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I am a frugal grandma who lives in a Little Cottage on the Fox River. I love having adventures especially with my grandchildren.
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Gordonstoun School in Elgin, ScotlandGordonstoun is best known as the school attended by Prince Charles in the 1960s. -
Cornstarch & Water Goo - Hands on Party Fun!Need to come up with a fun children's party activity - how about making cornstarch and water goo? It's a hands-on messy activity that youngsters of all ages will love. -
Cornstarch & Water Goo - Hands on Fun For Kids of All Ages!Put cornstarch in a bowl & slowly add water - mix with hands. When consistency is just right it will react in two ways. Smack it - it will be hard as a rock. Pour it slowly - it will be a stringy goo. -
Planning the Perfect Yard Sale - Some Dos & Don'ts to Make it a Big SuccessIt is yard sale season and you have decided it is time to sell some "stuff". Maybe you need to make money or declutter the house. Whatever the reason, here are a few Dos & Don'ts to help make your event a big success. -
Coastal Views Along The North Sea, ScotlandA few coastal views along the North Sea, Scotland. -
Views Along Union Street, Aberdeen, ScotlandA few views along Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland. -
Riding First Class On British RailFirst class amenities on British Railways include posh seating, electrical outlet for one's laptop and complimentary newspaper. -
Coin Operated Kiddie Rides In ScotlandCute coin operated kiddie rides in Scotland. -
Grocery Shopping In Scotland - Getting The Full MontyShopping in Scotland was a delightfully fun experience. Hope you enjoy these unique and different products! -
Crathes Castle in Banchory, ScotlandCrathes Castle itself was closed on the day of our visit. We enjoyed walking through the gardens and seeing the amazing topiary. Because we were there in early spring the flowers were not yet in bloom. -
2009 Whisky Festival Scotland - Ridders And Horses On ParadeScotland celebrated it's national drink, Whisky, during the month of May, 2009. One of the Whisky Festival's parades was comprised of more than 20 horses and riders. They carried the "Whisky Flag" from Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown to Aberlour. -
Views Along Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IllinoisThe photos were taken on a typical Spring day in Chicago. It was overcast, cold and "Windy"! -
Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: A Steamboat Willie CollectionMickey Mouse made his screen debut in 1928 in Walt Disney's cartoon Steamboat Willie. -
A Miniature Toy Figure Collection - Top Cat & FriendsHanna-Barbera's cartoon series Top Cat ran 1961 & 1962 on the ABC television network. Reruns can be seen on Boomerang - a sub-division of the Cartoon Network. -
The Royal Family Great Britain - A Queen Elizabeth II CollectionQueen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - some unique collectibles. -
A Vintage Shot Glass Collection - Souvenirs From London, EnglandA collection of souvenir shot glasses from London, England.
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A Vintage Shot Glass Collection - Souvenirs From ScotlandA collection of souvenir shot glasses from Scotland.
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Charles Schulz's Peanuts Gang - A Vintage Charlie Brown & Snoopy CollectionCharles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip debuted in 1950. Here are some fun vintage Charlie Brown and Snoopy collectibles.
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A Children's Toy Collection - Vintage Baby RattlesA fun variety of vintage baby rattles.
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Abraham Lincoln 200th Birthday Celebration Library DisplayUnique Abraham Lincoln collectibles are on display at the Fox River Grove (IL) Memorial Library. The display commemorates our 16th President's 200th birthday.
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A Children's Book Collecction - Vintage Story BooksA collection of vintage story books for children.
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Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, Portsoy, ScotlandScottish Traditional Boat Festival, 2006, Portsoy, Banff, Scotland
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A Vintage Children's Book Collection - Little Golden BooksA small collection of vintage Little Golden Books - children's favorites for generations.
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Family Fun at Donley's Wild West Town, Union, IllinoisThe Wild West is alive and well at Donley's Wild West Town in Union, Illinois. Hands on activities are geared toward the 12 year and younger set but there is plenty to entertain the whole family.
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Views of Aberdeen, ScotlandViews of Aberdeen Scotland
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Non-candy Halloween Handouts - Tricks or Treats?Halloween handouts don't necessarily have to be of the confectionery variety. Non-candy items can also be fun treats. What will you find in your pumpkin pail this year?
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Poor Old Scruffy Little Brown Teddy BearPoor scruffy old teddy bear needed a new home. He will have lots of hugs and lovin' at Grandma's house!
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Donley's Wild West Town Union, IllinoisThe Wild West is alive and well at Donley's Wild West Town in Union, Illinois. Hands on activities are geared toward the 12 year and younger set but there is plenty to entertain the whole family.