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Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

by Robin Turnipseed February 2, 2023
We all remember our first friends. Those friends who appear in your earliest memories and photo albums. For many, those friends came in the form of a cousin, a kid from camp, or maybe even a sibling. We went camping with these friends, made friendship bracelets with them, and trusted them with all the secrets our little tender hearts carried. These early friendships are foundational, often imprinting on us and serving as building blocks for how we construct future relationships. For a lucky few, these friends may still live close by. For the rest of us, whose lives have moved us to different parts of the country, we rely on social media, which is how I reconnected with one of my first friends, Katy.

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5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

by Robin Turnipseed December 15, 2022
Last year, my dad gave me a book. Now, I use the term “gave me” loosely when in all reality, he probably intended to lend it to me, and I have yet to return it. Sorry, dad! The book in question, Christmas in the Movies, written by Jeremy Arnold, captures the nostalgia of many holiday classics while detailing backstories behind the creation and production of each one. The book catalogs well-known favorites while introducing the reader to a list of others that have flown under the radar, making it an excellent gift for the classic movie lover.

With Christmas break around the corner, I know there will be a little more free time on our schedule, allowing for curling up with a classic Christmas movie or two. I cannot wait to introduce these to our kids. However, I want to add an extra element to these classics and combine them with activities that get us out of the house and moving. Maybe you feel the same way? If so, you will appreciate my list.

Here are my top 5 Christmas movies pulled from Christmas in the Movies with accompanying activities to add a touch of magic to your holiday calendar.

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The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

by Robin Turnipseed November 26, 2022
“Do you have any holiday traditions?” I ask of several friends on a humid September afternoon. I am spinning back and forth in my chair, looking out at the green leaves holding tightly onto branches with the ceiling fan in my office running at its highest level. Christmas is the furthest thing from my mind. However, I know that the holidays tend to sneak up on everyone, and I am doing my best to work ahead.

Family traditions fascinate me. I am curious about why certain practices carry staying power while others fall by the wayside with each generation. Holiday traditions, in particular, cause me to question. For example, our 12-foot tree sits in our current home in our entryway because this is the only ample space. However, due to sheer comfort, we enjoy opening our gifts in our living room, so our simple solution was to have the kids pile all the presents on a huge blanket and drag it from the entryway to the living room every Christmas morning. What began as a solution to a problem transformed into a tradition we carry out each year. No matter our location, they pile the gifts on a blanket and pull them over to the couch. It is the practice that must occur before the unwrapping can commence.

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Hi! I'm Robin, the storyteller sharing the histories of the items that fill our homes and our memories. I'm on a mission to help the world use our past as a reminder to stay present.

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      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

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      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

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      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

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      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

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      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 2022

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      The Halloween Costumes

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      The Friendship Bracelet

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      The Wedding Dresses

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      The Fun Shirt

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      The Rhinestone Barrette

      May 20, 2021

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      Katy’s Vintage Toy Collection

      February 2, 2023

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      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

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      The Canning Shelf

      November 10, 2022

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      The Fluted Bowl

      August 30, 2022

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      Pop’s Shadow Box

      June 20, 2022

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      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

      December 15, 2022

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      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

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      The Canning Shelf

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      The Halloween Costumes

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      5 Classic Christmas Movies to Revisit

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      The 12 Days of Christmas Glasses

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      Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

      November 23, 2022

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      The Halloween Costumes

      October 17, 2022

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      The Cookbook

      December 15, 2021

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