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5 Gift Ideas to relive those childhood memories

Posted by Karen Dorn on Apr 25, 2019

Most people think that when they grow up then they can’t enjoy toys anymore. This is not true. Toys and games are great for any age to play. And what’s great is teaching the younger generations the games we you used to play.

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Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)

Posted by Karen Dorn on Feb 09, 2015

Shrove Tuesday (widely known as Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consuming pancakes. Shrove Tuesday, a moveable feast, is determined by Easter.

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