Monday, December 23, 2013

Senior Discounts Age 50 Plus Tips!

Senior's get discounts at local businesses but you have to ask.  I turned 50 this year and never thought much about what that meant in the world of business until the AARP envelope came with my name on it.  Needless, to say I was horrified to see that I was now classified as a senior to many businesses.
I tossed the AARP in the trash and never thought much about what I was missing out on until I saw something my daughter brought home from work and left on the table.  I'm sure she didn't know what can of worms she was opening up for her dear Mother.
It actually has changed my thinking about being called a senior citizen, but in a good way!  I did a little research based on the paper my daughter brought home that contained a list of nationwide businesses that offer a senior discount, if you ask that is.
So, I googled by my state of Florida and came up with this list.  Do the same for your state and you'll be amazed to find out how many businesses you frequent offer a discount starting at the young age of 50.
I am going to cash in and get my fair share, honey!  Not only can you get a discount for a cup of coffee, but even your local grocery store gives a discount!  Now that is when I sat up and took notice, since that is one of our largest monthly costs, food!
If you live in the Sunshine State of Florida here is what I found and wanted to share with you today.

Restaurant Discounts

  • Applebee’s: 15% off  with Golden Apple Card (60+)
  • Arby’s 10% off (55+). Varies by location, please call your local Arby’s.
  • A&W All American Food: Varies by location.
  • Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
  • Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
  • Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
  • Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
  • Burger King: 10% off or a $.75 drink  (60+). (varies by location)
  • Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
  • Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+) (varies by location)
  • Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
  • CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
  • Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
  • Dairy Queen: 10% off (60+), varies by location
  • Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
  • Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
  • El Pollo Loco: 10% off (55+) varies by location.
  • Friendly’s: Discounted breakfast (60+)
  • Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
  • Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
  • Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
  • IHOP: 10% off (55+)
  • Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
  • KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
  • Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
  • Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
  • Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
  • Ponderosa: Senior menu from 11a-4p (60+)
  • Shoney’s: 10% off
  • Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+), varies by location
  • Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
  • Subway: 10% off at manager’s discretion (60+)
  • Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
  • Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
  • TCBY: 10% off (55+)
  • Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
  • Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
  • Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
  • Wendy’s: Discount and age limit vary by location.  Ask your local restaurant for details.
  • Whataburger: Discounted soda
  • White Castle: 10% off (62+)
Grocery Discounts
  • American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Debbie's Health Food: 20% off first Tuesday each month any age, senior's every Friday 55+
  • Deland Natural Market: 20% off student discount, 20% off senior discount with ID
  • Fresh Farm: 5% off Tuesdays and Thursdays (55+)
  • Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+), or 10% first Wednesday of every month
  • Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Kroger: 10% off  first Wednesday of the month. (60+) (select locations only, contact your local store)
  • Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Pathmark: 5% off $30 every Tuesday (55+)
  • The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
  • Publix: 5-15% off every Wednesday (60+; only valid outside FL)
  • Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
  • Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Miscellaneous Discounts

  • Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (65+)
  • Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)
Retail and Clothing Discounts
  • Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
  • Bealls: 15% off every Tuesday (50+)
  • Bed Bath and Beyond: 10% off mailing club (55+)
  • Belk: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
  • Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days with a BonTon credit card. (55+)
  • C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Clarks: 10% off (62+)
  • Dress Barn: 10% off (55+) (varies by location)
  • Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Hancock Fabrics: 15% off on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. (55+) In-store only.
  • Kohl’s: 15% off  (60+) on Wednesdays
  • Lens Crafters: 30% off for AARP members
  • Michael’s: 10% off on Tuesdays with AARP card
  • Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
  • Rite Aid: 20% off on the first Wednesday of the month for wellness+ members (65+)
  • Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
  • Tanger Outlets: Free coupon book for AARP members
  • The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
  • TJ Maxx: 10% on Tuesdays, varies by location.
  • Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
  • Walgreens: “Senior Day” once a month. (Balance Rewards members 55+ and all AARP members). Day of the month varies by location. Discount is 20% off Walgreen brands and 15% of most everything else

Call you local businesses and speak to the manager and ask for a senior discount. If they don't offer one, give them reasons why they should, like taking your business to their competitor.  And, remember to use any coupons on the day you get your senior discount to really cash in on savings!

Enjoy!

I hope you will leave a comment and let me know if you like my topic.






 

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Jeanpatchbymk Product Review Bloggers Wanted

I have been having a great time this year doing market research for my sampler bags that I sell on my website, Markets of Sunshine.  I've had several top sites review the products and gave us great reviews.  I would love to have bloggers of family oriented sites to review my own shops products, Jeanpatchbymk on Etsy.

You need to have a minimum of 100 followers on your blog and a Facebook fan base of 500 or more to qualify.  All the details are on the form below.

You must also feature the product and my shop within two weeks of receiving the product.  Happy Reviewing!




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2013 Best Handmade Gifts for Women

All of my gift recommendations for women this year are handmade.
Eco-Friendly is my mission so the gifts I chose had to be:
♥ a sustainable item I would love to have
♥ an item I would want to give another woman in my life
♥ timeless and stylish
♥ available online
♥ customizable
Ready? Set? ... let’s have some fun.
                                                               Note Card
                     Sunflower note card by Delecto Art  (I have all her artwork)
Pincushion
Pin cushion, Primitive Pin cushion, pincushion, pin keep, pinkeep, needle holder 
Flower shaped primitive pincushion by Country Cents

                                                         Microwave Cooking Bag (I love these)
                                                                     Microwave Baked Potato Cooking  Bag Autumn Sunflowers
by Kallies Cotton 
Home Decor

Blue Decoupaged Wooden Bird
Wood Decopauge Bird by Femmesleigh (I glued a clothespin on the back to hold pictures)

                                      Wood Pen in Cross Style (Mines a beautiful Green)
                                                                            Celebrity Favorite at the Oscars gifting lounge- Custom Tiger Maple Slimline Cross Style Twist Pen-Custom finished in Pink by Wee Princess
Upcycled Felt Brooch
Beautiful and soft repurposed wool felted flower brooch by Wood Stream Dream

Now for the really amazing savings you can find on Markets of Sunshine, handmade and eco-friendly gifts all in one great collection!  You can mix and match the items to fit your occasion.

Each month they have a new theme that is all occasion so you can use them as the need arrives.  For women on the go and women in the know, this is the place to shop for all your gift giving needs in 2013!
                                                               ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Each item is handmade which means you can request the color or size you need by contacting each seller on the Marketplace section of their website.

If you are looking for real savings, then join their buyers club and receive exclusive discounts in their newsletter each month.  Once you are a customer of the Gifts of Sunshine, gift bag collection you will also receive free gifts throughout the year in their referral program.  It's a win/win for everyone!

So, what do you think?  Are you inspired?  What is your favorite?  Keep in touch with me on my Facebook fan page too!

Sending You Sunshine,
Marsha

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WHY I WANT TO WIN A MEMBERSHIP TO PRODUCT MARKETING BREAKTHROUGH




Entering contests is always a lot of fun, but few win the prizes.  In this great contest from Product Marketing Breakthrough, there are 5 prizes and even a consultation prize to all those who do not win.

Here are the questions that I have to answer and tell the world, or at least those that read my blog, so here goes.

#1 - What type of business do you have, what is your business name and URL and where are you at with your business right now?

Markets of Sunshine is a two-fold business.  First, it gives consumers the opportunity to buy handmade products at a discount when they sign up for our newsletter or join our 'buying' club.  Second, it gives the small business owner, working from home, the opportunity to market their products as a group when they join Markets of Sunshine's promotion' club.  Full size handmade products are sold in a gift collection each month from the website, as a way to promote the seller's products.
The web address is, www.marketsofsunshine.com
We are at a pivotal place with the business.  For the last three years, we have done extensive marketing and advertising in magazines, on blogs, free classified sites, websites and in 2013 we even became involved in Celebrity events in order to find customer's in our niche market.  We are getting closer to reaching our target market, but there are still areas that need a professional to help guide us in the right direction to open doors and bring in a steady flow of customer's.

#2 - How will lifetime membership in Product Marketing Breakthrough change your business?


Running a successful business takes a lot of hard work, time, energy and determination.  It also takes a lot of money, which we don't have.  Winning a free lifetime membership in PMB would open doors for Markets of Sunshine and it's members.

Based on what the program outlines, ("it is designed to help the creative entrepreneurs who have a product line.  It covers all aspects of marketing your product line, including social media, online and offline marketing, wholesale and retail sales, publicity and website traffic and sales")  the only logical outcome is a change for the better.

Having the opportunity to work with someone like Andreea, that is only dedicated to helping others succeed in their business would be a dream come true. 


#3 - Where do you see your business 3 years from now?

Based on the current growth of Markets of Sunshine and where it currently is at, there will always be continual positive changes taking place.  Providing eco-friendly products to the consumer will always be the core of Markets of Sunshine.  Having our products offered on TV and in stores is where I see my business in the next three years.



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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Flash Sale! Markets of Sunshine

If you've ever seen Good Morning America's Show Steals and Deals, where you can buy items for a great deal, then you'll want to join me tonight on Facebook!!!

Everyone is getting in on the band wagon and offering incredible deals at a steal of a price!  They call them Flash Sales on Facebook!  It also reminds me of those days when I was a kid shopping with my Mom at K-Mart and they'd have a 'blue light special'!  The light would start flashing and a siren would go off and the announcer would come on and say, over in our bedding department we are offering a great deal on.......I'm sure you know what I'm talking about if you have ever shopped there.


Grab this Hot Deal at 8 p.m to 9 p.m. est!!!


5 piece car theme gift set! Unheard of steal of only $20!!!

Hand towel with a gold embroidered car
Tree sachet with fragrant balsam
Sparkling prism with silk thread to hang in your car
Classic car theme journal and note card set

Put the word: SOLD! in the comments on our facebook page and I'll send you an invoice after the sale ends tonight!

One shopper will receive a mystery gift with their purchase!!! Who will it be?!!!!

See you soon at: Look for the featured post with the car theme items!


www.facebook.com/marketsofsunshine


Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Markets of Sunshine in the News!

Markets of Sunshine is my eco-friendly business that hosts a variety of seller's of handmade and direct sales products.  This year we have a host of events scheduled. Our latest one is coming up April 20, 2013 in Texas, Buzz Fest!  We find that many Celebrities appreciate eco-friendly products too!




  You'll find the products we gifted to them on the Weekly Specials page of my website.  Get your free sample today!  Our new spring gift basket collection is now for sale!  Get one of our great gift collections before they are sold out!  Limited quantities available.

I was also featured on Nerd Wallet for being one of the top 10 Eco-Conscious Businesses on the web!  You'll find the article on the home page of my website!  If you love giveaways, check out my weekly blog posts here, Markets of Sunshine Blog!



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Where is Your NIche Market Hiding?

Are you looking for work? Are you wanting to bring in an extra income? Many of us have some need to fill by bringing in an extra income or a main income.  So, we either start a business selling our handmade products, or we start a business in direct sales selling someone else's products.
Is that you?  I know I fit the bill on both counts.  But, you need to ask yourself a few questions.

Are you a business woman, or a woman in business?  If you are a woman in business, you don't really care how much time you put in your business or what results you'll get back.  You just want to have something fun to do to occupy your time. 

There is nothing wrong with that, but after a while you will find that you just decide to close your shop and go get a "real job" whatever that is.  

Oh, I know the "real jobs" are the ones where you go and clock in and out everyday and they tell you when to come to work and what they want you to do when you are at work.  They also give you the money they want to pay you every hour for the work that you do for their company.

But, if you are a business woman, you set your own hours, you decide how much you are going to make an hour, and you decide what you are going to sell for "your" company.

If you are a business woman, you are very serious about growing your business and you care deeply about the results you get from all the time, money and energy you put into making it a success.
But, do you feel like your turning your wheels and you are not seeing the results you would like from all your hard work?   I'll help you turn your hobby or direct sales business into an income producing business.  How?  By finding your niche market, that's how.

What is a niche market? Do you know? What about a micro niche market and a sub micro niche market? I have been doing tons of research since I started my website back in 2010 to help a group called "farmgirls" grow their business and have since opened it up to all women who work from home to join us.

A niche market is the persons who you are looking for to buy your product that you make or sell. It takes years and hundreds of hours, I know, to find and target your niche market. It takes even more time to get them to buy from you.

My website takes all that time and work out of you finding your niche market. How? Come on over to my website and join. It's free! And, I'll show you how you can find your niche market and grow your business.


The competition on the web for handmade products has really grown in the last 5 years.  No matter where you sell from, Etsy, Artfire, Ebay, Shabby Lane Shops they all charge you a fee of some sort.  The source you use for payment is usually going to be paypal and they charge a fee also.  So, the actual profit that you make when selling from these sites is very low if you take the time to sit down and count the cost of the time you spend promoting, listing, shipping and making your handmade products.

This got me thinking.  How could I help other women like myself keep the majority of their profits and not give it to sites likes these that keep charging high fees when you are the one doing all the hard work?  Here is a little eye opener I just discovered about how to find out how many customers it takes for you to get one sale.  You better be sitting down when you crunch your own numbers.

Wherever, you sell from take the number of views each month and divide the number of sales you got for that month.  Now you know how many people you need to come to your shop just to make one sale.  For, my shop on Etsy, I need over 232 people to visit my shop every day just to get one sale.  But, there is no guarantee that when I do get 232 people come visit my shop that I will get a sale.  You see the problem?

So, I keep listing new products and relisting expired products and renewing products and Etsy keeps getting richer and richer.  But, I do not see the profit from all the money I keep putting into Etsy.  Are you doing the same thing on the site you sell from?   If you said Yes, then you need to come to my website and let us help you turn the tables around on these giants and start making an income for yourself and not making someone else rich.

With the help of a wonderful friend, we have been able to join forces and put all of great experience in one pot to help other women be a success.  You can't be afraid of hard work, because that is what it really takes to become a success.  But, we will show you how to work smarter and not harder.  

We will show you how to simplify your life and simplify your business by doing some really easy fun and basic steps each day that will turn your business into a money making profitable business in a matter of 90 days.  If you follow these simple and easy to replicate steps that we will show you then you will be on your way to writing your own paycheck each week.  And, you will be on your way to living a happier and simplified life.  Now doesn't that sound good!

Come let me show you how to take charge of your life and your business.  Drop on by Markets of Sunshine today and find your niche market.  Your micro niche market.  And, your sub-micro niche market today!!!    

Just click the join tab at the top of the page to get started.  Then be sure to sign-up for our newsletter so you won't miss any of the great opportunities that we provide for our vendors.  And, last but not least, visit our weekly specials page and get a sneak peak at how you'll find your niche market.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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And the Winner Is.....My First Celebrity Event!

Damian Whitewood holding my hollow book at the Oscar's Gifting Lounge for this years Academy Awards 2013!  My books are available in my Jeanpatchbymk shop!


Savannah Jayde & Kelli Goss, left is my red hollow book found in my Jeanpatchbymk shop and on the right is Carolyn's pink pen found in her Wee Princess shop!  The black crochet bags have our other vendors products. 
Country Cents, Wood Stream Dream, Kallie's Cotton, CJW Design Village, DLA Bead Design, Femmes Leigh, Sunshine Sisters and Delecto Art!  You can shop with them in our Marketplace on our website at: Markets of Sunshine!

Butterfly Glass Magnet 1 inch

Butterfly Glass Magnet 1 inch  

I am opening a new store so I don't have to give Etsy my profits anymore.  I look forward to seeing you all there real soon.  I thank you in advance for your support!

Kayla and Marsha

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Celebrating Home Fundraiser for Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Celebrating Home

Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op is raising money to help with their gifting efforts by having a fundraiser with Celebrating Home.  We are gifting our handmade products to those in need, such as, cancer patients, homeless kids and their families living in shelters and those who have a debilitating illness.


 ***Please Register First when you get to the page by scrolling down it will be on the left side.

Then, on the check-out page put my name: Marsha Jaramillo as the seller! 

Thanks for your support to our great cause!

Marsha♥ 

Monday, February 11, 2013

MichelleRoseDesigns: BNS around Etsy from a great team SFGC

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Oscar's Celebrity Gifting Lounge and Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Drum Roll!!!!........Big Announcement!!!  Hot of the Presses!!!...................The Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op is going to be participating in this year's Oscar's Celebrity Gifting Lounge on February 24, 2013.  Woot!!!  We have joined The Indi Exhibit to make this year a spectacular year for the SFGC!  Gifting our products to famous people is not for the faint hearted.  We feel that our handmade products stand up against the commercial mass produced stuff any day of the week!

If you have ever bought one of our Eco-Gift Sampler Bags then you know what I'm talking about.  We launched our sampler bag program last April and 5 sampler bag themes later we have blossomed into a unique and very specialized product.  There is no other group or company on the market that offers full size handmade products for just the cost of shipping and handling.

I am sending my Secret Compartment books that have been embellished with beautiful wood overlay trim.   My daughter Kayla of Delecto Art is sending her artwork of the daisy drawing on note cards and a bottle cap necklace.

These are both available in our Etsy shops. Jeanpatchbymk and Delecto Art.  Join our co-op Buyer's Club to receive a coupon code for Free Shipping!  Sign-up for our co-op newsletter and get a coupon code for 20% off one of our Eco-Gift Sampler Bags!

WoodstreamDream: Two Big Events!!!

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Sunshine Farmgirl Coop: Giveaway Contest With Kallies Cotton

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Friday, January 25, 2013

If You Had the Power To Change One Thing......

If you had the power to change one thing in your life......what would it be?  I have asked that question many times of people in the community and their answers range from topics of worldwide change down to change in the community.   But, I'm not talking about things we can never change like crime, violence, hunger, sickness or global warming. 

Those are all things that will take a higher power to change.   I'm talking about personal things in your life.  When you work on "you" the one thing you have complete control over, it gives you a feeling of self-worth and a feeling of power.  It gives you the feeling that you made a difference that really counted for something.  Why?  Because, when we change something about ourselves that makes us feel better about ourselves we become a better person, a better friend, a better wife, a better mother.

And, when we see that other people are drawn to us not for what they can get out of us but because of who we are, a real friendship develops.  Tell me one thing that you would change about yourself if you had the power to do so?  This is the time to look deep inside and find out what you have been wanting to change to make yourself really happy.  

Okay, by now you are probably wondering well, Marsha what is the one thing you would change about yourself if you had the power to do so!  Well, here is it, the one thing I would like to change about myself if I had the power to do so.  IT would be to learn how to be poised and relaxed when I speak to a group, whether I know them or not.

The reason why this is so important to me is that whenever I know I am going to speak in a group my heart starts to race and I get short of breath.  Panic attacks!  I actually met a woman that has a business  where she teaches you skills for communicating with class!  I'm going to give her a call and see if she can help me.

I hope you'll share your one thing you'd like to change about yourself with me so I can get to know you better as a person.

Warm Regards,

Marsha  

Monday, January 21, 2013

New Item and News!

I hope you are having a great day today!  It is a nice cool day here in sunny Florida.  I wanted to share a flower from my rose bush with you today.  I often think of what it looks like at my friends houses around the U.S. since the weather is so different in the winter time from our state.  Show me your yard or plants.
I may not be able to grow a vegetable garden here in this sandy soil, but I have no trouble at all with flowers, trees and shrubs.   Can you smell that wonderful fragrance it has?  

What's New!

I introduced my new children's line a few weeks ago.  Did you see it?  I have vintage Little Golden books and turned them into writing sets for children.  I will soon be adding more altered books for children to my shop that will make great one-of-a-kind gifts for kids.
Now, here is what a friend of mine thought would be a great addition to my sustainable and useful product line.  Beeswax candles, but not just for looking pretty remember I said useful too.  So, here on the east coast we have Hurricane season from June to November every year.  
Well, how about having emergency candles for you car, purse, garage, shed and of course the house too silly!  Take a peek at what is coming to my Etsy shop today.  Be the first to order a set and I'll add an extra surprise gift of my companion product to my emergency candles for you to enjoy.
They come in a cute metal tin with lid and a set of book matches so you won't have to go searching in the dark for where you put them either!  I bought pure beeswax from a local farm in my area.  The aroma is wonderful.  Did you know that beeswax when warmed or burned gives off negative ions that attach to bacteria and mold in the air and drop it to the floor?  They work like an air purifying machine only they smell good.

My pure beeswax candles will be sold in sets along with a cute candle mat also made by me.  Visit my Etsy shop and pick up a set today!

From my Home to Yours,

Marsha
 
 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

New Blog Posting Schedule!

If you haven't noticed by now I am not on any kind of blogging schdule, but that is soon to change.  You will now be able to set your calendar by my posts! Yay!  I hope you will subscribe to my posts so you don't miss any of the fun this year as I share my life with you.

2013 Blogging Schedule:  Thursday and Saturday!

My goal is to post twice a week around this time.  Let me see... it is close to 11:30 a.m. est. so, expect my posts at this time on the days mentioned above.  I will also be sharing my coop blog posts with you weekly and my members posts with you monthly so you can get to know us all better.

Please share with me in the comments section if you like this new schedule I'll be doing with my blog posts!

Have a great day!  Here is a picture of our day yesterday here in Florida.  A baumy 80 degrees yesterday.  Today, cooling back down and we will be in the 60's by the weekend.  My poor sinuses!   


Photo: Sunny day!
 
I hope your day is filled with laughter and sunshine!

Hugs,
Marsha

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