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See Jane Explore Follows Her Heart to Los Rios Historic District

I discovered the Los Rios Historic District in San Juan Capistrano last year.  Did you know that it's the oldest neighborhood in California?

Within the enchanting and unique shopping experience of Los Rios, you will find a beautiful store that offers a year-round selection of eclectic items suitable for any occasion, http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com  I invited my sisters-in-law to join me there in a fairy garden class.  The three of us had not been together in a very long time.  The class was a great way to re-connect and share our creativity and some laughs.

By the way, Cottage Home and Garden is celebrating their 3rd anniversary from Friday, January 27th thru Sunday, January 29th.  I'll be there celebrating and shopping MY heart out for some Valentine gifts.

Have you thought about going to a class with a friend, relative or perhaps a friend who needs some cheering up?  Cottage Home and Garden offers a wide variety of year-round classes for all ages.  Check out their schedule http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com/events.htm

I would love to hear about your Los Rios experience!

I'm mesmerized by this video.  Mother Nature at work in a lake in which I would swim as a child. 

Lake Michigan Slush Action

What I saw on my walk today.

She's grown up to be a charming and beautiful young woman.  So fun to see her now and remember how darling she was on "Bewitched"!

This will lift your spirits if you're down.

This cutie and her dad take on Sesame Street’s #1 hit. What do you think?

Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jessehayes

Beautiful, fresh and luscious carrots from Santa Monica Farmer's Market.

Another fascinating path I would like to explore.

The trail to Lago di Braies, Dolomites, Italy (by pxls.jpg).

Family Easter Traditions

My great-grandparents came from Poland with their twelve children.  They passed down many beloved traditions that became part of my childhood.  I now share those traditions with my GrandGirls so they will have the experiences throughout their lives.

A special tradition that I really love is the Easter basket blessing that takes place on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.  Folks bring their baskets filled with their Easter foods.  Click here for more information about this tradition.

This past Holy Saturday, I brought my GrandGirls to the Polish church for the blessing.  The Girls had planted real grass in their baskets.  Here's what they looked like: 

And, we brought favorite breads that were devoured on Easter Sunday.

Do you have any treasured traditions that you celebrate on certain holidays?  I look forward to learning about new traditions.

Now, let’s see, where were we? Oh yes, although it’s not Christmas, it’s never too early for a little sight-seeing. Original watercolor on Arches paper, 11” x 14”, by Chuck Jones circa 1942, possibly titled “Deck the Halls”. 

Speaking of Christmas, if you’d like to win a chance for a free trip to outer space (or other cool stuff), visit the Urgency Network’s Chuck Jones page. You never know, you may just end up looking down on the earth from several hundred miles above the planet. Now, that’s cool.