fun ways to help cope with it.

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  Homemade Toys

  Easy to Make Yarn Kittens: Pattern and Instructions

  2 years ago

  Easy to make, easy to love. A project for the whole family!

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  English Literature

  Edith Pargeter and The Heaven Tree Trilogy - Her best work

  11 years ago

  Most people know Edith Pargeter as Ellis Peters, creator of Brother Cadfael. Her best work however is "The Heaven Tree Trilogy"

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  Frugal Living

  7 Hints for Saving Money

  11 years ago

  These are just a few cost cutting ideas that will in time add up to more cash in your pocket or more money available to pay off those pesky bills.

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  Central, Northern & Eastern European Cuisine

  Polish Family Traditions - Making Kolachki / Nut rolls

  11 years ago

  Here's the easiest way I've found to make the time-honored, authentic Polish Kolachki. Filling and dough recipes are included.

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  Planting Flowers

  The Inept Gardener: Growing Cosmos and Zinnias

  11 years ago

  Easy to grow flower ideas for this summer's garden.

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  Crocheting

  Quick Crochet - Fingerless Mittens for Men and Women

  11 years ago

  Here is an easy beginner pattern for making fingerless mittens.

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  Central, Northern & Eastern European Cuisine

  Polish Family Traditions - Making Pirogi

  11 years ago

  Here are detailed instructions for making pirogi. I know this works as I have worked through many errors!

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  Central, Northern & Eastern European Cuisine

  Polish Family Traditions - Making Kielbasa

  11 years ago

  Here is a decades old recipe for making Polish Kielbasa. The tips included have been tried and true for many delicious batches of sausage.