I like doing things by the dozen. Dozen was one of the first “shortcut” words I learned. A dozen is a shortcut for saying the number twelve, my mother said. I wasn’t sure why it was a shortcut since it took the same amount of time to say one as it did the other. My […]
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Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!