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A Tale of Two Billikens
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A Vintage Classic: Irish Aran Sweaters
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Collecting and Using Vintage Teacups
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Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Nut and Raisin Cookies – the perfect snack
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A Vintage Gift Guide: For Her Excellency
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Bake an Easy-to-Make Spice Cake
I have fond childhood memories of spice cake. Warm from the oven and just glazed. […]
Nine Things To Try While Hibernating
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Holiday Ham Leftovers? Make Ham Salad!
I love ham! We always buy the semi-boneless smoked variety from our local grocer. The […]
How to Pack and Ship Gifts Like a Pro
As vintage sellers, if there’s one thing we know how to do it’s pack and […]
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A Vintage Gift Guide: For The Kid in You
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A Vintage Gift Guide: For Him
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Marlborough Pie: A Thanksgiving Favorite Almost Lost to History
I spent many years as an educator at Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum […]
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“Lots of people talk to animals…. Not very many listen, though…. That’s the problem.” […]
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