A Home to Keep

Jul 27, 2019

7 Things to Bring for Outdoor Fun with the Kids

Bubbles are a must! Who can blow the biggest bubble? Whose can float the furthest or the highest? Whose bubble lasts the longest? “Bug Hu...

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Linda Thomson

Jul 27, 2019

5 Picnic Tips & Hacks

Protect your vintage blankets and charming quilts from the damp grass by laying a shower curtain or plastic table cloth down first. I alw...

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My Favorite Quick & Fun Picnic Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake!

Linda Thomson

Jul 27, 2019

My Favorite Quick & Fun Picnic Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake!

This is such a great twist on a picnic classic from Marti Wymer at Spoonful of Comfort, and it’s so easy to do - so let the kids help! In...

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Linda Thomson

Jul 27, 2019

Picnic Checklist and Extras

Basket & Blanket: Check out thrift stores or antique shops for baskets, hand-me- down vintage blankets, and charming quilts to help you s...

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Linda Thomson

May 13, 2018

Celebrate, Affirm and Appreciate

M - Meaningful, Memorable A - Appreciate, Affirm Y - Yearn, Yes, YOU! Welcome to my May posting! If you're like me one day just isn't en...

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Linda Thomson

Feb 11, 2018

Valentine’s Day Postcards

You will want to set a few hours aside to make these cute Valentine’s Day Postcards, (girlfriends, chocolate and a Hallmark Movie should ...

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Linda Thomson

Nov 1, 2017

Easy Seasonal Kitchen Towel Gifts

This is one of my favorite gifts to give for fall and Christmas. It’s so simple to put together and it’s the perfect gift for a neighbor...

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Linda Thomson

Oct 17, 2017

DIY Fall Banner!

What’s cuter than a fall banner? I love them. Here is an easy one to make made out of flashcards! If you can’t find them to purchase t...

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Linda Thomson

Jul 13, 2017

Countdown "2"

"A Home To Keep" is where you'll want to drop in again and again to discover meaningful and beautiful ways to care for, keep, simplify an...

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Linda Thomson

Jul 5, 2017

The Fourth, Flags and Floats!

"May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.' --Peter Marshall GOD BLESS AM...

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Linda Thomson

Oct 29, 2016

"Be Still..."

This week I had the chance to gather with a group of girlfriends and one of them shared this verse from Psalm 46:10. I love what this ve...

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