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Throwing an 80s-Themed Murder Mystery Party

by Robin Turnipseed November 23, 2022
We are a party house. My entire family thrives when our home is full of people celebrating an occasion. It doesn’t even matter what type of occasion. If you need someone to celebrate an achievement, we are your people, and this is the house for you. One of my favorite memories is hosting a group of 60 for a Superbowl party three days after we moved into our new home. Yep, that’s how much we love a party. I had people sitting on folding chairs and unpacked moving boxes, which created great memories.

However, as one can imagine, the same go-to party themes become stale if revisited too often, so last year, we took a bit of extra initiative and went in a different direction for our Christmas party. After conducting some research, I landed on the idea of throwing an 80s-themed murder mystery party, and I must admit, it was the best party we have ever thrown.

If you are looking to celebrate the holidays differently this year, I created a list of all I learned to help you take the guesswork out of planning so you can enjoy the experience fully. Happy Holidays!

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The Canning Shelf

by Robin Turnipseed November 10, 2022
I am reading in bed one night when my phone buzzes from my nightstand, and I glance over and see a new text message from my sister-in-law. The message contains a picture of a beautifully ornate bookshelf, but instead of books, rows and rows of mason jars filled with that season’s harvest of green beans, pickles, and tomatoes adorn the shelves. The accompanying text is simple. It reads, “pretty means different things to different people.”

As I take in rows of colorful jars ornately decorating this bookshelf, I wholeheartedly agree. They are gorgeous and as significant as any piece of art. I zoom in on the picture to better see what was gathered and preserved when I think back to my grandmother’s house and the space she created to house all of the fruits of her gains from that season’s harvest.

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The Halloween Costumes

by Robin Turnipseed October 17, 2022
It is early on a Monday morning as I walk the aisles of my favorite thrift store, searching for the perfect pieces to complete my family’s Halloween costumes. I pass each clothing rack, only briefly stopping to sort through dresses and tops, repeatedly consulting the saved pictures on my phone to see if I found a match. By the end of the morning, I have scored the perfect shirt, blanket, and dress from our list, and now all we need are a few wigs, which I will order online. I sometimes question whether this works for the time it takes to do the planning and the shopping, but then I remind myself that memories are worth the required effort.

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