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Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it eludes you, but turn your thoughts to other things and it may come sit softly on your shoulder.
 
ElusiveButterfly (9467)
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Remember to Focus on the Good Moments

I often hear people say that they are having a bad day, or that their life sucks. They seem to forget that it isn't the day that is bad nor the life you have that sucks. There are moments in our day...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in life • 14 responses • Last response by ElusiveButterfly (9467) • 2 hours ago
Tags: feel good book, good advice, life, looking for the good, positivity
Three Guests for Christmas Dinner Turns into Nine!

We thought the house would be very quiet this Christmas. With 3 of my children not being able to be with us this Christmas would certainly be different. My eldest daughter, her fiance, and his...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in christmas • 20 responses • Last response by SomeCowgirl (8386) • 18 hours ago
Tags: christmas, dinner, family, christmas dinner, children
Two Living on One Income

Times are really tough as we know too well. Jobs come jobs go. We are down to one income now. We have managed with less. A few days ago I made a list of all of our bills. Our bills left us with about...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in living frugal • 21 responses • Last response by cher913 (13838) • 23 hours ago
Tags: one income, frugal living, tough times, employment, great
Knitting my Fingers to the Bone!

I think I bit off more than I can chew! Or should I say, knit! I decided to make mittens for my grandchildren. Well I have 7 pair to make. I have nearly 3 pair done. But, I now realize that they...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in crafts • 21 responses • Last response by book1962 (14760) • 1 day ago
Tags: christmas, knit, baking, gabs, gift
Smoking in the Workplace

Many places have banned smoking within the workplace. I do not smoke so it is not a problem for me. My concern though is when I go into a client's home and they are smoking. There are a few places I...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in life • 32 responses • Last response by paintswithwords (353) • 3 days ago
Tags: smoking, a, anti-oxidants, anti-smoker, ban cigarrette manufacturing
Ever spend an entire day reading a book?

Today I woke early. I made pancakes for breakfast, did the laundry, and made the bed. Not wanting to do anything much today, I grabbed a book by one of my favorite writers and headed outside to my...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in live joyously • 48 responses • Last response by my_name_is_coco (2600) • 3 days ago
Tags: reading, books, book, library, author
Ralphie, you'll shoot your eye out! A Christmas Story

I can't wait to watch A Christmas Story. It is tradition to watch it on Thanksgiving night. My husband thinks it is a stupid movie. My sister agrees with me that it is a classic. What do you...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in a christmas story • 16 responses • Last response by ElusiveButterfly (9467) • 1 week ago
Tags: a christmas story, movie, best, chinese turkey, christmas
Thank You all for Being a Constant in My Life!

Trying to keep my spirits lifted. Your support has been most helpful. I am blessed. We all have ups and downs. Unfortunately the downs have been really prevalent in my life lately. But, I try to push...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in life • 20 responses • Last response by ElusiveButterfly (9467) • 2 weeks ago
Tags: life, friendship, christmas, friends, gabs
don't toss out that old cookbook!

My old Betty Crocker Cookbook had seen better days. I have had it for about 25 years and have tried many of the recipes. The cover fell off, some pages were missing, the pages that were favorite...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in baking • 16 responses • Last response by jennybianca (6394) • 2 weeks ago
Tags: recipes, betty, betty crocker cookbook, cookbook, cooking
Away this Weekend.

We are going away for the weekend. My cousin lives in NJ and we are visiting her. My daughter and her fiance are going too. Can't go into details about the trip. But, it is to promote my daughter's...

Started by ElusiveButterfly (9467) in life • 21 responses • Last response by book1962 (14760) • 3 weeks ago
Tags: music, 3 weeks, addictions, atlantic city, daughter